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Pregabalin

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joy55688
joy55688

My doctor has prescribed pregabalin for nerve and muscle pain in my back. I haven't started it yet, but would like to know if anyone else has found it helpful for that type of pain?

He's prescribed me 50 mg x 2 day.

If it helped, how long until pain relief and anything else I should know?

many thanks

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  • richard23477
    richard23477 joy55688

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    hi Joy.

    I tried everything for sciatica. The only thing that worked was pregabalin but i landed up on quite a heavy dose. i had no side effects at all and after a month or so i cut it out in less than a week no trouble. For me it was brilliant.

    However, my experience is not reflective of most on this forum for whom there have been many horror stories. My consultant was quite dismissive of all the 'bad press' but you will need to make your own mind up.

    good luck, Richard

  • william74513
    william74513 joy55688

    Posted

    *Pregabalin was originally prescribed for epilepsy, and then used for pain relief and anxiety.

    Some people adapt to this drug depending on the dosage, can go up to 450mg, but there is always a but. This drug can zombiefy you, as well as help you. It's got a track record like some other drugs of being particularly hard to withdraw from. This is not meant as a frightener but there is a website on facebook called Lyrica survivers club. Patients who have been on pregabalin and have had troubles with withdrawal.

    I tried it for anxiety, but I didn't like the side effects, so came off it after a month. It's been a life saver for others. Just be cautious, it might work out for you. Best wishes

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