Diabetic Neuropathy Questions (Page 2)

Neuralgia - Can anticonvulsants cause neuralgic pain worse?

I read on another forum that anticonvulsants, such as Neurontin or Lyrica, can actually make neuralgic pain worse in some cases. I'm wondering if anyone on here has expericenced worsening of their symptoms when taking these drugs? Thank you for your replies.

Why have most doctors stopped prescribing carisoprodol for severe muscle spasms?

Why do they prefer Lyrica over soma for muscle spasms, and severe neurological painful conditions, because Lyrica has many terrible side effects according to my own experience between the two!

What is the highest recommended dose for Cymbalta?

Can Lyrica cause an increase in blood pressure?

I started taking Lyrica 3 months ago and outside of weight gain it has worked great. Since I started taking Lyrica my blood pressure has gone way up. Does anyone know if there is any correlation or is this just a coincidence?

Can I take naproxen with gabapentin?

Do many people experience Lyrica side effects such as lack of concentration, short-term memory...

... loss forgetfulness or other cognitive changes?

Is there anything that can help the blurry vision from Lyrica?

I have been a diabetic for 23 years, I was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy 2 years ago and the only thing that I have concerns about is how blurry my vision gets I feel like they are dry all the time and I have been noticing myself using visine way more. I thank you for taking time to read and... read more

How to taper Lyrica correctly?

I'm on Lyrica, 75mg 3x a day. I'm tapering off 25mg at a time. Right now, I'm taking 75mg in the morning, 50mg early afternoon, and 75mg at night. How should I progress? Take one of the 75mg doses down to 50mg also.. Or take the 50mg down to 25mg? The doctor spreader the doses out... read more

Neurontin - I have been taking generic Gabapentin 4x300mg per day for the last two years. The effect

... on my quite severe neuropathy (burning foot soles, stabbing pains, RLS) has been good. Instead of driving me crazy around midnight, it has become bearable. During the 2 years, I have had different versions of capsules made by three different manufacturers or different batches, as can be told... read more

Peripheral Neuropathy - If gabapentin or pregabalin don't work, what can I do?

My neuropathy in my feet is severe. What can I do to ease my pain?

My doctor is switching me from gabapentin to Lyrica?

My doctor Is taking me off gabapentin and starting me right away on Lyrica. Will I have withdrawal symptoms from gabapentin?

Can Gabapentin cause your eye sight to change?

Started on this drug and had most all of the side effects the main one has been my eyesight cant see anything close up.

I just started Lyrica - how long does it take to build up in your system before you get results?

I am a 42 y/o Diabetic. I was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago however I believe I had Diabetes for much longer. As a teenager (16) I started having seizures in my sleep. Thinking back I believe that those seizures were from low blood sugar. I remember having the symptoms of low blood sugar all throughout... read more

Is there any way to lose weight while on Lyrica?

I've been on Lyrica for 2 years now for nephropathy and shingles pain. At first I was taking 100mg x3 a day (along with some other medicines) and I was like a zombie. I am no longer taking the other medicines and just cut back my Lyrica to 50mg x2 because I have gained over 40 pounds!! I am no... read more

Can taking just 300mg of gabapentin a day cause anger and paranoia or am I just loosing my mind?

I have been experiencing burning all down my neck, back and arms and I was put on gabapentin 300 mg. I found by 4:00 PM I was angry and felt all kinds of bad thoughts. I have decided to cut back and take just I mid morning and 1 before bed. Has anyone experienced these feelings? Please help.