After taking gabapentin for 14 years my doctor and I have decided to switch to lyrica. I will admit I am a little concerned about side effects, withdrawal,etc.
Anyone who has done this I would be interested to know how this went for you.
How did you go about making the switch and at what dose did you start at. I have been able to keep my dose of gabapentin down to 1800 mg. a day. The doctor wants me to start the lyrica at 450 mg. a day, does this sound right or does it sound a little much to start with. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Marlene

Hi Marlene,
This week is the second time I am taking Lyrica, it is the only med I have used for my ATN and I can tell you, because i just started taking Lyrica yesterday that I start out with a high feeling, a little dizzy, dry mouth, and a mellow feeling. After 3 days these side effects go away and then my fibromaygia and ATN also drops off. I am scared to use any drugs and will always use a holistic approach. I was scared because of the side effects but so far so good. <3

Forgot to mention, I am not sure what your Neurontin dosage is but normally a starting dose of Lyrica is 100mg 3 X a day. I am on 75mg 2 X a day for the next week like a said I only have taking it twice in 4 years, and i have only been on it a max of 1 month. I am not on any other medication so that is why the low starting dose for me. If you are on another med that is supposed to control your TN than maybe he wants you at a higher level of lyrica to meet what the neurontin level was. But I am not a dr. and it's just my thought. Hugs!