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Lyrica and its uses

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Avatar m tn then i would have to say give it a try, it is pricey, and sometimes insurance dosent always cover it, so if not covered by insurance, ask about neurontin, i take neurontin 600 mgs three times a day and it helps with my everyday pain quite well. lyrica and neurontin are in the same class of drugs and are not physically addictive.
986593 tn?1283532211 Just a heads up. My pain doc gave me a script for lyrica to help with the wd. Its for the rls and sleep. I had a taper thursday and the rls came on strong last nite. I have rls to begin with but the wd makes it even worse. I took a lyrica 75mg 1/2 hr before bed and my legs havent been so peaceful in years. Also it works for the sleep and even noticed my pain was better. The nice thing is its a non narcotic and none benzo.
Avatar m tn My doctor gave me a script for Lyrica to treat my anxiety disorder. I was taking 6mg a day of xanax then i just recently switched to 4mg. a day of Klonopin. But she said in Europe the FDA approved Lyrica for anxiety treatment. Its supposedly non addictive. However reviews i have read, users complain of weight gain and increased appetite which my weight is one of my anxieties. Has anyone else tried Lyrica before for anxiety?
Avatar m tn My Dr was going to prescribe me lyrica for shingles pain but I was hesitant and refused at the time. I did some research on it when I got home and actually found that lyrica is approved in eroupe for anxiety. I also read reviews of people taking it for other things and found that it helped with their anxiety. Glad to know it is working for you. What dosage are you on?Where your prescribed the lyrcia for anxiety or something else? Hope it continues to help you.
15227985 tn?1439629482 Because I am a chronic pain patient and also a recovering addict...I would like to clarify a few of the differences between Lyrica/pregabalin and Neurontin/gabapentin. They are "similar".....but also have some major differences. They are both medications that need to be titrated UP when you first go on them.... meaning to gradually increase your dose. Likewise, when you go off of either of them, you must wean yourself DOWN.
Avatar n tn the only success i have had is with Donnatal but its so expensive and its a schedule drug that u can build up a tolerance to so I am trying to look for other measures including alternative medication and therapies
Avatar f tn the female on the other hand my friend is fostering her for me. but its a 30 minute drive and its just to far for me. every since they left i am having really bad depression, anxiety, and been just feeling at my all time low. i cannot even go outside because i start to cry and shake and feel like I'm going to pass out. i don't feel calm without them around. today i tried walking outside and i got really sick, i was sweating, shaking and had blurred vision and almost fell.
Avatar m tn Anyway, he has me turning down the stimulator to the lowest level that still works and slowly increasing the lyrica and see if I get relief. BTW I have been on docasozin for months now (Generic equivalent to flomax) - I tried that first when they thought maybe BPH but that alone did not work. I am also going to start accupuncture today to see if that helps. Good luck you in the upcoming surgeries - lets hope we both find relief.
Avatar n tn Lyrica and LDN are fine to take together. It worked for me! Its only the narcotics, opiate based drugs, immunosuppressant DMDs, and steroids in higher than physiologic doses that are out.
761423 tn?1237203290 Hello I havent taken lyrica and its only just becoming available in the uk. but i have been suffring more with the cfs symptoms than the pain. my doctor did start me of on a mild anti-dep i found some a little helpfull one made the cfs 100% worse but i have been give citalopram 25mg i have been taken this for the last 4-5 weeks now and i all of a sudden have noticed a huge improvement in my moods, no headaches, ive been going to bed at 11 some nights that i havent been able to do that for years.
Avatar f tn Well she weighed 125lbs when she started and 15 months later she weighs 197lb and likes the Lyrica for her pain but is now having severe joint pain , etc from the weight gain. I already have a metabolic disorder and cannot gain weight. Its very, very hard for me to lose weight. Anyway, I know it can cause vision problems, can make you high at times, bad headaches, etc.
Avatar f tn When I was addicted to percocet and ran out we tried Lyrica a bunch of times and it did nothing. Keep in mind we were looking for a high. Is he adddicted to any pain meds or anything like that?
5693793 tn?1372522288 I was diagnosed with Fibro in 2008, and my doctor never offered me anything, I stared seeing a new doc last Thursday and she put me on the Lyrica, so we will see what happens there, but I need desperate help with this itching. Any suggestions, please as I would so much appreciate it.
1345254 tn?1325918041 I was on a lyrica regiment for about 6 months and in regard to side effects, never had any adverse reactions that were of concern. At first the Dr started me on gabapentin (neurontin), but that stuff really messed with me. Within a week, I'd wake in the mornings horribly dizzy..It would take me a couple hours just to get feeling somewhat normal. So the Dr switched me to the lyrica..
712802 tn?1274645485 Cymbalta has also had reports of causeing suicidal thoughts and on a molecular leval has a lot of simularities with lyrica so be catreful and stay in close contact with your doctor and us. I take lyrica 150Mg 3x per day and have never had that side effect but I keep a close watch. I also take an antidepresant called trazodone whitch is an older drug but one that is very easy to get along with. Best of luck and God bless.
1547952 tn?1293907781 The only pain meds I am on are Lyrica and muscle relaxers so I just make due, but the pain got out of control in December and I got steroids for it. Not sure that I have been much help but just wanted to let you know taht you are not alone in this pain.
590447 tn?1218787837 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.
Avatar f tn I work for an Ortho Surgeon who specializes in knee and hip replacements and also sees a lot of patients with severe arthritis, he does use Mobic alot but also uses the Arthrotec. Find a good dr. and get some definitive answers then proceed from there as far as what medications will help you. Keep us posted and welcome to the forum.
394774 tn?1235070839 You can get addicted to lyrica, it is a controlled substance. but if they work for you and take away the pain and you know you are gonna have to take them the rest of your life, who care.
1168718 tn?1464983535 Hi guys, I'm investigating Lyrica, and a switch over maybe, I'm almost at the max of Gabapentin, so am looking into other options. I have heard though that so many people GAIN lots of weight with Lyrica..... have you folks found that to be a problem?? My mother is 79 and was put on Lyrica..( not to sure why), but apparently gained 40 pounds in 7 weeks, and I for soure don't want that. Extra weight is also hard on us with MS........
Avatar f tn I cannot take lyrica or skalin or neurotin for my aches and pains i had such a headache from the lyrica and that was one pill low dose it was like i was on hallucigens the room was like a picture show and i had to do a 12 hr shift i told my boss my medication is not agreeing so if i had to leave they knew why soo then the skalin for muscle pain kept me a zombie i was in a fog with 1 pill and could not function for 12 hrs so the neurotin for my shingles neuroapathy was like bees stinging my
Avatar n tn I am in the same position with my husband. He is taking Lyrica and we would like to try having our first child. I know this was two years ago, but did your husband end up going off the Lyrica before you conceived?
Avatar f tn Ive been on lyrica and nuvigil fro fibro pain and fatigue, and just found out I'm pregnant. I'm just wondering if anyone else has taken either one of those while pregnant. I've stopped them for i was on only 50 mg of lyrica and about 100 of nuvigil. but I'm still worried, and i feel like I've been hit by a train once again, the pain is almost unbearable, i know my doc personally, have an appt. with him for the 12th.
483733 tn?1326798446 I am taking 300 mg of Lyrica a day. I am having heavy swelling in my hands, feet and ankles and doctor put me on Lasix. It is helping a bit but still uncomfortable and pain. I've put a lot of weight on and am also having bad memory problems (can't find my words) and blurry vision. Is there anything that can be done that doesn't require me to get off of Lyrica? it really helps my pain. If I have to get off of it what is the best way to do so?
1253197 tn?1331209110 Hi Sarah, I have been on lyrica now for 4 yrs and gained about 25lbs so I guess its either weight gain or pain we have to deal with Kat