Lyrica User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• World...
• May 13, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have been on Lyrica for almost a year now and can say that it has helped tremendously. I am very active in trying to keep the fibromyalgia pain as controlled as possible and just not been able to get to a plateau of any type. After a rough adjustment period of about 5 wks I noticed a drastic change in fibro pain. I have gained a significant amount of weight but over the last three months have been able to maintain. Now I am able to start losing the weight but have to be very careful to not take in complex carbohydrates or sugars in afternoon or evening. I have gone to an almost vegetarian style diet and have noticed that the weight just starts to come off with ease but slowly. My balance and vision are the only consistent side effects that I have."

• neuro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2013

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Started taking Lyrica yesterday for severe diabetic neuropathy in both feet and lower legs. I am currently on Suboxone for a 15 year addiction to opiates and was concerned that Lyrica wouldn't work because my body is so screwed up from all the years of opiate use and most medications do not work well for me. Thirty minutes after the first dose I noticed a significant improvement in the neuropathic pain. My bedtime dose was another 75 milligram capsule and I slept better than I have slept in months! This medicine has been a God send for me so far. Hoping that it continues to work well for me! Thanks Pfizer!"

• 65 er
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 29, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2019

For Neuropathic Pain "Just started Lyrica yesterday worked like a charm I’m taken 50mg a day at the moment taking it at night. I just called the dr about letting me take it twice a day because it wore off after 8 hours so I’m praying he will up the dose and praying the burning goes away permanently"

• Feeling...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 8, 2019

For Neuropathic Pain "I have been taking Lyrica for a little over 2 years now for lower back pain. I started off taking 100mg in the morning 100mg at lunch and 100mg at bedtime. I now take 300mg in the morning and 300mg at bedtime. I can definitely feel the difference when I take it and when I don't. I had Laser Spine surgery 4 months ago and had to stop taking it, but I still have nerve damage, so I am still taking Lyrica. I have never had any of the symptoms people are commenting about. This medicine has really helped me."

• Poiso...
• July 28, 2016

For Neuropathic Pain "I took Lyrica for 8-9 months, then around the 5th month unknowingly it was Lyrica doing all kinds of bodily function damage, feeling unwell, swelling, cramping, kidneys, liver and bladder hurt. Then I realized I no longer want to be poisoned, so I stop taking it and it is hellish trying to get off. Wouldn't let my dog take it! Stay away from it! It's pure poison to your body and BRAIN as well. Very low functioning! It needs to be taken off the market!"

• C Bruce
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2014

For Neuropathic Pain "I was only on this 45 days with absolutely no pain for most of that time. I was prescribed the medicine by a doctor in Thailand in 2008 and it worked almost immediately. I had a bit of puffiness in the face, but no real issues. I weaned myself off over a 10 day period with no issues . Wonderful for those it works for. Spinal stenosis with laminectomy 3 years prior. Anyone with back pain should try it. Told a friend with same problems about it for years. She now is on Lyrica and she says it has given her a new life. Says she should have asked the doctor about it 6 years ago."

• DelFu...
• November 19, 2014

For Neuropathic Pain "I've tried other things for pain. Already take a strong pain medicine, which is getting harder and harder to get, because in my State, one must go to a pain clinic to get it. Pain clinics are horrors. Lyrica seems to work with the amount of pain medicine that I take and seems to have even reduced the "break through" pain. No unpleasant symptoms yet."

• Claym...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I've been on Lyrica for 10 months now, it's saved my life. I'm taking 2 @ 100 mg a day and from the first day it was like flicking a light switch on my pain, which is severe pain do to lower spine accident and also developed fibromyalgia. I just want to thank all doctors that prescribe this medication because it is a life saver."

• Russ
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 4, 2019

For Neuropathic Pain "I've been on Lyrica for 4 years for nerve pain down my right arm due to nerve impingement at c7/t1. I'm one of those lucky people with minimal side effects. Can get a little forgetful (use phone calendar reminders), and hard to get up in the morning initially, but otherwise no issues. Also helped keep the migraines under control due to cervical headaches triggering a migraine. Was bed bound 4 out of 7 days. Now one migraine a month."

• Ttano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2018

For Neuralgia "I have been on Lyrica for 6 months for the Trigeminal Neuralgia. At first I didn’t want to keep taking drugs, so when I felt a bit better I stopped the med. Then very horrible pain attacked me after two days. The attack was so unbearable that I had to go to hospital emergency. The doctor told me that is because I didn’t take Lyrics regularly. Since then I have continued the med, without any break. Sometimes when the pain is increasing I take 100mg*3 per day. When it is in remission, totally pain free, I still take 25mg*2. I feel very dizzy and unstable while in high dose. However, I thank Lyrica very much! Lyrica is my life saver. Without it, I might have committed suicide."

• Tamal...
• September 4, 2013

For Neuropathic Pain "If you are debating on whether to take this, please don't hesitate. I was in car accident Dec 2012 and have whiplash/cervical strain. Injured my neck and shoulder. I was in pain for the past 9 months and no doctor would prescribe me narcotics due to Ohio law. I was miserable, crying, irritable and nothing I took (IB, Tylenol) wouldn't touch the pain. I got a prescription for Gabapentin, which I am allergic to BAD side effects. Finally the doc gave me Lyrica, within 15 min of taking pain GONE. I feel like I'm back to normal again (like the day before accident). Lyrica is a miracle although pricey. There is a program you can get through Lyrica website to qualify for free prescription. Try it."

• Lezliew
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "Lyrica has been a big life changer for me!! Thank goodness I found a Dr who prescribed me this. I was in terrible pain and had bad fatigue to where I couldn't live life-- I have 3 kids who I couldn't keep up with. I can't say that everything is perfect now but it's pretty darn close! I hardly have any pain and my fatigue has decreased. I take 75 mg twice a day. I pray for everyone with Fibro to keep working at it until you find something that works."

• JJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2019

For Neuropathic Pain "I'm here for the comments. My doc was supposed to call me in zanaflex. I went to pick up and it'd been changed to this Lyrica. It's 50 mg at bedtime, but honestly after reading all the side effects I've just looked at the bottle for 2 weeks now scared today take it! I'm giving it a 2 based on comments. I do have nerve pain, but who the heck gives a woman medication that causes weight gain!?!! So feel better but be fat! some of us are still single you know!! idk if I'll take it. IF i decide to it won't be daily, if it works. iIthink I'll ask my doc why he gave me a fat pill, and would he give it to his wife???"

• Liz
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have had fibromyalgia since I was 27. I was put on Lyrica at age 31 to help with the severe pain that I have (and I also have nerve damage in my toes due to an unknown cause- I'm not diabetic). The medicine is astoundingly good for me at combating depression, anxiety, overall body pain & morning stiffness. It takes higher doses of Lyrica to feel pain relief for most people with Fibromyalgia- those who say it doesn't work have often only tried it at <300mg a day. I take 300mg twice a day. The only bad side effect is weight gain- 100lbs. (And I'm naturally overweight to begin with, so this was terrible). It did eventually stop making me gain, but I have to eat less and work out more than everyone else I know, just to maintain my weight, let alone lose."

• Leesa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2014

For Fibromyalgia "I had put off taking Lyrica because I was afraid of the side effects. Eventually my nerve pain got to the point where I had no choice. It was completely debilitating. Searing burning pain with no relief. Pain meds didn't touch it. I couldn't sleep because the pain was that bad. My clothes hurt. Soft feather light brushes against my skin stung and BURNED for minutes after contact (more intensely than the consistent present burning). After about three weeks on Lyrica I finally found relief from the worst of it. What I am left with as far as the burning goes is completely tolerable (of course it does nothing for my other symptoms). I'm grateful I caved but am concerned about weight gain & significant cravings for sweets."

• nurse...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "The first night I took Lyrica I slept 9 hours. Got out of bed without any pain. This has been a lifesaver for me. I am so happy with the results. I am only on 50mg at night. Not seeing a reason to increase the dose yet."

• Cathy...
• November 10, 2015

For Neuropathic Pain "I have had nerve pain for years. I've had 3 back surgeries from 2011-2014. Also FM and MPS diagnosed in mid 1990s. PAIN has controlled my life for years. I have been on all the opiates and muscle relaxers and anti-anxiety drugs and Neurontin, etc that doctors thought might help. I am very sensitive to medications and the side effects from anti-depressants cause more depression than relief. So, to try another drug was scary for me. I saw a Rheumatologist, and he dx my Arthritis called DISH in my spine. He recommended Lyrica. I finally saw my PCP MD and said let's try this drug. From the 1st pill I had almost total nerve pain relief. I am so amazed! After all these years I feel wonderful. The side effect of being "Happy" has been a new feeling"

• Im Ha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2013

For Neuropathic Pain "I have been on Lyrica for about three weeks and I feel that my experience may help. I have chronic nerve damage in my arm and sympathetic nerve damage. If you are about to begin the Lyrica ride expect the following. You will be living in a cloud. I noticed a few reviews explained it as that, and I feel they hit the nail on the head. You literally feel drunk. "

• Charl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 23, 2024

For Fibromyalgia "I have fibromyalgia severely bad, and I have tried many different aspects even medical marijuana, but nothing helped like Lyrica did and it’s something I did not want to take at the beginning but once I did, I felt the remarkable difference within my body especially when I go through a flare-up. Yes, it is 1000% helpful and now that I am getting pains in my legs and feet. I know the worst is yet to come, so thank you for having Lyrica."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2008

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "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."

• Cpain
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2019

For Neuropathic Pain "Lyrica did not work for my neuropathy, even at max dose. It can make you very, very irritable (angry) and withdrawal can be challenging. Would advise to not start in the first place. It is worse than the disease itself."

• Audj
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2016

For Neuropathic Pain "I have had neuropathic spine pain since 1984. I have triple S curve; had 6 spine surgeries, and have implanted pain relief system for low back pain. Nothing worked, opioids almost led to death. 2 months ago begam Lyrica (100mg, 3x/day). At beginning: brain felt "foggy"; walking unstable; total urinary incontinence (some bowel incontinence). To say I was shocked at how the Lyrica relieved my spine pain is an undersatement! I read all the horror stories, but decided to give it time. This is the first time since the early eighties I have had NO pain! The side effects are gone."

• skipp...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I took this drug for 7 years, only gained 5 pounds. Recently I quit using it and started taking Gabapentin. I'm at 1800 mg. a day and I've gained 15 pounds and counting. I walk briskly every a.m. for 45- 60 min., 7 days a week. I'm up to 15 laps a day in my pool and I eat like a bird. Saw my Doctor yesterday, am weaning off the Gabapentin and in a few days I will start taking Lyrica again! It helped my pain much better than the Gabapentin and the weight gain is ridiculous! I realize that some people have similar experiences with Lyrica, it just goes to show that every "body" is different. Some people have a better time on Lyrica, some on Gabapentin. I'll take the Lyrica!"

• James...
• December 12, 2015

For Neuropathic Pain "I have a spine injury L5-S1 area for first 6 months I was on every anti-inflammatory and made me sick. In addition, I was on heavy dose of Tramadol with no effect on pain what so ever and just made me high, then Percocet and it only made me high and very addictive. Then I read about Lyrica, talked to my Doctor got some and stopped my flair-ups. It saved me. Lyrica cut my pain by about 40% and stopped my flair-ups by about 80%. It kind of acts like an anti-depressant for me and makes me a bit hyper-(Good thing) But kills my sex drive and I stopped it for a week, it was hard on me and pain and flair-ups came back. I built a fast resistance to Lyrica fast, I went from 100mg to now 600 mg. Gave me back my hunger and I'm gaining weight-(good thing) You have to realize nothing but hard work and Meds will cut your pain down, nothing will cut your pain 100% I know its depressing, we all just want our Doctor to put their hand on our injury and be healed. You have to try some home to exercise, eat well and seek mental help along with Pain meds and help from you doctor. Chronic pain, you need mental and physical help and most of all its you that has to push yourself to recover."