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Old 10-19-2007, 09:18 AM
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75mg of Lyrica is a starter dose.!

up to 200mg 3xday is a relief dose.

Does your doc even know what s/he is doing?

Most do not get relief until at least 100-150mg
3 or 4 x day.

BTW
- you should be taking a pain med along
with the Lyrica. Such as Tramadol or any other of the dozens
that are used in conjunction with Neurontin & Lyrica.

I take 200mgs Lyrica 3xday, & 100mgs Tramadol 4xday.

My pain relief is under control- this took a while to find out.
Your proper 'cocktail' or mix may not be the same.
Everybody's different.

Edit to add:
Lyrica (& Neurontin) have been known to cause Edema (swelling due to fluid retention) in hands & feet/legs. A diuretic may be necessary.
Increases should be in the 50mg category, a week at a time- to be conservative, faster if no s/e occur. Severe s/e, may dictate stopping the med entirely.
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