Pregabalin for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• mishy
• December 16, 2010

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was given this medication for pain after suffering from two herniated disks. The medication worked great, but I did not know how good until my doctor took me off of it and my pain returned to its debilitated state."

• owndao
• May 29, 2008

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have Rhuematoid Arthritis so I have joint and tendon pain just about everywhere but mainly in hands, wrists, forearms, legs and feet. I have been on Oxy ER 80mg 2x day and was still not getting full relief (4 out of 10) and having difficulty remembering. Doctor added Lyrica 75mg 2x day three months ago and the day after I felt euphoric. I felt no pain! After one week some pain came back but no peaks as before. Some weight gain. Want to get off of Oxy and try Lyrica or other non-narcotic drugs."

• Kel
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 5, 2021

"This medication is awful. I was put on this 3 years ago and although it has helped me a lot it’s if you miss just even one dose it gives you cold turkey feelings and mucks with your mind. I would never of gone on it if I knew how bad it is. Who knows how you would come off it as just missing one can be so bad. Please if you are offered this then please think about it .. it also makes u put on weight too"

• Pain
• November 2, 2020

"pregabalin has been working so well for 4 years I don't know what's gone wrong, my pain is so bad I had cortisone injections into nerve a week ago this drug was marvellous until now. It is so severe I cannot walk for just over an hour just to get out of bed"

• Witch...
• April 29, 2020

"I started taking lyrica earlier this year due to pain from carpal tunnel surgery, I found it helped me 100% with my migraines, and anxiety, I felt calmer and not so on edge all the time, now off them as I've ran out, had bad tension headache for 3 days now which will turn into a migraine without taking at least 4 ibuprofen at a time which is probably worse than taking 1 lyrica a day to stop them all together."

• samal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2023

"Fit 57 year old male. I've suffered from L4/L5 osteoarthritis, arthritic knees and some systemic joint pain for just under 5 years. I tried ablation, cortisone shots, oral cortisone and strong opiates; all providing some temporary relief. After 1 month on Lyrica my knees are almost pain-free, elbow joint pain has gone and my back pain has plummeted around 80%. All this on just 75 milligrams per day! Fantastic. I titrated very slowly over several weeks because of rumoured side effects. Measured out half 25mg tablets and started at a dose of 12.5 mg per day. Second week 25mg. Third week 50mg. It was in this third week I suffered some brain fog and tiredness. First few days at 50mg the side effects were quite debilitating. After several days the side effects had mostly abated. Last week I moved up to 75 milligrams. Again, side effects returned. Yesterday morning I woke up free of side effects. And almost completely pain free. For now, 75mg is my sweet spot."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I began reporting my symptoms of peripheral neuropathy to my doctor in the 90's. My stroke in 2002 finally got my doctor's attention that my nerve pain was real. She dropped me as her patient and subsequent doctors ignored my pain complaints. In 2004 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia but my Neurologist said not to take Lyrica. Fortunately, I recently got a new Primary Care Physician and new Neurologist. Two weeks ago, my new PCP gave my samples of Lyrica. I am amazed at my improved ability to function already. I think of the years of being bedridden at age 36-41. I can't believe that I wasn't prescribed Lyrica, a decade ago. No side effects so far. I still have pain 24/7, but the relief due to Lyrica, is a miracle."

• Angel
• April 5, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "This medicine is very effective for pain, but added unexpected benefit of substantive improvement in quality of sleep. Only side effect is dry mouth and funny taste in mouth. I've been on it for two weeks and actually lost one kilo. I'm 39 year old female."

• Anonymous
• October 5, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "My neurosurgeon prescribed Lyrica after a lumbar fusion at L5-S1 to control pain. It worked great and allowed me to sleep when no other medication helped. I started at a higher dose and then as I felt better and better I only took it at night. After about 4 months, I was ready to go back to work. I found myself unmotivated and disinterested. When I spoke to my GP about this, he made the connection between Lyrica and my general malaise, noting that it is also used for anxiety, which I did not have. After that, we worked to wean the dosage down and I stopped taking it after a few weeks. My side effects included long time to wake up, general uncoordination upon waking, and some bouts of blurred vision. I did not experience weight gain."

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I had L3-L4 diskectomy in l988. Since '98 have had steady pain down left side, including hip. Have L5-S1 joined from birth. Finally went to a specialist in physical medicine and am on Lyrica 75mg 2 x day. I can WALK again! Feels like a miracle!"

• toman...
• July 17, 2008

Lyrica (pregabalin) "My husband had pain in his testicles for over a year, he saw two different urologists, was referred to a pain clinic and they could not help him. Our GP prescribed Lyrica and after two pills he is pain free. It is a God-send. I wish more doctors knew about this medicine."

• Navan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2015

"I was prescribed this capsule when my pain in left thigh muscle became unbearable and I was not able to stand or walk. Either this, or combined first 3 days muscle relaxant made my pain vanish. I was prescribed for 15 days and after 8 days, I forgot to take one night. I felt much better next day (after not taking). As I am getting pain in knee joints, which I did not have earlier, I think, I will gradually stop it."

• Moomoo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2019

"Pregablin not working for severe osteoarthritis pain. Was on tramadol and diazepam but was taken off them. They did help initially but got used to them and they weren't do efficient. Am in agony going to see Doc next Tuesday. Pregablin is not for me it's useless."

• Y az
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2018

"The testicle pain lyrica created is still going strong 3 years after discontinuing the drug. The withdrawal causes hallucinations, I am still able to reason with the thoughts, and I know it isn’t really me. "

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I had lamenectomy surgery in 2003 which was about 40% effective. I still have constant sharp pain in my left testicle, recurring burning pain in my left calf and lower back pain. For years after surgery I have had acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy and medications. I have taken methadone, morphine and oxycodone for 4 years. Now I have been taking Lyrica for a year. For the first 6-7 months it was like a wonder drug. It worked as well as anything else aside from dry mouth, weight gain and blurred vision. Now it's not working so well. An MRI showed I have many broad based disc bulges, spondyliosis, stenosis and arthritis. Now looking at a fusion surgery. Lyrica has worked for me however it seems to be less effective than when I began taking it."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2010

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I had been quite a bit of pain for a little over four months. We couldn't figure out what was causing the pain in my face. My doctor figured out that I had Trigeminal Euralgea Facial Nerve Pain. So he started my on Lyrica. We started at 75mg x 2 times a day, and then had to move up to 150mg x 2 times a day. Lyrica really helps to keep the pain away. My chiropractor has said that since taking Lyrica that my back and neck can be manipulated easier than before. I love being able to feel better!"

• Bruce...
• December 5, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "This medication may be good for Fibromyalgia, however, it did absolutely nothing for chronic pain. I had an astounding increase in appetite, and gained 30 lbs within 4 months. I had severe swelling in the hands, feet, and legs. I have heard the same remarks of other people more often then not."

• Hawk
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 4, 2021

"I had my first back surgery in 82. My second in 92. I retired in 2003. 39 years as a pipefitter had taken its toll. Soon after retirement I started having neck pain. I had been taking pain medication for years for the back pain but it wasn't enough for the neck pain. I had a third back surgery with a failed fusion after retirement. Toss in both rotator cuffs repaired. One successful. One not. Despite pills and Fentanyl patches nothing has helped my neck pain but Lyrica. The side effects are real. Tired, foggy and constipated, but it's the trade-off that I've made for more than a decade. 150mg. twice a day. More than that, tread lightly. Oh, and find a desk job when you're young."

• nurse...
• November 20, 2008

Lyrica (pregabalin) "Started 75mg twice daily yesterday for nerve pain in my legs and fibromyalgia after back surgery two months ago. While it almost eradicates my pain the dizziness and high feeling are limiting what I can do."

• Y Az
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 1, 2018

"I took lyrica daily for 4 years. Originally I took it for elbow pain similar to carpal tunnel and I found it reduced my migraines significantly (preventative); I also found that it reduced my restless legs at night so I can sleep. After about 4 years of the medicine my testicles started hurting real bad along with nausea unless I constantly re dosed with smaller doses. The vicious cycle of nausea and testicle pain caused by this medicine forced me to turn to cannabis and discontinue lyrica. I exhausted all other alternatives first. If lyrica wasn’t so addictive and with such bad withdrawal I would give it a ten (ie if this drug could treat ten years of symptoms without leaving me constantly felling like someone was crushing my testicles in their hand or vomiting daily."

• leeby...
• September 29, 2009

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."

• bbboo...
• January 1, 2010

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I was given Lyrica for my fibromyalgia in 2007. No relief, but gained 30 pounds in 3 months and continued gaining until it reached 55 pounds! I've lost less than 10 pounds, hard weight to lose so be aware."

• prknz
• January 29, 2009

Lyrica (pregabalin) "For the past 3 years I have been dealing with nerve pain left from shingles in my neck. I have tried EVERYTHING for this pain including injections and narcotics. Nothing really helped unless I was a zombie. I am allergic to a lot of medications including Tegretol and Neurontin. So when my neurologist suggested I try this medication I was VERY skeptical. I have been on this medicaton for a week now. I started on 25mg twice a day and felt some relief. I thought it was in my head. Now I am on 50mg twice a day and I can't believe the difference. I am relieved I can finally get my life back. I am a mother of 2. I did not realize how much the pain had taken over my life until now."

• cocin
• July 6, 2010

Lyrica (pregabalin) "I have been taking Lyrica for 3 months. I started at 50mg x 3. Increased to 150 x 3 times a day a month later. I have had almost no pain since starting. The side effects have been extreme dizziness, edema in the feet, weight gain (about 15lbs). At my last appointment the Doctor adjusted the dose to 50mg x 4 times a day. The dizziness comes and goes. This is a great medicine for me. I can handle dizziness at this level."

• Becca
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2021

"After another herniation in my disc at L5/S1, I was stuck flat in my back in bed for weeks. Pregablin got me walking again whilst waiting for surgery, and I've been taking it since for pain support during nerve regeneration phase. I had a break of 4 weeks when trying other medication, and while it wasn't immediately noticeable, I stopped having 'good days' so went back on it. The only negative affects I experienced was extreme light-headedness in the first few days after starting to take it or increasing dosage."