Pregabalin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

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

"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."

• ndr...
• June 2, 2020

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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!!!"

• Anonymous
• May 19, 2008

Pregabalin "My doctor prescribed me Lyrica for my social anxiety after having tried numerous other more conventional meds over the last 15 years, i.e., Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, Xanax, etc. The list goes on and on, and finally (for me) this really, really works quite well. It stabilizes my feelings of anxiety as well as relieves stress-related pain. I feel like a different person, able to take on life rather than hide and let it pass by. Thanks."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2020

"I have severe and major anxiety to the point that I am anxious about everything. I take antidepressants which work like a charm and Hydroxyzine to help with my anxiety. (does not help at all but makes me sleepy.) I took a 200 mg Lyrica, and about 30 minutes to an hour later, I felt amazing! I actually felt like myself. The only side effect is that I’m constantly moving around here and there, but I’m cleaning and doing positive things. The point is, when I go out in public, I don’t look down when people see me. I’m the person I’ve always wanted to be, and I enjoy life so much better now."

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

"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."

• mrs...
• March 24, 2013

Pregabalin "Lyrica has changed my life. I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder for 15 years. I've tried absolutely everything to no avail until last week when I was put on Lyrica. In fact, it's not just changed my life; it's saved my life."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2021

"I think this is the first review I’ve ever left on anything! I’ve suffered with Anxiety for years and I’ve been on numerous medications which have never worked, so I gave up. I then recently went through a very rocky time in my life which flared up my anxiety - I couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, and I was struggling with general day-to-day tasks until I discovered pregabalin. I am honestly amazed by the effect it’s had on me. Within a few hours of taking 100mg, my Anxiety had pretty much gone and my appetite was back more than ever. Personally, I stopped taking this daily, and I now take as and when I feel necessary, which my GP is okay with. Never have I known something so effective for Anxiety - game-changer."

• Pet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2022

"Diagnosed with Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Had anxiety most of my life, which has been particularly bad in the last three years. Recently spent 5 weeks in a psychiatric hospital due to severe anxiety (body shaking - planning the end of my life prior to admission to the hospital). Consultant on the ward put me on 300 mg Pregabalin daily. It has made a major difference to my anxiety levels - I am much calmer. People say I am much more present and my thoughts no longer go all over the place - ten thoughts at once! I have been taking Pregabalin for about 9 weeks now. I feel like my old self - my sense of humor has come back, am no longer suicidal, and feel optimistic about the future. I see a psychiatric nurse weekly and tell her how I really feel - which helps. The relief from anxiety is wonderful - as I have a full-time job (social worker)."

• Mir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2023

"After coming off 25 years of Valium, I had the most horrible anxiety and insomnia which I never had before. The Valium was prescribed for muscle spasms. Anyway, after stopping Valium, I had crippling anxiety around the clock and sleeping... forget it. I'd wake up at 1, 2, 3, 4, etc., every night. There I sat, so very exhausted yet wired with anxiety. Went to a shrink who prescribed the usual SSRIs which did nothing but give me horrible side effects. Then I asked my pain management doctor to prescribe me Lyrica after having read that on top of pain, it is good for both anxiety and insomnia. I have only been on 50mg three times a day for five days, but I can honestly say my anxiety is gone, and I've slept seven to eight straight hours a night since starting it with zero side effects. I don't care if I have to take this for the rest of my life. If so, I will. It is a miracle drug."

• Jja...
• December 9, 2019

"This has changed my life quite literally, from the anxious, shy, and introverted person that I usually am, with difficulty showing or sharing my emotions. I have become the person I know I am or was before I realized I had GAD. Yes, you do get high side effects, but do not misuse this drug. Take it for what you need and maybe you will have the same outcome as I am experiencing. It can be quite addictive, so again be careful and do not mix it with alcohol as it can increase the effects by at least x10 in my experience: dizziness, nausea, and unstableness. I hope this helps. As I said, I am a really bad sufferer of GAD, and this has really helped me become myself again."

• Yea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2018

"Been on this med for a few days now after 10 years of sheer awfulness after a tragic event in our family... anxiety? Only way to cope was to spend all day in bed, then get up, drink a bottle of wine, have some valium, then go to bed - that was my life. I had tried all antidepressants to no avail, then came across this miracle drug on a website! I thought I'd try that... doctor agreed to let me try it. 75 mg twice a day... UNBELIEVABLE anxiety? What anxiety? It has gone... and good riddance... early days I know but fingers crossed. I feel hopeful for the future thank God. As someone else mentioned on this website - it should be first choice for anxiety medication. It took me years to come across this. I am 67 but have eventually found the gold!!!"

• Ger...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"Not sure if it's too early to be sharing my experience with Lyrica, but there are some important things you should know. I started about a week ago with 75mgX2, one in the morning and one in the evening. I also take 150mg of Effexor and 15mg of Remeron, both in the evening. The Pregabalin was stronger than I expected (I'm a big man, 120kg) and I experienced some dizziness. When I drank 3 beers (3x 0.5 Ltrs) one evening, I had some heavy suicidal thoughts the next morning. I stopped taking Lyrica after 3 days because of the suicidal thoughts. On the fifth day, due to my intense anxiety, I decided to take just 75mg in the mornings and cut out all alcohol. This seems to have worked as I have far less anxiety and I am more social, but it's too early to say. The other side effect I experience is overeating. I suggest you begin with the lowest dose of this drug as you never know what to expect. Merry Christmas and a HAPPY 2020."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2022

"I've been dealing with GAD and panic attacks for years. I took an SSRI, one SSRI worked for depression but increased anxiety. I took benzos for a few weeks as an emergency, but the addiction is real, guys! I know people who got addicted. With pregabalin, I understand that people apparently can get addicted. I can describe the feeling as somewhat similar to alcohol, just without the euphoria. Your nervous system gets dialed down. So, be aware, there is some potential, and talk to your doctor if you feel addicted! But for me, it worked wonders. The effect in the blood is immediate (2 hours), but the effect in my brain took 8 days to really kick in. I do feel much better and a calmness that I haven't felt in years. I feel an acceptance of the bad stuff in life that I just couldn't accept before. I know those reviews always sound 'fake' or 'made up,' but I just want people to know this stuff works. Alright, good luck everyone, and be safe, and talk to your doctor if you feel addicted."

• jda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2019

"I had immediate relief, my heart stopped machine gun beating, I stopped feeling shaky, and I was able to regain my appetite. I suffer from PTSD and anxiety disorder leading to many nights of no sleep. I was able to calm and get some sleep and manage my way through a day, and that says it all."

• smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2014

"I was suffering from persistent nausea. I lost a lot of weight as eating was difficult. I had many tests, and my doctor concluded the problem was mental, not physical. He prescribed Pregabalin, 75mg twice a day, and the improvement came almost immediately. I feel much calmer, much reduced anxiety, have my appetite back, and the nausea mostly eliminated. I would strongly recommend this medicine. It does make you want to eat, but this was a boon at first as I had lost a lot of weight, but no other side effects as far as I can tell. Maybe a bit of drowsiness. This medicine gave me my life back so give it a go if you have run out of other ideas."

• Jim...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 29, 2021

"I have been taking Lyrica for something like 10 years now, what a blessing. I take 200 mg/day, occasionally I’ll have to bump it up a little, but overall 200 mg keeps me anxiety-free. I often think back to the day my Dr. came back into the examination room and tossed sample boxes of Lyrica, telling me to try it, might help. Man, did it!"

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2021

"I'm about 3 weeks into this pregabalin drug at a relatively low dose, and I cannot believe the effect it is having on me. My social anxiety seems to be gone, vamoose, eradicated! Just for reference, I'm a pretty cynical person who didn't hold much hope for Lyrica, as I've had bad experiences with Cipralex and Effexor. However, the transformation in my confidence and sense of calm is staggering. Long may it continue!"

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2021

"Been using Lyrica for less than a month together with Lexapro (aka Cipralex in Europe). Since Lexapro did not have a good sedative effect, this medication did its job - cooled down all emotions and I could more easily manage my life. Let’s not forget only this - this is not an AD, that in chemical way restores neurotransmissions in your brain, this is more symptomatic cure and once you need to stop it - it all could come back. Therefore, while on this drug, be sure you use your time wisely - go to therapy and learn new ways of your daily life, as this is your goal, not drugs. They just help to cool down, but the rest - just in your hands."

• Bex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2017

"After having my 2nd child, I got really poorly and was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. For 3 years now, I've been living in hell and up and down like a yo-yo. Just recently, I paid privately to see a psychiatrist because the NHS is useless as it's understaffed for mental health. I was diagnosed with bipolar II, GAD, and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. All I can say, week 2 on this medication has saved my life! I'm on 75mg twice a day and can increase if I wish to, but with the way I am feeling at the moment, I feel I don't need to. I can leave the house, I'm going back to work next week, and my girls have their mummy back. I also suffer from damaged nerves in my lower back, and it's helped so much with the pain. It's a miracle."

• big...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2013

"I love this medication. I feel calm and rid of anxiety. I currently take 600 mg daily and it lasts throughout the day. I would highly recommend this medication, it's both calming and stimulating. I have the confidence to go out and hang out with people. I finally feel like I can socialize and relax like a 'normal' person. It's approved for generalized anxiety disorder in Europe."

• Gow...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 5, 2016

"I was diagnosed with GAD when I was 18. I have tried every medication under the sun and some SNRIs have helped, and benzos killed the anxiety but became extremely dependent and addicted to them. I was prescribed pregabalin for GAD in 2013, and noticed just like others on this board, that it helped my depression too. It doesn't kill the anxiety in its tracks like benzos do, but it makes the anxiety manageable. I have been on pregabalin for two years now and started at 100mg 2x a day. My dose was increased to 150mg 3x a day (450mg daily) after a few months and feel like life is now manageable. This is the best I have ever felt and ever done in my life. It also helps me focus. I plan on staying on it for the rest of my life and am only 32."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 15, 2023

"This drug literally saved my life. I was in remission since 2017 on escitalopram, but then moved to another country, started a new job, and experienced family issues in December 2021. My GAD came back as strong as ever before, I had extreme anxiety all day long, unable to experience happiness. My psychiatrist started me on clonazepam, which helped to relieve my insomnia and shaking. After some time, I tried to taper clonazepam with strong rebounds of anxiety. My doctor changed escitalopram to venlafaxine with no effect. After 6 months of this torture, I started to lose hope and began thinking about other ways to end my suffering. After that, my psychiatrist started me on pregabalin. Then, a miracle happened. After just 10 days on pregabalin, I started to feel more relaxed, my anxiety was slowly vanishing, and I could sleep longer. The dosage was elevated to 250 mg daily, and after 2 months, I experienced a full-lasting recovery."