... so far it has been 2 days what other things should I expect I have chronic back pain also take cymbalta, cesamet, morphine and demerol
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christine...2 Jul 2010
Please consult with your doctor about wanting to cut down on this medication. I copied this information for you:
Do not stop using Lyrica without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel fine. You may have increased seizures or withdrawal symptoms such as headache, sleep problems, nausea, and diarrhea. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Lyrica. Wear a medical alert tag or carry an ID card stating that you take Lyrica. Any medical care provider who treats you should know that you take seizure medication.
Lil Stevie
Lil Stevie
2 Jul 2010
I forgot to mention that lyrica is like Neurontin I believe and for me it helped a little bit. I wasn't sure I getting any benifit so I cut way back and when I did I could see that in fact it was helping to dampen the sharpness of my nerve pain. But it isn't like a narcotic where you see imeiadiate relief.
3 Jul 2010
I am with you 100% but do not do it without telling your doctor withdraw can be way worse than the weight and you can probably come up with a solution to both problems with you and your doc working together if your doc won't help find another doc who has your mental and physical well being first and foremost. Good luck god bless.
7 Dec 2010
For me, withdrawal from Lyrica starts at 24 hours. I take 300 mg as well, and due to mail order "hiccups" I have run out of meds 2x in the past 3 months... and barely dodged a run out for 2 other months. I can keep symptoms at bay if I space out remaining meds to 150 mg every 24 hours... I *DO NOT* recommend decreasing without accute supervision. Withdrawal from this drug is HELL, and it is FAST!
wildbrat7 Dec 2010
hello joan, my name is Wendy, I also take lyrica 150 mlg. 3x per day. I absoluteley love it and have been taking this for a year and a 1/2. when i first stated taking it i gained weight but with the increase i lost my appetite and lost all but 60 of the hundred pounds i gained. This all came off within a six month period. Lyrica also has an anti anxietiy med in it that really helps me deal with everyday life and i feel lyrica has given me some quality of life. I also take hydrocodone 7.5/325's and ambien for sleep. I have Fibromyalgia and chronic back pain. I am starting a pain program tomorrow hoping to learn how to not reach for that medication all the time for pain and to learn how to shut off my head with out medication to sleep. I stongley urge you to talk with your Dr. about medication and it's been very hard to find a Dr.
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