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Reviews for pregabalin systemic to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Lyrica (pregabalin): Didn't do much for my anxiety. I'm taking 150mg two times a day. Can't really feel much difference. I do feel a little bit more "spacey" though.
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Lyrica (pregabalin): The first time I used Lyrica I experienced an amazingly profound reaction; layers of depression and anxiety that had built up over several years melted away within minutes. That was years ago and I have since both weaned myself off the drug and restarted taking it again. One thing I rarely see mentioned is the terrifyingly bad withdrawal effect- missing more than one dose for me throws me into the absolute darkest pits of despair. Has anyone else experienced this? When I went off the drug the first time I felt like I had performed a miracle; so strong was the feeling that it took a long time for me to convince myself that things were bad enough to warrant going back on. It still helps, but nothing as miraculous as the first time.
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pregabalin: I have taken tranquilizers for years to help with the anxiety I get from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They have only helped moderately and made me drowsy (not good for driving). My doctor suggested that I try Lyrica. It helped me in ways that I couldn't even hope for. It let me be able to say that I don't have ANY anxiety. That is HUGE!
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pregabalin: I'm a 50 year old former alcoholic, sober for 23 years. While an active AA member over these years I've found that I still suffered from extreme shyness and anxiety around others. Doctor gave me some samples of Lyrica for Restless Leg Syndrome and I found that it made me quite sociable, talkative and able to let go some of my inhibitions, but without the sloppiness and horrible side effects as something like alcohol. I've tried Benzos and found they just made me feel dulled out and depressed. Lyrica, used periodically (a few times a month) never fails to brighten my mood and make me feel a bit closer to people. On the downside it also makes me feel closer to food. It's very helpful for me.
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pregabalin: I have BiPolar disorder with the main symptom being never ending depression and anger. GAD, PTSD, OCD, severe memory loss and Fibromyalgia.
I have been taking 25mg 4x a day for a week and am a new person. What a miracle after taking medicines for 20 years that didn't work. I have my life back. I can remember, think and function again.
I still can't believe it. I was sure I had Alzheimers. I now know I don't. I'm 65 and can't believe I may be able to be a normal person after being so mentally ill for more than 20 years.
Fibromyalgia is much better. Anxiety almost gone. OCD obsessive thoughts gone.
Haven't been able to drive in 5 years. Hubby takes me everywhere. Hoping to drive again soon.
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Lyrica (pregabalin): I was given Lyrica for Anxiety due to Alcohol Withdrals, not only did it work great on the anxiety but it ceased my cravings, now I am living the sober life.
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pregabalin: Having been diagnosed with depression and GAD I'm now taking 300 mg of Lyrica a day along with an antidepressant. My life has changed. I'ts nothing short of a miracle. I finally see the world again the way it was supposed to be seen and can enjoy the grass under my feet in the park. Honestly these little things make a world of difference and move me like nothing else. I feel connected with the world yet again.
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Lyrica (pregabalin): My doctor prescribed Lyrica for my anxiety, and it has been a God-send. Dump Trazodone. I feel like normal people are supposed to feel - with basically no side effects. In addition, I have Herpes, and since taking Lyrica have had no Herpes break-outs. This drug is incredible.
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Lyrica (pregabalin): I was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain in my leg and foot and found the "side effect" to be a lightening of my depression without the fogginess of other, more conventional medications prescribed for depression. I'm glad to see that it can be used for anxiety. It certainly makes a positive impact on my mood.
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Lyrica (pregabalin): My Doctor prescribed me lyrica for my social anxiety after having tried numerous other more conventional meds over the last 15 years ie; paxil,zoloft,effexor,xanax, etc the list goes on and on , and finally (for me)this really , really works quite well. It stabilizes my feelings of anxiety as well as relieves stress related pain . I feel like a different person, able to take on life rather than hide and let it pass by. Thanks
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