Hi....I have been on Lyrica 200mg 3xday for 3 months now....at first, I experienced all the same side effects I am reading about in further posts here....bllurry vision, WEIGHT GAIN - Uggghhh!....confusion, appearing drunk, severe confusion, memory loss, etc. BUT.....the reason I made this post is to share that now, in the end of my 3rd month of treatment, almost ALL has gone away, including the W...
i am addicted to this pills and would like some one to be brought to task for this as this is called pregabline or gabapentin in UK it dangerous it can cause you to try to kill or self harm more fact as am ion I am hoping to get off it asap as I am not happy with the weight gain the inn fact the whole drug is nasty as well as it made me look like over weigh...
no1ienvy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 2.3
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I have fibromyalgia. After listening to my Dr. and others, I expected a miracle. Well, I didn't get one. At first, I was starving hungry but after about 3 weeks the hunger went away. I do not notice any difference in pain. I am sleepy all the time (Dr. gives amphetamines - wise??). I will continue to try to see if it might help at higher doses.
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Meg | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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Not very effective for Fibromyalgia but better than nothing.
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atedensjj | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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I have none diabetic nerve pain. Lyrica has worked for me. If i have a flair up Lyrcia wont stop pain. It keeps it at bay. Very effective for me. Not cheap!! CVS has the best price in town. I take50mil 3 times a day. Good luck. J
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Xaris | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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I have Severe Fibromyalgia but my psychiatrist prescribed it saying it will also help with anxiety & Bipolar disorder. So far it is OK. I have only been on it a few months but it does seem to work along with the other medications.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/11/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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I have tried this and many other medications to relive my many body pains. Mainly back,leg,and neck from an accident. This medication did absolutely nothing to relieve my pain. I had no side effects either...i simply had nothing.
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andyman847 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Other
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I take this medication for panic disorder and it seems to be working well with my other medications. Only problems when I stop Lyrica my panic episodes come back immediately.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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iscrubin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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It seems to make my heart race. And does nothing for the pain.
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hjssqfan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked very well for neuropathic pain.
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soccermom3 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Other
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I have Fibromyalgia and R.A. I have been on pain killers and tons of other drugs for years. Lyrica is like a miracle ! Please try it if you have FMS ! Your burning, stiffness aching will go away ! I have not felt this good in a long time !
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.7
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Sjohn359 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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I think it is causing insomnia. I do not like the fact also it has caused some memory loss.
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kidz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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has to build up in system and finally it does and it hasnt changed the feeling of pain at all
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Shadowtf | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I take Lyrica for pain from shingles. It's an amazingly effective. The only draw back is the slightly blurry vision. A small price to pay for a life witout that pain!
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Suz6 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
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balance remains a prob at 600Mg for fibro and gaining wt rapidly, sexual experiences are terrible.. unable to orgasam Female pt
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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bbiggee47 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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in addition to oxycodone for relife of leg and back pain
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Diabetic Complication causing Injury to some Body Nerves
Overall rating 4.0
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the treatment with lyrica is great, however, the cost is excessive..and there is a generic in foreign countries...why can't we purchase generics in the usa..
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blueyedemon8181 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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i have severe muscle damage due to systemic lupus and this drug is a wonder drug
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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After a tonic-clonic a week ago, I'd been limited to the usage of one leg. Tried Prednisone, to no avail. Switched to Lyrica, and I can almost walk normally, after only a couple hours. Nowhere near the adverse blood glucose effects, either (being a Type I diabetic). This will fit nicely into my pharma regimen, particularly once the patent expires.
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