Lyrica for Epilepsy User Reviews

• RJa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 30, 2025

"I have taken Lyrica at both 25 and 50 mg doses for both epilepsy and fibromyalgia at varying times over 7 years after gabapentin failed at just about 2 years. Almost my entire experience has been with brand-name Lyrica (minus a brief 3-month period after the generic was released, and it didn’t control my seizures). On the epilepsy side, it works fantastic in conjunction with my other medication to completely control my seizures; it has been 14 years since my last one, **knock on wood**. On the fibromyalgia and pain relief side, it greatly reduces my anxiety, brain fog, sleep issues, and musculoskeletal pain with virtually no side effects (the increase to 50 mg was to help treat my coexisting pain from another nerve-related condition). It is one of the best things that has ever happened to me."

• ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2019

"I was put on Lyrica for severe pain caused by shingles. A wonderful side effect was it controls my seizures. I have a better quality of life now. I am light sensitive. The triggers for my seizures are flashing lights, lightning strikes, fast TV editing, fluorescent lights, sunlight, etc. Lyrica is my lifesaver med."

• Reb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 29, 2019

"Awesome medication! Decreased my seizure activity substantially and was more effective than the hydrocodone products I was originally prescribed after severe leg fracture pain. The decrease in pain took less than a month! It was as effective or more effective compared to Norco. I can't wait for this generic to come to market! Last note: awesome control of my MDD and anxiety!"

• Anonymous
• August 19, 2009

"Worked wonders at the start. Was up to 600 mg a day. I don't eat the best, but I do think this did make me gain weight. I live in the great white north, but I struggled with balance, fell often, and also had trouble putting my thoughts into words. These side effects are now gone now that I'm off this. Balance and communication much better now that I'm off."

• Ris...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 1, 2018

"This was supposed to be an additional medication to help with my grand mal seizures. It didn't work for me. It made it difficult for me to speak. I could think of the words I wanted to say, but I seemed to develop an odd stutter and twitch. I also gained a lot of weight, which wasn't so bad since I was too slim. I went from 105 lbs to 150 lbs in just over six months. After being off the Lyrica for one year, I now weigh 115 lbs. My seizures didn't decrease in severity, length of episode, or occurrence per month. Lyrica did not work for me and actually caused problems. Please research before taking this medication."

• Ban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2016

"I was optimistic about this med, as I was feeling pretty good emotionally. Unfortunately, it caused me to have six seizures in a day, which is rare for me. I tried Lyrica twice on two separate occasions, this being the second, but we didn't know it was causing it the first time. Ultimately, I had high hopes, but it was a big disappointment. Actually, more than a disappointment, it was straight-up dangerous. Disclaimer: I know this med helps a lot of people; this is just my personal experience."

• Anonymous
• January 12, 2011

"I gained 30 lbs in 4 months, which was quite depressing. I think a larger appetite was part of this. My doctor didn't say anything, but I found it frustrating. I also find it still hard to express myself (although this was a side effect of my last medicine, it is better now, but not great). I have also found increased numbing in my arms and a decrease in emotion."

• Sco...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2022

"I started Lyrica in June of 2021. 75 mg twice a day. 7 months later, I quit taking it. In that time, I was having auras two to three times a day. A couple led to tonic-clonic seizures. That was not the case before being prescribed the med. I did not have daily events prior to taking Lyrica. Since its discontinuation, the daily auras have stopped. Now I took the med 15 years ago, and it helped my seizures a lot. But your body changes over time. Other side effects were bad hunger cravings and memory issues. Both returned to normal after its discontinuation."

• fla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 13, 2023

"Brilliant so far, has stopped my seizures mostly, I've gained a stone in weight which is good because I was underweight. Love it. Gives me a lovely feeling of well-being as a bonus"

• Fai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 18, 2022

"I took Lyrica as I had a tumor in the head in the areas of perception and sensation. It helped with the epilepsy, convulsions, and peripheral nerve pain."