Does anyone know what I can do to help my Fibro pain. I ran out of my 225mg Lyrica script. I also take 60mg Cymbalta and 25mg of Trazadone at bedtime
I ran out of my Lyrica meds and I am in a lot of pain?
Question posted by FibroMom3 on 24 March 2014
Last updated on 6 April 2014 by StephO
Added 24 March 2014:
Meaning I do too much and in result I take an extra one to help with the pain n to sleep and now I'm out and I can't get it filled until the 7th. I messed up and now I'm without.
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5 Answers
StephO
6 April 2014
In the future (i know it dont help now) but if the meds arent helping as their prescribed you need to see your dr. That way they can prescribe a stronger strength or maybe prescribe 2 pills to be taken so that your prescription dont run out before u can get it refilled. These drugs are tightl ycontrolled for some reason and u have to take them exactly as prescribed. Good luck
Emeraldgirl
24 March 2014
Hello - ditto what Darling Di said. As the max dose is 600mg, Just tell your Dr what has happened sounds like the you need the dose increasing anyway. In the mean time if you can take acetaminophen (Paracetamol) you can add this to your regime drug. I was on 600mg of Lyrica and just stopped taking it without any side effects, so you may be OK for a short while, but see your Dr asap - Take care
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
My dr told me the max is 450mg a day. So I'm not sure what to do
Emeraldgirl
24 March 2014
Hello again - I live in the UK and the max daily dose is 600mg. First thing is not to panic or worry if you can. Missing a day should be OK. The main thing is to address your current pain and see your Dr asap. So in the meantime you can add acetaminophen (If you can take this drug). It doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference. This is the only pain medication I take for my Fibro
kaismama
24 March 2014
The max dose for fibro is given as 450 a day, but for other things its 600. He could order that if he would agree it was necessary for you, because its safe up to that.
Emeraldgirl
24 March 2014
Thank you KM. I went all the way up to 600mg, but it is good to know this info.
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
Thank you all for your help but seeing the dr again right now is not an option since I just seen him three weeks ago. And if it was only a day or two I would be calm but this is going to be 8-10 days with nothing.
Emeraldgirl
24 March 2014
OK, I can only advise that you recommence your medication before 8-10 days. To say anything other than this would not be good nor safe advice.
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
What do you mean?
Emeraldgirl
24 March 2014
Hello, you said that it is likely that you will not be able to obtain Lyrica for 8-10 day. What I am saying is that this is too long to go without your medication.
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
Gotcha. I know that's why I asked if anyone knows any ideas I could try to help
jab453
25 March 2014
if worst comes to worst, i would go to theER. there isno point in suffering. I did suffer in silence for months, however, now i ask for help. Take care of your self and keeping asking for help.
StephO
6 April 2014
The only medications i take is Tramadol and it helps a lot besides taking ambien for sleep. Tried Lyrica in the past and i gained a ton ofweight real quick. Never seen anything like it. My hands,face,feet swole up too.
Darling Di
24 March 2014
I don't think you are on the max dose. Maybe talk with your md and let him/her know what has been going on. I was always able to get a partial fill if I couldn't afford the whole month ($200+). I recently switched to Neurontin/Gabapentin which I did not think would be as good and shockingly it has been great and is only $4. Hope this helps a bit.
kaismama
24 March 2014
I went to gabapentin too and am doing better on it, and its so cheap.
jamson
27 March 2014
I've also been taking gabapentin for years and it works for me.
kaismama
24 March 2014
You can have withdrawal from lyrica. If its a question of money, and you'll have the money in a few days, and you can't borrow it, you can get part of a prescription. Sometimes if you've used the same pharmacy for a while they will give you a few to get by until you get the rest of your prescription. Or call your dr and ask for samples.
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
The money is not the problem and I can't ask for samples when I was at the wrong
kaismama
24 March 2014
Oh dear. This is bad. I don't know why the fools made it controlled. It hurts more then helps that way. Maybe when you see your dr, you can ask him to increase your dose. I had to stop taking it, I had too many side effects, but if its helping you you deserve the dose you need.
Ravenhood2
27 March 2014
Lyrica is a controlled substance, so you won't be able to get a few to tide you over. You just need to stay home and go to bed because you are going to withdrawal from it. The first symptoms are pain and sweats. It will last a few days and you will start to feel like yourself again. drin as much water as you can stand, and take warm showers. I am so sorry, dear. I take this drug, but I feel more trapped by it than I did any narcotic. Lyrical is capsule form only, making it extremely difficult to ween off of. This is purposeful to some extent.
WildcatVet
24 March 2014
Hi, Fibro! I'm so sorry that you're hurting! Can you explain for us what you mean by *ran out* ? You can't get to the pharmacy or the script expired??
Please respond ASAP, if you can.
WCV
FibroMom3
24 March 2014
Not sure if you noticed my additional details on my question. I am very new on this website. It's so good to know that I am not alone on having Fibro as well as depression. I feel like my life was finally back with the medication and then I start doing more around the house and errands again and then I end up taking an extra pill in the evening which was stupid obviously on my part and now I am suffering with no help
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