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Ever since I was placed on Lyrica, I have what my PM doctor terms "cognitive slowing" (boy isn't that complimentary!). One of the main problems is that my speech gets very slowed and I stutter, almost like someone after a stroke with expressive aphasia (there is the neuro nurse peeking out). I have thoughts which are clear in my head, but can't get them out clearly. It is worse when I am upset, nervous, tired, or have just taken a dose of Lyrica. PM says it will go away, but I find it profoundly embarrassing. I forget everything-I wirte down all of the times that I take a medication so that I don't accidentally take it too soon. I don't know that day or date and without writing down all of my appointments and having my husband remind me, I wouldn't even go. Has anyone experienced this and will it go away? I'm worried that I am going to sound like this for the rest of my life. Is this a typical side effect of any of these meds?