Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• TTTTT...
• March 30, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I started taking Lyrica for pain from Hashimoto's disease. At first I had a lot of energy. Then, I leveled off and the fatigue is back. The pain is about 85% gone! I did experience a huge emotional roller coaster at first and even had suicidal thoughts for the first time ever. I figured it was just the adjustment period and gave it more time. It has been about 2 months now and I just wish I could figure out if it is the Lyrica causing the fatigue. I ache too much without it to test the theory."

• JackL...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared. I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I’ve started the generic form of Lyrica 2 days ago. I’m on 100mg 3 times a day. I have peripheral neuropathy and my Dr said this would help me. I did notice extreme fatigue after taking it, I literally fell asleep sitting up. I also had flu like symptoms. Just took morning dose and hoping I don’t feel sick again today. I hope and pray this medication gives me my life back. Numbness and tingling in my feet, legs, arms and fingers, I’ve been this way over a year now! "

• mamia
• September 1, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was having terrible pain with sciatica. At times I was in so much pain just walking in a shopping centre I just had to stop. Also driving the car my leg was in so much pain I had to lift it up with my hand to ease the pain. No medication I had taken stopped the pain which was unbearable and I couldn't sleep at night, My Doctor prescribed Lyrica and at first I did not like it because it made my feet puffy however I went back on it with the prescribed dose of 150mg twice a day. Now I have to try to recall the pain because I have no sciatic pain at all with this drug. It also had the side effect of making me a bit "dreamy" which I rather like but I do forget names and things I am saying which I do not like. Can't have it all though!"

• blue-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I wanted this to work for my Pelvic Nerve Pain. Sadly, I could not take it as I got headaches 24/7, felt wired and tired at the same time. Then on 4th day, insomnia and was awake the entire night. (never had insomnia in my life) Constant gas, bubbling farts that I've never had. And you can't stop it. lol. Abnormal thoughts. Constant crying fits while on Lyrica. But most importantly, I didn't feel it doing anything for my pain. Had tried Gabapentin before and while it didn't work for my pain either, I had none of these effects."

• Sweet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I am 36 years old and had a lot of chemotherapy. Now I have extremely bad electrical pain in my feet mostly at night but during the day too. Was taking gabapentin but I got really sick not sure if it was because of that but my doctor took me off it and put me on Lyrica 50 mg 2xday but I only take one at night because it makes me dizzy. The one at night works great. The pain before was so bad that I was starting to not be able to drive but now I am fine."

• ghost...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have severe neuropathy, and I take a cocktail of pain medicines. This medicine is a very important link to fight pain so I can still go to work. It is addictive and hard to kick, but I don't plan on kicking it anytime soon as I need too badly."

• Zevii
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 9, 2016

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have nerve damage in my arms,'can't use them without fatigue. I have tried everything for the pain, nothing works well. Except for lyrica. I take 150mg twice a day and now the pain is so manageable that I get my life back. If you have really bad nerve pain that makes you feel depressed and debilitated give the medication a go! I have had a few side effects like memory fog but the pain relief is worth it!"

• Judy...
• January 12, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "The pain in my right thigh was almost unbearable. It was all I thought of, day and night. I only slept at most 2 hours at a time before the pain would awaken me. After a week on Lyrica (75mg twice a day), there was tremendous relief, but I still had pain. Then I was put on 150 mg twice a day, and it was like a miracle. The pain was totally gone in a few days. I also take it for fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy. But the meralgia paresthetica saw the most dramatic improvement. No noticeable side effects, except a little dizziness the first few mornings."

• Ollad...
• March 3, 2017

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I had an accident in April 2016. Riding lawnmower fell on top of me in a deep ditch. It knocked me out and caused severe lumbar spinal stenosis , pinched nerves . Up until this year I was in a lot of pain due to the nerves being pinched by my spine. All this time I have seen 3 doctors, really 4, one neurologist, 2 neurosurgeons, internist. No one even suggested Lyrica for my pain...except the neurologist who did the nerve conduction study. He said it worked for restless leg syndrome which I also have. I go some Lyrica and tried it. It has brought me from 10 pain level to a 2 or 3. I get up early now like I used to, I have the will to do things on my property etc. I had lost the desire to even get out of bed, I wish I had tried Lyrica a lot sooner, it gave me my life back."

• Pjste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was prescribed Lyrica at a dose of 75 mg day for neuropathic pain and chronic daily migraine which seemed to help with the pain. But I had an anxious feeling like nerves were charged. My doctor upped my dosage to 150 mg in the morning and 75 mg at bedtime to be upped to 150 mg if tolerated. My first day at 150 mg felt like my nerves were super charged. I was tired and fatigued walking around like a zombie unable to think properly. I was also emotional. It was awful. I continued the next day with the same result. I am going to discontinue 150 mg and get off this medication as soon as possible. It may work for some people but not for me."

• Zimon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2018

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica is a game changer for me. I have been in pain for over 10 years and had back surgery to remove a disk with a fusion. This was ok for accommodating the injury, however I was left with nerve damage from degeneration that affects my lower back, legs and hips. Now, I no longer find myself looking for another percocet. Some drowsiness is a tolerable side effect, especially since I haven't had a full night of restful sleep in years."

• green...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2018

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica is a game changer. I feel like myself again. I’ve been in constant fibromyalgia pain for the past decade. I was afraid to try Lyrica, or the other similar drugs for fear of side-effects, instead opting for tramadol, which only took the edge off. I wish I had tried this first! I haven’t experienced any side effects. I still experience your normal age or work-out related pain, but all the weird, intense roving pain is gone. The best thing is my skin no longer hurts."

• Sneaky...
• September 2, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I feel the need to warn everybody about the side effects and how difficult it can be to get off this drug. I've been on it for approximately 8 years before the side effects really started kicking in. Began as morning anxiety attacks, severe GI upset, mood swings and low to mid level depression. Tried changing the schedule from twice a day to three times a day. It helped at first but about two months later my body began anticipating new schedule and the side effects would start kicking in about an hour before next dose. Its taken me 8 months to get dosage down from 225 mg a day to 75mg a day and every step down has been sheer hell. Every step down leads to a period of depression, and it gets worse the closer you get to zero."

• KatNe...
• April 11, 2017

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have had chronic pain from Spinal Stenosis for over 25 years. Neck shoulders and lower back. I was on Lyrica 150 mg twice a day a couple years ago & truthfully can not remember why I stopped taking it. Since the "war on pain meds" My Dr. ask me to try it again. I took for 2 weeks then I started getting blurred vision, confusion, memory loss, & I would be standing in a store and twice the husband had to catch me because I was just falling over. I felt sick inside, instead of my quality of life improving it went down hill. I will never take this so called med again. I will live with the 10 to 15 pain level somehow if I have to spend the rest of my life just sitting still or in the bed. I also got to the point I was severely depressed. Do NOT take this drug."

• Pluto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2019

Lyrica (pregabalin) "This medicine Lyrica helped with severe hip pain immediately. However I couldn’t increase the dosage, because of side effects of flu like symptoms and green pus sinus drainage. Slowly turning into sinus pain and severe pressure. My legs swelled up like balloons and gained over 10lbs in 1 month. My body was retaining water even though I was taking water pill. I started forget my English. Insomnia, depressed, severe mood swings, weird headaches it felt like parts of my brain was missing. Major mid back pain. Felt like a senile person. Stopped taking medication. In 4 days my swollen body is back to normal. No mid back pain, mind cleared. Some balance troubles. Insomnia. Sinuses almost normal. Memory better, no unpleasant headaches or mood swings. But very bad heartburn at night."

• Jonat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2023

Lyrica (pregabalin) "It hasn't helped with neuropathic pain due to shingles. Side effects are tiredness with a feeling of my head dropping like I'm about to go to sleep, confusion and my mind is racing. I take 50 MG two times a day."

• Night...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2017

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Had a motorcycle accident at the age of 15. Had no problems until I reached 40 years old. Started feeling pains and aches in my legs. That progressed for the next 10 years. Started to be unable to lift heavy things without causing strain in the back. Eventually was unable to sit down or lay down comfortably. Had tried several types of pain relieving medications but they cause more symptoms like stomach problems. Had over 500 Xylocaine needles injected into my spine and butt bone. Had to get those needles at least every 2 weeks period I am no longer in an area where the service is available. My doctor put me on Lyrica and it is like Miracle medication. It is not only taking away my pain but it's also giving me energy and motivation."

• Dan...
• May 24, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I've had multiple spinal surgeries, and have been on methadone for about 5 years. Additionally, I've had issues with anxiety, depression, mood stability, and just being miserable most of the time. I also recently learned that I have thoracic outlet syndrome. Lyrica helped immediately with all of my pain; with the numbness from thoracic outlet syndrome, and it has a surprisingly positive psychological effect. Due to other meds, or psychological issues, I have trouble focusing, making decisions, carrying on conversation, and moving forward with decisions. Lyrica somehow makes all these issues just go away. It also makes my tinnitus (ringing in the ears) much less annoying. BUT...I had to stop taking due to side effects, fatigue."

• Notim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2016

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have been taking lyrica for 3 days now after trying every pain med for the last 7 years. ..unreal. ..I am able to walk better and my pain has diminished to about a 2 or 3, I was only a little foggy on the second morning but besides that I have had no bad side effects at all. I tried nuerotin years ago but after the second day I could not function, so any one with nerve pain should give this a try. .it sure has helped me"

• LYRICA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2023

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I get horrible pain in my neck due to a pinched nerve and Lyrica really helped the pain. However, I didn't realize what it was doing to me. Brain fog like never before, I lost all interest in everything. I had a very demanding job that was affected and I ended up losing the best job I ever had."

• Steve...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 14, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was working at a plant nursery and watered the plants everyday. I stood in water with converse all stars on for about 3 hours. My feet went numb, which was normal for me. When I got in the shower that night to thaw my feet out they started hurting and black blisters developed. Neurontin did not help much, but the Lyrica took all pain out with no side effects other than feeling a little tired. It saved me from total misery. It is the best medicine I have ever taken."

• Jayalay
• June 20, 2015

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Lyrica works. Unfortunately, I am on the verge of discontinuing use because of significant side effects. The most troubling for me are the eye disorders (conjunctivitis and blurred vision), and the dementia. I am 53 years old and I have trouble remembering elementary words! It's very embarrassing. I also have a significant taste disorder... many things taste like "burnt garlic" to me... that's the best way I can describe it. Finally, I have facial bloating, weight gain, and dizziness. I have been on the maximum dose of Lyrica for chronic pain due to degenerative disc disease in my neck. I was willing to endure the weight and dizziness, but the eye, memory and taste problems are intolerable. Too bad, because Lyrica really helps pain."

• Tamal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2013

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I posted below. Been taking since Sept, I take 50ml x3 at night although presp says 3 a day. Sleep like a baby, no pain still, and wake refreshed. At first it might make u feel little drunk in am, just silly, nothing bad. Still working and a lifesaver! I needed to update on the free prescription, it's Pfizer website and goto patient presp program. Fill out info along w required things, mail it, in 2 weeks u get letter if accepted, then prsp comes by FedEx! U have to call close to running out each month so that Pfizer can fedex u your refill! Got mine paid for a year! Otherwise it's $400 for 90 pills. I get 50ml free from Pfizer a 90 day supply! Thank you Pfizer!"

• Chemo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2014

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I too progressed from Gabapentin to Lyrica, 100mg 3x a day. I have chemically-induced neuropathy from 6 months of chemo. My hands and feet are numb, tingling, like they are asleep. Lyrica is supposed to be an advanced form of the Gabapentin, though I have seen little difference. I have increased appetite and some swelling in my hands and ankles. I continue using Lyrica because I need something for the hot shooting pain. This was the last med prescribed for my neuropathy."