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Does Pregalin help treat back pain?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: What is the chemical component of the drug Pregalin. Does it help cure pain in the back?

A:Pregalin contains pregabalin. It is primarily a drug for use in the treatment of epilepsy. It can also be used for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain i.e. pain caused due to problems with nerves. It has no role in the treatment of muscular or skeletal pain.