Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing
down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain
that send pain signals across the nervous system.
Pregabalin is used to control seizures and to treat fibromyalgia. It is also used to treat
pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) or herpes zoster
(post-herpetic neuralgia).
Pregabalin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.