Marie, it took me 6weeks to withdraw off Lyrica, but it was still worth a try, it just took me too long to realize how bad my side effects were. I have idiopathic neuropathy. I already was on an antidepressant , brought on by a bad time with 3 different cancers at once, Wellbutrin, I still have pain but reduced enough that I can do ok, not wanting to do more meds, Dr says only 2 more to try and steroids. THe ones left have possible heavy side effects, so for now grit my teeth and sometimes take a Xanax to calm down. Good luck