I have been on lyrica for a while and it makes my words slur; makes me jittery?

I have been on both Lyrica and Gabapentin and have had all those symptoms. One time it was so bad I fell into a wood stove and about an hour later went to the hospital because I couldn't get one word out. Anyway, I knew already before this what was going on. Its called. Tardive Dyskinesia. Here is a definition from wikipedia. Tardive dyskinesia /ˈtɑrdɨv ˌdɪskɨˈniːʒə/ is a difficult-to-treat and often incurable form of dyskinesia, a disorder resulting in involuntary, repetitive body movements. In this form of dyskinesia, the involuntary movements are tardive, meaning they have a slow or belated onset.[1] This neurological disorder most frequently occurs as the result of long-term or high-dose use of antipsychotic drugs. However, in all of my cases of this once I stopped taking the meds all the symptoms went away.

Definitely find Another Dr... As if you are experiencing these side effects & he doesn't want to do Anything then that Alone shows you he Doesn't have your best Interest in your health care.
You may want to ask him if he will let you try Neurontin instead of the Lyrica. It is a medication that is similar to Lyrica but usually does not cause the side effects.
If your Dr. will not let you try you on Neurontin then Definitely find another Dr.
Best wishes, Kathy

Tanya I'm currently weaning off of Lyrica after only 4 months. This medication is a nightmare. I have experienced the facial changes as well, for me its due to swelling. Sometimes I completely lose my train of thought. I can't find a word to finish my sentence. Its terrible. I have also gained weight..not a huge issue to me because I have always excersized. Its more the cognitive thinking and coordination that worries me. My hands both of them go numb all the time. A month or so ago I started to become paranoid of being in my own home alone. I know everyone is different,however I have read numerous websites that say more or less the same thing..Don't take Lyrica. I have also read it's a very difficult drug to ween off. I made you a friend if you would like to ask me about my experiences with Lyrica ... there are soon many side effects. I'm on a low dose of 300 mg a day. I hope your doctor listens to you.

I totally agree about your doctor not responding to your requests to be taken of Lyrica. When a patient makes a request though, sometimes a Dr will see it as a question. So, try to be clear and TELL your Dr, that you want to replace Lyrica with something else.I think I get where your head is right now, I felt that way during my Lithium years. Head all foggy,not able to communicate with others. Oh,what I said made perfect sense to me, but not to anyone else.The slurring... if I ever answered the phone for anyone other than my very close family they would usually call someone else in the family and tell them I was drunk at 8:00 in the morning... lol. Truly though, you have to be quite clear with your Dr. Maybe one of your family members could go with you to an appointment to help bridge any communication gap. This way,if the Dr is'nt getting what you are saying the family member can help by letting the Dr know how this med is affecting you,and your relationships.
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Sometimes they're dumb as rocks and they don't know one patient from the next even if you see them every week for the past 5 yrs. Speaking from experience! Sometimes you have to ad-lib! If it's not working and you've told them blunt you don't like it! Well ... say you think you might be allergic .. which you may.. I personally hate, hate lyrica! It makes me anxious, and aggressive. Which is a side effect. Don't let them bully you! Speak your mind! Only you know you! Throat swelling and hives are classic anaphylaxis, but there are plenty of side effects that are not. Look at your pamphlet of side effects, if your experiencing any of them tell them! Stop the meds and say you have, because you cannot continue! Then they will prescribe something else. You and only you know your body!!

Ugh! Lyrica, cymbalta and suvella all bring back nightmares for me. Cymbalta being the worst as it landed me in the ER within five days. I had blurred vision and my muscles constricted and would become rigid on lyrica. That took only two days and I was immediately taken off. I can't tolerate SNRI's. do you experience trouble forming sentences and word finding on lyrica? And yeah, I have a chronic anxiety disorder so I would have severe panic attacks. You're doctor can't force you to stay on a med, especially one causing you more harm than benefit. I'd talk to her one more time but find your voice!!! And if she doesn't listen than I'd find a new doc. Best of luck!

I cannot believe that a doctor could force you to take lyrica or any other medication. I stopped lyrica because of similar side effects. They are awful and your dr isn't using sound judgement. I would go to her, tell her you're not requesting that she stop it, you are telling her she's going to help you taper it down and stop it. Don't be hesitant about it, tell her what you expect. If she still won't do it, I'd find a new doc.