oxycontin and lyrica

Then a couple of days ago he picked up his repeat prescription of Lyrica (300mg tablets) and yesterday he decided to take a large dose of lyrica and try and avoid taking any Oxycontin at all, and he actually managed it!!! He never got any sleep at all Wednesday night, so was exhausted last night and crashed out at 7pm, it is now 8.30am and he's still asleep! Anyway, my question is....

t take any at all during the day. Due to the addiction to the oxycontin, we have both spoken to the doc about Lyrica and he has told us that if the maximum dosage is exceeded then it can give a "high" but only in the higher dosage, it certianly couldn't do that at a low dosage apparently. How much have you been put onto? Hope that helps a bit.

Normally Oxycontin is prescribed to be taken every 12 hours. Are you taking it every 12 hours or just once a day? If you're only taking it once a day that's why you are going through withdrawal all the time, since 12 hours from the last dose is usually when withdrawal symptoms start to appear. If you are supposed to take 2 a day, I would try taking 1 in the morning, say, 7:00 am and then the second one at 7:00 pm.

I admit this drug scares me and I tried the Lyrica route and hate that drug. this was I am told the original Lyrica and Lyrica is supposedly stronger. I sure dont know what the answer is either. So frustrating!

Wow my pain doctor just took me off lyrica without weening me off at all, he did the same with the oxycontin, he gave me one oxycodone and called it good. Lets just say I no longer go and see him.

You can take Lyrica with Methadone and be fine BUT you should not take the Lyrica within 4 hrs after the Methadone because of resp distress.

----- My pain doctor has stopped writing any and all prescriptions for oxycontin and oxycodone. She was suspicious why some patients only wanted oxycontin or oxycodone for their pain, as well as patients claiming it's the only drug(s) that helped their pain. I understand the suspicion, and would wonder about the same thing myself, considering all the different pain medications available nowadays.

My fibro has been really bad this year. Along with it, I also have a bi-polar disorder which caused me to be in a manic state for about six weeks. During that time I couldn't sleep. I took all kinds of sleeping pills etc. and I still would only manage 3-4 hours sleep a night. After my doc. got my manic under control, I had the worst fibro pain I've ever had. I've tried Lyrica and Neurontin years ago and they didn' t help much and I didn't like the side effects.

It really doesn't matter what Lyrica was developed for. What matters is what it is prescribed for. Lyrica reminds me a lot of oxycontin in it's marketing. And it's all about the marketing. I'm not saying Lyrica is as addictive as oxycontin but we don't know the whole story about it yet. The history of oxycontin in Appalachia is a horror story. The FDA approves a drug which is then really tested on the general population.

I hate sounding like a commercial but it has worked for me. I had C5-7 fusion and left the hospital with 90 OxyIR and Lyrica. After the oxy was gone the Lyrica was a god send. All the best for you.

I took 150mg of Lyrica this morning and it made me very shakey and I slept a good portion of the day. It also made me feel and act really drugged. Has anyone had this reaction.

AND HE SAID IF WE CANT FIND OUT SOMETHING TO HELP I REALLY THINK A MRI IS THE BEST THING I THINK HE SAID.I WAS OK .WELL, I TAKE FLEXRIL 10MG AND LYRICA I AM DOING 50MG NOW JUST TO SEE BUT I HAVE NOTICED LYRICA IS MESSING WITH MY PANIC ATTACKS.I DONT KNOW IF ANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THAT HAPPEN.BUT FLEXRIL NO OTHER PAIN MED TAKES IT AWAY ANY UNLESS IT'S LYRICA.IT HELPS.HE DID LET ME KNOW ALOT OF DR DONT BELIEVE IT I SAID HOW WELL DO I KNOW DR.NOW I HAD SOMETHING HAPPEN 1 WEEK AGO.

My husband has a very addictive personality and I do not want him on any narcotics again. Please advise me on if this Lyrica will work and/or be harmful.

ve taken OxyContin is after minor surger for about a day and a half, then I went back to my regular meds. For fibro I have found Lyrica to help more than narcotics. 90/month does not sound right to me either, but every case is different and I try not to judge.

First timer. I'm a 48 year old woman with degenerative disk disease. I had surgery 11 years ago and will probably need more next month if the physio I am doing right now doesn't work. My problem is.......I have been suffering for 9 months with this nerve pain down my leg that I can't walk or stand for more than 10 minutes. I've tried Lyrica, Tylenol 3, and now Tramadol, Zytram. Nothing is working at all. Are there any suggestions as to another nerve pain killer I can use?

I have tried celebrex, Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella and none of these provide me with any relief. The only thing that helps is Oxycontin, but drs. are relunctant to prescribe on an ongoing basis. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.

I am diabetic and have been prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain. I am hearing contradictory opinions about the safety of Lyrica in a recovering addict. I would rather live with the pain than relapse. Has anyone had any experience with this?

Had emergency bowel surgery in 2008 was in hospital for three months and on a vac machine for a further eight months and have been on oxycontin since i left hospital was on 60mg per day up to two months ago but now have weaned myself down to 40mg i also take lyrica 400mg per day i am finding it very difficult coming off oxycontin dont no if its pain or withdrawl symptoms could anyone help me Holl

I havent taken Hydrocodone in 5 years and Ive never taken Oxycontin. The dr doesnt believe me and Im probably gonna be released because of it. I cant make him believe me. Can anyone tell me if any of the following drugs can give a false positive for Hydrocodone or Oxycontin. The following drugs are all i take, No more and no less. Fentanyl 50mcg. Tylenol3, Tylenol, Norflex, Ambien,Seroquel, Cymbalta, Ibuprofen and Naproxen. PLEASE HELP!!!!

My days are consumed with getting oxycontin, doing it, making sure I have more for the morning, and everything else revolving around oxycontin. I am literally a slave to the drug, and I want to stop so bad, but I just feel like I can't. Every night I go to bed thinking ok, this is it, I am done, tomorrow I will start fresh and get clean, and then I wake up sick in withdrawals, and all I can think about is getting it in my system, so I can feel normal and not sick.

have you ever tried Lyrica? Its not in the same category as Oxycontin but can be a great help to some. it helps me allot with my intestinal nerve damage. I also needed something for break through pain. My pain clinic Dr. explained that there are many different pain receptors and people usually will need more then one drug no matter if it is a higher dose. Some people get allot of weight gain on this med. I gained 8lbs. but without Lyrica with my Oxycontin I would be in allot more pain.

i have seen posts by people who do though, and im certain one of them will be along to tell you more. You mean Lyrica and Gabapentin are similar?

Hi - and Welcome to our Pain Management Forum. I'm glad you found us and took the time to post - and share your pain issues with us. Please excuse my tardy reply. The Season finds me a bit busy. I tire easy. I have taken OxyContin. Indeed I took it for several years. I didn't feel it was a awesome pain reliever - it was effective but not the end all be all. Initially I was on Hydrocodone for beak-through pain.

I have been getting injections for this when its unbearable, but im apprehensive about surgical treatment. I have been on (6 yrs) Gabapentin, now at 1200mg 4 times a day along with Oxycontin and breakthu oxycodone. I'm also taking Celebrex as needed Duloxetine 60 mg at night and Tizanidine 4mg twice a day, as needed, Xanax as needed. In the last month i started experiencing severe depression, insomnia, memory issues, mind fog and libido issues.

I have 2 bulging diclsc in the lumbar fegion that are sitting on the l4 l5 nerve and sciatic nerve. Plus arthritis in upper lumbar region. I have been on so many meds and the only thing that helps is percocet. Any suggestions? My doc wants mue on thelonger acting meds with minimal break through meds. I dont do well on oxycontin, any suggestions?

you name it, I have been compliant and done what has been asked of me in every regard. OxyContin and Oxycodone in combination Zanax XR, Cymbalta®, Soma, Lyrica®, Lisinopril HCTZ, Lidoderm® patch has been the best combination to control my pain. In late 2011, my pain became much more intense. At this time, I was prescribed, 240 mg of OxyContin/day and 45 mg Oxycodone/day in combination with all other meds mentioned.

Hello - Question is: What other drug or pain relief options are available for nerve pain other than anticonvulsants like Neurontin & Lyrica and Depression meds? Unfortunately it appears that anti-convulsants and depression meds that are used to treat nerve pain can cause hair loss. I take Neurontin for severe nerve pain at disc, low back, legs and feet. Nerve pain started immediatley after sed/ta disc surgery. Have taken neurontin for 8 years.

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