Jan seven, 2010 #6 Works on identical recptors to benzos Therefore the anxiety will be lower. Bodily WD will be the same even though cause its not an opiate. Start small, like 25mg-50mg 3 times each day and taper up the lyrica as being the WD receives worst.It helps a good deal with the restless legs, diarrhea, chills, cold sweats and improvements