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Lyrica side effects

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jean62175
jean62175

Hi.  Well I went on Lyrica 11 days ago, 50mg morning and evening. At first I was fine and thought I had got something that worked, but the side effects have kicked in, unsteady, blurry eyes, feeling sick etc., cure is becoming harder to deal with than the complaint as in TN.  Should I ride it out or stop taking these as they are messing with my head.  I have also tried tegretol and had to stop them also. What do ye think?  Think I might ring GPs today as I can't go to his surgery as I need to stick close to home!  Thank you in advance. Oh yes, if I do stop Lyrica, do I just stop or ween off, thanks again.

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  • patricia64722
    patricia64722 jean62175

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    Hi Jean

    I am also on pregabalin. I would rather be dopey than have that horrific pain. You are on a low dose so if you must come off them just drop down to on tablet a day for a week Then 1 every other day Hope this helps

    Patricia

  • Baudwalker
    Baudwalker jean62175

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    Hi jean62175

    I have been on Lyrica for a few months now.

    Started on 300 (YES 300) twice a day..that turned me into a real Zombie

    The 150 twice a day, worked but still couldn't stand up straight or walk a straight line

    Now on 100 three times a day and 300mg of ox carbamazipine and that about controls it.

    The Neurologist is talking surgery to burn the offending nerve where it is damaged but tht makes me nervous.

    Good Luck

  • linda92395
    linda92395 jean62175

    Posted

    I had the nerve burned I was sedated but remember absolutely nothing so I would have no problem in having it done again. In my case it did not work but in some people it does at the moment my drugs are working so I am OK.
  • Baudwalker
    Baudwalker jean62175

    Posted

    Since last post they have sent me for Lumbar Puncture now. After much discussion with the Experts they have conceded that they have no idea what is the cosue of my problems let alone what is causing them.

    Short of a crystal ball it seems to going nowhere. And these people want me to have surgery as well.

    When they can tell me what the cause it I will consider it but I have no wish to be a guinea(sp) pig.

    Seems the issue is never ending.

     

  • chrioli
    chrioli jean62175

    Posted

    Jean, I have been on lyrica for 2 1/2 years for pain associated with CES. At first I had nausea almost constant and the pharmacist encouraged me to stick with it and the nausea went away. It is one of the best nerve pain medications out there. I also take duloxatine and the two meds work great for me. I was unable to stand on my legs for more than 5 minutes due to the horrible discomfort. While it is still there it isn't dominating my attention like it did pre medication. Hope this helps.

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