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Have to wean off from Lyrica, experiencing blue moods & depression, will this go once I've tapered?
Hello everyone. Im doing fair. Here is my problem. I had been put on Lyrica for 2 months at 300mg per day. When I went to my PM doctor, he doubled my dose and I was taking it 2x a day. I started having double vision, dizzy, woozy, and felt like I was totally out of control. I told the doctor and... read more
Lyrica + side effects, my wife is sleepy, how can this be corrected?
My wife suffers from severe back pain. Doctor has advised Lyrica to be taken once daily at 7 PM but she feels so sleepy & dizzy by 9PM that she cant stand. This is not the time to sleep for any head of family. It is feared that she might fall. Is it a side effect / normal reaction. How can this... read more
Fibromyalgia - Do you have type of seizure(jerking of your body) when going to sleep?
and eventually will you get lupus from fibro. I am on lyrica, requip,
Are Gabapentin and Lyrica the same base drug?
Someone mentioned that in a Gabapentin thread and its got me wondering now.
Loosing weight after stoping Lyrica?
Hi, I have been on 300mg of Lyrica twice a day for a relatively short period of time. In this short period of time, I have gained about 15-20 lbs. which for my frame (I like to be about 165-172 when Im in good shape) is a lot, and beyond that it seems to be concentrated in my stomach and giving me... read more
Have there been any problems with the use of Lyrica for FM or PHN and dental problems?
It seems that since I've been taking Lyrica it seems that my teeth have been "demineralizing" of sorts. Starting with enamel chipping and flaking off in medium sizes, then larger pieces and the inside 'pulp' of my teeth has become spongy. I have had pain with this on top of... read more
What time at night should I take Lyrica?
My doctor wants me to try it again at the low 50mg at night,but not sure how fast it will work. I have sleep disorder an cant go to sleep on my own since auto accident,plus I have fibromyalgia,arthritis,CFS,nerve pain,severe back/neck pain,just to name a few. So I need help to sleep so body can get... read more
Fibromyalgia - struggling with muscle pain (twitching, spasms, mind & body weak from fighting)?
had... inj.'s, pain meds that worked only for short time? Well, I could write the book!I'm certain Dr.s thought I just wanted pain meds. I became pro-active, basically diagnosing myself. I took all the info to new Dr.I finally started on Lyrica,tai chi ex., better diet.Am on 75 mg 4 a... read more
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?
How long does it take lyrica kicks in & how long should its affects last?
I've been taking 100 mg of lyrica for roughly 6 mos., at bedtime, and another 100 in the morning. After 1 hour I'm in pain till having pain and wake up in the middle of the night with pain. Is this common for fybromyalgia diagnosis because I was ultimately not diagnosed with fibromyalgia... read more
Shingles pain?? I have had constant burning gnawing intense left sided chest pain?
its not getting better its getting worse and the pain now is unbearable.. it is on my left front chest I have been on several different meds including, Lyrica, Cymbalta, Savella Neurontin, Nortriptyline etc... and 7.5 mg of hydrocodone and none of this has helped my pain... they are guessing this... read more
Thinking of switching from Lyrica to gabapentin?
Thinking of switching from Lyrica to Gabapentin. (I mean when u get right down to it aren't these like a molecule off from being the same drug) I'm actually currently prescribed both and I'm concerned that this may be over medicating and I'm also concerned with the whopping... read more
Looking for an alternative to Lyrica for neuropathic pain control. Too expensive in Canada. Ideas?
Nerve damage, extensive, due to Muscular Dystrophy, causes extreme pain in lower legs and hands. Gabapenten caused seizures and I now take oxazepam. By itself, not enough, Dr suggested lyrica.
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