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how do i ween off 75mg lyrica please

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debbie666
debbie666

hello ive only been on lyrica for 6 days now .Im finding the 75mg dose to strong 1 a day is what i am takeing.I was wondering if the capsule can be split in half so i take half of that per day .then was wondering how long does it take to ween off compleatly if i decide to come off compleatly off the lyrica.And is it safe to take half of the 75mg has ive noticed that dose is not listed on the patient sheet ect.thankyou

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  • Celt34
    Celt34

    Posted

    I'm on 75mg twice daily, it is apparently a very potent drug but gets great results sometimes. I've only been taking it since Sunday and immediately feel dizzy as hell then Monday was awful, could hardly walk or lift my head and I thought I can't take these if this continues and luckily yesterday wasn't anywhere near as bad. It's too early to say if they will help my anxiety but I can handle them now so will stick it out. Are these same symptoms you have, I have read it can take a few weeks for the dizzy feeling to leave some people. Maybe speak to your doctor and see what they suggest.

    Best wishes

    • deryneliza25685
      deryneliza25685 Celt34

      Posted

      As i said to someone else i found the side effects did not diminish. My speech , memory and balance were all effected whilst on 75mg a day. The good effects did  diminsih and on balance i decided it was not a good thing to take. Everyone is different though.
  • grey0417
    grey0417

    Posted

    Debbie:

    Do not stop Lyrica suddenly. Lyrica is an CNS altering drug, and after a week has already started to alter your neuro-chemistry. A sudden an abrupt stoppage of this drug can create severe imbalances in your neuro-transmitters, (i.e. serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine) These neuro-transmitters are a very delicate juggling act in your brain, and a sudden stop can cause severe symptoms from seizures to serotonin induced paranoia or worse.

    The effects of Lyrica loading dosages are at times, dramatic. The symptoms will ease with time, first time users often experience "zombie" like effects, as well as dream like effects during waking periods and a feeling of unreality.

    Give it time to work, I use 75mg/twice daily for diabetic neuropathy, and the first two months were very scary, but it does subside.

    keep faith....

    grey....smile

    • rjreno
      rjreno grey0417

      Posted

      I was weaned off gambapentin and have been on the lyrica for a month.

      I take 2 caps of 50mg./ea 3x/day or 300mg./day. My problem is I ran out

      of pills and, will not get anymore for a week. I have gambapentin left, but

      nothing else. Can I take the gambapentin till I get the lyrica.  

    • trevor57818
      trevor57818 grey0417

      Posted

      Hi my wife has been on Lyrica 175mg twice daily for 28 days for what was a mis diagnosis of a back problem. She has now been taken off Lyrica, Thai started by only taking it once a day for two days, then cold turkey.  She is climbing the walls.

      what should we do? She's having sweating periods aches and pain and feels like her chest is fluttering.

      trevor

    • maureen_25289
      maureen_25289 trevor57818

      Posted

      You seriously must wean of Lyrica I tried going a weekend without it and was the same as your wife is now..You must cut down the dose gradually doctor says decrease the same way you increased hope that helps. I got off 400mg so it can be done but over time not rushed. Lordbless
    • deryneliza25685
      deryneliza25685 grey0417

      Posted

      I have to say that the side effects progressed the longer I took the pregabalin. Memory, speach, and balance were all effected , not dramatically but enough to think i dont want to be on it.
    • Hell0jell0
      Hell0jell0 grey0417

      Posted

      Hello

      I've been on pregablin for 5 months and on between 225 mg and 300 mg a day. I saw my gp every 4 weeks and had my prescription renewed at every appointment. My gp told me to book a new appointment after I have an mri scan and the results but gave me the normal prescription without the auto renewal. What do I do when it runs out because it will probably be a month after I run out that I will see him.

    • graciela79000
      graciela79000 trevor57818

      Posted

      Good morning, my experience with Lyrica was taking my life...By Gods Grace and Mercy towards me I have been able to wean myself from 600mg to now 100mg per day. I have a lot to share about my experience with you for your wife. I understand and know how strong you have to be for her, the way my husband was always by my side. I feel like I need to share every thing that has helped me. The fastest way is for you to call me 281-692-4197...only because I understand how desperate the situation can get...we need to calm her down....no doctor could help but God...and so we pray for your wife and millions of others. There are natural remedies out there, hoping I can help.

    • Worriedformyson
      Worriedformyson graciela79000

      Posted

      Can you please give us some guidance on how you tapered and any tricks to make it easier. My son in on 600 mg daily and even the tiniest decrease sends him over the edge. What did help you. Any advice is greatly appreciated especially regarding natural remedies. Thank you.

  • grey0417
    grey0417

    Posted

    Debbie:

    BTW, Pregabalin should be started slowly, 75mg/daily for the first week, and then two 75/mg doses for the next week, until you achieve your maintenance dose, starting the full regimen of medication at once is not advised.

    Give it time, it is an excellent drug.

    Grey....smile

    • Guest
      Guest grey0417

      Posted

      Wow, you certainly seem to be in the know...I began taking Lyrica for Epilepsy about 18months ago, building up to 300mg per day. Side effects of dizziness and unsteadiness have been consistent throughout with no rhyme or reason on time of day or night. I now want to de-tox gradually from this medication and began reducing 75mg during night so that side effects were while I was asleep - however my evening dose (which wasn't much of a problem before) now has the same side effects while I'm awake.

      ?Is there a better way to space this out? what effects (& duration) are there for going cold turkey? (I understand this is not the recommended option to go off Lyrica) - just wanting to know likely side effects (which is no guarantee is what will be my side effects)

    • sle64
      sle64 grey0417

      Posted

      Hi grey...your post was awhile ago, but thought I would comment anyway. I just started Lyrica for nerve pain 6 days ago.  The only side effect I've had is some sleepiness which seems to get better each day.  Starting dose is 75mg twice a day, the titrate to 3 times a day after a week.  Pharmacist says to give it 2-3 weeks to see full effect.  Not seeing much improvement just yet in the pain.

  • Celt34
    Celt34

    Posted

    I started on 75mg twice daily, first 2 days weren't nice at all, when should I see results. I'm on it for anxiety.

    Thanks

    • graciela79000
      graciela79000 Celt34

      Edited

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