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Pregabalin again!

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I tried Pregabalin couple of years ago for a few months. I didn't see much difference. My doc has put me back on it and said I would benefit more when I up the dose to 100mg a day and take it for longer. Can anyone tell me what their experiences are of this drug? My doc is also checking my vitamin D levels. Has anyone had a vitamin D defiency? 

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  • Carinaeta
    Carinaeta aabb

    Posted

    We were just discussing Vit D, nearly everyone in the UK is deficient and its wort h taking supplements daily as symptons of deficiency are muscle pains and fatigue. As to pregabalin, I tried it but it didnt work for me, but everyones different and its trial and error with fibro drugs, good luck xx
    • aabb
      aabb Carinaeta

      Posted

      Thanks for getting back to me so quick. Fingers crossed it works this time.

      aabb

  • linda90335
    linda90335 aabb

    Posted

    Hi a few years ago l was put on a drug similiar to yours but within 2 weeks Doctor had to take me off. The side

    Effects did not agree. I think any pain tablet cannot help fibromyalgia. I am now on morphin capsules but does not eradicate the pain.

  • jeanne81532
    jeanne81532 aabb

    Posted

    Yes, my Vit D level was low, my GP has prescribed Vitamin D3 (Fultium) but I only started it yesterday. He says it will be a month before I start to feel the benefit. Also I was prescribed Pregabalin by the Doc I saw at the pain clinic. Started on 75mg once a day, then increased to twice a day, then gradually increased over months to now on 225mg twice daily. Seems to help a bit but again everyone is different. Tried Gabapentin previously but couldn't tolerate the side effects. It does seem that any painkillers only work for a while anyway.  I sometimes take Tramadol, sometimes Co-codamol, sometimes alcohol! Hope you find something that helps you. x
  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady aabb

    Posted

    I were on that for 8 months..Side effects were, severe headaches, dry mouth, could not link a sentence, coming out with wrong words,increased weight, dizzy,drunk feeling. Doc would not take me off them, so I weaned myself off..And lost 12lb..Never taking them again.
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