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04-16-2007, 08:14 AM | #1 | ||
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I am taking Lyrica, I started on 7 March one week at 100mg next week at 200 mg next week at 300 mg and I am now up to 400mg. The last few days my pain levels have dropped, I still have pain but it is better than it was. I add tramadol as and when I need it.
When I started taking the Lyrica I had really bad side effect, I felt drunk, then I felt spaced out, confused and cannot remember things – short term memory only. Although I am not as bad as I was when I started the Lyrica I still feel “drugged up” I have confusion and lack of concentration – brain fog. In other peoples experience do the side effects go away with time, how long might this take? I must try and get back to work but there is NO WAY I can feel like this. I certainly will not be increasing the dose because of the pain relief it gives but on the other hand I cannot tolerate these side effects for much longer. I need to get back to work but the way I am now I can’t even type properly! Any experiences or thoughts to share out there? |
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04-16-2007, 01:51 PM | #2 | ||
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I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty with a med that has helped others. This is something you should definetly discuss with your dr. I have tried Lyrica and it did not produce side effects, however it didn't do much good either.
Neurontin has worked well for me and it might be worth a try if you haven't already done so. These two compounds are related. Neurontin has produced some side effects in a few people similar to what you describe. Take care |
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05-04-2007, 07:37 AM | #3 | |||
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I'm very blessed in that I began taking B-vitamin supplements about 30 days ago. Since then my PN pain has decreased to about 10% of what it was before I was put on Neurontin. I can sleep again.
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05-04-2007, 08:10 AM | #4 | ||
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for your responses. I seem to be adjusting to the Lyrica, the side effects are reducing and the confusion and brain fog much less so life is manageable again.
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04-20-2007, 03:12 PM | #5 | ||
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Your dosages look incredibly high!!!!
I took Lyrica 75mg twice daily for pain arising from PD (left side spasm). It worked for 4 months (Oct 06 - Feb 07) but I had fits of severe daytime drowsiness + I put on 28lbs in less than 2 months. I have changed to Amitriptyline 10mgs per 24 hrs taken at bedtime (11th April). So far this is working with no adverse effects. |
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04-20-2007, 09:08 PM | #6 | |||
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I was on neurontin for two years, and then switched to Lyrica. I had side-effects very similar to what you describe, and they failed to go away even after three months, so I quit taking it. Then again, I have heard many other people say that they had great results from this med. It much depend a lot on your own personal chemistry. I was taking 300mg daily, so I don't really see what you're taking as a really high dose.
Like JackMana, I finally switched to amitriptylene, except that I take 100-150 mg of that at night before bed. It helps me sleep and keep on weight, but has no pain-relieving effect that I can tell. |
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05-10-2007, 04:08 PM | #7 | ||
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I am on amitriptyline as well, and have found some benefit. Best wishes to you all! Lyrica has helped me with numbness, tingling and allodynia. |
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05-15-2007, 04:47 PM | #8 | ||
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This can happen. Lyrica interacts with the GABA receptors in a very similar way to benzodiazepines and they are well known to cause memory issues and intoxicating effects.
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05-17-2007, 02:15 AM | #9 | ||
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I am on 600 mg of Lyrica a day and the side effects went away as time passed. I started on 75 mg twice and day and on up until I am at my current dosage which has been at this level now for about 6 months. In order to keep my burning neuropathic pain down, I have to take this dose. I know that it is not a common dosage, in fact it is rather rare from what I have seen. We have since added cymbalta to the mix to try to help a bit more since I am on the maximum daily dosage of Lyrica.
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05-20-2007, 01:28 PM | #10 | |||
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How much weight have yall gained . Lyrica is the sister med to Neurontin and weight gain is a side effect.
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