User Reviews for Pregabalin

Lyrica (pregabalin): This used in conjunction with Cymbalta is about as good as it gets for nerve pain. In the past I was given Neurontin, Gabapentin, and many others but none were as effective. On the down side I found that the Lyrica in higher doses (150MG - 600MG) left me tired and unable to enjoy my days. I found that I received no greater pain relief taking the larger doses, just more / worse side effects. Even with Lyrica and the Cymbalta some people with extreme pain may still need to use some other type of pain relief in addition to this drug. I take 300MG of Lyrica spread over 4 doses per day and the Cymbalta, and 120MG of OxyContin and up to 40MG Oxycodone for breakthrough pain. In severe cases, a second anti-depressant may be needed in addition to The Cymbalta to help fight the depression that comes with chronic pain. The big down side to both of these name brand medicines is the cost. A months supply of Lyrica with no insurance is over $330 and the Cymbalta will set you back just over $300 each month. Even with insurance these both will end up on the top tier (My co-pay is $50.00 each) and neither of them has a generic equivalent.

Lyrica (pregabalin): I just weaned myself off of Cymbalta/Neurontin and started taking 50mg Lyrica capsules twice a day. I have been taking Lyrica for only TWO DAYS and have had amazing results. I may be reporting on this drug too soon but I am finding my pain receding greatly. I am feeling almost "normal", my spirits are definitely raising and hope that I can avoid nerve cutting surgery that would be my last choice for relief. I am an optimist by nature and am so hoping that 100mg a day will keep me pain free and away from the scalpel.

Lyrica (pregabalin): I am very thankful for this medication, it probably has kept me out of a wheel chair. So far my pain has been reduced greatly.

Lyrica (pregabalin): It helped to stop the nerve pain in my toes so I could sleep.

Lyrica (pregabalin): I used this for my last herniated disk issue. I had a sequestered herniated L5 L4 issue and suffered from nerve pain down my left leg and drop foot. Pain Medications (e.g. 10mg Percocet 3-4 times daily) did nothing for my leg pain though helped my back. Lyrica at 150mg twice daily did the trick for my leg nerve pain. The sciatica makes your leg kill while you know nothings wrong with it, so with Lyrica I was amazed to have the leg pain just disappear. No side effects. Sciatica went away by itself after 3 months so no need for Lyrica anymore.

Lyrica (pregabalin): It is difficult to rate this medication. I have all forms of Neuropathy, very painful and Lyrica has been the best so far at eliminating pain, allowing me to overcome the insomnia from the Neuropathy and opiate medication. Even at very small doses. I take 50mg once daily before bed and it works. The problem is the side effects, the worst being that after three days my eyesight is so degraded that I can not drive, I cannot read anything on the television 6 feet away, there is some eye pain and my eyes seem dry and burning. Eye problems can be serious. Wandering eye, crossed eyes and most commonly blurred vision. It also causes peripheral edema in my legs and feet.

Lyrica (pregabalin): Lryica works well keeping the numbness and tingling to a tolerable level

Lyrica (pregabalin): I use Lyrica 75mg (4 X day), Fentanyl Patch and Percocet up to 8 times a day and I have little times that my feet aren't throbbing. My A1C is 6 and I am not on insulin. There has to be something out there that can help. I have been on Cymbalta, Neurontin,and many others.

Lyrica (pregabalin): The real problem I had and still do is dosing. I started out on 150mg twice a day and found it too much at first. GP reduced dose to 75mg three times a day and 1 x 75mg when needed. That is my current dose and the side effects are worth it based on the fact that I've had painful neuropathy in both my feet and lower legs. The breakthrough pain was the main issue I was having trouble with and DID NOT want any more narcotics than I currently take...60mg. MS Contin x 24hours and 2 Statex when required per 24 hours. It can mess with your head a little like feeling like you are a bit spaced out. Works wonderfully and I hope I don't build a tolerance.

Lyrica (pregabalin): I've been taking Lyrica for about 3.5 years. Excellent pain relief and mood improver. The downside for me is cost, weight gain and dependency. The withdrawal is worse than opiates in my opinion. 300mg twice a day.

Lyrica (pregabalin): Worked great, but there is weight gain with this medication.

Lyrica (pregabalin): Helped TREMENDOUSLY with my pain, which is not cured of course, but at LEAST cut my daily pain in half. My old boyfriend is also on this and feels the same way as I do.

Lyrica (pregabalin): I have been using Lyrica for about ten weeks. I increased my dose gradually until the majority of my pain is gone. I am now at 150mg at bed and 75 mg in the morning. I have found the side effects to be minimal, the most noticeable is mid afternoon drowsiness and a bit of vertigo. This medicine has also helped calm the need for frequent urination. Who knew?

Lyrica (pregabalin): 75 mg made me uncoordinated, cross-eyed and VERY sleepy. Did help the neuropathy but went back to gabapentin on which I have no side effects at 200mg x 3 a day. It doesn't completely take the tingling away, but enough so that I can work.