Lyrica Questions (Page 6)

I am an addict and I found that Lyrica at higher dosing has similar effect on me as pain killers?

I am now going to enter a drug rehab program(it's about time!)and I am trying to ween myself off of Lyrica. How can I do this safely? I am SCARED I might have a seizure or possibly some really bad withdrawl symptoms if I just stop taking them suddenly. Does anybody know how or just the best... read more

How long does lyrica take to work. I am on 75mg?

I've just started taking it this week.

Will Lyrica show up on a lab urine drug test with low detection levels?

I took 75 mg of Lyrica 3 hours before my urine test and the test was to see if I was taking it. Should it show up?

I just started Lyrica - how long does it take to build up in your system before you get results?

I am a 42 y/o Diabetic. I was diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago however I believe I had Diabetes for much longer. As a teenager (16) I started having seizures in my sleep. Thinking back I believe that those seizures were from low blood sugar. I remember having the symptoms of low blood sugar all throughout... read more

My dr has given me lyrica for Anxiety 25mg, can I open the capsule and take half with a drink of?

... milk as i am so scared of the side effects, i have emetaphobia which is a fear of vomiting i know t sounds mad, but its very real to me, i wonder can i just take half at first , any answers ?

What is the best drug replacement for Lyrica?

I have MS and my prescription provider no longer will pay for Lyrica. I didn't like the side effects of gabapentin which I took before Lyrica 5 years ago.

I take 300 mg of Gabapentin daily but feel no different. Has anyone taken more than that?

I took Lyrica and had horrible side effects. I was thinking one thing and nothing I said made sense. Even when I wrote a text message it was just a bunch of letters but somehow I thought they were right. I am on Gabapentin which I heard was in the same family as Lyrica. Just scared of it or... read more

Is there any way to lose weight while on Lyrica?

I've been on Lyrica for 2 years now for nephropathy and shingles pain. At first I was taking 100mg x3 a day (along with some other medicines) and I was like a zombie. I am no longer taking the other medicines and just cut back my Lyrica to 50mg x2 because I have gained over 40 pounds!! I am no... read more

What are the alternatives to Lyrica?

What else can I take? Have tried Neurontin (gabapentin) and now pregabalin... weight gain incredible. So unhappy!

Is Lyrica (pregabalin) a narcotic pain medicine?

Can Lyrica cause hives or itching? Just started taking Lyrica 3 days ago?

Ummm, these bumps may be mosquito bites, yet I am fearful about allergic reaction. I feel slightly idiotic asking this. Lyrica has worked for nerve pain, a bit. I may need higher doseage. What is normal dosage for Lyrica?

Does lyrica cause long term memory problems and confusion?

confusion after taking lyrica for fibro for 4 days 75 mg daily

Can Lyrica cause frequent and/or increased urination?

I recently started Lyrica and since have had increased urination to the point that I have become dehydrated. My doctor says it's not a side effect but I've only had this problem since I started taking it. Or could my problem be due to an interaction of the Lyrica & my other meds? I... read more

I am on probation and take lyrica on occation for nerve pain. will this affect my drug screens?

How long do Lyricaa side effects last?

I have gone from 150mg per day to 225mg and have requested to try 300mg per day as the nerve pain in my legs from Lumbar Fusion doesn't seem be going away as it did with Gabapentin. I have stability problems such that I use a cane as I feel I start to fall, though I never have. I do not have... read more