Lyrica Questions (Page 10)

Does lyrica also desensitize your penis, having trouble I never had before?

Lyrica and difficulty sleeping?

I've had insomnia for a long time off and on, mostly on. I have been on a regimen of Restoril for some time with varying results. Since starting Lyrica I am finding it difficult to fall asleep. I've tried it alone, and I've tried it with the Restoril. I also take Lodine in the... read more

Can lyrica be taken through nasogastric tube?

Capsule content be diluted to a solution then given through nasogastric tube

Neuropathic Pain - How long does it take to adjust to Lyrica?

I have a friend who has had neuropathy since being rear ended in 1991. @ back surgs. no relief. Started Lyrica about a week ago. Pain gone, be he feels "out of it" and wants to stop. H ow long will he have this "out of it" experience?

Lyrica - Does Pregabalin cause bloating/swelling of the abdomen?

I have been on Pregabalin for 4 months (for anxiety, 600mg daily) and have started to experience severe abdominal swelling. I have had issues with bloating in the past and have IBS in my family however, I have not experienced anything as bad as this. I'm considering coming off the treatment... read more

Can lyrica lower your sexual drive?

Have been on lyrica for 4 and a half years due to peripheral neuropathy in my feet 24/7 and was wondering if lyrica can be an issue with lowering sexual desires. I am a married woman. Have been taking 300mg. daily I'm not over weight and am not diabetic.

Pregabalin - Little bit scared of Lyrica?

Hi, Have been prescribed this for cervical myelopathy with radiculopathy! (trapped nerved in neck at c6 with screaming pain in shoulder and loss of sensation / reflexes in arm lower arm and thumb and two fingers. However, unbeknown to my doctor (as the work of trauma specialists does not seem to... read more

What is the best time to take Lyrica so one can sleep with bulging discs in lower spine?

I would prefer to only take this medication at night, as it makes mevery drowsy during the day and i am on targin 30 in am 40 in pm and panamax 2 x 4 a day. Bulging disc started suddenly and I have two, L2/:L3, L4/L5, and this pain is worse then 3 lot sof pancreatitis and a whipple procedure for... read more

What are other options instead of Lyrica? Does Lyrica really cause weight gain?

I had 3 back surgeries in 1 month due to disc herniation L4 L5 and narrowing of spinal canal where nerves travel. The first surgery wasn't successful they went back second time but during the surgery I got infected and was on antibiotics orally and also through pic line for 12 weeks. I've... read more

I've been on 1200mg a day (600mg morning / 600mg night) of Lyrica for approximately 3 months.

I'm on Lyrica.for a spinal injury do to herniated lumbar disc. I've read about all the horrible side effects and I want to get off. What kind of side effects am I looking at and also how should I attempt to cut down?

Can I switch directly from Lyrica to gabapentin?

Do I need to gradually decrease Lyrica, then gradually increase Neurontin? I have taken both in the past. Lyrica works much better for me but I can't handle the cost right now, maybe after I have met my deductible.

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of... read more

Pregabalin - I have been taking Lyrica for 3 yrs?

I started taking it for pain but since I have suffered from crippling anxiety all my life and finding that this drug actually lets me have a life, I started taking it a couple or 3 times a week. Lately I am noticing that it's not affecting me as when I first started and I am worried my body... read more

What are the differences between Lyrica and the generic counterpart, pregabalin?

Is there a omparison between the pregabalin and gabapentin? I am dealing with significant mood instabilities similar to Neurontin effective mood swing. One of the things that correlates is changing to pregabalin from Lyrica.

Lyrica (Pregabalin) withdrawal?

I have been on Lyrica 400 mg. for at least two years. I’ve read some horror stories from trying to withdraw from it. Has anyone successfully stopped this drug, and at how slow a rate did you use to eventually stop it? I sure hope the stories are not all true. I take it off-label for anxiety.