Pregabalin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Svi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I started taking pregabalin yesterday - started at a low dose of 75mg in the morning, then 75mg in the evening. The effect was pretty much instant, I swear. I went from being hypersensitive, worrying, stressing, and having all these horrible physical symptoms (from the anxiety disorder I have been diagnosed with) to being calm, having a subtle feeling of well-being... my acid reflux stopped, my muscles have started to lose their tension, the tension headaches are lifting too. Side effects? A little sleepy, but nothing too severe. I haven't listened to music for months and been able to enjoy it, but today I AM! ... amazing! I feel like a normal person, it's like the volume has been turned down on life to a level I can manage :)"

• Sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2013

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have suffered anxiety for 10 years plus and for the last year had suffered from jelly legs whenever I'm in a shopping area or anywhere there's crowds of people. Lyrica has changed my life for the better - no more worries, loads more confidence, and no feelings of anxiety. Would say it has improved my life 100%."

• Sne...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 7, 2019

Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain "Beware of this drug. I’ve taken it for over 12 years now and have been tapering off it for well over a year and a half. Withdrawal from this drug can be a life-altering, career-destroying experience. The anxiety and depression can be extreme. Horrible brain fog, severe insomnia, paranoia, severe mood swings, and anger that approaches rage. My research indicates that severe withdrawal is fairly uncommon, but there is no way to know if you’ll be a victim. And the after-effects can last for years, trying the patience of loved ones, your employer, doctors, and friends. If you are considering going on Lyrica or have been on it for only a short time, consider stopping as soon as you can. But beware - even short-term exposure can lead to nasty, long-lasting withdrawals. I’ve read one person's account of only taking it for two weeks, and she still spent a year in withdrawal."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've suffered from GAD for 20 years, tried everything, but this is by far the best. This works. Take it to make your life happier. Don’t suffer in silence. I take 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg at teatime, and if I have to stay on it to give me a good quality of life, then I will."

• Old...
• July 29, 2014

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "Lyrica gave me back enough life to work part-time again. Tried many other medicines to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms, and few had much positive effect. However, I found that Tramadol works for the muscle pain, and Lyrica allows me the strength and energy to move once the pain is managed. Trazodone helps with the quality sleep issue."

• Rac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2023

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've been taking Pregabalin for 2 years now, and it's been an absolute lifesaver. Lifted my depression immediately, and although anxiety does not diminish completely, it makes it so much more bearable. It's the only drug that's ever worked for me. I wish I'd found it sooner. It makes me feel like I'm normal again and gives me the motivation I've always lacked. 10/10 from me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have been on this medication pregabalin for 4 years. It saved my life. I got my life back from anxiety disorder. But sadly, now I am on the highest dose and it's not working anymore, so I feel in a constant state of panic."

• No...
• October 24, 2013

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I'm 20 years old and was addicted to cannabis (2-3g daily) for roughly 5 years, unknowingly medicating GAD, which eventually resulted in more anxiety leading to cross-addiction into alcohol, lots of mephedrone, cocaine, and more. Yet again, this resulted in even more anxiety and treatment centers. After countless lapses, I sought help from my local GP. They prescribed me 600mg of Pregabalin daily, and I can honestly say this drug is better than any illegal or legal drug available in treating anxiety in any form. This drug is not side-effect free, but compared to the others out there, including anti-depressants, it's definitely the best option. After the initial euphoria wanes, it stabilizes, however, so don't give up after the first effects go."

• D88...
• December 19, 2018

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Here is my one-year review. I mentioned in an earlier review that I was having success after a month. I rarely feel anxious since starting pregabalin. On the bad days, it doesn't stop it completely, but reduces it to a bearable minimum. It really is a wonder drug and far more effective than SSRIs. I don't plan on ever coming off it. I take 150mg twice a day. Fair play to everyone with an anxiety disorder, it is such a crippling and soul-destroying illness. This medication can do wonders! Only side effect is slight weight gain."

• Ori...
• December 15, 2019

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have spent this past year being very depressed with severe anxiety. It seemed like whatever med the doctor wanted to try on me for my anxiety didn’t work. The antidepressant, Celexa, was supposed to help with GAD but as far as I’m concerned, I believe it made my anxiety worse. My anxiety became very crippling. I asked to be taken off Celexa and put on Prozac recently. He made the change for me and said he wanted me to try Lyrica for my anxiety since the gabapentin and clonazepam I was on didn’t work well for me. I tried the Lyrica at 50 mg 2X a day that my doctor gave me a script for, and the crippling anxiety was gone and the depression lifted. I’m glad I found something that finally worked for me. I know everyone is different and what may work for one person may not work for another. You just have to find what works for you. My girlfriend can’t take Lyrica. At 25 mg 2x a day, she felt high and really dizzy. So she’s on something else that works for her."

• Nut...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 29, 2016

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "My anxiety had crippled me to a state where my life could no longer function. The first few days on Lyrica, I noted a sense of euphoria and confusion, but by the 4th day, I found myself able to think about trigger points for my anxiety and was almost in awe of how it didn't raise its head. It seemed like anxiety had left my body, to the point where I had to look in a mirror and say 'why did you care about all that so much?' Almost in disbelief of my previous behavior, not being able to connect with those feelings or attitudes became freeing. Lyrica gave me my life back, it seems. Importantly, I'm still me. Friends and family all commented on how much better I am without losing personality, which I believe is one of the best qualities of the drug."

• Lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 3, 2018

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I’ve suffered from anxiety for most of my life. I’ve tried everything. Went on drinking binges. Benzos helped panic but when they wore off, my anxiety only worsened. I’ve tried almost every single antidepressant on the market. Stayed with them hoping the side effects would wear off. They increased my anxiety 10xs over. Effexor-the worst, Paxil and Cymbalta... Zoloft and Celexa were not terrible. Buspirone-nothing. Vistaril-dry mouth, fair effect. Xanax and muscle relaxers knocked me out. Trazodone did nothing-a severe dry mouth. Amitriptyline helped sleep, nothing else. I take tramadol for fibromyalgia and a back surgery-helps anxiety. Finally prescribed Lyrica. I was skeptical, scared, and reluctant. Worried about “staying the course” through side effects. The very first dose was like a light switch. I felt alive and “normal”. No side effects whatsoever. Helped pain, anxiety, and fibromyalgia. This drug absolutely saved my life. I truly would be dead without it."

• Hel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 22, 2019

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "I have been on this for more than 15 years. I have only very slowly increased the dose over this time, and I have found it to be very effective at reducing the, all the time, low to medium level pain. It doesn't always cover the high end, less frequent, pain, but I can cope with that. No painkiller is going to stop all pain. I can work and function. Without it, I am unable to do the things I love."

• Saz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2020

For Pain "Given this pregabalin after several other meds failed to rid me of my agonising pain of 4 bulging discs (sitting on root nerves in my lower back, can’t lay down, can’t sleep, can’t cope!). For me, pregabalin is a miracle cure for now. I must admit I’ve read the bad reviews, but it's not the case for me. I never thought I’d be free of this agony while waiting for back surgery. If I gain weight or anything similar, I’ll take it to be pain-free (first time in a year)."

• Nan...
• August 16, 2014

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "I was practically bedridden when I finally got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After prescribing all the usual medications, with no relief, Lyrica was added and gradually increased to my current level of 400mg daily. I was able to break the bed-to-sofa-to-bed routine and start moderate exercise. While I am nowhere near my former physical self, the level of relief is remarkable. I had some problems getting Lyrica because it was so expensive, and I really suffered while I didn't have it. Currently, I am getting my prescription through the VA, but we are moving and a new VA doctor may not be willing to jump through all the hoops necessary for me. I know my current doctor had to fight for me."

• Gav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

Pregabalin for Neuralgia "I got severe trigeminal neuralgia 40 years ago. After 10 years on Tegretol, I had MVD operation. It was quite an experience on its own. From the moment I opened my eyes, the pain was gone - until 2 months ago (nearly 30 years later). It's not as severe as before, but it was back, and moved from the lower jaw to the top one. I went on Lyrica starting at 25 mg twice a day, slowly increasing to 75 mg doses. It took about 3 weeks to work, but now I am pain-free. The side effects haven't been too bad to date. It is a winner. I missed a dose once and got slight tingling reminders. Don't miss a dose."

• pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2023

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "30 years of depression - Venlafaxine and Lamotrigine helped me then stopped working. At my wits' end - went to the Emergency Department at the hospital. Prescribed Pregabalin, almost as a last resort - and it worked! Some respite from terrible anxiety and depression. A lifesaver -"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2025

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "After a few months of horrible anxiety and panic attacks, which kept me from working and being a mom to my two children, I didn't know if the old, happy me would ever come back. I felt like I had lost my mind. I woke every day feeling horrible dread. After speaking with my doctor, he decided mirtazapine wasn't working for me, so he reduced the dose right down low and put me on a low dose of pregabalin: 25 mg in the morning and evening. The difference that this has made is crazy! I have been going to work again, looking people in the eyes when I'm speaking to them (something I was too anxious to do before). Way more confident and happy and relaxed around people. Haven't had any panic attacks, and my anxiety currently seems to have gone. Everyone has noticed how much more relaxed I am. It took a few days to get used to it, but not long, and now I feel no real side effects at all when taking it. Definitely worth a try if anxiety is ruining your life! Give it a go if you need to."

• eka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2022

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I've only been on pregabalin for two days, and it's been miraculous: 100 mg three times a day, and my anxiety has just vanished. It seems to take effect within 45 minutes and lasts for about six hours per dose. My anxiety was out of control despite 20 mg of escitalopram and 2400 mg of gabapentin per day. The anxiety was so bad my only choice was to drink to excess, which was so bad for me. As soon as I switched from gabapentin to pregabalin, my anxiety was eliminated and I had no need or desire to drink. More people need to know about this!"

• Sci...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 21, 2015

Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain "I suffered severe sciatica for two years before my doctor prescribed Lyrica. After a few days of building up in my system, the medication completely killed all of the pain, numbness, and tingling in my right leg. It was so effective, I thought I was suddenly cured! I stopped taking the Lyrica and the symptoms returned after a couple of days. I have now been taking Lyrica for two years and swear it is the best solution available for my bulging disk problem."

• Het...
• June 1, 2014

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "I have just started on Lyrica 75 mg. Taking it once in the night. It seems to be working. My pain is down a bit, and I am able to do a lot more work than before. Also, don't get as tired as before. Just got back from visiting Turkey, and the week I spent there was hectic. Lots and lots of walking. Don't think I would have been able to do it without this medication. I have fibromyalgia since the last 2 and a half years and had shied away from this medication because of the side effects. However, I was in so much pain a month ago that I finally decided to give it a try. I don't regret it and am hoping that the effect of the medicine will last. And I'll have a normal life again."

• jes...
• January 15, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have just started Lyrica, but so far, it works great for my anxiety and my back pain. Don't give up when you first start, the side effects pass, and this medication works a lot better than any SSRI or lorazepam, which is horribly addictive. I think I finally found something that can help, and I hope that whoever reads this feels the same."

• Get...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "Pregabalin is an excellent medication as long as it is taken as instructed. I’ve taken pregabalin for years, and it really helps with anxiety and pain. I had a dependency issue with benzodiazepines, which is now resolved (and I can never and will never take them again), and the pregabalin really, really helped with the withdrawals from the benzodiazepines, which were (and still are a bit) an absolute nightmare that no one should have to endure. Believe me, opiate and opioid withdrawals aren’t in the same league as benzodiazepines withdrawals, but pregabalin is really helping me in many ways - it helps with depression, anxiety, and mood. If it’s used in conjunction with an anti-depressant, it works wonders. The trick is to never take more than prescribed once you’ve found the dosage that works - mine is 150 mg morning and night. If you’ve got GAD, depression, or both, give it a try because it works."

• mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2014

Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia "I have had fibromyalgia for as long as I can remember. The pain was so bad 6 months ago from too much stress that I wasn't sleeping, which made it worse. I had to quit my job, and I would just lay in bed and cry, moving my heating pad all around my body. It was a nightmare. I wanted my life back. I found a doctor to do all the tests and diagnose me. I tried gabapentin first, and did nothing for me, and I was a zombie, so we switched to Lyrica. I take 300mg a day. It's not perfect all the time. Some days I am back in pain. And three days before my period, I'm in a lot of pain. It has also helped my anxiety and insomnia. For me, the dizziness went away after a month. And the other side effects are minimal."

• EPB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2023

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I have been on a cocktail of SSRIs and benzodiazepines for complex PTSD associated with a cancer diagnosis and two terminal illnesses of loved ones. I always had anxiety and self-medicated before discovering psychopharmaceuticals. I had a very hard time weaning myself off Xanax and other benzos but Lyrica has completely changed my life. No more panic attacks, no more nightmares and night sweats, no more fear of life. I only take as prescribed for a total of 150 mg a day but likely will decrease as my life becomes more tolerable and even enjoyable. I have no addiction cravings or thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness. It only took two and a half years to determine this was the medication for me. It also helps with migraine prevention and neuropathic pain that I developed from stress."