Lyrica Questions

Lyrica vs. gabapentin. What are your thoughts?

Posted 16 May 2014 by Savannity cats • 41 answers

I was taking Lyrica and was still in pain, my doctor switched me to Gabapentin and at first I thought it was better. But a year and a half later I feel like the side effects are worse than the cure. What are your experiences with these drugs?

Lyrica and Weight Gain? Yes or No?

Posted 27 Jan 2010 by snowgoer68 • 36 answers

I would like to find out how many here on lyrica are gaining weight. I have seen multiple sites on the internet with people gaining tons of weight, some saying they were even eating less, exercising more. Although it helped the pain some could not take the weight. I am an above knee amputee and ...

Which pill is better for someone suffering neuropathy? Gabapentin or Lyrica?

Posted 12 Mar 2013 by mytee12005 • 26 answers

What can I do to stop weight gain caused by Lyrica?

Posted 16 Jun 2012 by nledesma1981 • 37 answers

Lyrica works well for me. I suffer from chronic pain due to 6 ruptured 6... 4 in my neck and 2 huge ones in my lower bato from an auto accident where I got rear ended. I believe I got fibromyalgia due to the accident. My pain is terrible to the point where I take Zofran for nausea. My pcp did blood ...

How important is it to wean off Lyrica slowly?

Posted 16 Sep 2012 by mom2jjc • 16 answers

My 18 year old daughter has been on 150mg of Lyrica 3x a day for 2 months for nerve pain in her foot after a stingray injury and 2 surgeries. Her nerve pain is gone and the side effects of Lyrica are really effecting her. How important is it to wean off the Lyrica very slowly? Are there withdrawal ...

Fibromyalgia Lyrica, Hi friends, anyone on Lyrica feel like they are slightly high?

Posted 24 Oct 2010 • 23 answers

I do not like the way Lyrica makes me feel in the morning! My feet look a bit puffy as well. (I was in 5 inch heels yesterday for about 8 hours, so maybe that is why?) This is the fifth day on Lyrica, and I just feel like I'm stoned!!! Will this side effect wear off eventually?? Thank you in ...

How long does it take for Lyrica to take effect for nerve pain?

Posted 5 May 2010 by sharonleipfert • 13 answers

I have nerve pain and my Dr. just prescribed Lyrica. I was wondering how long is it before I will notice any relief from the pain?

What is the strongest dose of gabapentin?

Posted 10 Oct 2010 by U S MARINE • 24 answers

I was taking 200 mg of Lyrica twice a day for upper back pain that goes up my neck. I turned a 4 wheeler over and hit my head and back real hard on the ground. My cobra insurance ran out and I couldn't afford it so I am now taking gabapentin 300 mg. twice a day and I hurt like I did before I ...

Should I be taking Lyrica and Neurontin together?

Posted 22 Jan 2013 by AParsons • 19 answers

My doctor has me on 600mg of Neurontin 3x a day AND 100mg of Lyrica 3x a day for fibromyalgia. I'm curious about the side effects. I have serious dizzy spells, blurred(double) vision, trouble with balance, major memory loss issues and I feel exhausted all day. Plus, I don't really have ...

Are Gabapentin and Lyrica the same base drug?

Posted 17 Apr 2013 by overprescribedagain • 9 answers

Someone mentioned that in a Gabapentin thread and its got me wondering now.

Peripheral Neuropathy - Has anyone tried "Neuropathy Support Formula" sold by the Neuropathy?

Posted 8 Jun 2011 by paindolly • 20 answers

... Treatment Group"? I have painful peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy and have been using Gabapentin and Lyrica for four years. I used Cymbalta but now have urination problems (can't urinate easily) so I discontinued it.

What would be a good substitute for Lyrica?

Posted 19 Apr 2013 by bruce-becker • 6 answers

Why does Lyrica cause anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts?

Posted 12 Sep 2012 by Oldriska • 17 answers

Why does Lyrica cause anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts in some people? I was first put on Neurontin, which sent me into this black hole of depression, then they put me on Lyrica and I still was severely depressed. Now I'm taking antidepressants together with the Lyrica and it ...

How long for Cymbalta fatigue to pass?

Posted 23 May 2011 by Bhedge • 11 answers

I have chronic fatigue and now, apparently fibromyalgia. My doctor has asked me to take Lyrica and Cymbalta. The Lyrica is no problem, but the Cymbalta (30 mg) I took one time while I was off work to see if it caused side effects, and I was dizzy and it made me very tired. The doctor told me to ...

Memory loss when taking Lyrica?

Posted 17 Sep 2012 by RayPHX • 23 answers

I have been repeating stories about my day to my family, having trouble remembering when we did things (was it this morning or yesterday when we went to the store?) and having trouble concentrating since I started taking Lyrica for chronic pain (broken shoulder that is very slow to heal) I am on 50 ...