Pregabalin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've been on 20mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for 3 months with only a partial response to my GAD/SAD, so my psychiatrist decided to augment my therapy with pregabalin (Lyrica) split into 2 doses of 75mg (morning and evening). This turned out to be the winning combination that completely alleviated all of my symptoms. The only side effects I experienced on pregabalin were increased sleepiness at the very beginning of treatment, which quickly went away. It's a miracle pill for anxiety in my opinion, and I hope this helps others!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2014

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Lyrica has been incredible for my anxiety! Within just a couple days, I was running errands without needing to have someone with me due to anxiety. I was doing chores, which I often delayed without a second thought, and I was enjoying my life and time with my children. I was prescribed pregabalin for fibromyalgia pain, and I can't say I've noticed a difference with pain, but it has done everything for my anxiety! I am way less irritable and moody and feel like I can actually enjoy living a happy and complete life for once without worry, fear, or nervousness. I went from being a procrastinating homebody to a normal-feeling, confident person! My side effects have been blurred vision, sometimes feeling a little sleepy, and dizziness. It's 100% worth trying!"

• Too...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 16, 2019

Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc diseases, plus arthritis. I was on gabapentin and tramadol. Neither helped. I then tried Lyrica. I've been on it for just about 2 years, 300mg twice a day. I started experiencing memory loss about 7 months in. I have more of what I would describe as blank moments which is a bit scary and frustrating. I also gained 65 lbs the first year which has its own side effects! However, it controlled my pain, a feeling similar to having overall body pain like when having the flu. Because the 'memory loss' was bothering me, I asked the doctor to go off it. I began tapering off and the pain came back. I was left to choose between two evils; disabling pain, or being fat and forgetful. I went back on Lyrica. Sure the side effects suck. I write a lot of things down, set reminder alarms, have family remind me of stuff, and buy stylish big-size clothes. Life goes on!"

• d b...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2019

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "Had horrible fibromyalgia pain constantly, so never slept. I was missing work and also had to drop my two best shifts as a bartender. I lost lots of money and was in constant pain around the clock. I saw a neurologist, and she prescribed Lyrica at 50 mg a day, and it worked for me instantly, 100%! I'm now on my third week of using it, and I feel better now than I have in the last 6 years. Lyrica has been a huge game-changer. The only side effect I had was it gave me tons of energy the first week. I literally cleaned my whole house for the first time in 3 years. I am thrilled beyond words. I still haven't had to up my dose. I am praying it stays this way. The only problem is the price, so I'm praying a generic surfaces quickly."

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain "After taking gabapentin for many years, it no longer worked. I agreed to go on Lyrica because it's now available as a generic. After only 2 weeks, I had to stop. I'm a 65-year-old female with controlled hypertension. This medicine raised my blood pressure higher than it has ever been! I developed a constant rage I have never experienced, to the point where I suffered what doctors thought was an 'eye stroke'. My blood pressure medication had to be quadrupled! After seeing 3 specialists & several tests, they concluded it was not an eye stroke but could not offer an explanation. I have been off the Pregabalin for 2 weeks now, and my BP is better but not stable. I am not a doctor, and I understand how desperate chronic pain sufferers can be. I just suggest caution & educating a family member on the side effects. Side effects are not a problem for everyone, so you may have good luck. I also urge anyone who does experience side effects to go to the FDA website and let them know."

• Nik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2014

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "I couldn't remember the last time I had a 'good' day since being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia until 2010 when I was first told about Lyrica by an emergency doctor. The symptoms and pain had gotten so bad that I drove myself to a Baylor emergency room. Physically and mentally I just felt defeated. I was so stressed out that I developed an ulcer, and my potassium/magnesium levels were so low, they admitted me several times for as long as a week each time. Bags of blood had to be given, and IV fluids were necessary. Ugh... I was a hot mess. I don't recall the doctor who introduced me to Lyrica because I was in and out a few times, but all I can say is a BIG thank you. I've been on Lyrica 300mg a day since 2010. I can get what I need done and function like a normal woman."

• Mik...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 25, 2021

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Have been on this drug for 10 years and I gotta say that it has a marvelous effect on me. I suffer from GAD and childhood trauma. My anxiety hits me as soon as I wake up, so I tackle it with 150mg, which works while I'm drinking my tea, etc. I then top it up midday with another 75mg, and my day is just normal. I know all the talk of getting to the 'root' cause, etc., but just to get relief from crippling anxiety, it'll do for me!"

• Bar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 31, 2021

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have been on this medication for about 5 years now. Before I was on it, I was a mess. I couldn't even go outside because I didn't want anyone to see me, in case they try to chat. I can't do conversations with people very well. I am also autistic, epileptic, and have GAD, which made my life a mess. But pregabalin annihilates anxiety and also helps my epilepsy. This is the best medication you will ever get. I advise you all to try it if your doctor allows it, as it really has the potential to change your life around. I can go outside now without worrying about anything. 10/10"

• Mei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2020

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've had crippling GAD since I was a kid, and since being on Pregabalin, I'm now able to say see ya later to the anxiety that's stopped me from living. As I've been a hermit for over 10 years! I've tried every benzo there is, but after only a very short time, I've been so happy to find this medication! I'm taking 150mg per day, and the side effects are still going on, but I'm not going to stop these meds for relief is totally amazing! They should go, as I've read from other people, but I'm willing to put up with them, for this is like a miracle or something! I wish I found this years ago. Living at last, not just existing! Take care, people!"

• Cow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2019

Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain "I've had chronic pain after a 2-level neck fusion and take oxycodone and Cymbalta. The opioid crisis has forced me to reduce my opiates, and my doctor put me on 50mg Lyrica a day. It's only been a few days, but so far, it's very effective and no real side effects. I actually have hope I will be able to live with this pain without hoping God would take me in the night. I'll update my review after I've been on it longer. I hope all who suffer find relief."

• Nil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 30, 2024

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "The best and only medicine for severe social anxiety and panic attacks. It's incredibly effective at doses of 450 mg and above, with no side effects. This medication has been a lifesaver for me for over a decade, and I am deeply grateful for its discovery and production."

• BJH...
• November 2, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I would just like to say that I know everyone worries about weight gain on this drug, so I thought it important to share a positive experience with this drug. I am on 300mg per day and have experienced no side effects and absolutely no weight gain. I am so much calmer and happier, my mood doesn't plummet suddenly, I am not anxious at all anymore, and I am sleeping like a log! 10/10. Don't let fear of sudden weight gain affect your decision to take this drug. Remember that when they test drugs, they don't take into consideration the lifestyles of the test subjects. That 1 in 10 person could just eat too much day to day, which would result in weight gain and have nothing to do with the drug. Don't worry too much about it!"

• AKM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I’ve been on a million medications for anxiety/depression (usually multiple at a time). Pregabalin drug was suggested when I was studying abroad in England (I’m from Canada), and it’s the one medication that’s stood the test of time. I even was able to get off all my other medications!"

• Sir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 1, 2014

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have suffered with severe anxiety and depression for years. I tried 6 different antidepressants as well as benzodiazepines, and all did nothing for me or any help. Eventually, I was put on Pregabalin by a Psychiatrist, and it was very helpful, almost from day one. We increased my dose until I take the maximum of 300mg twice a day. At this dose, my anxiety has been pretty much eliminated. I am happy and now an active person. However, a word of warning to anybody taking this medicine for a long time: DO NOT allow yourself to suddenly withdraw from it. I recently had to go a week without it, and it was a living hell for me. Withdrawal symptoms for me were as follows: severe anxiety and depression, suicidal ideation, inability to sleep, nausea, and vomiting."

• thu...
• December 20, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "This is an amazing substance that might as well have come from outer space. I have been prescribed all sorts of psychoactive drugs over the years that started with a bad LSD experience. Finally, the doctors have got it right. Definitely a 10/10!"

• Rad...
• June 16, 2013

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Have been rock bottom down by the river, then restarted Pregabalin. IT IS AMAZING. It only took about 24 hours to notice the difference, and wow. A week later and I am nearly 100%. I knew I was anxious, not depressed! It should be prescribed as a first-line choice. Previously on it for 3 years. I am a 59-year-old housewife."

• Lei...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2024

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have suffered with severe anxiety for 11 years, and I've tried every SSRI and SNRI you can think of. No improvement. I had no quality of life, and on the days I did manage to get out of bed, I would just sit on the couch all day thinking, 'Is this it forever? If it is, why don't I just end it all now?' Then my doctor put me on pregabalin 2x75mg a day, and OMG, I felt my anxiety levels drop. After 11 years, trust me, it was almost euphoria. After 2 weeks, I was put up to 2x150mg a day, and yes, I had all those symptoms: a drunk feeling, bloated, legs shaking, but I knew they were temporary, and they went away after a few weeks. I am now on 2x225mg a day, and honestly, I can live a semi-normal life, as I like to call it. I still feel anxiety every day, but it's manageable. I can go to the shops, the gym, drive my car, and lots of other things. In conclusion, my opinion is pregabalin is a fantastic medication for anxiety."

• Moo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Pregabalin saved me from the depths of anguish with anxiety and panic attacks. I tried Effexor, Sertraline, and Prozac. My anxiety got so bad that I couldn't function or look after my kids or my home. Eventually, I got prescribed Pregabalin 75 mg twice daily. From the first dose, it was like a miracle, within a few hours, my anxiety was almost completely gone. Try it. It definitely worked for me. I can't say how grateful I am for this medication."

• mt0...
• August 11, 2015

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I'm 63 and have struggled with depression and anxiety, starting at age 30. In late March 2015, a significant life event occurred that sent me spiraling downhill. Extreme anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts. The worst episode ever. Dr. prescribed 150mg Lyrica. I began taking it on June 11. By noon on June 13, I felt incredibly good, invincible, euphoric. Weird in that I just felt SO GOOD, almost too good. Then side effects hit. Bad dizziness, but still felt good mentally. Cut the dose to 100mg. Over the next 2 weeks, side effects resolved themselves. No weight gain. The artificial high dissipated. What I'm left with is this...NORMAL LIFE. Lyrica gave me my life back. Pray it works for others as well as it's worked for me."

• ndr...
• June 2, 2020

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "This stuff Pregabalin is amazing. At the dosage of 450mg, it increases mood, empathy, and has an uplifting effect like no other thing on this earth (on the legal side). It helps too with my social anxiety. I'm in agreement with my doctor to take it on bad days so as not to dissipate the positive effects. I hope my tolerance will not increase. P.S. I don't recommend in any way a recreational use. Like with any other substance, there are horror stories on the net. Stay safe and talk with your doctor."

• CSa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2019

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "The first time I took it, I became a little dizzy, but I haven't had that problem since. This is an absolute miracle drug. I have fibromyalgia, and there are days when moving hurts to the point of tears. I also have severe back pain for which I was on narcotics, and at age 20, I'd rather not take them. Lyrica gives me energy, and I'm able to be a mom, play with my 2 babies, and get things done. So thankful for this medication! It is very expensive, especially without insurance ($568 for 60 pills that are 75mg), but with my insurance and a savings card, I only pay $4."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have been crippled with anxiety and panic attacks for 14 years, and I’m only 28. I ended up being pretty housebound as I couldn’t take the train or car without feeling absolute terror. I have tried fluoxetine, citalopram, propranolol, and diazepam, and none of them worked much. I went and saw a private doctor about my anxiety. I started on a low dose of 50mg twice a day. All I felt was tired, and I got a few headaches. Then I upped it to 100mg twice a day, and I’ve been on that for about a month now, and I can honestly say I feel so much better. Initially, I thought it might be the placebo effect, but I put myself in situations where I would often usually get extreme anxiety, and I didn’t get a panic attack. I still felt nervous because it doesn’t take away everything, but the adrenaline and fight or flight didn’t happen, it was just in the background. I was worried about all the negative comments on this forum but thought I would try it anyway, and I’m so pleased I did."

• Chr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 26, 2024

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have been on this medication for about 8-9 years now. I have been diagnosed (at 18 years old, 31 now) with Autism, GAD, and Epilepsy. I started on a very low dose (100mg per day) and now on 200mg three times a day. It controls my seizures along with sodium valproate, and what it does for anxiety is incredible. It's like an omnipotent medication. All these people saying about withdrawals, yes, you can get withdrawal symptoms if you stop cold turkey, but not as bad as Benzodiazepines or illicit drugs. Keep to your prescribed dose, and I think this medication will change your life."

• G-M...
• January 29, 2013

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "This is my first ever review on this site, but felt it was necessary. I have Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, and I am only 21 years old. I have been on Lyrica for about 2 months, best 2 months of my life. I have tried every medicine you could think of, minus painkillers. I am no longer constantly fatigued, anxiety and paranoia. Pain levels drastically dropped, for the first time in my life, I actually have thoughts racing through my brain. Not one single panic attack, the list goes on. I know a lot of people want to hear this, I have LOST weight like crazy, and have the same sex drive. Try this before ANY antidepressant. Talking is sometimes harder for me, small price to pay though. I couldn't be happier with my life."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Lyrica has literally given me my life back. My diagnosis is severe GAD, PTSD, and both made it impossible for me to work or even go to the store. Was started on 300 mg, now taking 500 and I feel better than I ever have before. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for others because it truly gave me my life back!!!"