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Looking for an alternative to Lyrica for neuropathic pain control. Too expensive in Canada. Ideas?
Nerve damage, extensive, due to Muscular Dystrophy, causes extreme pain in lower legs and hands. Gabapenten caused seizures and I now take oxazepam. By itself, not enough, Dr suggested lyrica.
Do many people experience Lyrica side effects such as lack of concentration, short-term memory...
... loss forgetfulness or other cognitive changes?
How long will I need to take Lyrica for foot pain after total knee replacement?
My foot has terrible pain after a Total Knee Replacement; my surgeon scoffed it off as arthritis. I think there was nerve damage during the surgery. My Podiatrist recommened Lyrica and that has relieved the pain. I just want to know how long I should take Lyrica and if anyone else has the same... read more
Does everyone have peripheral neuropathy in both feet?
no pain relief gotten from combo of Lyrica gabapantin cymbalta at highest possible dosage, Neuralogist says I am a "fast metabolizer" whatever that means.So I have a diagnosis of small fiber axonal peripheral neuropathy and no place left to go as far as recognized treatment. other than... read more
I have been on lyrica for a while and it makes my words slur; makes me jittery?
i have discussed this with dr. she lowered dose but it still makes me jittery, have anxiety and gain weight even when i dont eat. Everybody notices a change in me when i take it but she wont take me off of it. I dropp things and my whole face is different and i also have a hard keeping my train of... read more
I am wondering how long it takes to feel effects from lyrica and what dosage are people on?
I have suffered from fibromyalgia for 27 years... been on multiple antidepressants and an ungodly number of supplements... nothing really helps except tramadol which takes the edge off. Decided to break down and try Lyrica in spite of the fact the main side effect is weight gain and I am already... read more
What mg of Gabapentin (3x daily) is equal to 200mg of Lyrica (2 x daily)?
My insurance is requiring me to take Gabapentin to see if it will work for my fibromyalgia pain, rather than continuing on Lyrica after 4 1/2 years because of the expense. I am taking 300 mg of Gabapentin 3x day. I am miserable, constant aching in the legs especially, my headaches and neck aches... read more
What is in Lyrica that is controlled substance?
when I received my script it had a controlled substance label?
I am totally freaking out. I just started Lyrica last night for fibromyalgia. My arms and legs are?
... still hurting, but they also feel tight or tense or I don't even know how to describe it. I feel almost hyper, but I can't concentrate on anything. My hands are swollen, I've been crying all morning, I can't sit still, and I think I'm having panic attacks. I've... read more
Can you take Lyrica on a prn (as needed) basis?
I was diagnosed with TN just a few days ago. I am currently on Prednisone, which will gradually be titrated down; as well, I am taking Lyrica 50 mg twice a day. Fortunately, I have been able to identify and avoid my triggers of hot and cold, and for the most part, my pain has been tolerable;... read more
Does Lyrica have an anti-depressant effect?
I have both type-2 bipolar disorder and fibromyalgia. My bipolar control has been iffy the last year and a half. My MPH is reluctant to play with SSNRIs anymore since I'm on 100 mg of Pristiq -- too worried about serotonin syndrome. Late last year, my PCP decided fibromyalgia was playing an... read more
Is there anything that can help the blurry vision from Lyrica?
I have been a diabetic for 23 years, I was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy 2 years ago and the only thing that I have concerns about is how blurry my vision gets I feel like they are dry all the time and I have been noticing myself using visine way more. I thank you for taking time to read and... read more
How to taper Lyrica correctly?
I'm on Lyrica, 75mg 3x a day. I'm tapering off 25mg at a time. Right now, I'm taking 75mg in the morning, 50mg early afternoon, and 75mg at night. How should I progress? Take one of the 75mg doses down to 50mg also.. Or take the 50mg down to 25mg? The doctor spreader the doses out... read more
Does anyone take Lyrica multiple times a day (every 6 hours or so) or strictly just AM/PM?
I only am on the 75mg capsules but took 2 of them in close time proximity and felt a little more tired but definitely more relief. Saved me a Soma and probably a Lortab or Tramadol as well.
Does anyone know when Lyrica [pregabalin] will be available as a generic drug?
Iam asking about a lower cost at pharmacies. I am on a high dosage and cannot afford to get my whole RX so I ration it , save it for a day when I need to be active.
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