i take the maximum dose of lyrica; 150mg bid (twice a day). i tolerate meds well and don't seem to have any side effects. i'm heavy and don't know if the med is causing any of it. i'd be inclined to say no since i have a wt problem anyway.

i used to take ultram for pain but it didn't help enuf. i mostly have muscle pain and have arthritis pain. i'm now on oxycodone and see a pain dr for that.

have you tried neurontin? maybe less side effects? don't stop taking the med without talking to your dr. if you stop you can get withdrawal sx's. it's something that generally needs to be stopped slowly.