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Originally Posted by boiler1993
Hi guys,
I just started Lyrica (50 mg 3X per day) and I had two quick questions
1. It says to not drive until you know how lyrica effects you --- I am wondering how long should I give it before I can assume any side effects that would happen have happened? Or in other words people who have taken Lyrica if you had side effects how quickly did they appear? (I just want to make sure I am safe!)
- When I started Cymbalta (stopped since) my first side effects didn't hit until over 12 hours after my first dose and then they were brutal.
2. How long does it take Lyrica to become effective?
Thanks!
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When I started it several years ago my doc told me NOT to drive for a minimum of two weeks and three was better, and I complied. I was very dizzy and felt kind of trippy but it wore off. My doc said since I could no longer take neurontin, I did not have many options left and even though the side effects were bothersome, they went away.
My relief was within a few days. I have gone off it a couple times due to side effects but, I always end up going back on for the relief it gives me from neuropathy and seizures. I would strongly suggest staying on the lowest dose you can tolerate, especially because it is not an easy drug to get off of.
I have been on it for something like 7-9 yrs.
I wish you the best.