Lyrica and opioids

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210982 tn?1280983895 Hello! My Dr prescribed me Lyrica and I have been readin about this drug, but I can't seem to find anything telling me what is in it. Does anyone know the ingredients? I was told it was a non-narcotic drug but then the leaflet says that it can be addictive and do not stop immediately..blah,blah, blah...does anyone know what is in this stuff?
216046 tn?1193943404 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.
Avatar n tn Getting off opioids is a difficult thing. I can certainly relate to your desire to be free of the pills, I felt exactly the same way. But after a year on hydrocodone or oxycodone your brain cells have been altered, and it takes a while to get them back to normal. In addition, you still must deal with the pain of the injury that led your doctor to prescribe them in the first place. You could be one of the lucky ones and after your 5 day step down you could feel fine without the hydro.
793219 tn?1238064201 that is what i thought but i was not sure im on a lot of med and they have been uping my lyrica and norco and fentanyl and im on a blood pressure med that dr said would help the nerves and wanted to see if this was somthing i need to talk to dr about the are going to be sending me to a pain management clinic.
3156069 tn?1343495783 I have recently spoken to my Dr. about the serious pain in my leg. He said that, as a pain management Dr. he can think of no other options for pain management except for surgery and recommended me to a surgeon. I go to see him on Sep. 10th. Thank you for suggesting Lyrica, but I've tried Lyrica and some other medication like it and they just made me sleepy. I've tried all kinds of nerve pain relief medication, prescription narcotics, Physical therapy, ice packs, heat packs...etc. etc.
2211406 tn?1340499286 t just mean opioids (aka narcotics) but also an anti-depressant, muscle relaxer, anti-convulsant (Neurontin/Gabapentin or Lyrica), Vitamin D and Calcium supplements. When all these different classes of medications are ADDED to the opioid, they produce an additive effect which provides more pain relief than just taking an opioid medication by itself. Given the failed back surgeries that you have had, you must understand that you are dealing with a lot of nerve pain.
Avatar f tn For neuropathy and other sensations I had relief with both Cymbalta and Lyrica. The only downside to the Lyrica was difficulty with cognition and drowsiness. Savella (milnacipran) is the new medication and it works much the same as Cymbalta...it is an antidepressant. As uk2 mentioned, the patches help with pain as well. My current treatment is with Ultram for both FMS and RSD and Trazadone for sleep. It's much a 'trial and error'...
458848 tn?1206519711 I just wanted to welcome you and also let you know that we have Health Pages (located to the right of your screen), where you can post links and additional treatments and/or other information. I've heard and have been reading about blood clotting problems in people who have both CFS and fibro. CFS/fibro expert, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, says that "many infectious organisms do not survive well in the presence of oxygen. These are termed "anaerobic".
Avatar m tn This was an excellent choice, as it helps with my anxiety, I use less clonazepam and I feel less drowsy. Lyrica did give me blurred vision and extra paranoia at the start, and that was indeed awful for the first couple weeks as I upped my dosage! After the initial troubles, I found that it really was better than gabapentin for me now. I have not gained weight, but remain the same weight I call my meds weight. I just try to remain active and not pig out.
4939681 tn?1361299299 and two opioids oxycodone and morphine have made you nauseous/weak. If you were to try vicodin or codeine, you run the risk of the nausea feeling again because they have similar reactions as the oxy and morphine. There are a couple other drugs you could try first before going to the higher potency drugs that may not make you feel so out of it. The first drug is actually used for fibromyalgia patients a lot and it is called Savella.
Avatar f tn Spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug pumps administer drugs directly to spinal fluid so that opioids and local anesthetics can be delivered to pain signaling targets in spinal cord at low doses that for oral use. It decreases side effects and increased drug effectiveness. Take care.
Avatar f tn com/ Keep in mind that it requires the total daily fentanyl amount when converting fentanyl to oral opioids so you will need to take the mcg/hr dosage and multiply it by 24 and then put that amount into the calculator. Your current total daily fentanyl dosage is 4200 mcg. I ran the calculator for you by converting 120 mg of oxycodone administered via 80 mg + 40mg of Oxycontin daily and the fentanyl strength computed is 50 mcg/hr.
Avatar m tn So, after a year of vitamins and minerals and stopping for maybe 5 days at a time (I relapse due to a need to work without the discomfort, pleasure, and back pain). My question is this (and please do not answer unless you have information) - Question: If you are using opioids as well as the Amino Acid therapy, is the Amino Acid therapy working? Or is it working as effectively if you were not still using opioids?
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.
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.
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.
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?
1985289 tn?1328579594 my question is the dr. prescribed lyrica for me and yesterday when i took it, i was feeling pretty weird and didn't really have the feeling of needing to take my methadone (35mg.), but i took it. Today i thought i might try not to take it. has anyone ever heard of lyrica for methadone withdrawel. it is very expensive at 300.00 a month, but i pay 420.00 month for the clininc. if anyone has heard is lyrica addciting?
1396846 tn?1332459510 I have been on lyrica for a while now. My doctor has increased the doseage and I am gaining weight in my stomach like crazy. Not sure what is going on with that, I don't want to gain any more weight than I am already carrying, which is alot. Next week I will be starting a heart healthy diet, my mom lives with me and has been seeing a cardiologist, so I figure that may help. If the diet doesn't help I may have to stop taking the lyrica.
478403 tn?1266546009 Hi, I take 75mg when needed for RLS and neuropothy, and it lays me out! I mean, a full on sleep. I was prescribed 75mg twice a day, but just couldnt take it and even come close to functioning. I keep it around now to help with W/D's and use it when i get spastic pain in my feet. It works great for that. Im sorry, but I dont get w/d from Lyrica and cant really help you with kinda dose. Im a big guy too, 6'2" and 220 pounds and that stuff layes me out!