Lyrica and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 4)

• PCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

"My doctor switched me from gabapentin to Lyrica for paresthesia (pins and needles like sensations). It was easily one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a drug. It dumped my BP into the toilet. Dizziness, loss of balance, nightmares, and nausea. To top it all off, it made the pain worse instead of better! Back to gabapentin for me. Lucky it was a free sample. This is some nasty stuff."

• PCa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

"My doctor switched me from gabapentin to Lyrica for paresthesia (pins and needles like sensations). It was easily one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a drug. It dumped my BP into the toilet. Dizziness, loss of balance, nightmares, and nausea. To top it all off, it made the pain worse instead of better! Back to gabapentin for me. Lucky it was a free sample. This is some nasty stuff."

• Spa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2021

For Fibromyalgia "My doctor prescribed 75 mg twice daily. At first, I felt mild lightheadedness and dizziness but tolerated it much better than I thought I would. However, 2 months in, I gained 30 lbs! I voluntarily reduced my dose to once daily, and the weight gain stopped. However, pain is now more noticeable, and my restless legs got worse. Last night, I decided that mild weight gain is better than pain and restless legs, so I'll continue at my prescribed dosage."

• Izz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 6, 2021

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "I’m a T2 diabetic since 1995 using insulin. I have had diabetic neuropathy since 2011. Initially, I started with gabapentin and changed to Lyrica in 2014, max dosage. I still have some pain with some symptoms which were very cold feet, tiredness, difficult sleeping, anxiety, nervousness, very angry, loss of concentration, not patient. Since 2019, I’m getting additional symptoms which are dizziness whenever I get up and walk even to the kitchen for water, I see cloudy, not even when I go out for a walk, very low blood pressure with a high heart rate, I faint 3 or 4 times a month, nausea, weak arm muscles, muscle aches, twitching and jerking constantly, frozen shoulder on both sides, eyes burning, sweat more, increased ear wax, always tired, unbalanced walking, loose foot, loose arm, shaking hands and legs, pain in between my chest when I walk, and severe pain at the back of my neck. All test results are okay."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "Definitely a lot less overall body pain. A little dizzy and sleepy but benefits outweigh the side effects."

• bro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "This medicine reduced the pain but immediately caused severe swelling of the legs and feet. I also had constant dizziness. I could not tolerate the swelling and weight gain."

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2020

For Neuropathic Pain "I used Lyrica for migraine prevention, and even when I already had the migraine. It really helped me reduce the pain. The only thing is that I would feel really dizzy and sleepy."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "One of the worst meds I have ever taken. One dose sent me over the edge. I was having rapid heartbeat, dizziness, sweating. Felt like I was out of my body. I will never, ever take this med again!"

• Lt7...
• September 24, 2016

For Neuropathic Pain "Had an operation on back lower back pain continually. Lyrica has made a difference. The only side effect is dizziness."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2015

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Edema in ankles and feet, cellulitis in shin and calf, 6 days in hospital, memory loss, dizziness, lethargy."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "Made me so dizzy that I could not walk down stairs or across rooms where I had nothing to hold on to. Made me sick to my stomach too, and offered no relief from fibromyalgia symptoms."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I've been taking this medicine for four days and feel a little off balance still, but the jittery insides are gone, and so is almost every pain I had! I feel so good, better mood and everything."