Lyrica User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Fib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "I used 'Fibro Beauty' because we fibro sufferers usually look good and not ill! I gave Lyrica 28 days! Positive: I experienced a burst of energy late in the day! Negative: insomnia intensified; no reduction of need for NORCO; fibromyalgia pain increased; numbness of extremities; whole body feeling like nerves on fire; unable to do the lightest of chores because of fatigue and pain. I have been under the care of a holistic doctor, so I am taking supplements to aid in fibromyalgia symptoms, which are not improving the condition but not adding negativity either! I was diagnosed at least 15 years ago and now at age 75, the symptoms have intensified to the degree of interfering with normal everyday activities and other social events. So, I was ready to try Lyrica in hopes that I would have some good results, but like many other drugs including Neurontin, Savella, and even Plenquelnel, it has failed! Good luck to people who benefit from Lyrica; unfortunately, I am not one of them!"

• Tta...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 29, 2018

For Neuralgia "I have been on Lyrica for 6 months for trigeminal neuralgia. At first, I didn’t want to keep taking drugs, so when I felt a bit better, I stopped the med. Then, very horrible pain attacked me after two days. The attack was so unbearable that I had to go to the hospital emergency. The doctor told me that is because I didn’t take Lyrica regularly. Since then, I have continued the med without any break. Sometimes when the pain is increasing, I take 100mg*3 per day. When it is in remission and totally pain-free, I still take 25mg*2. I feel very dizzy and unstable while in high dose. However, I thank Lyrica very much! Lyrica is my lifesaver. Without it, I might have committed suicide."

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

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• 65 ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 29, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2023

For Fibromyalgia "I took one Lyrica, and during the night, I got up to use the bathroom. I had no ability to stand, and I fell three times to go ten feet to the bathroom, my leg felt like rubber. My doctor said he never heard of that kind of reaction. It happened to me after one dose."

• neu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2013

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Started taking Lyrica yesterday for severe diabetic neuropathy in both feet and lower legs. I am currently on Suboxone for a 15-year addiction to opiates and was concerned that Lyrica wouldn't work because my body is so screwed up from all the years of opiate use, and most medications do not work well for me. Thirty minutes after the first dose, I noticed a significant improvement in the neuropathic pain. My bedtime dose was another 75-milligram capsule, and I slept better than I have slept in months! This medicine has been a Godsend for me so far. Hoping that it continues to work well for me! Thanks, Pfizer!"

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2014

For Fibromyalgia "I had put off taking Lyrica because I was afraid of the side effects. Eventually my nerve pain got to the point where I had no choice. It was completely debilitating. Searing burning pain with no relief. Pain meds didn't touch it. I couldn't sleep because the pain was that bad. My clothes hurt. Soft feather light brushes against my skin stung and BURNED for minutes after contact (more intensely than the consistent present burning). After about three weeks on Lyrica, I finally found relief from the worst of it. What I am left with as far as the burning goes is completely tolerable (of course it does nothing for my other symptoms). I'm grateful I caved but am concerned about weight gain & significant cravings for sweets."

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

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2008

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder "I was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain in my leg and foot and found the 'side effect' to be a lightening of my depression without the fogginess of other, more conventional medications prescribed for depression. I'm glad to see that it can be used for anxiety. It certainly makes a positive impact on my mood."

• Cat...
• November 10, 2015

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• Liz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I have had fibromyalgia since I was 27. I was put on Lyrica at age 31 to help with the severe pain that I have (and I also have nerve damage in my toes due to an unknown cause - I'm not diabetic). The medicine is astoundingly good for me at combating depression, anxiety, overall body pain & morning stiffness. It takes higher doses of Lyrica to feel pain relief for most people with fibromyalgia - those who say it doesn't work have often only tried it at less than 300mg a day. I take 300mg twice a day. The only bad side effect is weight gain - 100 lbs. (And I'm naturally overweight to begin with, so this was terrible). It did eventually stop making me gain, but I have to eat less and work out more than everyone else I know, just to maintain my weight, let alone lose."

• nur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "The first night I took Lyrica, I slept 9 hours. Got out of bed without any pain. This has been a lifesaver for me. I am so happy with the results. I am only on 50mg at night. Not seeing a reason to increase the dose yet."

• Del...
• November 19, 2014

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• Cla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I've been on Lyrica for 10 months now, it's saved my life. I'm taking 2 @ 100 mg a day and from the first day, it was like flicking a light switch on my pain, which is severe pain due to a lower spine accident and also developed fibromyalgia. I just want to thank all doctors that prescribe this medication because it is a lifesaver."

• Lez...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "Lyrica has been a big life changer for me! Thank goodness I found a doctor who prescribed me this. I was in terrible pain and had bad fatigue to where I couldn't live life. I have 3 kids who I couldn't keep up with. I can't say that everything is perfect now, but it's pretty darn close! I hardly have any pain and my fatigue has decreased. I take 75 mg twice a day. I pray for everyone with fibro to keep working at it until you find something that works."

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

For Neuropathic Pain "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

For Neuropathic Pain "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

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• Mam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 6, 2013

For Neuralgia "After suffering from horrible post-herpetic neuralgia in the trigeminal nerves on the left side of my face, I went to a neurologist who put me on Lyrica. A small dose of 50 mg each night keeps my symptoms under control. I tried adding a morning dose, but it made me giggle at inappropriate times, so I went back to only taking it at night. For over two years, my pain has been controlled well. One night I forgot to take my medicine, and the next day I had a painful attack. I'll never forget it again! I'm so thankful for this medicine. There are so many other medicines that I tried and could not take, but this one works great for me."

• ski...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2015

For Fibromyalgia "I took this drug for 7 years, only gained 5 pounds. Recently I quit using it and started taking Gabapentin. I'm at 1800 mg a day and I've gained 15 pounds and counting. I walk briskly every a.m. for 45-60 min., 7 days a week. I'm up to 15 laps a day in my pool and I eat like a bird. Saw my doctor yesterday, am weaning off the Gabapentin and in a few days I will start taking Lyrica again! It helped my pain much better than the Gabapentin and the weight gain is ridiculous! I realize that some people have similar experiences with Lyrica, it just goes to show that every 'body' is different. Some people have a better time on Lyrica, some on Gabapentin. I'll take the Lyrica!"

• Jne...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 14, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "I started with the trial way back in 05/06 and what a difference it made in my life. I lived with that muscle pain for 45 years and tried numerous medications with no lasting relief. When I saw the ad for the trial with a Dr, I had nothing to lose but 9 different kinds of drugs and their side effects. Although I was at the top of the dosage after 18 months, I was pain-free for the first time in over ten years with no side effects. Even though we have added low dosage pain medications back in over the years, mainly during the winter, I'm still at a tolerable level with Lyrica. I have recommended this medication to people with explainable nerve pain many times."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2016

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "The nerve pain became so unbearable that it forced me to take Lyrica despite the bad reviews and long list of negative side effects. I was told by many that it worked a lot better than Neurontin with less drastic negative effects. Well, it has eased my pain some, but the side effects have taken my life from me. I'm dizzy at times, my head is always foggy and not clear thinking, I have depression, anger outbursts I've never had before, daily nausea, and am so tired that I can sleep all day and night long and can barely function. Unfortunately, the alternative medications have even worse negative side effects, so what are we supposed to do in order to have some normalcy?"

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

For Neuropathic Pain "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."

• Bob...
• May 27, 2016

For Fibromyalgia "Side effects are worse than Fibromyalgia pain. I've been taking Lyrica for two months. It was a miracle drug for the first few weeks. I've been living with Fibromyalgia for over 35 years and have tried everything. Anti-depressants, exercise, biofeedback, acupuncture, narcotics, you name it. So I was excited about the dramatic pain reduction from Lyrica. But now I have developed severe muscle weakness, headache, abdominal cramping, acne, and difficulty thinking clearly. I can barely hold myself up, and I can't lift anything over a few pounds. I have asked my doctor if I can safely stop taking it. I'm just waiting for him to return my call. I would rather just live with my horrible pain than take any more of these toxic drugs."

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

For Neuropathic Pain "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."