Pregabalin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• AJS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2023

"I'm a 45-year-old mum of two, and I have been suffering from obsessive thoughts and GAD for over 20 years. 14 years ago, I was put on 20 mg of Paroxetine by my psychiatrist, and I improved a couple of months later after taking it. My life has been good with up-and-down situations. 3 months ago, when my anxiety came back after I contracted bad flu, I started to feel anxious with dark obsessive thoughts every morning to the point that I couldn't cope with anything in my life. My GP prescribed me 40 mg of Propranolol, but it only slowed my heart rate, and I still wasn't good enough to function. After talking to my psychiatrist, he prescribed me Pregabalin 50 mg twice a day, and OMG, I started to feel brand new almost immediately! What a life-changing medication! I felt dizzy, and my vision was blurred at the beginning, but as days went by, the symptoms started to wear off. No anxiety, no dark obsessive thoughts! Life is good again! Recommend to everyone with anxiety and depression."

• 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."

• emb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 23, 2017

"I started taking it for my anxiety when nothing else worked and it's change my life in so many ways! My anxiety is gone for the first time in my life, and I'm not sedated or high. I just feel normal. My anxiety got so bad it was causing severe stomach problems. I almost had my gallbladder removed. Not only did it cure my anxiety, my stomach issues are gone, as well as my IBS that was a separate issue, my restless legs are gone!!! GONE. RLS was torture. It stopped me from going to movies or on planes, but that's not even the best part! My chronic leg pain, which I saw many specialists about when I was young and had since given up on, IS GONE! I thought I had to live in pain forever. My life is drastically improved. No words can explain."

• RBG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2023

"I have suffered from PTSD (diagnosed in 2001), as a common condition unfortunately experienced by many people in law enforcement. I was prescribed Prozac, which made no difference, and in about 2007, I was changed to Citalopram. I have suffered from undiagnosed GAD, and this year started also suffering paralyzing panic attacks. My GP changed my medication to Sertraline and prescribed Valium to take as needed, but I’m not sure it helped. I was also prescribed Zopiclone to take at night. This did work, but the withdrawal was horrible, even after 2 weeks. My panic attacks were so intense and awful that I sought the help of a private psychiatrist. He was fantastic and diagnosed previous PTSD, GAD, and panic disorder. He changed my SSRI to Escitalopram and pregabalin. It makes me feel woozy, but the anxiety and panic have completely gone! The reviews of pregabalin here are incredible for GAD. It’s very early days, but I’m feeling 1000% better. Phew….! Definitely try this medication."

• lay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2024

"For the first time in my life, I feel relaxed, happy, and content. Less irritability, more stability, and fewer emotional outbursts, if any. I'm autistic, have major depression, and extremely bad anxiety. I have had insomnia all my adult life. I've tried every antidepressant, sedative like diazepam, and nothing has helped. I've experienced lots of horrendous side effects. I do take duloxetine as well. But pregabalin has changed my life. I no longer have suicidal thoughts and I feel so relaxed like never before. I sleep much better and don't have night terrors."

• med...
• May 20, 2013

"I have had severe anxiety for over 16 years since my daughter was born, and I have gotten to the point that I just think I'M GOING TO HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS. Then last night, I was taking my propranolol when I noticed I had some Lyrica, which the doctors gave me ages ago but I would not take it. I was that desperate yesterday, I took some. For the first time in 16 years, I have no anxiety or panic (this is about an hour after taking the Lyrica). I slept properly for the first time, and I am also doing tasks in the house that I normally put off as I'm so agitated. Going to the doctor in the morning to see if he will give me a script for them. I notice a change more or less immediately. I would recommend this medicine to anyone who has anxiety."

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

"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."

• gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2016

"Broke my ankle in three places and all my bones. Was given Lyrica for nerve damage. But I have suffered with severe depression my entire life. Tried all antidepressants and they worked for a while. Started Lyrica and woke up happy. Never felt so great in my life. I feel this drug has really saved me and I'm 59 years old. So happy now. Glad I was given Lyrica. I do eat more but I'll watch that. If you're suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or depression, take Lyrica. I'm only on 50mg three times a day. So happy. Feel productive again."

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

"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

"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%."

• JRT...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 22, 2023

"My experience with Lyrica, simply put, would be legendary. Before Lyrica, my anxiety would present itself by making me extremely sweaty, feeling uncomfortable and antsy, and irritable. I would be so worked up that I would have to take a deep breath a few times a minute. I am on 450 mg a day, taking 150 three times a day and still feel extremely amped up and energized, without the anxiety component. I owe this medicine my life."

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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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."

• D88...
• December 19, 2018

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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 -"

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

"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!"

• jes...
• January 15, 2017

"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

"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."

• Sam...
• October 13, 2016

"A short story, I had chemical poisoning while working 25 years ago, which caused multiple health conditions causing Brain Damage and Central and Peripheral nervous system disorders. The main problem is debilitating anxiety not caused by the thought process but by physical damage as mentioned above. Ultimately, after being on most horrific psychotic drugs, I found Valium and mirtazapine (currently on Valium 35mg and mirtazapine 45mg) which calm me down. Anyway, I was recently prescribed Pregabalin at 150mg per day running along with the above drugs. I cannot stress how much this has changed my life for the better. Although still in the early days, for the first time in 25 years, I am a different person, calmer, kinder, and finally in control."

• Sir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 26, 2018

"The pregabalin really helped me. Then the results slowed down. The doc then raised my dose by 20%. All good for another 2 years. Results slowed, doc raised dose 15%. All good for 5 more years. Now doc raised Lyrica 10% higher again, and he also added 250mg Depakote (125 mg twice a day) and I feel great! If pregabalin works, you just need to stay ahead of 'tolerance,' and that is not hard at all. The higher the doses get, the slower tolerance takes to come back each time. Eventually, you become very 'hyper-stable.' I feel very sorry for all the people stuck on the same tiny agonizing dose, thus making them slip in and out of 4 or 5 tolerance waves per day, also called inter-dose withdrawal. My doc told me to be brave and take more when needed. Yes, I am dependent, and life is good. I am going to Jamaica for 3 weeks and have rented a 45-foot sailboat. Will do lots of scuba diving and fishing with my wife and 2 kids. Life is good when you listen to your doctor!"

• cma...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 3, 2014

"I feel compelled to write a review on Pregabalin, and having been on the medicine for nearly a year now, I feel I can fully evaluate its effects. I was put on Pregabalin for generalized anxiety disorder and seasonal affective disorder by my doctor. At first, I was put on a very low dose of 75mg, which did next to nothing. I immediately requested to have the dose increased until finally I reached a dose that was effective enough for me (600mg). For a while, the medicine did its job, and I actually felt like my anxiety had been reversed. I suffer from bad social anxiety, and 300mg of this made me quite extroverted and confident. I would say it was 'pro-social' for sure. Alas, tolerance set in, and now even 800mg doesn't do much of anything apart from prevent withdrawals."