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Pregabalin, sold under the brand name Lyrica among others, is an anticonvulsant, analgesic, and anxiolytic amino acid medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome, opioid withdrawal, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). [13] [17] [18] Pregabalin also has antiallodynic properties.
[54] [20] In any case, due to its recreational potential, pregabalin is a schedule V controlled substance in the United States. [54] In April 2019, [55] the United Kingdom scheduled gabapentin and pregabalin as Class C drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and as Schedule 3 under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. [56]
Gabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat partial seizures and neuropathic pain. [ 7][ 10] It is a commonly used medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain. [ 11]
This is the list of Schedule V controlled substances in the United States as defined by the Controlled Substances Act. [ 1] The following findings are required for substances to be placed in this schedule: [ 2] The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV.
Baclofen, sold under the brand name Lioresal among others, is a medication used to treat muscle spasticity such as from a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. [ 8][ 9] It may also be used for hiccups and muscle spasms near the end of life, [ 9] and off-label to treat alcohol use disorder [ 10][ 11] or opioid withdrawal symptoms. [ 12]
List of Schedule III controlled substances (U.S.) This is the list of Schedule III controlled substances in the United States as defined by the Controlled Substances Act at 21 U.S.C. ยง 812 (c) and 21 CFR 1308.13. The following findings are required for substances to be placed in this schedule: [ 1]
The proposed class action filed in Minnesota federal court by four ex-employees of Wells Fargo claims the bank violated a federal law requiring companies to prudently manage employee health and ...
Carisoprodol. Carisoprodol, sold under the brand name Soma among others, is a medication used for musculoskeletal pain. [ 6] Effects generally begin within half an hour and last for up to six hours. [ 6] It is taken orally ( by mouth ). [ 6] Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and sleepiness. [ 6]