Neuropathic Pain Questions (Page 5)

Pregabalin - Can you open the capsules and dissolve powder in water. Capsules get stuck in my throat

Is there anything I can do to ease pregabalin withdrawals?

I have a big addiction to pregabalin. I will be doing a detox soon and having gone through withdrawals too many times, just cold turkey, it's been horrendous. So any help would be welcome.

Is there any medicine that offsets gabapentin personality change?

My husband has been taking gabapentin for about four years for neuropathy in his feet caused by nerve damage due to a car accident. At first he took it with Lyrica which made a normally pleasant, easy-going man irritable and critical. He discontinued the Lyrica and is not only taking Gabapentin. He... read more

For pain with Lyrica, which one? 150 mg x 2 times versus 100 mg x 3 times per day?

I understand people split up the doses like that due to the side effects like fatigue. What If 100 mg is not relieving pain for the first & second dose, is the 2nd option even worth it? If a person takes 150 mg , it relieves pain than 1st option. 100 mg doesn't relieve pain at all when you... read more

How to manage bloating on Lyrica?

I am trying to manage my sodium. Also drinking lots of water. I noticed warm water is better because cold water makes it worse. Does Gas-x pills help? What has helped you? I get so bloated /my stomach hurts where I have to lay down with a heating pad. It's uncomfortable feeling standing up. I... read more

Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week?

Can I stop taking gabapentin after 1 week? My nerve pain is worse along with increased depression.

Lyrica and Cymbalta together?

How to take Lyrica and Cymbalta together during the day. Separate for a couple of hours or take immediately together. They say it's better. Does anyone have experience

Can I take tramadol and pregabalin together?

Is gabapentin 300mg and temazepam 15mg safe to take for insomnia?

I take 300 mg of gabapentin and 15 mg of temazepam for insomnia. Is there something safer? I am 86 years old. This combination works but not if I take it every night. Once ever 5 or 6 days works.

Does gabapentin cause phantom pain in the area it is being taken for, while reducing or stopping...

... the taking of this medication? Or am I still feeling pain because I am not better? I was injured with c2 and c7 pinched nerves 6months ago. Started with 300mg 3x a day. I reduced down to 1 300mg 1x a day. And now transitioning to 100mg 3x a day to further reduce in the next month. I'm not... read more

What is the shelf life on Lyrica, If it's sealed?

The sealed containers from the pharmacies say 1 year & I have patient who've asked this and I'm not really sure.

Doctor weaned me off gabapentin onto pregabalin. Having awful symptoms?

I was on 3600mg per day gabapentin. Still had some nerve pain in shoulder. Doctor weaned me off this onto pregabalin. Having some awful symptoms now, even though I'm on 250mg x2 per day and told to increase by 50mg every 2 weeks upto max of 300 x2 per day. She says if pregabalin doesn't... read more

Does any of my medicines have a negative affect on kidneys or arthritis?

Does amlodipine, chlorthalidone, carvedilol, losartan, or gabapentin have a negative impact on kidneys or osteoarthritis?

Pregabalin does pregabalin cause anxiety?

For you when first starting it. Does it go away in time. Thank you

What is the maximum dose of Lyrica per day?

What is the maximum dose per day of Lyrica.