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| 3 | Fibromyalgia | First week was very emotional, mood mostly sad, cried alot. Mood swings eventually stopped. Others include dry mouth, weight gain-25lbs-eyes and face feel puffy, face looks bloated at times, whole body feels bloated at times. Also, lightheadedness,forgetful,confusion, loss for words, slight feeling of being "high", Not feeling like "myself". | I spoke with my PC physician concerning side effects, she asked me if it was relieving my pain, at first yes, at 75mg, Then dose needed to be increased to 150 twice daily. Worked for awhile then noticed pain was increasing again. Neurologist thinks dose should be increased above 300 mg. Other doc's say it won't be any more effective. I am also taking Cymbalta, Soma, Ultram, Xanax, Buspirone, Atenolol, and just added Percoset which when mixed with everything else- especially the Lyrica is making me way too out of it to function normally, it works but side effects may not be worth it, I will check with doc about cutting dose in half to see if that helps if not I need another idea, | F | 47 | 1.5 years 2X D | 8/13/2011 | 4 | fibromialgia | I can't get to the "big o" any longer, its very frustrating. But with out the lryica I just can't function, so over all good. Please contact me with any ways to get around this side effect. | F | 18 | 2 years 200 1X D | 8/10/2011 | 4 | nerophathy | ALCOHOLIC BEWARE. I had two light beers and and drove home but before i got home i felt as if i had 15 beers.. then i started coming down from the high and had the worst hang over in 30 years. The med works for my foot pain fairly well. BUT beer with foot pain OR work without foot pain | DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL ! ! ! ! ! | M | 59 | 4 days 75 2X D | 8/9/2011 | 4 | Fibromyalgia/RRMS | Weight gain (35lbs), dry mouth, mild cognative dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, blurry vision for first hour after every dose. | So I have gained weight, I feel mentally slower most of the time, and I can barely achieve orgasm. Why would I continue Lyrica? Because it WORKS for me. I was homebound for 3 years before starting this because I could barely function through the pain, drop foot, and neuropathy. 4 months later, I am about to be a full time college student at age 40. This drug does work for a lot of people. You need to be aware of your body and weigh the benifits with the side effects. No two people handle any medication the same way. | F | 40 | 4 months 75MG 2X D | 8/1/2011 | 4 | fibromyalgia | Hungry all the rime. 5 lb weight gain, My hair is falling out frequently. small handful every time I shampoo. It does help with the fibro pain but I wish it did not make me shed like a dog | 48 | 3 years 50 mg 1X D | 7/28/2011 | 2 | foot pain | I have heart problems and spine problems and last month my right leg was 2-3 inches larger, Dr gave me a ct scan to rulke out blood clot and also a kidney test,If he had knew that Lyrica was not to be used for patients with hear failure. Pisses me pff that I have to be Dr and pharmist, to stay alive. | Lyrica only work as when needed for severe foot pain due to back problems as if I used it steady it did not work it would be the same as if I wasnt using it but when severe flair ups come taking Lyrica would calm it down. | M | 70 | 5 days 150 am and 2X D | 7/28/2011 | 2 | post-herpetic neuralgia, fribromyal | light-headedness. dry mouth. dry, stinging eyes. generalized pain in legs that crept to my back. thighs and buttocks felt heavy. bottom of feet tingled. extrasystole rhythm (the first one I noticed in years). sleepiness. racing pulse. itchy, itchy skin (especially legs and back of neck). trouble with balance. mid-day sleepiness. | F | 55 | 4 days 50 3X D | 7/14/2011 | 1 | Extreme pain-Multiple Sclerosis | severe depression, extreme weight gain. | Not sure how well this works for Fybromyalgia, but it didn't have any positive effects for my pain from Multiple Sclerosis. Gained 30 lbs in a month and was so very depressed, almost suicidal. | F | 35 | 60 days 1X D | 7/1/2011 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | Originally started at 75mg 1x daily. I only experienced some light-headedness and increased appetite. No decrease in muscle/joint pain but did notice a decrease in stabbing nerve pain. Rheumy upped dosage to 150mg 2xd. At first, it was wonderful! No pain! However, I'be been on this dose for 2 months and, in the past few weeks, have noticed several rather nasty side effects: dry mouth, shortness of breath, increased sweating, PAIN!! in joints, muscle fatigue and weakness. All this on top of the light-headedness. Wheeee! I have an appointment with the Rheumy next week and am going to request to be taken off this med. | It might work for others and I'm not going to bash this med based on my experience. I tend to be "weird side-effect girl" anyway. | F | 48 | 4 months 150 2X D | 6/27/2011 | 3 | Degenerative Osteoarthritis & Fibro | WEIGHT GAIN, fatigue, balance issues, falls related to balance issues, ringing in the ears, No sex drive and orgasm next to impossible | At 5'3" always maintained weight at 106-112 until I started Lyrica. Gained 42 pounds and steadily gained on drug. Excess weight causes even more stability/balance issues and has caused falls. Not to mention excess stress on joints that already hurt. Has resulted in reducing dosage in attempt to stop drug completely. DO NOT STOP SUDDENLY! Withdrawal symptoms are a real issue! I think I could deal with the other side effects if I did not have the constant weight gain and inability to enjoy sex with my husband. Really did help the chronic pain, restless legs and insomnia. So sad but I can't deal with those two issues. They have affected my relationship with my husband and that's not acceptable. | F | 58 | 2 years 225 2X D | 6/20/2011 | 2 | diffuse lower back and leg pain | Numbness in my feet from the ankles down, which would clear after walking for 20 minutes, but might return again if I sat down for a while. Joint pain. Leg pain. Gained 13 pounds very quickly (probably water); my weight went down again as I was getting off the Lyrica. | I started very slowly, at 25 mg hs for 1 week, and increased very slowly, by 25 mg in the am and 25 mg at bedtime, @ ev. 2 weeks. 2 1/2 months after I started Lyrica, I definitely felt better 10 days after I went up to 100 mg am and 125 mg pm . This lasted for 3 weeks. I could sit for 2+ hours instead of just 45 mins.; it was easier to walk upstairs, and I had less back pain in general. I was very encouraged and hopeful. But, a month later, w/i 24 hours of going from 125 mg am and 150 mg hs to the lowest recommended therapeutic dose (150 mg bid) , I experienced unusual sharp pains in the front of my hips (never had that before), followed a few days later by pain in all my joints, pains in my legs, and intermittent numbness in my feet, from the ankles down. It was intolerable to continue on that dose. I then tried to go down very, very slowly over a period of 2 months, hoping to find a dose that would give me the therapeutic effect without the bad side effects I had experienced so suddenly, but I couldn't. It's now been a month since I'm totally off the Lyrica, and while the numbness/tingling in my feet has slowly been abating, so that I mainly feel it in the soles of my feet and around my toes some of the time, it is not completely gone. I had assumed it was caused by edema (my doctor has been noncommittal), but I don't know what caused it (is it a parathesia?) I assume/hope it will eventually be gone. I was very disappointed that events took the turn that they did | F | 66 | 5 months 150 mg 2X D | 6/19/2011 | 4 | fibromyalgia | fluid retention, weight gain, feeling guffy | worth it. Does it lose its effectiveness after a while? | F | 68 | 8 months 150 MG 2X D | 6/15/2011 | 5 | fibromyalgia | dizziness/vertigo, "high" feeling, infrequent migraines | I love Lyrica! I have fibromyalgia and it was my miracle drug. It made me dizzy and have an occasional "high" feeling for the first 2 days, but now just infrequent vertigo, 1-2 migraines/6 mos. Ideally I would take it 3x/day because I can feel it wear off after about 6 hrs. I skipped a couple doses once and had headaches from withdrawal. It really relieves my pain immensely, though, so I could exercise & function better in general. My only real negative is how expensive it is -- my insurance won't cover it, so I'm paying $182/bottle of 60 pills. It's worth it, but I wish it weren't breaking the bank. | F | 23 | 6 months 100mg 2X D | 6/14/2011 | 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 | Epilepsy | Severe joint & muscle pain | I was told by a Rheumatologist at Stanford I had the hands of an 80 year old. Have been on NSAIDS and 2 opioids since. | M | 58 | 3 months 100mg 3X D | 6/5/2011 | 5 | Trigeminal neuralgia | During first few months, dizziness and loss of balance. Absolutely no side effects now. 37 pound weight loss. | Wanted to get off Tegretol because of bone loss. Lyrica has been a blessing because I was in constant facial and tongue pain. Neurologist has not been able to explain the edge of tongue burning. Was on 100 mg 3/day (max. dose), so dr. prescribed Trileptal as adjunct. Am now taking 100 mg Lyrica 2/day with Trileptal and pain is mostly controlled. Before taking this med I prayed that God would let me die. I also lost 37 pounds, but no weight loss until I'd taken it a year, however a nurse told me she could not lose weight until she'd discontinued use of Lyrica. Would recommend sticking with it because the initial side effects stop. What's a few months of mild dizziness compared to control of the horrible pain of TM? | F | 54 | 4 years 100 2X D | 5/30/2011 | 4 | fibromyalgia | weight gain | F | 52 | 2 months 2X D | 5/23/2011 | 5 | peripheral neuropathies | Sometimes I get a little 'foggy' during the day, but I am still able to function (work on computer, drive, etc.) A little fluid retention in the feet. No other side effects. I think it's important to start at a low dosage and work up slowly. At one point my doctor doubled my dosage and the fogginess became unacceptable so I went back to the old dosage after 2 days. I have also found that any alcohol at all will increase the side effects significantly--don't drink alcohol with this drug! | Last entry: For me this drug has been a miracle. I can finally sleep! Before I took this I would wake up hourly with terrible pain that I could only partially relieve by walking around. Now I can sleep through the night. It's wonderful! It has also had the effect of lifting my feelings of depression (which I was not taking any medication for because it was not too severe) All in all this has been a great drug for me! I take 2 25 mg pills in the evening, and one 25 mg pill in the morning. | F | 61 | 15 months 25 mg 3X D | 5/20/2011 History | 2 | Severe nerve pain | Gained 30 lbs - it was a real chunky fat; joints hurt; MENSTRUAL CYCLE STOPPED; non existent libido; --- it really helped with the pain for the first year, but at the end of the second year the med wasn't working as well. Horrible withdraw symptoms! Try DMSO at jacoblabs.com for nerve pain. | If Neurontin doesn't work try Lyrica. It may work for you. Beware, you'll gain lots of weight. | F | 35 | 2 years 150mg 3X D | 5/19/2011 | 4 | Small Fiber Neuropathy/fibro | Slightly light headed. | I have been transitioning from Gabapentin to Lyrica and stopped Gabapentin altogether a few days ago. Lyrica treats my symptom of pins & needles that covers most of my body. Lyrica works faster but also wears off faster. I'm sure my dosage will need to be adjusted but so far I am sleeping better. I suffer from depression but have not experienced any increase of neg. feelings. It does not help with more painful nerve problems (Occipital Neuralgia, Brachial Plexus injury or Siatica) but well worth taking it for my Small Fiber Neuropathy. | F | 38 | 2 months 100 3X D | 5/18/2011 | 5 | Peripheral nueropathy in both feet | Initially I had stabbing pains, but this was not much compared to the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. After time I felt the side effects that may have been occurring went away. | I love this drug. I was bed-ridden for 3 months at 34 yrs old with horrific burning sensations in both feet caused by Type-1 Diabetes. Tried Neurontin and experienced many of the negative side effects attributed to Lyrica. After moving over to Lyrica, after 2-3 weeks, I saw a 100% improvement. If you are wrestling with chronic pain caused by nerve damage I recommend at least trying this drug. | M | 36 | 2 years 200mg 2X D | 5/6/2011 | 4 | Chronic pain | I have had back pain for 20 years now and I have been experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia for the last year. My doctor prescribed Lyrica in addition to my 3 percocet daily. Since taking Lyrica, I have cut my percocet down to 1-2 per day. I experienced a slight weight gain but overall my pain levels have decreased nearly 40%. | For those that have had long term pain trouble, I do not need to tell you what it is like to have this affliction for a long time but remember, every person is different, every person handles medication differently so while I understand some of you think its the worst med ever, it is really about trial and error to find the right combination that makes you feel better. Optimism helps too! :) | M | 45 | 6 months 75 mg 1X D | 4/20/2011 | 3 | CRPS type II nrv dmg due to surgery | Neurontin and lyrica have the same effects on me, lyrica is not as strong. Amnesia for hours at a time, drunk feeling preventing me from driving, inability to concentrate, inability to speak words without pausing, unable to stay on task due to easy distraction, unacceptable weight gain (active duty army for 18 years). | between my injured wrist and lyrica, i have lost not only army career, but also lost my professional goals (intelligence community). I have had a place of duty in my house since November 2009 because of the safety risk i pose on the roads AND in my job. I am being medically discharged from the army and was removed from my unit to (what i like to call) the "broke-ass soldier" unit [officially called a warrior transition unit]. while lyrica technically works (by controlling the electrical shooting pains CRPS causes) it completely prevents me from working! i am devastated and enraged at the same time. even after a ketamine infusion i have to stay on lyrica. i hate crps more than lyrica! | F | 37 | 2 years 150 2X D | 4/15/2011 | 2 | ghost pains from amputation | Fluid retention, tiredness, buzzed feeling with dosage increases, very severe withdrawal symptoms. | Lyrica did work for nuerogeneic pain after having over 50 surgeries, however, I had a harder time coming off of it then heavy narcotics. A week of staying awake and cravings. Make sure to taper off and try to stay on a low dose. Abuse potential is very high. Has its place. | M | 31 | 2 years 300mg 2X D | 4/12/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | Euphoria, talkativness, drowsiness,feeling stoned and very much motivation. Completely killed my anxiety, I love this drug, wish it was cheaper | M | 30 | 2 weeks 50 4X D | 4/6/2011 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | blurred vision and eye pain in left eye for 3 days | I am liking this medicine, really no side effects except for the first 3 days and that was minor. It has helped somewhat so far, I do have a little less pain. I am hoping when I go back to the dr. Next week he will increase the dosage. So far I would recommend this medicine. I also do take 1 vicodine with it. With all the side effects people have posted, I am glad I do not have them. I weigh 118 pounds and I hope this medicine continues to help | F | 40 | 7 days 75 2X D | 4/4/2011 | 1 | back and leg pain | None at first. Then I began with dry mouth and it seemed to be working. As time prgressed, I began to have trouble breathing, dry skin, ears became dry. It got worse, I started with a hoarse throat and I sounded like I had a stroke. Finally, my doctor thought I had clogged arteries or heart disease. I went from an echo stress test into the hospital for testing. I stopped taking the lyrica and realized I was having less trouble breathing. Then the doctor did cath test and he said there was nothing wrong with my heart. | THIS IS THE WORST MEDICATION I EVER EXPERIENCED AND IT SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET. MY PHARMACIST PULLED UP PAGES AND PAGES OF NEGATIVE REACTIONS TO THIS DRUG. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THIS DRUG, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. | M | 59 | 2 years 75 4X D | 4/1/2011 | 5 | Fibromyalgia and Neuropathy | Dizzy, tired mid day, nausa, headahes, moodiness | Was previously on Gabapentin 300 mg to 600 mg TID. Once starting Lyrica I had to stop taking Gabapentin. I had serious withdrawls for about a week. | F | 34 | 3 weeks 75 mg 2X D | 3/31/2011 | 5 | Fibro, +pain from herniated discs | I had been scared away from taking Lyrica by bad reviews as well as caution from 2 of my previous doctors. But I was taking way to many opioids without much relief so decided to try it. I am pleasantly surprised at havingfew side effects. Slight puffiness around eyes, just had a period after not having any since July (almost 9 months without one). HOWEVER....I KNOW IT HASN'T BEEN LONG, BUT I AM FEELING SO MUCH BETTER!!!! I have been able to cut in half my dosage of hydrocodone; my sleep is so much better and refreshing. Have noticed a slight problem with finding the right words to express myself within an hour or two after taking the pill, but it clears up and am able to be more focused and able to concentrate very well. | So far, I have been very HAPPY with Lyrica. Unlike others who have felt like killing themselves....my mood is significantly better!! My husband even noticed that I was easier to get along with. It makes sense that getting my pain under control, WOULD make me happier. I have been able to get so many things done around the house and taking care of other business so I give Lyrica a 5 PLUS so far. | F | 47 | 2 weeks 50 mg 2X D | 3/28/2011 | 3 | pain in back and legs | If I can wake up long enough to get my next dose I will have a chance to see if the drug works for me! This medication knocks me out for atleast 8 hours each time that I have taken it | I will continue to use the Lyrica until I get some relief or until I can no longer stand the tired state that it leaves me in! | F | 53 | 2 days 50 2X D | 3/24/2011 | 5 | pain from MS | none | F | 53 | 3 years 200 2X D | 3/23/2011 | 5 | Sciatica | No side effects | F | 42 | 10 months 100MG 2X D | 3/23/2011 | 1 | Fibro | Attempted suicide - jumped through window and was in mental institute for 3.5 weeks. | THIS IS THE WORST DRUG EVER AND SHOULD BE TAKEN OF THE MARKET!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 46 | 19 days 30mg 1X D | 3/21/2011 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | Migraines | swelling, migraines, eyes very sensitive to light, fatigue. | F | 34 | 14 days 50mg 2X D | 3/19/2011 | 4 | fibromyalgia | at first "high feeling" and occasional dizzyness,hard time having orgasm | I would recommend this to EVERYONE with fibromyalgia. i have had it for years, pain, unable to do the things i use to, chronic knee pain,memory fog, felt like i was literally going crazy,..now i can walk, which helps tremendously, i can run, i can walk up and down the stairs, i experience something new every day that i can do again.!!! very happy with this..have to work on the sexual part though...only negative i have:) | F | 46 | 2 weeks 150 2X D | 3/14/2011 | 3 | chronic low back pain, | Neurologist recommended Lyrica for chronic lower back pain. First three days were great, minor pain. After about a week, starting having pain in right upper back, hand, arm, and shoulder. Also starting feeling like a zoombie. Waiting for doctor to call back because the pain seems worse than the lower back pain. | I guess this drug works well for some; mostly not well for majority of people. Too many side affects, although my appetite is way down and have lost 3 lbs in these past weeks. | F | 52 | 2 weeks 50mg 1X D | 3/14/2011 | 1 | inoperable back/sciatia pain | Extreme confusion, dizziness, bruising (leading to serious pre-cancer condition), loss of coordination, unsteadiness and sleep interruption | I was prescribed this drug by my pain management clinic. They knew my current meds they were giving me and added lyrica anyway against warnings of drug interactions. When I asked specifically if this was a "newer" version of Neurontin they said no (but it is). Now I have a serious condition due to bruising and also suffered a stroke that may be linked to a fall while taking lyrica. | F | 63 | 21 days 75 2X D | 3/10/2011 | 3 | Avulsed Brachial Plexus C-5 - T-1/ | Weight gain, "foggy feeling", memory loss, constipation, fatigue, depression, suicidal feelings, anxiousness, joint pain. | It helped with the nerve pain, but the side effects were too much to take. I've gained 30lbs! It caused such anxiety that I couldn't function without having suicidal thoughts. Severe constipation, but when I was coming off of it (very lowly), it caused severe diarrhea. Be careful if you are to take this drug. Side effects came without warning. | F | 35 | 2 years 150mg 3X D | 3/6/2011 | 3 | pain due to PBC and herniated discs | initially increased appetite and then headaches as dose increased. | The headaches and weight gain are seriously causing me to consider stopping the drug, which is a real shame as it has really helped my pain. | F | 45 | 3 months 150 1X D | 3/5/2011 | 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 | 4 | diabetic foot pain | Not very many. A few restless nights but alot better than restless nights from the pain. I had not slept the night thru in probably a year until I started taking this med. The only thing is it seems to be waining in effect. | M | 51 | 1 months 50 3X D | 3/2/2011 | 3 | RSD/CRPS | Anal itching, High feeling, Sleepy constantly, Cannot reach orgasm, sexual desire is no longer, | although it has helped with the pain a little the side effects out-way and make me not want to take the medication | F | 26 | 4 days 25mg 2X D | 3/2/2011 | 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 | 1 | chronic pain. | Weight gain which is very depressing. Tired first thing in AM.Cannot have great orgasms any more!! | Does help with one type of my pain. Also, had front upper teeth pain 24/7 which has basically gone away. | F | 61 | 9 months 150 2X D | 2/25/2011 | 5 | herniated dics in neck to low back | Increased appetite | Also helps tremendously with RLS. | F | 49 | 2 years 150mg 3X D | 2/23/2011 | 4 | fibromyalgia | drowsy, little "high feeling". | So far, this medication has really helped my pain. I sleep so much better, not tossing and turning all night. | F | 48 | 2 weeks 75 mg 2X D | 2/17/2011 | 2 | herniated disc; unknown infection | Fuzzy thinking, zombie-like attitude and no motivation (100% contrary to my generally over-achieving, ambitious self). Developed what I can only describe as a semi-voluntary mild form of orofacial dyskinesia. | I began taking a small dose of 75mg daily and stepped up over 3 weeks according to the prescription up to 300mg daily. After one month, I was so scared by the changes that I began stepping down to a level that seemed "ok" for me. I continued with the drug for nearly 1 year (150/daily). I still cannot say for certain that all of the side effects are due to Lyrica, since I have been suffering a tooth infection simultaneously, but about 30 days after stopping the drug I began to recognize the "old" me again and feel much better despite ongoing tooth pain. | F | 53 | 1 years 150mg 2X D | 2/16/2011 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Horrible!! Everything bad that could happen did happen. My husband had to take care of me because I couldn't walk straight. I was so crabby but I didn't realize it myself, and I didn't feel unhappy, just horribly nauseated, vomiting, extra pain in my hands and legs aside from awful abdominal pain. I already have gastroparenthisis because a gastroenterologest damaged my vega nerve so the constipation was almost not fixable. I don't know how this got approved by the FDA. | F | 59 | 7 days 100mg 3X D | 2/15/2011 | 5 | Fibromyalgia | The first few weeks I was a little lightheaded but nothing compared to the misery I had encountered for the past 2 years.Up until I started taking Lyrica my entire body ached from head to toe including every joint and muscle.I was always fatigued even after a full nights rest.I occasionally get a dry mouth after taking Lyrica but I'll take this over the nightmare I experienced everyday of my life aching from head to toe. For me it was the magic pill that I was looking for. The only concern I have is how long it will work for me? Hopefully it will continue for as long as I need it. The only negative is that it can be expensive without insurance. Thank God for good insurance and RX plan. Good Luck to all those using Lyrica. | M | 53 | 90 days 75 2X D | 2/14/2011 | 4 | Chronic nerve pain in neck,left arm | dizziness / fatigue / some loss of consentration and memory / occasional blurred vision | A drug I could not live without to control my chronic pain due to 2 cervical surgeries . C- 4 5 6 anterior fusion and posterior lamineckimy . A good trade off between the side effects and the benefits. Ran out of pills for 2 days recently and pain was not tolerable and life was not good. | M | 53 | 21 months 150 3X D | 2/13/2011 | 4 | Seizure Disorder | Side effects have been minimal especially compared to other meds I took in the past. Yes there is increased cravings for food but developed a good exercise routine and have LOST weight on LYRICA (other anti-convulsants meds were much, much worse with weight gain so my exercise/diet program I developed has overcome any issues with this med). No swelling and I welcome the sedating quality as I have severe insomnia. I also don't experience the memory issues that others are having (other meds I took were horrible and I couldn't spell my name on them!). | Compared to other drugs, LYRICA has been a blessing. No seizures and minimal side effects. I'm sorry for the others who have experienced severe side effects but everyone IS different. I tried other meds and the side effects were too great which led me to try LYRICA so I do understand. | M | 46 | 60 days 100 2X D | 2/13/2011 | 3 | Chronic Nerve Pain | Typically, expect WEIGHT GAIN!! Any person who says the weight gain comes entirely from eating too much has no idea what they are talking about. I am in full control of what I eat but regardless I still steadily continue to see my weight increase (Even when I cut back on my daily food intake) I came off of Lyrica for a period of time and the weight dropped back off. Other side effects I have experienced are chronic stomach bloating, swelling & dizziness. | Lyrica has definitely helped my pain when no other drug could touch it. In order to deal with some pain relief I have had to learn to deal with the side effects. Each person has to weigh it all out and determine if it is worth it to them for their particulat situation. | F | 45 | 1 years 75 2X D | 2/13/2011 | 5 | Chronic pain, neck, spine problems. | I already have skin problems. Lyrica may have contributed to itchy buttocks, I open sores from sratching to raw skin. Partially do to sitting for long periods of time. Not completely Lyrica, but may have contributed. | I have my 5th/6th Neck vertibre fused. I have chronic pain and need the 6th/7th fused now. I am also a diabetic on insulin, and take multiple anti-deppresants. The chronic stiffness in my neck and body pains were relieved instantly from the first dose. I have tested myself by not taking a dose and the stiff neck comes back. I will update as time progresses. I recommend for spinal damage, and chronic nerve issue. | M | 50 | 10 days 50mg 2X D | 2/10/2011 | 5 | Fibromyasia | I Have been so "crippled" since age 46.. I started Lyrica and felt the throbbing leave my legs by day #4! I am able to walk and move with less pain!!! I did feel fuzzy in the first few days, but well worth the trade off to be able to move. When I say I couldnt move I mean I had to have help at time just trying to get up from sitting,The aching had me in tears, I was afraid to get into the tub in fear I couldnt get out. My legs were near useless, like heavy painful pillars. when I wake my hands are not as stiff, I have had slight swelling in fingers though and as I said the fog for the first few days. I feel like a new person! I can play with my grandchildren and not sit and lay all the time. I had tried cutting back on sugar, and taking 5,000 of Vit D as directed by my Dr. I even had tried hydropap on my bad days and all I did was sleep from it.I thank the Lord for Lyrica, I hope it will not wane and start to not work. | I was afraid I would have problem because I am on a BP medication, as that was one of the side effects, but so far Its been good. Also the swelling warning, made me not want to try it, so I took my first doses when eole were around in case I should have problems. | F | 51 | 10 days 100 1X D | 2/9/2011 | 2 | neuropathy in feet | I started taking Lyrica for the severe tingling/burning in the bottoms of both feet. My pain would become so severe that I felt like someone was smacking my feet with a 2x4 at night. I always feel euphoric, lightheaded, extremely blurry vision at times so sleepy I cannot function more than 4 hours at a time without napping. The Lyrica lessened my pain somewhat but not enough to warrant these side effects I am stopping these meds immediately!!! | F | 49 | 8 months 75mg 1X D | 2/8/2011 | 5 | FIbromyalgia | So far I feel a bit floaty, almost like my head is floating around, but I kind of enjoy it. I am not feeling drunk as others put it. In fact thanks to the pain relief I have gotten so far...my mind is sharp as a tack and clear as can be. I notice a bit of foot swelling. I am hungry a lot more, but I am not going to gain weight because I am under strict control of my diet and I won't give into the food cravings. It's easy to blame a drug for weight gain when the gain is because you got over hungry and ate, not realizing it most of the time. | I do notice that it wears off the pain relief after about 11 hours. I believe this is because of the lower dose to start. I honestly don't get why half the people on here are on lyrica. It is meant for specific types of pain, NERVE pain. Not joint pain, not headaches, not injuries or endometreosis. It is FDA approved for four uses: Fibromyalgia, shingles pain, diabetic neuropothy and seizures of a certain type. Anything other than that you may have bad effects not because the drug is bad, but if your nerves aren't causing the problem messing with them with this drug will make you feel worse, not better. I advise anyone who takes this drug to drink plenty of water, keep your feet up when you can, walk as much as you can (water gain from edema can be helped this way sometimes) and make sure you track your food intake because it is so easy to rack up the pounds when you don't realize how much you have really ate (due to increased appetite). And if a doctor is prescribing it for anything other than these 4 conditions ask them is it fda approved for this? Many doctors get paid off to sell or push medications. You need to research every medication before you take it and make dang sure you are getting it for an approved use. Otherwise you can have issues like I did with a different medication. | F | 34 | 2 days 50 mg 2X D | 2/4/2011 | 4 | Atypical Face Pain | Drowsiness and dizziness, quite bad, had to leave work | I have started taking Lyrica three days ago due to Atypical Face Pain. I had to take Panacod for pain relief still during the first two days but today I am pain-free without the Panacod, so Lyrica is working for pain relief. Only that I feel really drunk, problems to keep my eyes open, feel like sleeping, which is not the best when you have to work. I hope this goes away as I really don't want the pain to come back but I can not go to work in this state of dizziness. | F | 33 | 3 days 75 MG 1X D | 2/1/2011 | 1 | pain from CSS | I felt ill. It may hve been from the fact that I stopped taking the gabapentin drug for my pain. | It may work if it is prescribed 1st. I have now found that if I stop the Gabapentin for any length of time I go through withdrawls...I experience a lot of body pain | F | 48 | 2 days sample 4X D | 2/1/2011 | 4 | Neuropathic pain | To the person who said that they wet the bed and are 'high as a kite'. I think it is because you started at too high a dose! I started at 75mg once per day and built up. Even then I felt a bit like you as the dose went up but only for a few hours. I think it has helped me and as far as I can tell, my only side effect has been weight gain. | F | 62 | 3 years 150mg 2X D | 1/31/2011 | 4 | nerve pain | oooh boy i am high as a kite. shaky, unable to find words. i wet the bed the other night! that was sure a surprise! | we'll see how i do tomorrow when i have to teach a class. i usually teach without a manual, but i'm afraid i won't be able to find the words. i'm a little bit manic but not out of control. fortunately i'm only taking it until i have surgery next month so hopefully i won't blow up like a balloon! | F | 39 | 3 days 100mg 3X D | 1/30/2011 |