Pregabalin Questions (Page 2)

Will a doctor in the United States prescribe Lyrica for anxiety/panic attacks?

My dad let me try Lyrica (Pregabalin) one day when I was panicking, and it worked wonders. Panic attacks have been ruining my life. I'm 19 and the only thing I can think about is my own mortality. I was prescribed Xanax, and after that, I never, EVER want to take another benzo. I am afraid to... read more

Does anyone have bad acne whilst taking pregabalin?

I have been taking pregabalin for over a year to with my anxiety. I started on a low dose and eventually needed to take 600mg daily. When I was on this dose my skin started to get really bad acne (starting on my chin, moving to my cheeks, then nose and then my forehead). My doctor claimed that it... read more

What are the alternatives to Lyrica?

What else can I take? Have tried Neurontin (gabapentin) and now pregabalin... weight gain incredible. So unhappy!

Is Lyrica (pregabalin) a narcotic pain medicine?

Is tramadol and pregabalin okay to take together?

I took three 50mg tramadol and one 200mg pregabain with anothr 50 lyrica and I feel very sedated and sounds are muffled. Is this normal for this combination?

Pregabalin - What would happen if I used alcohol?

Pregabalin. I am taking 75 mg. Does it cause water retention?

My stomach and abdomen are very bloated. So far it has not helped my nerve pain, insomnia and anxiety. I have only been taking it for 2 weeks. Will the bloating go away?

Pregabalin - Does Lyrica make someone really tired?

I've been prescribed Lyrics and PMS fluoxetine to treat my GAD, lyrica 75 mg twice a day, and it's making me really really tired. Yesterday I had fast heart rate, my doctor told me to keep taking them and if this happened again I should take have the amount she gave me, meaning one pill... read more

Pregabalin side effects. Does the dizziness and sleepiness get better?

I started Pregabalin yesterday for anxiety. I’m experiencing side effects of dizziness, sleepiness, and a little brain fog. It wouldn’t be a problem if I only took it at night but I take it morning and night. Will these side effects go away as my body gets use to the medication? Does... read more

Do pregabalin caps cause a dark and smelly urine?

Pregabalin - Is lyrica safe for recovering alcoholics to take?

I suffer from GAD and am currently on Cymbalta, but it doesn't seem to be working. My Dr. Put me on Busbar, and it does help but not enough. I am in recovery and do not want to relapse so I get scared of changing meds. I heard this one has addictive features. I have a lot of anxiety and need... read more

Pregabalin is making my anxiety worse?

I have tried many different medications for my anxiety and none of them have really helped and some have made me feel worse. I started pregabalin 75mg twice a day a few months ago for generalized anxiety disorder. I felt like it really helped my anxiety at first. But for the last week I have been... read more

Pregabalin - Does breaking capsules open make Lyrica work faster would this even be recommended?

Pregabalin - Does the body build a tolerance for Lyrica?

I have been taking Lyrica for about 10 years now and even with increased doses over the years (currently at 150 mg 3X day) it appear that either I have built up a tolerance or it is no longer working as well. At these higher doses side effects are worse than before, i.e. weight gain, tiredness,... read more

Pregabalin for anxiety - how long does it take to work?

I have been on 50 mg pregabalin a day once before bed for 2 months, now taking 150mg before bed. Im a bit confused because i can see that most start off by taking it two-twice a day. I dont feel it working on my anxiety, i feel my anxiety is worse, and i have isolated myself more than before taking... read more