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So I've just begun the long task of LeavingLyrica. I've been on it for 8 years, 150mg. twice a day. I've just decided it's time to see if I can live without it. My doctor said to reduce to 150mg once a day for a week, but being on it so long, I'm going to go for 150mg once a day for three weeks. Then I'm going to move to 150mg every other day for two weeks and then try to extend my days longer without it. I know it's going to be tough, but I'm really worried about the aftermath/withdrawals. I'm on day 5, it feels like day 20. the past two days were filled with a lot of nausea. A couple of small headaches, hot and cold issues. Haven't slept well for about three days. I've been trying to read all the posts. lots of information to obsorb. I guess no quick fix here.

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You could also check on the
Medications Forum

Lots of lyrica posts there you'll find.

All the best to you while you're doing this.

I tried some chocolate milk this morning, it really helped calm the nausea. Didn't eat much, wasn't up for it.

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Originally Posted by starsong (Post 852966)

I recently posted on this forum asking for suggestion on handling lyrica withdrawal. I finally figured out a solution that worked, mostly.

For the nausea:
1) take very, very small sips of a heavily sweetened liquid (check with your doctor first!) if you can't eat, or use a rehydration solution. If you can tolerate liquids, those breakfast shakes are a godsend.
If you cannot handle much in the way of food, crackers work great. Tuna salad is a plus, but isn't required.

Benadryl helps with the nerve zaps, pain, etc. If you cannot eat for more than a day or so, personally, I would go see a doctor, or call the prescribing physician and ask what you should do. My last, and final resort, was to take 1200mg gabapentin which after a few hours got me to where I could eat and didn't yarf at the smell of food. However, this is only to be tried if you have gabpentin and know you are not allergic to it.

I am not a doctor, nurse, etc. Please take my advice with a grain of salt and the good intensions it was written with. I am not giving medical advice, just what worked for me.