Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2019

"My fibromyalgia has gotten worse the last 2 years, and I've also developed paresthesia in my feet and hands that causes burning and tingling. I was so tired of the pain and none of my doctors helping me that I was suicidal before Christmas 2018. That was before my new rheumatologist put me on Lyrica. I was to start with 75mg at night and then titrate up to an additional 75mg during the day (or take at night if it made me too tired). However, the 75mg alone has proven to be such a help that I may just stay there until I need to go up because the medication is pricey. I got a co-pay card from the Lyrica website, so I only had to pay $25. I don't care, though, it helps so much! I am no longer in so much pain!"

• Lon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 14, 2017

"Lyrica really has changed my life by allowing me to sleep at night without all the leg pain. Having both fibromyalgia and neuropathy is a lot of pain, but combined with my other meds, I no longer suffer from nerve pain."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2013

"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago, I've tried many antidepressants and painkillers. I have been in withdrawal of Tramal and replacing it with Lyrica. I see it as my salvation when compared to some of the medications I have taken over the years. YES, withdrawal from any form of medication is horrific and with uncertainty and discomfort. I personally am prepared to go through this horrible time to give Lyrica its chance to work and improve my life, as I have seen an improvement already. Thanks to those who worked so hard to make this medicine for those of us who need it, know that your work is appreciated."

• Bra...
• August 26, 2015

"This drug changed my life with unexpected benefits. I started taking it for a herniated disc and a lot of nerve damage. I started feeling pain relief immediately. It made me feel very high the first week, and I had to be careful how and when I would take it - 150mg 3 times a day. The high feeling eventually gradually dissipated. After a week, I noticed my wife smiling a lot. With great caution, I asked her why, and she said she likes how calm and relaxed I am. I'm naturally a very high-strung, intense person. I thought about what she said and noticed I actually was very relaxed, and things that typically set me off just didn't anymore. I then read about how the drug helps with anxiety. My insurance doesn't really cover it... I pay $50 for a month."

• tit...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 1, 2018

"Lyrica has changed my life. I have worked in retail most of my life, and it entailed a lot of heavy lifting. As I got older, I started to get pain all over my body, my hands, legs, and back. Doctors gave me every drug you can think of, including narcotics, nothing was helping, and I was also getting very depressed. Finally, I saw a specialist and was prescribed Lyrica. Not only did it help me with the pain, but it also helped with the depression. I did gain 30 lbs, but I will take Lyrica over having pain and depression."

• flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2014

"I have found I have an increased urge to eat sweet foods. I have tried to control this by eating fruit. However, this does not stop the craving for sweets. Also, I have noticed an increased thirst and less urination. Further, I have been able to stop using morphine patches and taking Mersyndol Forte since starting Lyrica. The lessening of pain has enabled me to sleep better."

• Cra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 4, 2016

"I was on Lyrica for a year. Then my insurance decided, hey, we aren't paying for this anymore, and I had to stop. And it was just stopped completely, not a wean off of it. Started on Gabapentin 800 3x a day. Has done nothing for me. I am miserable. If you need help paying for it, go to their website, and they will actually pay for the medication for you. For a year, then you just reapply. I will be getting mine back finally this week, and I can't wait to get back on it so I can actually be a mom and a wife again, without lying in bed all day suffering."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2016

"I was diagnosed with FM 3 years ago. Tried gabapentin, Cymbalta, muscle relaxers, and opiates. Doc finally had me give me Lyrica (after I had to try everything else first). At first, it worked. I did feel 'high,' but that slowly went away. After approx. 2 weeks of 75mg a day, I had horrible side effects... feeling depressed, like people were talking about me or didn't like me, had no memory, or wasn't able to concentrate, but what finally got me to stop was I had thoughts of driving my car off of a hill that I drive down daily. I may suffer from pain so intensely that I cry all the time, can't leave my home at times, or feel blue because of it, but I had never thought of taking my own life. I stopped immediately despite my doc's orders."

• zoo...
• March 13, 2008

"I take 75 mg x 2 per day. It seemed to help the first couple of days, now nothing. I have gained 12+ lbs, too. My appetite is getting out of control. I'm going to talk to my doctor about trying something else. Anyone else having problems with weight gain like me? I still need to take an OTC pain medicine with my Lyrica. Anybody ever try muscle relaxers?"

• Ach...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2015

"History of aches fatigue 10 years, mostly in early morning. I started taking Lyrica 50 mg just one week ago at 50 mg twice a day. Very slight dizziness with the first pill, however, 90 percent better within a couple of days. No more morning profound aches. More energy. Maybe a little too much energy. Going to try just an early morning low dose of 50 mg. Overall, I am very pleased."

• JFr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 8, 2018

"I have suffered with fibromyalgia for over twenty years, and when Lyrica was recommended for use by FM patients, my life changed drastically. Actually, the first time I tried it, the dosage at 75mg/day wasn't nearly enough to tell any difference. Then my doctor bumped it to 75mgX3/day, and that did it. I got off the couch but ate everything in sight. I decided I would rather have a few extra pounds and have a life than not take Lyrica. Last year, my new doctor switched my Rx to 150mgX2/day, and I'm feeling even better! I have taken the weight off because I'm so much more active now. Seriously, if Lyrica wasn't available in the US, I'd move to where it was!"

• X...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2013

"I had to stop taking Cymbalta because my insurance would no longer cover it. After 2 months of increasing pain to the point I cried all day, my Dr. prescribed Lyrica after my suggestion. I think after about the 3rd day, my pain had decreased dramatically. On the day I went to the Dr., my pain level was 10, and after 4 days of 75mg in the morning and evening, I would probably rate my pain level a 2. I hope this continues."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2022

"It worked great to reduce my pain for about a month and a half. Unfortunately, it slows cognition, so my reaction time while driving was affected. After two close calls while driving, I went off of it. At 44 years old, I was not willing to accept being disabled, so a new doctor switched me to Mobic (Meloxicam). That plus bioidentical progesterone worked MUCH better. I'm now 58, and the fibromyalgia symptoms are well under control."

• Gra...
• April 2, 2019

"The positives outweigh the negatives for Lyrica for my fibromyalgia, it is taking care of my pain so well. The side effects I've experienced are weight gain, blurred vision, swelling of my ankles and feet. Also, less output than the amount of input regarding my urine. I'm hoping that will adjust because Lyrica is controlling my pain, so I will tolerate the side effects anytime, anywhere, all the time. I take 150 mg a.m. and 150 mg p.m. I was taking Norco. No more, yeah!!!!"

• But...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2013

"I suffer from fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and surgically induced menopause. I am 40 years old. I have tried all medicines like Cymbalta, etc. but none really helped. My main issue has been a lack of deep restorative healing sleep as it exacerbates the fibromyalgia pain and inability to exercise. My Rheumatologist has given me Lyrica to try and I have to say so far so good. I have only taken 3 doses and already I am getting a better quality sleep. So much so that my husband has noticed my improved overall state of mind. I am a little cloudy the next day but I am hoping this will ease over time. Worth the cost of a cup of coffee a day if it helps!"

• Bab...
• March 18, 2013

"Miracle product for fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, I picked up some weight but: Do you want to be thin or have chronic pain/be immobile? Cannot do without it. My muscles 'freeze' and I have spasms if I don't take it."

• pai...
• March 19, 2008

"I have been taking 75mg twice per day now for 10 days. I have severe back pain from an injury. I did not think that such a small pill twice a day could help. I was ready to stop using it after three days because of the side effects of feeling totally 'out of it'. I had mood swings, dizziness, and confusion. Those side effects have now eased up, and my pain has become less severe. I have had weight gain and wonder if it causes water retention. I feel bloated. Hope this helps."

• Pho...
• July 23, 2015

"Pain reduction with memory loss. I've been on Lyrica 4 years and take 450 mg a day for fibromyalgia, migraines, and nerve damage. Also on Fentanyl pain patch, Norco, and Flexeril daily for herniated discs C3-C7, T3, L1. Lyrica significantly improves my pain and migraine recurrence; however, it is likely the cause of memory loss and slower thought process. I teach high school and college courses, am the parent of five young adults, and am the sole breadwinner and insurance provider. I intend to reduce my Lyrica and pray I can manage increased pain better than memory loss or dementia, two common side effects of Lyrica. Female, 53 years. Check Pfizer patient assistance programs on the web to defray costs. I got free Lyrica when needed. No weight gain."

• Hea...
• October 24, 2018

"Dizziness, sleepiness while driving, I got used to it. It did wonders at first for my pain. I found it was effective, but I had to keep upping the dose. I struggled with keeping a job, I had balance issues and low potassium levels. I ended up in the hospital twice for two months. I was euphoric and also had angry outbursts, it was a strange combination. There were blisters on my chin, I was unbalanced and had swelling in my ankles. I had to stop it once I struggled with breathing. I also had jerkiness at night when sleeping, and it affected my eyesight dramatically-floaters and blurry vision followed by vertigo."

• MsB...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 11, 2015

"I've found that Lyrica does help, though it did take a while for me to get used to it, as initially I was very affected and sounded like I'd been drinking when I took it! I only take it at night now, though I still have to be careful not to take too much or take it too late in the evening, or I'm a bit slow and sleepy the next day. My doctor tried me first on Cymbalta (spelling?), but the constipation was horrific with that for me. Overall, my pain has diminished with Lyrica, and I'm happy to be on it."

• man...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 18, 2016

"I was prescribed Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain. It didn't really help that much, but it did wonders for the neuropathy in my feet caused by botched plantar fasciitis surgery. The pain in my feet was horrible, and the Lyrica took the sharp jabs and the feeling of nails being driven through my feet away. Still have some pain in my feet, but not the intense, jarring me awake type pain. On the one occasion I ran out of Lyrica, I got terribly sick, throwing up and diarrhea. So I don't run out! I am taking 300 mg morning and night. Have recently lost 37 pounds, albeit with great effort, just like before Lyrica. Sometimes my vision is just a little blurry, but I have learned to deal with it. I continue to take Lyrica for the benefits."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2016

"I have been on Lyrica for around a year now. I take 300 mg twice a day. Initially, this was a wonder drug that helped immensely with my pain. I couldn't stay awake for the first few weeks, but since getting used to it, I've been fine. The massive downside for me is that its effects have waned dramatically, and I once again find myself in pain. Being a single parent to four children and working full-time is becoming increasingly difficult, and I'm not sure I can continue working."

• Mix...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2022

"Week one was like a miracle. I had never felt so normal, even-keeled as far as pain, energy, mood. Not ecstatic, or like being high, just good. 'So this is what it's like to be free of pain, this is what lots of people feel every day ... ' Then week two. The bubble burst, and it all went away. Reminded me of steroid shots and how unpredictable their effectiveness or duration. I stopped taking it for about a year. One day I thought I'd try it again, as some meds worked or not at different points in my life. Within hours, I was sobbing in suicidal grief. My father wanted to take me to the hospital, but I had the wherewithal to remember reading about possible side effects. As glorious as that first week had been a year before, this was hell on earth. The disappointment was profound as I have never had a week like that before or since. I'm glad it works for some, but it can be dangerous for others like myself."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2013

"I was taking only 75mg per day of Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain. I found it to be very helpful to me and helped me to get much needed rest at night. I took my dosage at night 2-3 hours before bed. My only issue with it was there were occasions where I felt a little 'spacy' but overall, the pain left, and I was able to carry out most of my day without significant pain. It was a very low dosage, so a lot of the side effects that some people experience could be from taking a much larger dosage. I am no longer taking it because I lost my insurance and can't afford the cost. However, I was told about Neurontin, will be starting it tomorrow and hoping to get some similar relief."

• MEG...
• May 5, 2008

"I just started with this medication. I took one 75 mg pill in the late evening before going to sleep. When I took it, I said to myself, 'Yeah, right, this little tiny pill will somehow give my life back to me.' The next morning when I awoke, to my surprise, I felt like I did years ago. I could walk and stand without the aching and hurting. I was not as tired nor as sore in my muscles. What a wonderful little miracle this little pill is!"