Drug Ratings for LYRICAAverage Rating: 2.8 (1072 Ratings)
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| 5 | damage mid-section left foot | F | 56 | 75 1X D | 11/25/2010 History | 5 | back pain | I took Lyrica for back pain; however, a friend advised me that this drug was approved by the FDA for Fibromyalia.The recommended dose was 350 mg to 450 mg.I was in a full blown fibro situation and I was non-functional. In just a few days my fibro was checking up. I am still dealing with a few fibro problem areas in my hands but I was able to spend 3 days out doing shopping and socializing and I would not have been able to do all that I did about 10 days ago. I have a doc appt tomorrow and I can not wait to tell her how I am doing. I think FDA got it right this time.For additional info, check out the fibro web sit. Just type fibromyalia and you will find several sites. The first one gives the info on Lyrica. | F | 51 | | 7/2/2007 | 4 | Multiple Sclerosis | Brittle hair, disoriented, light headed, | I am in instense pain in my arms and hands. This is the first med I have found that will help me manage the pain while allowing me to work. | F | 47 | | 10/31/2007 | 4 | | 10/8/2008 | 4 | trigeminal neuralgia | At first, my balance was compromised, then gradually returned to fairly normal. Now, I'm extremely fatigued and wonder if its the Lyrica. A nurse told me she couldn't lose weight with Lyrica, but hasn't been a problem for me. Lost 35 pounds. | Two years | F | 54 | 200 2X D | 2/25/2011 | 4 | diabities | M | 57 | 300 1X D | 7/23/2010 History | 4 | fibtomyalgia/migraines | Felt floaty and moody for 1 week - then felt great. | caused weight gain. My weight can fluctuate by 4 or 5 pounds overnight. | F | 39 | | 3/6/2008 | 4 | small fiber neuropathy | M | | 3/21/2008 | 4 | Post Herpetic Neuralgia | A little confusion | Helps alot with sciatic symptions. | F | 56 | | 5/5/2008 | 4 | Fibromyalgia, migraines, MS | I have experienced some dizziness and general high feeling, but I assume this will eventually subside. | I do not understand what everyone is complaining about. Unless you have withdrawn from a highly addictive narcotic/opiate, then I guess that a little discomfort is too much for you. Everyone is complaining about moodiness, nausea, etc when they stop taking Lyrica. Try to stop taking Oxycontin and Percocet and Methadone and Lortab and all of the other pain medications out there (on your own), and then try to stop taking the Lyrica. I guarantee that a little bit of discomfort from the Lyrica is nothing compared to what you will feel for a week or so when you stop taking a REAL addictive medication. Stop complaining and just go on with life, even if you feel like you have the flu-like feeling. BABIES!!! | F | 36 | | 9/18/2008 | 4 | fibromyalgia | lips felt raw, possible costipation and need for high dose | I suffered from fibromyalgia for 9 years and suffered a lot. I have gained about 5 pounds but I feel more energy, less short and long term memory loss, less pain by 40% and I sleep and I can work better. I have a lot more energy. I do not know if it is a miricle drug but it has reversed a lot of the symptoms I had prior to fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain for so many years and I had a lot of memory loss and pain, it is nice to have more energy and less pain. I have been on the medication 1 1/2 months and have very little side effects except the ones I mention earlier. Like all medications, one should try it for themselves and then determine it. I read many of the comments and felt bad, because if you suffer from fibromyalgia like I have for so many years and to have something that can help me to continue to work then, thanks be to those who can help others. | F | 53 | | 4/20/2009 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | edema blurried vision | cost is excessive. | F | 54 | 150mg/day 2X D | 1/3/2011 | 3 | frequent migraines/fibromalgia | insomnia/depression | I have only been on this med for one week and realize this is definitely not enough time to make judgments, however it would help to know if any others have experienced depressed thoughts while on this med. Hopefully this is temporary. I can handle the insomnia with other meds, and I am on Cymbalta which may need to be increased by my primary care doc. If any others have experienced the depressed thoughts please let me know along with progression while being on the med longer. | F | 50 | | 9/30/2007 | 3 | M | 13 | | 4/27/2007 | 3 | GENERAL NERVE PAIN | UPPER ARM PAIN, DIZZINESS, WEIGHT GAIN, FATIGUE,BLURRY VISION WELLING IN ANKELS AND HANDS | F | 49 | 75 2X D | 5/23/2012 | 2 | neuropathy | | 1/18/2007 | 2 | Back Pain | First week was great! Only side effect was blurry vision (which should go away as my body adjust). On the 8th day my hands and feet started swelling, bloated feeling all over, gas, mood swings, pain returned somewhat, cognitive issues, sleepy, tired, weight gain. | I've been on Lyrica for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm in the process of reducing my dosage and getting off the Lyrica. | F | 49 | | 3/31/2008 | 1 | migraine | Weight gain of approximately 1 pound per day. | Stopped migraine but effects rapid obesity. | M | 63 | | 3/5/2008 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Pretty much all of the effects described by everyone that considers it the poison that I do. The only one that I didn't get was the hair loss. Three months after stopping and the side effects are getting worse. | I'm begging everyone that has suffered from this drug to contact the FDA www.fda.gov/medwatch/index.html - please file a report and several people that have posted on this site and I are in the process of locating an attorney that will handle a class action lawsuit. I could care less about the money - I've lost what I've lost and I'm am convinced I won't get it back but if we can prevent even one other person from this Hell, it will be well worth it. | F | 48 | | 3/16/2009 | 1 | nerve damage from compressed spine | swelling of hands, nightmares, and many more. | I would not recommend this to anyone. I consider it a designer drug. I can't believe I fell for this but I was in such pain I was willing to try anything. | M | 62 | | 1/17/2009 | 1 | N/A | My mom and stepdad were BOTH prescribed Lyrica by the same doctor. My stepdad quit, but my mom continued as she claimed to always be in pain. A year ago (after she began to take Lyrica) she began acting peculiar in manner and speech----to the point that my family and neigbors began suspecting early Alzheimers. She somehow (on her own)decreased her use of Lyrica and today seems fairly lucid and able to communicate and function in a safer manner. | I am very concerned about this drug and the way it is being prescribed to senior citizens who happen to have good insurance and typical pain complaints for the age group. | | 4/27/2009 | 1 | CRPS/RDS | Agression,anxiety, manic | I am posting this about my son, this medicine is bad. I always know when he is on it, he becomes a different person, agressive, angry, manic. I can not convince him that there is something wrong, he does not see it. | | 6/28/2009 | 1 | Nerve damage | swelling of legs, nausea, loss of balance, strange gait, loss of vision (can't focus, can't see at night, tingling in arms and legs, can't think straight | F | 49 | | 7/31/2009 | 1 | neuropathy due to spinal stenosis | Terrible stomach aches and diarrhea; also, leg and ankle edema. | F | 74 | | 7/3/2007 | 1 | Oralfacial neuropathic pain | Constipation, dry mouth, severe short-term memory impairment, inability to concentrate, and overwhelming fatigue. Then I lost about half of my hair! | Please do not take this medicine for nerve pain. The hair loss side effect doesn't happen right away, so you might think that you will be safe from this really devastating side effect. But the "shock to your system" that is Lyrica can send your hair follicles into the "telogen" (or dormant/hibernating) stage. The condition is called "telogen effluvium." A few months or so after the shock to your system (i.e. Lyrica), you lose massive amounts of hair. The entire top of my head is bald. (Not a good look on a woman with long hair!) I will never swallow another anti-convulsant again to try to manage the constant nerve pain. Neurontin caused me to suffer from aphasia. I thought Lyrica would be better. But now I am um, sort of BALD! Will my hair grow back? I hope so... | F | 39 | | 11/14/2007 | 1 | fibro | Horrible, horrible. Do not take this med. Lawsuits will abound. Causes personality changes, coordination problems, no pain relief whatsoever. Do not trust the doctors who prescribe this medication. My doctor said he had nothing but homeruns. Someone is lying. | Typical pharmaceutical companies, wanting to cash in on misery. Today, our newspaper carried an ad for Lyrica, otherwise poison, for diabetic neuropathy. Lies, upon, lies, as this med is very dangerous for the general public. Any time a pharmaceutical company encourages off label use. Be wary | F | 63 | 25 mg 1X D | 7/15/2012 | 1 | leg pain | weight gain big time ,dizzy, forgetful, have tried to get off this drug but doctor thinks it is helping me. I am at my wits end I fell and hurt my back and leg and went from 135 pounds to 185 :( | F | 49 | 150 2X D | 6/8/2011 | 1 | fibromyalgia | weight gain dizziness unbalanced memory loss | I have been on lyrica for 8 months at 100grms twice a day. I find it good for pain relief but I have gained 2 stone since ive been in it, Now i have just read on this site from a person who also gained weight on lyrica that the weight gain is irreversible, this has frightened me as i am doing my best to loose the weight, and i am weening myself off the lyrica I am down to 50mgs per day.Does anyone know if it is possible to loose the weight gained while taking lyrica or am I wasting my time trying to loose it. I was never so heavy not even when I was pregnant and this is upsetting me a lot. The pains are back and are very bad. | F | 56 | 100 2X D | 1/15/2012 | 3 | nerveimpingementherniateddisc | M | 46 | 1 times 100mg | 5/16/2012 | 5 | chronic neuro pain | dizziness | I just started taking Lyrica yesterday. I am hoping the side effecct of being dizzy goes away soon. It is a miracle that the pain is reduced so much. Last night was my first night without red wine in ages. I don't think I will have to take my vicodin anymore either. I got Lyrica for free and so can anyone! You have to contact Pfizer by web like I did, or by phone and they will send you a paper to fill out. You have to include your photo id and a current pay stub. Try getting it for free from Pfizer! blessings, Maria | F | 45 | 1 days 150 2X D | 1/6/2011 | 5 | FOOT PROBLEMS(PLASTIC SURGERY) | THE ONLY SIDE AFFECT I HAVE IS ERECTION PROBLEMS | I WAS ON NARCOTICS FOR ABOUT A YEAR TO TRY TO HIDE THE PAIN,I WAS PRESCRIBE LYRICA AND WITHIN COUPLE DAYS I WAS FEELING GREAT LIKE A MIRACLE ,IT DOESNT GET RID OF ALL THE PAIN BUT IT IS NOT OVERWHELMING NOW ITS MANAGABLE,BUT HAVE ONLY BEEN ON IT A MONTH TIME WILL TELL | M | 33 | 1 days | 4/17/2009 | 5 | Fibromyaglia | I took my first one last night and will post more later. 75mg x 1. Negative side effects were that I felt really high, dizzy but I never felt so good physically in such a long time. pain was gone and I felt like I was walking on air. Sleep really well and woke up refreshed. Then the meds seemed to wear off a bit by the afternoon 12-14 hours later and I started to feel tired and a bit of pain started coming back but still not as much as before. | Will keep trying it and will post more later. My doctor said I could take more if I found I needed to in a few weeks but I will contact him if it keeps on wearing off after 12-14 hours. Maybe it has to build up in your system - who knows. | F | 35 | 1 days | 1/22/2008 | 4 | Shingles | First day using it felt lightheaded, changed mood to excited/happy, followed by drowsiness. | It relived nerve pain from shingles very well. Side effects are mild but would not recommend driving or using dangerous tools while on this medicine as it can make you have a "high" effect. Overall for short term Lyrica is great for relieving unbearable pain. | M | 18 | 1 days 75mg 2X D | 7/19/2010 | 4 | Back pain and leg pain | None yet Thank God! I did sleep very well last night even wih all the rain!I feel refreshed so far this AM | F | 43 | 1 days 25mg 1X D | 7/22/2010 | 4 | Fibromyalgia, PN and Pinched Nerve | At 75 mgs I was getting dizziness and dry mouth symptoms. Raised to 100 mg and also got edema in hands and feet | I have had to take narcotics for sever back and leg pain for about 10 years. Have been considering surgery for back which would include fusion of spine and about 3 months of recuperation and rehabilitation. This would be difficult since I care my my ailing father. Lyrica has greatly reduced my pain levels in many ways. I have not had any Fibromyalgia pain symptoms since beginning Lyrica treatment. I have also been able to greatly reduce pain meds for my chronic back and leg pain. For years I have had trouble standing for any length of time, but have noticed now that I can stand for hours with no pain problems. My gait is smoother and bouncier as well. In the last 3 years I have gained 50 or more pounds due to inactivity. Since beginning Lyrica I have actually lost 4 pounds dispite feeling hungrier than normal. I think this is due to my ability to be more active than I have for years. I am currently putting my back surgery on hold and I will be interested in seeing what the f | F | 54 | 1 days | 11/12/2007 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | Concentration is not so good, my balance is off and my vision is blured. | I find my pain level has gone from a +10 to about an 8. For me this is great. I sleep good but I also take Ambien Cr. I take Topamax for headaches and tremors and Lexapro for anxity, HCTZ for fluid retention and Vicodin when I absolutely can not stand the pain any more. I have been on all these other meds long before I started Lyrica so all the issues that the rest of you are dealing with I have already had for quite a while. I intend to give the Lyrica a good 6 mo try or longer if I can deal with the side effects. I am on 300 mg a day right now and if I have to go higher to try and gain some control over this pain I will give it a try. | F | 62 | 1 days | 8/9/2007 | 3 | intermittent head pain | "high" sensation after two doses at 75mg, headache upon awakening. Too soon to tell much else. | Doctor prescribed this for intermittent pulsing head pain at the top of my head. I was worried about the pressure I was feeling and the fact that it could be a symptom of a brain tumor, aneurysm, or abcess. But she said it was probably just nerve damage and prescribed 2x75mg Lyrica a day. After the first does, I slept nearly all day. About four hours after my second dose, I felt higher than a kite! It wasn't an unpleasant effect, and fortunately it came on after I had just taught a class. Otherwise, I could not have functioned. I slept well but awoke with the worst headache I'd had in ages. I'm going to keep up with it for a while, but I won't take the morning dose if I have any appointments or commitments during the day. The pulsing pain in my head continues, and on a scale of 1-10, it's only around a 2. Not sure that it warrants this drug. I have spondylosis, nerve damage and numbness in my arm, and had the disk surgery a year and a half ago, which did more to alleviate pain than any | F | 52 | 1 days | 10/16/2007 | 3 | migraine | confusion,dehydration,forgetful,weight gain, fatigue, | it is hard to say if lyrica has helped. I still have many migraines. | F | 59 | 1 days 300mg 1X D | 8/18/2010 | 3 | fybromalygia | First day, 3x's day @ 50 mg. each for a week. Woke up feeling dizzy during night to use bathroom. This morning head little off key. | Was on cymbalta for 1 month first before give lyrica. Cymbalta helped in a week with pain and depression from fatigue. First time in years felt like myself and could laugh and stay awake. Also diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, on CPAP for 1 month also. Sleep so much better. Still on both drugs for now, hoping to go off cymbalta. Don't care to take pills but if lyrica helps overall pain I'll be happy. Worried about side effects, especially weight, so going to do yoga, pilates and swim. | F | 52 | 1 days | 1/8/2008 | 2 | Pain after lasik eye surgery | Drowsiness, heavy feeling, confusion, couldn't move off the couch for 2 days | I wouldn't recommend this drug for the pain after eye surgery. I think the drug was much too strong for me and the situation I was in, I felt really out of it for 2-3 days after taking just the one pill. I think I would have rather taken something more mild and had a bit of pain than felt so zombie-like. | F | 36 | 1 days | 3/29/2008 | 2 | Neck/Shoulder Pain | Sleepy, dizzy, foggy, nauseous | It is quite evident this morning, after taking Lyrica last night, that this drug is not for me. Fortunately, my pain is manageable with anti-inflammatorys and physical therapy. My heart goes out to those with severe fibro pain that really need to take Lyrica. I hope that they continue to tweak this drug to reduce the side effects...it's just too much for me. | F | 52 | 1 days 50 MG 1X D | 3/16/2010 | 2 | chronic pain right trapezious | lifestyle | Many physicans have suggested Lyrica for chronic pain disorder. I also have bilateral lateral/medial epicondylitis & carpal tunnel due to 31 yrs of highly repetitious work. I graduated (no diploma) from Fentanyl to dilaudid 4x/day and this only touches the pain but does nothing for my arms. I am single and not in a position to stop work. I suffer daily. The combination of all has left me with chronic fatigue. My driving force is knowing I will be able to retire within the next 8 years, that is assuming I can tough it out that long. I have been declining/refusing Lyrica because of the side effects. I feel as though time is running out for me, I am feverously researching a fix, a cure and that is how I landed on this site. Given the side effects listed by most in this forum, I wonder what is better or worse. How long can a person take lyrica? Do new side effects occur with long term use? If it is so great why are so many gaining weight. people don’t die from chronic pain but apparently taking lyrica one forfeits pain for some other debilitating and severe problems such as diabetes, heart issues etc. 1) has anyone trialed Lyrica while continuing to work full time? 2) Has weight gain been temporary and did weight regulate over time 3) does it help with chronic fatigue | F | 52 | 1 days 100 2X D | 1/1/2011 | 2 | restless leg syndrome | I have not taken it yet, I read the side effects, I have lung and heart disease. I have to call my heart and lung doc to see if it is ok. Scared me what I read on the effects of the heart and lungs. Any suggestions or has anyone who has had heart and lung problems taken this medicine. Thank you | Had to click on some of these questions in order to submit my question, again, I have not tried it yet | F | 50 | 1 days 50mg 1X D | 3/5/2011 | 2 | Migraines | "Fuzzy" Out there completely unsure of my surroundings. | Unable to tell if it has helped. It has made me very disoriented and restless. First week on the medication I was up all night and day. Average sleep was less than 2 hrs a day. Migraines are still an issue. | F | 34 | 1 days | 10/23/2007 | 1 | Cervical and head nerve damage | My neurologist prescribed Lyrica for the nerve damage in my head and neck as a result of a work accident. I took it last night, at bedtime, as the directions say and when I woke this morning I feel as though I've had a couple of drinks and I'm very shakey. I wasn't able to drive to work this morning because of it. | I did call the pharmacy when I woke up this morning and they stated it was a common reaction. 1 day of this is enough for me! | F | 51 | 1 days | 11/14/2007 | 1 | FMS and chronic back pain | Only took one 25mg dose at arond 6pm in the evening. An hour and a half later I felt high as a kite, kinda drunk and silly! Tried to sleep that night and it never happened....I was so wound up I tossed and turned all night long! I felt weird and wired all of the next day.....still feel strange and this is day two! It's awful cant wait till this passes out of my system. | I was a bit unsure of taking this in the first place as I have tried the sister drug Neurontin and didn't like that either. My doctor recommended this boy is he going to hear it from me the next time I see him. I beleive I shall stick to my regular pain meds as they don't make me high, like this did, they just take some of the pain away. I have to wonder about these drug companies and all these, so called, wonder drugs they are marketing these days! I see law suites down the road from this garbage! | F | 57 | 1 days | 9/5/2007 | 1 | Stroke and resulting headaches | Burning sensation all over brain. Dizziness and unable to concentrate. | F | 32 | 1 days | 9/27/2007 | 1 | Yes | 1 days | 4/24/2013 | 1 | pudental nerve pain after surgery | After taking it the first time, woke up 3 hours later with palpitations and felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest. My heart was on full speed. The next morning my chest actually hurt. I would never take it again. | F | 58 | 1 days | 9/23/2006 | 1 | neroalgia, neuroitis | Dizziness, extreme fatigue, chest tightness, rash, lethargic, fast heart rate, body tremors, anxiety | This is a horriable drug! Shortly after taking my first dose, I was completely stoned, i almost passed out sitting up, i developed a rash all over my chest and neck, i became extremely dizzy, i had trouble speaking coherantly, I ended up in the E.R. and had to have medication to counter act the Lyrica! My body shook uncontrollablly, i had involentary twitches, my mouth moved all the time | F | 23 | 1 days 50mg 2X D | 4/2/2010 | 1 | Pinched Nerve in my back | This drug is horrible. I took my first 50mg at 8am, and was in a fog all day. I felt like I was high or drunk. I couldn't function. After I took my second dose, I went into a rage. I was so angry and dont even know why. My head also starting killing me, and has yet to stop. | Run away from this drug. I dont know how the FDA even approved this! | F | 30 | 1 days 50 3X D | 4/15/2010 | 1 | Nerve damage in left leg | Immediately after taking this medication I felt dizzy and a loss of balance. I felt as if I was drunk. The first night on this drug I could not sleep for having weird dreams and I just kept crying all night and into the next day. I take antidepressants and I wanted to die. I was at a point I was ready to give up. I threw the medication in the garbage. | There should be a stronger warning to doctors especially if the patient is on antidepressants for depression. | F | 59 | 1 days 30mg 2X D | 5/6/2010 | 1 | Fibro | EXTREME Head pain !! VERY blurry and messed up vision!! I was searching for something in my bedroom but I didn't know what I was looking for ! Very Confused-Slurred Speech-Could not spell Would rather be dead. | It may have started helping with the fibro body pains BUT the very severe pain in my head hurt to the point that I was screaming and pulling out my hair!Told doc symptoms- Doc says continue for two weeks. I have always followed docs orders-NOT TODAY !! I will be dead in two weeks if I continue this drug!! I already have cronic headaches but...This could kill me !! | M | 25 | 1 days 75mg 2X D | 6/3/2010 | 1 | anxiety/backpain | My palms would get very blotchy and red and then it would disappear. It was very frightening. | F | 52 | 1 days | 1/10/2008 | 1 | Nerve Injury in Surgery | All seven dwarves running round; Sleepy, Dizzy, Blurry, Stupid, Happy & Doc. Took 75 mgs 1st nite & had to run to store for granbaby cough med & it kicked in on the way & was like the back end of an old acid trip - couldn't focus eyes, burnt out head, but euphoric & buzzy. Figured that might be cuz I was tired so took next a.m. & had to cancel P.T. appt. cuz I couldn't see to drive. Stopped taking. | M | 53 | 1 days | 1/13/2008 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Severe headache, Swollen glads, soar throught, light headed.... | I took (1) 25mg pill 3 days ago to start treatment for pain which needed to be stopped immediately. Glands became like golf balls and was unable to swallow, severe headache and light headed, caused my asthma to flare as it states "causes weezing and tightness of chest". From this experience, I am now fighting a throat infection caused by the lowering of my imune system, this drug is very dangerous !! | M | 38 | 1 days | 2/10/2008 | 1 | sciatica | one dose of 75mg completely sent me into la la land. dizzy upon standing. no coordination, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE! makes you feel very down and out of it.very spacey. dry mouth. | i felt like a vegetable. did absolutely nothing for the pain! still in a fog and still in alot of pain. this drug is horrible! my dr told me, "you may feel euphoric". what a joke! i feel like s***. do not make any plans taking lyrica. they wont happen | F | 38 | 1 days | 11/7/2008 | 1 | bulging discs and OI type 1 | Dizziness, spaced out, sick to my stomach | I was sick to my stomach all day. I took the one of the pills in the morning and could not create a sentence, needless to say I never took the other pill I was supposed to take. I have taken every pain killer under the sun and have never experienced something quite as awful as this. My ortho did not warn me to not drive, I sat in class not knowing what was happening around me. | F | 27 | 1 days | 12/18/2008 | 1 | Nerve pain | Could not catch breath. Felt like a brick was on my chest. Had to go to the ER and was treated for a alerigic reaction. Also had to have a breathing treatment. | Fought for two weeks with the insurance company.Provide doctors notes to show of use of step drugs. Much leg work and large co-pay. Just to take one dose. I held high hopes for this drug. Much hype no bang. | M | 46 | 1 days | 4/25/2008 | 1 | 41 yrs of diabetes | ONE pill and I was sidelined! Whoa! very foggy, horrible feelings. (75mg dose, ONE!) My brother who has fibromyalgia, has been taking 150 2 X day, and now is hospitalized for major depression, after attempting suicide!!!! Hello!!! this needs to be taken off the market, it is horrible! | F | 5 | 1 days | 6/16/2008 |