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Old 09-09-2008, 09:18 AM #1
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I started taking Lyrica about almost 4 wks ago.Well I have not noticed a differance at all. I had such a horrible night last night and still having a bad morning because of the pain I am taking 225 at bed time suppose to go up every week until I reach 300. Should I have at least noticed some differance or is it still to soon. I hate feeling like I stepped on a porcupine and my legs hurting me so bad. Its getting frustrating.Any help greatly appreciated.Hugs to all.
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Maybe someone can post a positive experience with Lyrica. My neuro sent my GP a suggestion that she prescribe it should I need it.

My GP's take on Lyrica was, "I have not heard many people respond favorably to it".

Have you tried other types of medication as well in the past?
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it helped me a little, wasnt overly impressed with it, hope you find some relief soon, and start to feel better
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I tired lyrica for the very same type of symptoms. It did not help much and made me more tired then my usual fatigued self. I now take cymbalta and that has helped a lot.
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OK, negative reaction to Lyrica here, too! I took it when it was relatively new and it made me feel loopy. (no comment there) It felt like I wasn't in my own body.

I think there have been some members that have had good reactions to it, though, so hopefully they will see this.
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hey thats weird DM I use to tell deb I felt like i was not connected to my body, hmmm and the word is loopier
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i was on neurontin and at the max dose. it wasn't helping.
so i switched to lyrica (of course more expensive). i've been on it for awhile and my pain is tolerable. sometimes worse than others. my feet are the worst.

however, i take 150mg four times a day.
perhaps spacing out the dose thru the day will help more.
just a thought. ask your dr.
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I think Lyrica is the drug my sister is on for her Fibromyalgia and it has worked wonders for her. And yes, it is expensive.
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My reactions to Lyrica were weight gain and sleepiness. Not good. IMHO
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