The FDA has approved a new use of the seizure drug, Lyrica. Lyrica can be used to treat partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy, says a news release from Pfizer, Lyrica’s maker. The FDA ...

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a type of epilepsy that starts in childhood or the teen years. People who have it wake up from sleep with quick, jerking movements of their arms and legs. These ...

Pfizer announced positive Phase 3 study data that evaluated Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules and oral solution as adjunctive therapy for pediatric epilepsy patients aged 4-16 years with partial onset ...

Dosages for Lyrica vary based on the condition being treated, but range from 150 milligrams (mg) to 600 mg daily for adults. It’s important to follow the dosage your doctor prescribes. Missed doses or ...

‘Early myoclonic encephalopathy’ (ILAE; OMIM 609304) is one of the catastrophic epilepsies starting in the neonatal period. Prognosis is generally poor with early death in half of the patients. The ...

For patients with partial seizures, pregabalin was not superior to gabapentin in reducing seizure frequency, data from a comparative study published in Neurology has found. For patients with partial ...

Gaucher disease, the inherited deficiency of lysosomal glucocerebrosidase, presents with a wide spectrum of manifestations. Although Gaucher disease has been divided into three clinical types, ...

Lyrica (pregabalin) can cause mild side effects, such as sleepiness and dry mouth, as well as more serious side effects, such as suicidal thoughts and muscle problems. The likelihood and type of side ...