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Hi....I have been on Lyrica 200mg 3xday for 3 months now....at first, I experienced all the same side effects I am reading about in further posts here....bllurry vision, WEIGHT GAIN - Uggghhh!....confusion, appearing drunk, severe confusion, memory loss, etc. BUT.....the reason I made this post is to share that now, in the end of my 3rd month of treatment, almost ALL has gone away, including the W...

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i am addicted to this pills and would like some one to be brought to task for this as this is called pregabline or gabapentin in UK it dangerous it can cause you to try to kill or self harm more fact as am ion I am hoping to get off it asap as I am not happy with the weight gain the inn fact the whole drug is nasty as well as it made me look like over weigh...

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Vic | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/5/2024
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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Big positive change going from twice a day to three times a day.

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Elly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/19/2024
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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Hi I have rheumatoid arithritis, fibromaglia & stenosis of spine. It all started 10yrs ago & im 63yrs old. For rheumatoid I have infusions of ritaxamab & they have helped me greatly. For my back I take 30mgs of oxycodone every day. As for fibro & all nerve pain I take 75mgs twice daily but not always. I must admit at first I hated it I felt so weird but as time went on it has saved me. It’s great for fibromyalgia & all nerve pain including my neck. Many people refuse to take it but I would rather not suffer & live with pain. I know now that I couldn’t live without it. Read More Read Less

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Traci | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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I took gabapentin for a little of a year. That year was the worst year of my adult life. Gabapentin made me depressed and suicidal. Lyrica is a game changer I started taking 50 mg 2xs a day and now my Dr upped my dose to 100mg 2xs. I have absolutely no side effects with it. I also take red Bali kratom. I have degenerate disk disease and suffering from the aftermath of shingles.

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Bear | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/9/2024
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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It causes less air in lungs

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FireFeet | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2024
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been dealing with very painful neuropathy in my feet for almost 8 years. Aside from the neuropathy, I am very healthy. I wear compression socks, with heavy wool socks over them to deal with the pain. Hurts to walk any distance or amount of time. I an barely stand to walk to the end of the driveway to get the mail, and standing on a tiled shower floor is absolute torture. I used to be very active in the outdoors and on my family's farm. I was prescribed 1, 75mg capsule, every 12 hours. Within 20 hours of starting the drug I was literally brought to tears, with 95% - 98% of the neuropathic pain gone. I could walk, feel my feet, felt stable, and went for a 1 mile walk with no pain. To me, it was something short of a miracle. However, at about the 30 hour mark of starting the drug, extreme diarrhea set in. At the 48 hour mark, of starting the drug, I was experiencing severe diarrhea. This was so severe, I would compare it to going through bowel prep for a colonoscopy. I persevered, taking the drug for five more days, not wanting to go back to the incredible neuropathic pain and immobility. Finally, after experiencing significant dehydration, weaknesses, and a raw posterior, I called my Doctor who advised me to stop taking the drug. I was then prescribed Cymbalta, 30MG capsule, twice daily. I experienced the exact same side effect of extreme diarrhea. This was the only side effect that I experienced from taking Lyrica/Pregabalin. I am back to suffering from neuropathy and desperately hoping for some similar solution, only without the horrible side effect. Read More Read Less

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Mad | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/3/2024
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 2.3
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I was given this for fibromyalgia, I have been taking it for 3 years now, 100.00 mg a day. The memory loss, and confusion, have steadily gotten worse. Now having BAD Swelling of the hands, legs, and feet that comes and goes. the Muscle weakness in my arms and hands is getting bad. I did not realize this was a side effect. I have tried getting off this drug before with no success, very bad withdraws. I am trying to get off it again. A Nurse told me what this drug does to your body is so very bad, drug should be outlawed.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2023
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 1.7
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I wanted to share my mom’s experience so that nobody will go through this and guys please don’t use Lyrica! After taking it for 2 weeks, my mom woke up one day asking where she is, who we are!! Memory wiped away!The doctor told her to stop the medicine on the spot and then came the worse health effects!!! It’s been 15 days she is having bad trips, shivering, upset stomach, sweating, liss of appetite!! Never take this drug!! Never!!

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jako | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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Took for 3 days at night per instructions. Gave me insomnia and restless body. Did make me feel less anxious as day went on. But I had to quit after three daysan had major withdrawals. Was terrible. This drug may wok i tan for a much longer time but the withdrawals

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Lyrica | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/27/2023
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.0
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Although this medication did improve my symptoms from fibromyalgia, it caused lymphedema in my legs severe enough I was unable to walk. Doctor had no idea it was a side effect of Lyrica. After I discontinued use if Lyrica my lymphedema left. Unfortunately though it now does not take long for any minor thing to cause swelling in my legs. I will never take medication again when it first hits the market.

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Rminor | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.7
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50 mg twice daily for spinal nerve pain and fibromyalgia. So dizzy I couldn't walk a straight line. I almost fell down and had to use a walker for balance. I also had brain fog. I gave it a chance in hopes it would help my pain but it didn't do a thing. I wish it had worked for me like it did for others. 1/2 Hydrocodone works better but I still have some pain.

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Durango 06 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/3/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I am 80 years old and started taking lyrica 75 mg. 2 weeks ago for fibromyalgia. i had weakness in my arms and legs. My fatigue was so bad that i could not do anything, and I had the overall body pain. i was ready to go to a wheelchair. After one day of medication i am much stronger and without side effects. At 80 I am not worried about addiction . I am happy to be able to be a part of my family again.

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Delores | Patient
8/31/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine saved my life. I went to church for the first time in six years. I was bed bound from fibromyalgia and l am back to myself. Now l just look at my bed as of it was like it was my death chamber. I was laying in the bed for almost two years. I don't have to take my tramadol like l used to. I am so scared l will go back to that old person. My son said who are you are you my mom....My family is getting closer and l am happy

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Patricia Dowlin | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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Did not work, made me very Dizzy

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Winddancer | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/17/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I started to take Lyrica years ago for complex regional pain syndrome in my arm after an injury. I have been prescribed Lyrica again for back pain and seizures.

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John | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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My APRN put me on 50mg pregabalin yesterday and told me to take it at bedtime. I immediately experienced a reduction in the nerve pain in my hands and feet. I also got a good nights sleep but this morning I can't function. I did drive to work, about 20 miles and I should not have done so. I am drowsy, disoriented, dizzy and can't walk a straight line. I won't take this again! I'd rather have the pain than to be a zombie.

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Trina | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/15/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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Became depressed and started crying after 3 doses. Not my normal state. Was feeling light headed after one dose.

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jersey girl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/10/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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I have tried over the counter, perscription nsads, pain block, surgery on my 2 herinated discs, etc. I thiink this is very effective for pain, but, I ran out 3 days short and I had the DT's, chills, sweats, so I have to say don't run short if your on it..good luck all..

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Veda | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 1.7
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I've been on it three weeks, and now have a torn rotator cuff out of the blue. Thanks, Lyrica! And thanks for the extra weight gain, too! Not worth the little bit of neuropathic pain relief I got in my feet.

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Lyrica | 45-54 | Female | Patient
7/15/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been dealing with severe facial neuralgia for two years now after an auto accident. I have a been at a pain level of 10 for two years which is causing my life to spiral and deteriorate. I started taking this about nine days ago and have had no pain. I was on Norco six times a day prior to this. This medicine is amazing. I understand there’s a lot of reviews about weight gain and I’m not that concerned about that right now. I just try to go to the gym every single day and watch what I eat and drink tons of water. I’m hoping that in the future this will continue to work as good as it does today. This has been a total lifesaver.Read More Read Less

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JM | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/22/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I was prescribed this 3 days ago for Fibromyalgia & Sciatica nerve pain. I also have Osteoarthritis. It is just 75mg taken at night but I prefer to take in the a.m. to benefit from it's help during the day. I noticed almost immediately my agonizing sciatica pain is almost gone (fingers crossed) & the horrible full body electrified nerves all over has subsided. My depression seems better & dark thoughts are gone. I no longer feel like my life is worthless at age 67. I've had this for a long time & had gotten to where walking anywhere was a debilitating impossibility. Just standing cooking was next to impossible. Days & nights of endless pain makes you crazy after a while. My mind was going to very dark places. Feeling useless, & having to ask for help constantly has gotten old. This medication is giving me hope. I will also be starting physical therapy soon to help me learn proper stretching & working out without hurting my body more. The med has already helped me be more mobile around my home along with thinking happier thoughts. I have noticed some constipation & less urination... am taking a stool softener & drinking lots more water to help. Also happily noticing a decrease in my appetite & no cravings for bad food. Going to also try to follow (modified) anti-inflammatory diet as the Dr recommended. This is day 3 & I have to say I never expected to have a medication help me as quickly as Lyrica has. If you suffer from fibromyalgia, I highly recommend this one. This is me on just 75mg a day, & I'm very hopeful (with fingers crossed) :)Read More Read Less

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