Another Case of Newer Isn’t Always Better! Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin for Chronic Sciatica

Sciatica is a form of neuropathic pain which can be particularly frustrating for patients and difficult to manage. With a lack of evidence to guide treatment and opioid use becoming increasingly under the microscope, data supporting the use of alternative pain regimens are needed. Gabapentin and pregablin are GABA analogs often used to treat sciatic pain, but is one superior to the other? Pregabalin is newer and available as a branded product only, but is it more effective than generically available gabapentin?  A recently published study attempts to answer this question.

Guest Authors:  Austin Morgan, PharmD and Frank Fanizza, PharmD

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