ive been having serious problems with my medium to long term memory as well as retreiving information... i'm worried. Does anyone have the same issues?
I have a feeling that lyrica is really affecting my memory am I the only one?
Question posted by izi_lena on 28 July 2014
Last updated on 21 October 2022 by Bryenton
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I have been on Lyrica for 15 years and am having memory problems ,dizziness,blurred vision,forgetting appointment .
Oh YES!!! I would not even have realized it because it also made me soooo foggy on top of all the other side effects. If it weren't for my husband gently reminding me that we had just had the same conversation several times earlier that week, i never would have realized it. I mean I had NO recollection at all of asking the same questions over and over again.
When I took Gabapentin my memory was so bad I got lost in my car a few blocks from home. I was then given Lyrica which also controlled my nerve pain but my short term and some long term memory loss is bad enough that I cannot return to work because of the intellectual requirements. It is difficult to maintain a train of thought and I must reread newspaper articles several times. Oxycodone helped with the pain but not enough. Lyrica does take care of the pain.
Yes I also had that problem while taking lyrica, I also had it while taking neurontin (gabapentin) Most all anti-epileptic drugs cause memory problems for a lot of people.
I too had memory loss. I could not function at all. I was dizzy almost drunk. I had a problem walking. It works for some but it didn't for me. I'm on Cymbalta.
I stopped taking it because it was effecting my memory and cognition.
I have not, however, based on the manufacturer's list of side effects on web md I'd say anything is possible, hope this helps:
Common side effects of Lyrica oral:
Blurred Vision Severe
Drowsiness Severe
Uncoordinated Severe
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands Severe
Weight Gain Severe
Dry Mouth Less Severe
Cannot Focus Thoughts Less Severe
Dizzy Less Severe
Infrequent side effects of Lyrica oral:
Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines Severe
Sensation of Spinning or Whirling Severe
Puffy Face from Water Retention Severe
Infection Severe
Decreased Blood Platelets Severe
Confused Severe
Extreme Sense of Well Being Less Severe
Sinus Irritation and Congestion Less Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements Less Severe
Twitching Less Severe
Head Pain Less Severe
Stomach Cramps Less Severe
Injury Less Severe
Feeling Weak Less Severe
Rare side effects of Lyrica oral:
Problem Behavior Severe
Double Vision Severe
Pink Eye Severe
Middle Ear Infection Severe
Ringing in the Ears Severe
Prolonged P-R Interval observed on EKG Severe
Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin Severe
Hives Severe
Small Skin Blister Severe
Muscle Spasm Severe
Voluntary Movement Difficulty Severe
Rash Severe
Visible Water Retention Severe
Difficulty Speaking Severe
Wheezing Severe
Trouble Breathing Severe
Chest Pain Severe
Problems with Bladder Control Severe
Giant Hives Severe
Reaction due to an Allergy Severe
Low Blood Sugar Severe
Having Thoughts of Suicide Severe
Problems with Eyesight Less Severe
Involuntary Eye Movement Less Severe
Bronchitis Less Severe
Inability to have an Erection Less Severe
Enlarged Breasts Less Severe
Itching Less Severe
Fingernail and/or Toenail Disease Less Severe
Joint Pain Less Severe
Backache Less Severe
Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone Less Severe
Muscle Weakness Less Severe
Muscle Pain Less Severe
Leg Cramps Less Severe
Loss of Memory Less Severe
Stupor Less Severe
Fever Less Severe
Low Energy Less Severe
Flu-Like Symptoms Less Severe
Involuntary Quivering Less Severe
Abnormal Manner of Walking Less Severe
Numbness Less Severe
Increased Hunger Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
Throwing Up Less Severe
Gas Less Severe
Diarrhea Less Severe
Frequent Urination Less Severe
Swelling of the Abdomen Less Severe
Nervous Less Severe
Anxious Less Severe
Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity Less Severe
Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse
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