I have been on 50 mg pregabalin a day once before bed for 2 months, now taking 150mg before bed. Im a bit confused because i can see that most start off by taking it two-twice a day. I dont feel it working on my anxiety, i feel my anxiety is worse, and i have isolated myself more than before taking it. How long before i should feel it working for anxiety?
Pregabalin for anxiety - how long does it take to work?
Question posted by Frit99 on 17 Feb 2020
Last updated on 24 July 2020 by Anonymous
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24 July 2020
Hi I have been pregabalin and feel exactly the same way you have mentioned. Did it get any better. Hope you are ok Thank you
masso
17 Feb 2020
That is strange, as I also suffer from anxiety and about a month ago I started taking Lyrica (Pregabalin) in order to treat my anxiety and for me it started working right away and it has also helped with my insomnia.
I take 75 mgs. in the am, 75 mgs in the afternoon and 150 mgs at night, and as I mentioned before it has worked like a charm for me, baring in mind we all react to medications differently.
In my opinion Pregabalin should have started working for you a long time ago, you are on the right dose, but as you say it has made your condition worse, perhaps you need a higher dose or simply this medication is not the right one for you and you should discuss this with your Dr., which by the way I believe you must have already done so.
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