I was on pregabalin 75mg twice a day for roughly 3 and a half months for severe anxiety. The pregabalin didn't really help me and the side effects actually caused anxiety. I just stopped taking the pregabalin. I have been off the pregabalin for nearly 2 weeks now. I'm not sure if I am getting withdrawal effects or if it is something else all together. The first few days when I stopped the pregabalin I was getting extremely dizzy and lightheaded. But that isn't quite as bad as what it was. Although I am still getting it but it's just not as bad. But now I keep feeling like I get all this pressure building up in my head. It feels like my head it going to explode. I also feel shaky and I am twitching. Especially my hands and feet twitch. My vision feels strange as well. I feel really anxious and depressed as well and extremely agitated. I also feel as If I am getting mood swings and I just feel all round confused. My body and head all feels really tight as well. Like a really tense feeling. I feel like I'm twitching. I just feel like I can't relax and I am worried almost 24/7. I don't know if this is withdrawal or something else?
Is this pregabalin withdrawal?
Question posted by andyw1991 on 25 Jan 2014
Last updated on 4 April 2025 (4 weeks ago) by kova
The information on this page reflects personal experiences shared by our community members. It is not reviewed for medical accuracy and should not replace professional medical advice.
Answers Page 2
Andyw~ It is stated those are existing side-effects from taking this medication. Also, that it should not be stopped abruptly, did you taper down or work out a plan with your doc? Also, if you take opiates and benzodiazepines it is not suvgested to take it in combination with this med. Maybe a bit more info could help some of our more qualified peers to delve into what's voing on with you further, it could help you and that's why were here!:o)
I can empathize with you as cymbalta and welbutrion caused me stife with more spastic muscles, brain pressure and grumpiness. We all have side-effets that are completely unacceptable, if that's the case maybe your doc can give you a benzo while you struggle through this with a measure of comfort.
Related topics
anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, pregabalin, withdrawal, side effect
Further information
- Pregabalin uses and safety info
- Pregabalin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Pregabalin (detailed)
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.