Pregabalin for Neuropathic Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Dac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 12, 2020

"I have chemo-induced neuropathy and was on Cymbalta for almost 5 years. My oncologist, really in my opinion, didn’t give me hardly any options as far as pain relief goes, so I went to a pain management doctor and started on Lyrica (pregabalin). I am currently taking 300 mg twice a day. My side effects are slight, and my pain level has decreased. During this time, I weaned myself off the Cymbalta. We had talked about other meds that deal specifically with seizures, but the conversation hasn’t gone any further. I am hoping this works so I can go walking without having pain in my feet."

• Sie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"I tried this drug after recurrent nerve pain from a herniated disc (S1/L5). Could barely get out of bed. My doctor put me on 150mg once a day to start. I went home and took 1 on the Friday night to see how I would react as I'm a truck driver. After 30 mins, I felt like I was drunk. I couldn't put two words together and fell over. I crawled to my bed and had the wildest dreams of my life and woke the next day, swearing I'd never use it again. But after reading some of the reviews, I'm considering trying it again on a much smaller dose, say 25mg. Keep you all posted."

• myf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2014

"Started taking Lyrica due to nerve damage suffered during surgery, 75mg twice a day. It provided relief for about 3 weeks, before pain returned. Have now been on 150mg twice a day for about 8 weeks - no pain, but the side effects are horrendous: dizziness, brain fog, and worst of all is incontinence. So I now have to decide whether to reduce the dose and go back to having pain but no side effects, or be pain-free but incontinent and out of it."

• tri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2013

"I have a lot of nerve damage, pinched nerves, sciatic nerve damage, restless leg syndrome from head to toe, and nothing worked for these. The nerve damage got so bad, I spoke to my doctor about it and he prescribed Lyrica, which took care of all the nerve damage. At first, probably the first 2 months, the only side effect I had was a little swelling of my hands. Lyrica was a wonder miracle for me. The doctor had me on it for over 3 years with no problems, then my insurance refuses to pay for it now because a 30-day supply is $900. They wanted to give me Neurontin, which I am allergic to. Now all the nerve pain is back and worse. I want the Lyrica back and would recommend it to anyone."

• C B...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 6, 2014

"I was only on this for 45 days with absolutely no pain for most of that time. I was prescribed the medicine by a doctor in Thailand in 2008, and it worked almost immediately. I had a bit of puffiness in the face, but no real issues. I weaned myself off over a 10-day period with no issues. Wonderful for those it works for. Spinal stenosis with laminectomy 3 years prior. Anyone with back pain should try it. Told a friend with the same problems about it for years. She is now on Lyrica and she says it has given her a new life. She says she should have asked the doctor about it 6 years ago."

• Fee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 8, 2019

"I have been taking Lyrica for a little over 2 years now for lower back pain. I started off taking 100 mg in the morning, 100 mg at lunch, and 100 mg at bedtime. I now take 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg at bedtime. I can definitely feel the difference when I take it and when I don't. I had laser spine surgery 4 months ago and had to stop taking it, but I still have nerve damage, so I am still taking Lyrica. I have never had any of the symptoms people are commenting about. This medicine has really helped me."

• Cat...
• November 10, 2015

"I have had nerve pain for years. I've had 3 back surgeries from 2011-2014. Also FM and MPS diagnosed in mid-1990s. Pain has controlled my life for years. I have been on all the opiates and muscle relaxers and anti-anxiety drugs and Neurontin, etc. that doctors thought might help. I am very sensitive to medications and the side effects from antidepressants cause more depression than relief. So, to try another drug was scary for me. I saw a rheumatologist, and he diagnosed my arthritis called DISH in my spine. He recommended Lyrica. I finally saw my PCP MD and said let's try this drug. From the 1st pill, I had almost total nerve pain relief. I am so amazed! After all these years, I feel wonderful. The side effect of being 'happy' has been a new feeling."

• Del...
• November 19, 2014

"I've tried other things for pain. Already take a strong pain medicine, which is getting harder and harder to get, because in my state, one must go to a pain clinic to get it. Pain clinics are horrors. Lyrica seems to work with the amount of pain medicine that I take and seems to have even reduced the 'breakthrough' pain. No unpleasant symptoms yet."

• Aud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2016

"I have had neuropathic spine pain since 1984. I have a triple S curve, had 6 spine surgeries, and have an implanted pain relief system for low back pain. Nothing worked; opioids almost led to death. 2 months ago, I began Lyrica (100mg, 3x/day). At the beginning, my brain felt 'foggy', walking was unstable, and total urinary incontinence (some bowel incontinence). To say I was shocked at how the Lyrica relieved my spine pain is an understatement! I read all the horror stories but decided to give it time. This is the first time since the early eighties I have had NO pain! The side effects are gone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2019

"Just started Lyrica yesterday. Worked like a charm. I’m taking 50 mg a day at the moment, taking it at night. I just called the doctor about letting me take it twice a day because it wore off after 8 hours, so I’m praying he will up the dose and praying the burning goes away permanently."

• Tam...
• September 4, 2013

"If you are debating on whether to take this, please don't hesitate. I was in a car accident in December 2012 and have whiplash/cervical strain. I injured my neck and shoulder. I was in pain for the past 9 months and no doctor would prescribe me narcotics due to Ohio law. I was miserable, crying, irritable, and nothing I took (IB, Tylenol) wouldn't touch the pain. I got a prescription for Gabapentin, which I am allergic to with BAD side effects. Finally, the doc gave me Lyrica, within 15 minutes of taking it the pain was GONE. I feel like I'm back to normal again (like the day before the accident). Lyrica is a miracle although pricey. There is a program you can get through the Lyrica website to qualify for a free prescription. Try it."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2015

"My Dr. just changed me to Lyrica 75mg twice a day vs 300mg of gabapentin 3x a day and Cymbalta 30mg 2x a day for neuropathy (not diabetic). I have only been taking it for 3 days and I can already tell a significant difference. My hands and feet have no burning pain, and I seem to have less numbness. I have also noticed that it helps tremendously with my anxiety. I was taking Xanax 1mg 3x a day, and now I only take it once a day if that. I seem to feel more relaxed and less anxious, so maybe this will actually help me stop taking the Xanax, which I've tried so many times in the past. So far, I am super impressed with this medication."

• msq...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2013

"Works pretty well for nerve pain and numbness. I have degenerative disc disease along with several other cervical and spinal issues. I started at a higher dose that had too many side effects, but when my dosage was lowered, I had a lot of relief."

• Rus...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 4, 2019

"I've been on Lyrica for 4 years for nerve pain down my right arm due to nerve impingement at C7/T1. I'm one of those lucky people with minimal side effects. Can get a little forgetful (use phone calendar reminders), and hard to get up in the morning initially, but otherwise no issues. Also helped keep the migraines under control due to cervical headaches triggering a migraine. Was bed bound 4 out of 7 days. Now one migraine a month."

• Bac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2014

"I started taking this medication about a week ago. AMAZING! My doctor prescribed it for the pain shooting down my arm and hand from cervical and thoracic issues. I was writhing in pain at night, so much so I could barely walk. After just one dose, a total difference. I take just 75mg before bed. I do notice a feeling of drowsiness upon waking, but it is usually gone a couple of hours later, unless I take Tylenol or Motrin. One of the side effects I have had is swollen eyes and crusted eyes. I am very tired and need a nap. I find the pill seems to work for about 20 hours for nerve pain, and then it starts coming back."

• Dus...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 23, 2014

"This medicine does seem to help quite a bit with nerve pain. I do tend to have an easily oversensitive nervous system. Lyrica makes me feel a lot better at nighttime so I can sleep. I take MS-Contin in the day and Lyrica at night. My life would be a lot less stable without Lyrica. I believe the best way I can describe what it does is slow down the pain signals so they are not as noticeable."

• mam...
• September 1, 2015

"I was having terrible pain with sciatica. At times, I was in so much pain just walking in a shopping centre I just had to stop. Also, driving the car, my leg was in so much pain I had to lift it up with my hand to ease the pain. No medication I had taken stopped the pain, which was unbearable, and I couldn't sleep at night. My doctor prescribed Lyrica, and at first, I did not like it because it made my feet puffy, however, I went back on it with the prescribed dose of 150mg twice a day. Now I have to try to recall the pain because I have no sciatic pain at all with this drug. It also had the side effect of making me a bit 'dreamy,' which I rather like, but I do forget names and things I am saying, which I do not like. Can't have it all though!"

• TTT...
• March 30, 2013

"I started taking Lyrica for pain from Hashimoto's disease. At first, I had a lot of energy. Then, I leveled off and the fatigue is back. The pain is about 85% gone! I did experience a huge emotional rollercoaster at first and even had suicidal thoughts for the first time ever. I figured it was just the adjustment period and gave it more time. It has been about 2 months now, and I just wish I could figure out if it is the Lyrica causing the fatigue. I ache too much without it to test the theory."

• Jam...
• December 12, 2015

"I have a spine injury L5-S1 area. For the first 6 months, I was on every anti-inflammatory, and it made me sick. In addition, I was on a heavy dose of Tramadol with no effect on pain whatsoever, it just made me high. Then, Percocet only made me high and was very addictive. However, after reading about Lyrica, talking to my doctor, getting some, and stopping my flair-ups, it saved me. Lyrica reduced my pain by about 40% and stopped my flair-ups by about 80%. It acts somewhat like an antidepressant for me, making me a bit hyper (which is a good thing), but it kills my sex drive. I stopped it for a week, and it was hard on me as the pain and flair-ups came back. I rapidly built a tolerance to Lyrica, increasing my dosage from 100mg to 600mg. It also restored my hunger, and I'm gaining weight (a good thing). It's essential to realize that nothing but hard work and medication will reduce your pain, nothing can eliminate it entirely. I understand it can be disheartening, we all wish for a miraculous healing touch from our doctors. It's crucial to incorporate exercises at home, maintain a healthy diet, seek mental support, use pain medication, and seek guidance from your doctor. Dealing with chronic pain requires both mental and physical assistance, and above all, it's your determination that aids in your recovery."

• Im ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2013

"I have been on Lyrica for about three weeks, and I feel that my experience may help. I have chronic nerve damage in my arm and sympathetic nerve damage. If you are about to begin the Lyrica ride, expect the following: you will be living in a cloud. I noticed a few reviews explained it as that, and I feel they hit the nail on the head. You literally feel drunk."

• Poi...
• July 28, 2016

"I took Lyrica for 8-9 months, then around the 5th month unknowingly it was Lyrica doing all kinds of bodily function damage, feeling unwell, swelling, cramping, kidneys, liver, and bladder hurt. Then I realized I no longer want to be poisoned, so I stopped taking it and it is hellish trying to get off. Wouldn't let my dog take it! Stay away from it! It's pure poison to your body and BRAIN as well. Very low functioning! It needs to be taken off the market!"

• Oll...
• March 3, 2017

"I had an accident in April 2016. A riding lawnmower fell on top of me in a deep ditch. It knocked me out and caused severe lumbar spinal stenosis and pinched nerves. Up until this year, I was in a lot of pain due to the nerves being pinched by my spine. All this time, I have seen 3 doctors-really 4: one neurologist, 2 neurosurgeons, and an internist. No one even suggested Lyrica for my pain, except the neurologist who did the nerve conduction study. He said it worked for restless leg syndrome, which I also have. I got some Lyrica and tried it. It has brought me from a 10 pain level to a 2 or 3. I get up early now like I used to, I have the will to do things on my property, etc. I had lost the desire to even get out of bed. I wish I had tried Lyrica a lot sooner, it gave me my life back."

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2019

"Biggest scam on Earth! I had suicidal thoughts and went into massive depression while using Lyrica. Lyrica has been found to be ineffective in numerous research papers and linked to depression and suicide. It does great in the market because of the phenomenal kickbacks Pfizer offers to doctors to push its sales (an expensive medicine with no generic alternative and claiming to cure a patient in extreme pain is a great way to milk the market). Pfizer spent $2 billion in marketing this drug by offering doctors and family free vacations, was found guilty and fined $1 billion by the US Supreme Court. PLEASE STOP USING LYRICA AND CHANGE THE DOCTOR WHO RECOMMENDED IT TO YOU! (If you refuse to believe me, do some research on Pfizer, e.g., 'Pfizer Pays $2.3 Billion to Settle Marketing Case')"

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2019

"I had a spinal surgery fusion and now have a large rod in my spine with screws, etc. I was reluctant due to the negative side effects I had been told about. But I decided to give it a chance and tried it for myself. I had pain relief for the first two days (which could have been a coincidence). Then my back pain has been severe since starting it two weeks ago. I realized that Lyrica is making me severely constipated, and if I am constipated, that flares my back pain up (lower back pain). I have also experienced short-term memory loss, I crashed my car because I was vacant. I can’t remember what I did 30 seconds ago, and I’ve been making mistakes at work. I’m sure this medicine works wonders for some people, but I don’t think I can take it. Very disappointing, as I thought it might be the answer."

• Swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2014

"I am 36 years old and had a lot of chemotherapy. Now I have extremely bad electrical pain in my feet, mostly at night but during the day too. I was taking gabapentin, but I got really sick. I am not sure if it was because of that, but my doctor took me off it and put me on Lyrica 50 mg 2x a day. However, I only take one at night because it makes me dizzy. The one at night works great. The pain before was so bad that I was starting to not be able to drive, but now I am fine."