Hi....I have been on Lyrica 200mg 3xday for 3 months now....at first, I experienced all the same side effects I am reading about in further posts here....bllurry vision, WEIGHT GAIN - Uggghhh!....confusion, appearing drunk, severe confusion, memory loss, etc. BUT.....the reason I made this post is to share that now, in the end of my 3rd month of treatment, almost ALL has gone away, including the W...
i am addicted to this pills and would like some one to be brought to task for this as this is called pregabline or gabapentin in UK it dangerous it can cause you to try to kill or self harm more fact as am ion I am hoping to get off it asap as I am not happy with the weight gain the inn fact the whole drug is nasty as well as it made me look like over weigh...
[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
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I had not had a seizure in 19 years until last year when I had to have an injection for RSD. When I woke up in recovery, I immediately started to shake all over and I couldn't respond to the nurses. The doctor sent me to the hospital where I was referred to my neurologist. He is the one who put me on Lyrica and at first I didn't notice any changes. However after almost one year of taking this drug, the tremors have stopped and I no longer feel like am going to have a seizure. I am not as stressed as I was and it has helped with the pain from the RSD. I have since learned that I haved arthritis in both shoulders, bursitis in one shoulder, and three bulging discs in my neck which at the present time do not require surgery. Lyrica has helped with all of these problems and for that I am grateful. The one thing I am concerned about is becoming addicted to this medication. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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amyclawton63 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
9/24/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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relief is great for at night, can't take it during the day do to drowsiness.
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dagmardan | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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After many years of back pain, sciatica, knee pain, two back surgery's, oxycodone, oxicontin, physio etc.and no pain relief, my surgeon prescribed Lyrica. What a difference!! Pain is now only about half of what it used to be. I also have a condition know as Achalasia. Because of this condition i have Gerds. I was amazed at how effective it was towards my heartburns. About 90% of pain and burning discomfort is gone.I am no longer taking Domperidone and Pantaloc (with my GP's permission). Have not had any major heatburn in months. I have had some burning discomfort every now and then, but nothing that a glass of milk couldn't take care of. And because of the fewer heartburns, i now have better sleep through most nights. My GP isn't sure why the lyrica has reduced my heartburn, but he suspects that a nerve that runs along the stomach wall may be benefiting from the lyrica. Whatever it is, i feel much better because of better sleep. Lyrica has been very effective controlling my nerve pain. I find it difficult to swallow because it only comes in capsules. Because of my Achalasia the pills tend to stick to my throat. Other than that i am quite satisfied.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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I have suffered 10 years from chronic pain f due to nerve damage in the lower back and legs, due to two surgeries. I have only been on this for a week and have noticed great changes in my pain. I can function and do the things I've used to before the pain took over my life, I hope it continues to work for me.
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vixxen | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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it helped my nevere pain from a back injury, weaning off was a bit tricky , I couldn't sleep..
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DGIO59 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Other
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THIS MEDICATION MADE ME GAIN ALMOST 10 POUNDS IN 2 WEEKS. I STILL CANNOT GET RID OF THIS EXCESSIVE WEIGHT THAT I DID NOT HAVE BEFORE I TOOK LYRICA. I AM AN ACTIVE PERSON, GO TO THE GYM 2X A WEEK, RIDE A BICYCLE AND MY JOB IS NOT SEDINTARY. I WIASH SOMEONE WOULD HAVE WARNED ME OF THIS TERRIBLE SIDE EFFECT. ADDED WEIGHT CAN ALSO INCREASE BACK PAIN.
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9/21/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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E | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Other
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My doctor put me on Lyrica about two to three weeks ago and I have been pain free with migraine's. It works for me to this present day but only time will tell how truly effective the medication will be
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9/20/2007
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evlingrif | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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I took this drug for six months for chronic pain I received no benefit what so ever and I finally decided to discontinue use. My prescribing doctor would have had me continue use forever even though I had told him I was not experiencing any benefit.
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jc | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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pasudie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Other
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After three days I could tell a difference in my fibromylgia symptoms.
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