Pregabalin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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."

• Tra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 20, 2016

"I started taking Lyrica about 4 years ago for fibromyalgia and found it lowered my daily pain by about 60%. While I do not suffer from GAD, I have always had feelings of anxiousness and a physical feeling of restless uneasiness, and also restless leg syndrome. It was an unexpected side benefit that the Lyrica helped control these feelings. After about a year and a half of taking 150 mg twice a day, I began to worry about addiction and decided to cut back in an effort to possibly quit altogether. I soon found that my anxiousness and restlessness seemed worse than before, so I went back to my full 300 mg per day dose and have remained at that dosage. While on Lyrica, I intentionally lost 35 lbs and have not gained any weight back for 3 years."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• KTC...
• January 25, 2017

"I have suffered from crippling anxiety (GAD) and depression from childhood. I also have a personality disorder. My psychiatrist prescribed pregabalin for me, 75mg twice a day. They sat in my cupboard for ages before I finally built up the nerve to take them. After many years of being tried on just about every drug out there, FINALLY a drug that actually helped me! I now drive again, sometimes leave the house alone, and even on occasion brave the supermarket alone. After 3 years on the same dose and with its effect starting to wane, I am now on 150mg twice a day. Yes, I am very tired, vague, and spaced out, but this will wear off with time as my body adjusts. As for the weight gain, I have lost 5 stone and have regained some control."

• 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!"

• lgz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2015

"Great medicine that gives a benzodiazepine effect for anxiety, but without the bad side effects such as memory loss or addiction. You can't stop taking pregabalin cold turkey, however, because there are some withdrawal effects such as increased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in my experience."

• 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)."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2016

"I suffered from severe panic disorder, which resulted in me being hospitalized multiple times from chest pain. I went on to have a complete mental breakdown, suffered crippling anxiety, and had to give up my home and move back to my parents. At its peak, I couldn't leave my bed - I was shaking with fear, panic, worry. I spent hours reading reviews looking for hope. I was under the care of a psychiatrist who prescribed antidepressants (Mirtazapine - helped me sleep, Escitalopram - helped anxiety a little at 20mg). I was offered Xanax, which helped enormously, but I was worried about addiction. We then tried pregabalin - amazing! You will feel out of it for a few days, which is uncomfortable. Stick with it and ramp up. 450mg-600mg is needed."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2012

"Lyrica is seriously a life saver. Do not use any other medicines for anxiety. 75 x 3-4 per day = bye anxiety and life back. It works!"

• wis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2019

"I was diagnosed with GAD in 2002 and have suffered so much since then and before. This disease has crippled me in so many ways. I have been on many antidepressants with minimal help. I just figured that's as good as it gets. Ativan worked but tolerance came quick. Lyrica - pregabalin probably one of the best things to ever happen to me for my GAD. No awful constant fearful feeling anymore. But now in my fifties and wished I had found it in my younger days. I am just praying I don't become tolerant."

• Cub...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 16, 2017

"I started taking pregabalin for post-surgical nerve pain. But I noticed right away that it almost eliminated my anxiety, social anxiety, and depression. I take 150mg three times a day and have almost no anxiety issues anymore. There is a downside, though, it makes me feel like I lost 30 IQ points while on it. Memory takes a big hit as well. It slows down cognitive abilities a little bit. Withdrawal from Lyrica after stopping cold turkey a few times, due to insurance issues, is horrible. I like Lyrica, and I think it's a good trade-off for not being miserable every day with anxiety."

• Anonymous
• November 28, 2010

"About four hours after taking the first dose, I felt years of anxiety just fade away like mist in the morning. The next day I was free of pathological anxiety, and have been the same ever since. So, full marks from me. Yes, there are side effects, but they're nothing compared with anxiety that attaches itself to all aspects of your life."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 14, 2018

"I have panic and anxiety attacks and generalized anxiety disorder. I've been taking Pregabalin for 2 years now. I started low on 25mg three times a day. After taking it, for about 3 hours, I felt energetic, had weird tingly sensations on my skin, and probably some other stuff. Nothing too wild, but not always pleasant. After 3 days the side effects from taking a new medication went away completely. After some months I took 50mg three times a day as 3x 25mg didn't cut it. Pregabalin helps me to go back to a calm state of mind, a less tensed up body, takes away the spikes of anxiety and panic attacks, and after therapy, now even completely prevents anxiety from forming. For example: I had anxiety flying, but 30min to 1h after taking Pregabalin, the anxiety went away and I even enjoyed the flight! No side effects worthy to be mentioned. I hope Pregabalin helps you as much as it did me."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2011

Pregabalin "This medicine works fast and hard for anxiety. It will stop anxiety dead in its tracks. I highly recommend Lyrica for anxiety. The only side effect has been some sleepiness, but I'll take it considering the anxiety relief being provided by Lyrica."

• MMa...
• December 11, 2015

"Man, 47 years old. Been struggling with depression my whole life. Tried all the antidepressants in the market. The one that seems to relieve my black cloud to a certain point was Lexapro. Started taking Lyrica 150 once a day, a couple of years ago, because some research I did on my own. Even though its side effects (weight gain) it is fair to say that this is my godsend drug. In the meantime, I am having a reversal of fortune (so to speak) and taking Pregabalin is really helping me to cope with life. Side note: All SSRI antidepressants made more harm than good, because I felt like I do not care for anything and just want to lie on the couch and watch TV or see the clouds just passing by. Hope this drug helps you."

• noe...
• August 2, 2008

"Having been diagnosed with depression and GAD, I'm now taking 300 mg of Lyrica a day along with an antidepressant. My life has changed. It's nothing short of a miracle. I finally see the world again the way it was supposed to be seen and can enjoy the grass under my feet in the park. Honestly, these little things make a world of difference and move me like nothing else. I feel connected with the world yet again."

• Jim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 24, 2015

"I have been taking Lyrica for about a year for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I began taking 100mg a day and noticed a marked improvement within a day or two. But I am now taking 300mg a day. I went from 100mg to 200mg and now 300mg. I am afraid my body seems to adapt and I need a higher dosage. Not sure where this is taking me."

• bru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

"From the UK - Tried almost everything over the last 25 years but nothing really helped. This was suggested months ago. Got a prescription from the doctor who has never prescribed this for anxiety/panic before. The prescription sat in the cupboard for weeks due to my uncertainty and that I had been off all meds for 9 months. Anyway, I started taking this for odd days and now I've been on it for 3 days continuously. The effect was immediate. I have now gone into many situations that would normally make me panic, expecting to get those horrible feelings and physical symptoms, but nothing, just calm. It's strange but good. I was concerned the drug would make me feel out of it or unusual, but I feel normal just without the horrible disorder I had. It is a miracle, but it's early and will see how I get on."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

"I am suffering from generalized anxiety for the last 4 years. I was on Remeron for one year but didn't get over my panic attacks. I'm on Lyrica 75mg twice daily, and I honestly feel completely normal other than the fact that I have no anxiety. Lyrica has literally given me my life back."

• Hap...
• July 22, 2017

"I am naturally an anxious person/born worrier, but I saw a doctor because panic attacks were waking me in the night and my chest pain was hard to cope with. I explained to the doctor that I didn't feel depressed, but I worried constantly through the night about things, and would also wake suddenly with chest pain. The doctor sent me for an ECG, but I knew the pain was linked to anxiety. Anyway, after the ECG came back clear, he prescribed pregabalin (a much lower dose than most people on here) and I only take one at night. I now sleep better, I have not woken with a panic attack since taking them, and my anxiety is no longer controlling me. I've been on them for 6 months."

• Emx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 23, 2015

"I've been on this medication for 6 months! After spending years with chronic anxiety and severe depression leading to several hospital admissions and long periods of time of not wanting to go out or do anything. Over my near 20 years of suffering, it really has impacted my life and those I love. After years of being a long-term sufferer, I know there are triggers but I've never been able to control the symptoms that overtook me, even though I've tried to fight it and fight hard. I'm pleased to say that pregabalin has really helped me, not with depression but definitely with anxiety! I had a bad experience which left me unable to breathe, stand for 3 days until I went to the hospital. I was prescribed these meds and I was functioning again!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2019

"I'm not diagnosed but always had anxiety. Pregabalin has been a blessing. 50-100 mg a day unless something really stressful is happening, then I can go up a bit and then I can handle any situation with calm and without overthinking every word, etc. Changed my life. Wish I found this as a kid instead of alcohol for not being anxious. It is pretty gentle/subtle feeling, almost like it's not even there, but the anxiety is gone. You can take it before bed for good sleep also. Nothing really side effects? I've also gone off and on it with not terrible effects (just absent positives) but I'm at a pretty low dose."