Lyrica
 

Hi all, the side effects are not great.So, i am wondering do many suffer long term effects of same[like i did]. thanks

Lyrica suppressed severe pain; however ...
 

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Hello, Chiron: I don't know how you define "long term." I've been on Lyrica for 5-6 months, 75 mg two times per day. I put on 4-5 pounds, am short of breath (more than usual), feel tired more than before. However, I had a scorching pain -- unbearable -- in the back of my right ankle that the Lyrica has suppressed. I have other pains, moderate ones usually, sometimes severe; I'd say the Lyrica solved 60-70% of the pain problem. However, the deterioration goes on; the Lyrica has not solved that development. In short, if you are suffering from severe pains, give it a try if your M.D. says it's O.K. The first week is bad; you have to get used to Lyrica.

Thanks Lebelvere, I just wondered why Pfizers were fined $2.3b in 2009 under the False Claims Act [USA] for misleading information on some off their drugs including Lyrica. regards

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Hi, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us! :)

Wanted to say welcome to Neuro Talk!! I agree...I would do as the doc says and see how it goes. I was on Lyrica for a short time but couldn't take the side effects. Don't remember having much relief from my pain...good luck and again Welcome!

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Hello Everyone,
I too was on Lyrica until I fell into medicares GAP, it would cost me about $500 for a 90 day supply. Lyrica did work pretty well for me, I didn't have the side effects that have been mentioned. My doctor switched me to Gabapentin but it's not as effective, when I increase the dosage (on 900mg ) to see if I get better pain management my head is in a fog. I'm interested in what others have tryed.
Lucylou

Hi, my husband has Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy and years ago they gave him Lyrica. He had originally tried Neurontin (made him deathly ill).

The Lyrica did absolutely nothing for him.

I gather it works for some and not for others.

Take care,

Melody

Glad you brought that up
 

I haven't been up to date on that lawsuit, but yes, many people filed.....and I was hoping (Pipedreaming :rolleyes:) that i would get reimbursed the 6K i spent on dental fees for what this drug did....
This has been discussed in more detail here at NT.....
Just do a search (at top of page).... "Lyrica Pfizer Lawsuit" or something and those posts should come up.

I was on lyrica for 2 weeks first to "get my brain used to it" according to local neuro.... what a laugh...I couldnt see and multiple multiple vision couldnt even tell which doorway was the real one and swelled up my feel were so big my son's size XL socks would not even go over my feet and I only wear an XS adult sock. They looked like canned hams with pegs in the end of it the swelling went clear up to my knees before my PCP weaned me off it over the 2nd week. I had SOB and was in horrible pain from headaches. to me lyrica has to be the worst side effects with no help at all I have ever experienced

Thanks all for replying, i really appreciate it. As one of you said it works for some but not for others. i asked the same question on our own C.P. site and i more or less got the same reaction. To be honest, i dont think i stay on the drug cos the side effects are taking too long to go away. Also thanks for the links. regards to all.

Hi Rrae, how did LYRICA affect your teeth?

Just now saw this!
 

:oHi Chiron, Sorry for the late reply, didn't see this til just now.

Your timing is impeccable, as I just so happened to have a dentist appt today! ha! :) I got a clean bill of health on this check up! Yeah!

RAPID TOOTH DECAY
Now, in all honesty, I cannot prove that Lyrica is the ultimate culprit here, it's just that everything was fine with my teeth until AFTER i had taken Lyrica for about 8 months. I was not aware of what was happening to my teeth, as there was no pain or sensitivity. Plus, I was all caught up in the midst of the PN battle and bloated up like a hotair baloon from this med (and believe me it was NOT from eating!!) RAPID weight gain is also a very scary thing (as in 10 pounds every 2 wks!!) I've finally dropped the 40 pounds.

What caught my attention, was that I started noticing food getting caught in this certain area of my teeth, then it gradually got to where the tip of my tongue could fit there (?!) so i figured I better check it out......
Well, that tooth was 1/2 decayed (too far gone to save, so it's been pulled) and another one in the back...same thing.......gone
ANOTHER one (neighboring the tooth that had to be pulled) was also starting to decay but it wasn't too far gone.....I was able to get filling (and thanks to Bryanna on the Dental Forum here) she coached me along with her wonderful knowledge and experience in dental.

You will find out that ANY medication that causes 'dry mouth' will be considered culprits in causing tooth decay (opioids, etc).......of which I had taken for 3 years prior to the Lyrica.....but had NO dental problems at the last checkup (about 3 months before starting lyrica).....

There are a few others here with similar stories.....
so, just beware is all I say. Lyrica does seem to work for some, actually quite well.....but the lesson I've learned is just to get frequent dental checkups as we age with this wonderful mutual friend we call Peripheral Neuropathy....

Hope this helped..... boy, I'm a windbag tonight :o

Hi Rrae:

Wow, talk about timing. I had just compiled a paper on Lyrica and teeth problems and we are going to make copies and hand it out to the Neuropathy Support Group meeting next week when we attend. We go there on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

We learn lots of things and we have guest speakers. Last month the possible and potential side effects (suicidal thoughts) were discussed about Lyrica usage. Many people at the meeting take Lyrica for their neuropathic pain.

When the members of the support group read the information, they just might be able to determine if any teeth problems they have had while on Lyrica, well, it might be directly linked to their Lyrica usage.

So thanks very much.

Melody