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Global Patient Feedback for Lyrica (Pregabalin) ( Post a comment )
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do not take if you cannot devote a full 8 hours to sleep. Do not drive until you are awake.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I am a breast cancer survivor and this medication also helps the nerve impulses that I feel as a result of having breast surgery.
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Lyrica is a lifesaver for me! Constant pain x/6 yrs and within 30 min my pain from bulging C5-6 discs was GONE completely. I'm so happy to be out of pain! Also eliminated nerve pain associated with breast reduction surgery (intense incisions that have taken 1.5 yrs to heal). Am on 150mg 2/day; also take Hydrocodone for breakthrough pain; down from 6/day to 1-2/day!
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-05 02:06:25
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do your research first, question everything
34 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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You'll wonder why it took so long for your Doctor to prescribe it for you when other medications weren't effective in relieving nerve pain.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Lyrica helps with the pain. It helps to take the edge off. As far as I know Lyrica doesn't work for everyone where Fibromyalgia is concerned. But for the most part it helps.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I am not to sure that a diabetic drug is the right relief for fibromyalgia, I believe that it make work in different ways for different people. You will still need to take your pain medication that is for sure. It does not take the pain away.
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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be sure you don't have to go anywhere that requires you being functioal for a week or two when starting on Lyrica
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It's a lifesaver!
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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be careful
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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don't take until you know the side affects-pay attention if possible
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I don't know if this will be helpful to anyone else. I may just be sensitive to the medication. We decided to go from a little higher dose twice a day to a little lower dose 3 times a day. Have not started the new regimen yet as this medicine is EXPENSIVE and I had just refilled it before we discussed the changes.
42 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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If you are instructed to take it during times when you have to be active first try it to see how it will affect your ability to do those task in a safe situation first. Over time I was able to adjust to the side-effects.
51 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I would tell others to make sure that the pain can not be treated any other way before starting the medication.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Lyrica has eased the pain associated with Fibromyalgia
67 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Lyrica has helped with my fibromyalgia.
33 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-05-24 10:45:57
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start slow and watch for side effects
39 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Be careful when taking this drug with other medications. I have had to break down my dose and take 1/2 at 9pm and 1/2 at 10:30 pm because if I take together I can't stay awake. I also get very dizzy if I take the whole dose at the same time as my Avinza.
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it really works well at 50 mg dose
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Really helps diabetic neuropothy much more then neurotin
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I really had high hopes that it would help my pain, Unfortanatly it did not help it any. I hope it helps someone else.
47 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It has helped my feet problems and also decreased knee pain as well.
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It helps with my feet pain also but It is a great challenge when studying for classes.
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-19 04:03:50
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Start with the lowest doses available and build up
44 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Can I take Lyrica with my heart medicine Lanoxin?
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-21 07:16:17
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I am a 44 yr old woman. My doctor currently prescribed me Lyrica 50mg 3 x's day for nerve pain due to an automobile accident. I'm severely allergic to non steroidal anti-inflamatories. I have 2 bulging disc (possibly herniated) in my neck with nerve root irritation. Along with taking this medication I take Hydrocodon, & Somas, go to physical therapy 2x's week and the chiropractor 2x's week. I'm wondering when I'll see some results from the Lyrica? I was concerned with taking this medication due to having to take it for a period of time because of my job.
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-18 10:28:14
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You are on a really low dose of 50 mg and should probably be increased gradually to a greater dose. I take 150 mg twice a day for sciatica and think it helps but I still have side effects after 3 months such as dizziness, weight gain, urinary retention, and drowsiness. I would rather have symptoms than hurt. I still need Vicodin as Lyrica doesn't not always help that much. when I skip a dose I really hurt and it takes a while to build the blood level back up. Hope this helps.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-14 11:48:45
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I'm wondering how you're doing with the Lyrica along with taking Vicodin and Soma. I was diagnosed with bulging discs in my neck and back along with Fibromyalgia at the age of 40. My doctor prescribed Lyrica 100 mg. daily approximately 1 week ago. I also take three 750 mg Vicodin and three 350 mg Soma daily in addition to other meds for other medical needs. The Lyrica seems to be working. I have noticed a decrease in the numbing, tingling and burning sensations in my right leg but have noticed an increase in lower back pain and an increased sensation of numbing and tingling in my left hand. Has anyone taking Lyrica experienced similar problems?.
49 year old female
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-28 15:40:26
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Can Lyrica 75 mg cuase double vision and extreem tirdness?
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-13 13:07:54
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I was wondering if the side effects of lyrica will eventualy go away? I have just started on 75 mg a day.
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-24 11:38:43
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Yes. I started with 75 mg a day and worked up to 300 mg a day by adding a 75mg pill every 3 or 4 days. It made me very tired at first, but eventually that stopped. The only side effect I was left with after 4 months was severe constipation. It completel got rid of the burning/vibrating feeling in my leg from a pinched nerve in my L4 area. I quit cold turkey (by accident. I went on a business trip and ran out and kept thinking I would stop and have it refilled, but never did) and didn't have any problems. I'm thinking about going back on a low does combined with Cymbalta as I still have some pain in my leg that he cortison shots don't take care of. I just hope the constipation doesn't come back. I can't tolerate that!
33 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-29 22:48:58
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