User Reviews for Lyrica

I have suffered a very long time to the point where my bones ached so bad that it brought me to a complete halt in life. My mother also suffers as well as my daughter who is showing many of the symptoms that I had at her age. I have been on Lyrica for ten days now and can not believe the difference it has made. I hope that this med can improve other's lives as well as it has mine, because FM is a horrible thing to have to live with. No side effects so far. Here is hoping it is for you..

I take 75 mg. X 2 per day. It seemed to help the first couple of days, now nothing. I have gained 12+ lbs, too. My appetite is getting out of control. I'm going to talk to my doctor about trying something else. Anyone else having problems with weight gain like me? I still need to take an OTC pain medicine with my Lyrica. Anybody ever try muscle relaxers?

The muscle pain I was feeling lasted for years. When I saw that commercial for Lyrica, a tear came down my cheek because I could relate to what the commercial was about. I started taking Lyrica and I feel like I have been given my life back. My muscle tension and pain has reduced so much I am moving around and LIVING my life again. I even danced in the house today! I think Lyrica has done what it was meant to do. I am proof that it can work for fibromyalgia. Thanks for making Lyrica.

I have been taking 75mg twice per day now for 10 days. I have severe back pain from an injury. I did not think that such a small pill twice a day could help. I was ready to stop useing it after three days because of the side effects of feeling totally "out of it".I had mood swings, dizzyness and confusion.Those side effects have now eased up and my pain has become less severe.I have had weight gain and wonder if it causes water retention. I feel bloated. Hope this helps

was prescribed Lyrica 75 mg 2 times a day. I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It is severe. I am completely disabled after leadind a very active life style for years. It has helped my pain some. I am unable to take pain meds due to seizures. I was previously on morphine for the pain, which had no effect on my pain. Lyrica has at least made it bearable.

I started on Lyrica 5 weeks ago at 1 50mg daily, and felt no different, started 100mg 3x day four days ago and gee what a difference it has made in my fibromyaglia and chronic neck and back pain and spinal arthritus. Already had dizzyness and confusion, but has not gotten worse. Hands are a little swollen and stiff in the mornings but goes away soon. Lovin, lovin it so far.

I recently began taking 75mg of Lyrica 3x daily. I have fibromyalgia and felt awful for a very long time. I have noticed so much improvement in my muscle pain and all that comes with having FM. I do have to say that I too, have a little blurred vision or blurriness in my eyes from taking it. The way I feel so far, I will definitely continue taking it.

I have had FM for 20yrs, been on morphine,anti depressants, Fentanyl patches - you name it I have tried it, but thank the lord for Lyrica which I started in March 2008. It has made my life worth getting up for in the morning. I can do things I was not able to do for so long.

I have had fibromyalgia for 12 years and have been on high doses of morphine,durogesic patches, methadone, and many other narcotics. I am now on 225mg of lyrice twice a day and low doses of opana. I feel like a new person, never though it would every happen. I feel like a did years ago and I am 63 now but am able to do most of the things I was able to to before the fibro hit me. I can"t work my old job as an RN but I can do most things. Some days are better than others but this is a great drug.

I just started with this medication. I took one 75 mg pill in the late evening before going to sleep. When I took it I said to myself yea right this little tiny pill will somehow give my life back to me...the next morning when I awoke to my surprise, I felt like I did years ago. I could walk and stand without the aching and hurting. I was not as tired nor as sore in my muscles. What a wonderful little miracle this little pill is!!!

My husband passed away over a year ago. Everyone told me it was depression, why I hurt all over and was tired. I knew different, I insisted on testing and finally was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Lyrica has given me new life. My children and friends are amazed at the difference it has made. I take 200mg twice daily. It has increased my appetite, but I am more active since I started the Lyrica.

I was having a lot of problems on 150mg a day probably due to my age (73). I stopped and restarted on 25mg 3 times a day and it made quite a difference. I have had fibromyalgia for over 15 years but was only diagnosed 2 years ago. I tried neurontin and it just made me sick. Thank God for Lyrica. My insurance company keeps trying to get me to take Neurontin again but I won't as long as I can help it.

I just started this medicine and I have been suffering with fibromyalgia for 20 years. I took 75mg the first night. The next day I was really out of it (sleepy) but the insane pain was no longer there. On the second night I took it again and the next day I did not have anymore side effects (sleepy) so I am very hopeful this will get even better with long term use.

Have had fms for 8yrs. Have tried all sorts of meds & have been on fentanyl 75mcg every 48 hrs for the last few years. Fentanyl for fms is like a heavy bat for the wrong ball but was the only bat available. I have been taking Lyrica for 1 1/2 yrs now. Had 1st pain free days in years when 1st started. Unfortantely, still on fentanyl in addition because I cannot take more then 50mg a day of lyrica w/o it knocking me out. Tried to build tolerance over 3 wks w/o success. Have had wild vision changes also.

I have been on 300 mg of Lyrica a day for a double herniation in my back. The side effects I experienced were dizziness, anxiety and sleeplessness. However, I did not gain weight. Maybe that is because I had read that you could gain weight and I changed my diet so that I would not. In fact, I lost 25 lbs. while on it. I read that I am in the minority with this. I can say for the most part Lyrica helped, but I had to take Advil with it. Overall, it helped.

I have been taking Lyrica for about 2 years. I couldn't face life without it. I take 200mg x2 a day. I have managed to cut my pain meds down. I am still tired but that will come with conditioning my body again. I have intensive physio therapy twice a year and have founf improvements after each session. I have gained about 30lbs but part of that is due to inactivity. Only downside is that if I miss a dose I feel dreadful.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia when I was 14 and I have taken a myriad of medications to help with the pain. Lyrica although it does help with the pain, the side effects are just too much for me. I have been on it for over 2 years now and the water retention and weight gain is great. I weened down and stopped taking it a week ago and have already lost 10 lbs and the edema in my legs is gone. If I could take the Lyrica without the weight gain and water retention I would in a heart beat. Hopefully something else will work well for me.

I have taken just one 75mg yesterday afternoon. It did not take long at all and I noticed a difference in my pain. I felt good. When I went to bed, I drifted off to sleep and woke up this morning feeling refreshed. It was a wonderful experience.

I have an entrapped nerve in my leg causing shooting nerve pain in my foot. Lyrica has really helped stop the pain. It was so bad I couldn't sleep at night. However, I am gaining weight and having some difficulty in concentrating.

My doctor calls my Lyrica use a sprint. Week 1 was 50 mg, week 2 - 100mg, the next 4 weeks were 150 mg in the evening. Now we are working our way up to doing the same thing for the second dose in the morning. I must admit I am glad she is doing it this way. The first weekend after I started taking it was the first weekend I actually wanted to do something, like move when I did not have to. I've adjusted slowly to the drowsiness and confusion to where it is not nearly as bad as when I first started taking it. There has been weight gain but I am slowly getting to the point of wanting to get back into that gym. Thank you Lyrica.

I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia earlier this year. I have taken everything under the sun and nothing has relieved my pain quite like Lyrica. It has been a miracle drug for me. I have not experienced any of the normal symptoms either. I take 50mg at noon and 50mg at night. It helps me sleep during the night and function during the day. Two thumbs up.

I have been taking Lyrica for three months. I started out with 75mg twice a day. It took the edge off my fibromyalgia pain during the day but at night I would wake up due to muscle pain when laying on one side too long. My doctor increased me to 150mg twice a day and for the first time in months, I was able to sleep through the night. I feel like a new person. It's a wonder drug. For once I am not walking around like a zombie due to pain and lack of sleep. I have gained a couple of pounds but I can live with that.

I have found Lyrica to be wonderful. I have been miserable since age 8 or sooner. I searched for answers. Just thought I was crazy and so did everyone else. It has changed my mood, pain, energy level is up, iritability gone. It is awesome.

My doctor prescribed it for me and gave me samples. I have been taking the samples while fighting with the insurance company because they want me to try Neurontin first. I think the Lyrica is really working. I am still tired, but I feel it is a normal tired from having two kids and running around with them. The way I felt before, I couldn't move. I really don't want to use the Neurontin, I don't want to lose the benefits that I have gained.

Have had fibromyalgia for 10 years. Started Lyrica in October 2007 taking 75 mg at night and 50 mg in the morning (otherwise too drowsy during the day). Works great with 80% less pain. I sleep great and have less pain upon waking. Have to watch my salt intake otherwise get water retention. Watch my weight closely. I am 5'7" and 123 lbs. I started running and can be active again.