Pregabalin question
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Have just started this drug for sciatic nerve pain (constant) and back problems, all of which started after a hip replacement. Have been taking it now for 4 days (50mg twice a day). So far no side effects but no relief from pain either. I have been told by doctor that it takes 7 to 10 days to kick in.
My question is a naughty one. I do enjoy a glass of wine. Is it a very very bad idea to have one whilst on this drug?!!!
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UKSteve Soxy
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Hi Soxy,
Medically its not particularly life-threatening to have moderate alcohol intake providing your blood pressure and other health conditions are normal but that said it probably is not advisable until you are stable on this medication
pregabalin is a notoriously bad for side effects as you will see through the various discussion group here you will not necessarily suffer from all or any of them but it's better to be on the safe side because alcohol can make these side effects
significantly worse, especially dizziness confusion depersonalisation and depression and believe me you don't want to go there the oven that you're taking it for sciatica which is a presumably short term condition I would wait until you finish the course
Soxy UKSteve
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Thanks for your reply Steve. I have only been on the drug for less than a week and so far no side effects. I'm not intending to drink tons of alcohol, just the odd glass now and again. Unfortunately, my sciatica/back problems are chronic and it's not a short term condition. The thought of going without a glass of wine for the rest of my life, did make me feel depressed! Hoping that the combination off these tablets and visiting an osteopath will help matters.
UKSteve Soxy
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Sneakypete Soxy
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Be very careful with alcohol and lyrica. The combination of alcohol and lyrica can play off each other making the effects of each more pronounced. Some people can do it, for others its a disaster. My doc said it was fine when I started on lyrica a decade ago but I suspect the combination helped lead to me becoming addicted to lyrica. I have no proof and there is little in the medical reports supporting my suspicion so take it with a grain of salt. All I do know is agreeing to take this drug was one of the worst decisions I ever made. It's just not worth it.