Why Is LYRICA a Controlled Substance?

Question by pe l: Why is LYRICA a controlled substance?
It isn’t an opiod or anything like that, the only reason I can think of is that possibly people abuse it to get high in some fashion? its schedule 5 so it’s low on the list, thanks for any info.

Best answer:

Answer by Alabama Girl
“In addition, Lyrica is a Schedule V controlled substance. Studies of the drug in recreational users of sedative/hypnotic drugs indicated subjective psychoactive effects of a magnitude similar to the benzodiazepine diazepam. Roughly 4% of subjects reported eurphoria as an adverse event in trials, compared to 1% for placebo; some sub-populations reported euphoria rates as high as 12%. In addition, abrupt termination of treatment was associated with insomnia, nausea, headache and/or diarrhea. Patients receiving Lyrica should be monitored closely for evidence of dependence, misuse or abuse.”http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/drugs/dru900.html

Give your answer to this question below!

State faces a serious heroin problem
This demon of a drug has done its worst by swelling ranks of Kentuckians. Rare indeed are those who have escaped its devastating effects on themselves, family, friends, neighbors, or acquaintances. The plague has been particularly acute in Northern … Read more on Paducah Sun

Gov. LePage: Drop the veto; Narcan should be more accessible
As the Narcan quickly works to reverse the effects of the overdose, the recovery process will include abnormal skin sensations, anxiety, diarrhea, fever, goose bumps, nausea, muscle pain, internal stomach pain, runny nose, sneezing, sweating, tremors … Read more on Portland Daily Sun

The Tragic Face Of Addiction: Husband Of 'Teen Mom' Star Jenelle Evans …
But now, in the wake of Hoffman's tragic death, as well as the death of beloved Glee star Cory Monteith just months ago, we have jointly decided to release the video to show the horrifying effects of the drug epidemic sweeping the country. In the … Read more on Radar Online