LYRICA Reviews (PREGABALIN)

Average Rating: 2.6 (1463 Ratings)

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LYRICA  (PREGABALIN):  This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

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 1  Fibromyalgia major loss of memory, confusion, lack of ability to do simple tasks it has been 10 years and I am still having these problems, however 6 specialists and 1 PCP have me on 18 medications. Could this be part of the problem???? lol F 68 2 years
100mg 3X day
6/6/2017
 1  Pinched nerve in spine. Disc degrad Severe memory loss, muscle spasms, suicidal thoughts. Unaware of the world around me. Ie like a zombie. Symptoms similar to dementia. I had horrid withdrawals. Came off cold turkey after realising, what was the cause of my brain deadness. I had stomach pains. Bad headaches. Nerve pain seemed worse. Panic attacks never experienced before, but coming off was the best thing I ever did despite still in extreme pain. My memory is remarkably better, I'm hoping it returns to normal eventually. F 27 50 days
200-500mg
5/29/2017
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 3  Spinal Stenosis Disorientation, grogginess, memory issues - retrieving words, slurred speech, blurred vision With the amount of side effects I'm concerned about the toxicity of this drug & would not be taking it if not for the fact that I'm desperate. My pain level often reached 10/10 and Lyrica ensures that it never reaches that high. After reading the comments I'm very disappointed that the blurred vision remains while on the drug. The other side-effects seem to be diminishing. M 60 45 days
150 3X day
5/2/2017
 1  Generalized Anxiety Disorder) Blurred vision, chronic fatigue, loss of memory, walking as if drunk, tingling in mid back/arms hands/fingers/toes/feet/scalp/electrical zaps across the forehead, loss of taste, insomnia Had to come off Lyrica cold turkey as the the drug made me so ill I couldn't get out of bed. M 64 3 weeks
50 3X day
4/26/2017
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 1  Lower back surgery I suffer from severe depression and when I started taking Lyrica; I never wanted to die so badly. I heard voices that insisted I die and take my family with me. Luckily I was able to control the urges and went to the emergency room. I asked and pleaded for help. They put me on a 72 hour watch. It was a horrible feeling, and now i get to relive it every time I see a commercial for it. I feel traumatized when I hear or see anything Lyrica. I had to incur additional hospital bills after going through back surgery and possibly the reason I lost my job that I'd had for almost 13 years. This "MEDICINE" is lethal. M 40 3 months
4/25/2017
 1  Restless Legs Syndrome My doctor prescribed this drug because I have RLS. At first it worked well and I considered it a true wonder. But it very quickly turned on me. I was in a store one day and felt like something just wasn't right. When I got home, I had the worst panic attack of my life, which made me stop taking it immediately. I went almost 4 whole days going through a panic attack-state, while also having terrible insomnia, sweating, and hot/cold sensations all over my body. My parents ended up bringing me to the ER because I began having heart palpitations, chest pain, and a tingling sensation in my left arm. I thought I was dying and so did my parents! This drug RUINED our Easter holiday! I had to also watch my mom, who also has anxiety problems of her own, sob hysterically along with my dad, who were just as panicked as I was. They thought they were losing me! This is a very dangerous drug and I would not recommend it to anyone! This poison is practically handed out like candy and some doctors fail to warn their patients of the potentially fatal dangers of taking this drug. I have never been so scared for my life! I took it exactly as my doctor recommended. To anyone else who has experienced this, you have all my sympathy! F 24 1 weeks
50 mg
4/17/2017
 1  Epilepsy My neuro is a bitch who treats me like her guinea pig and lyrica has been her latest disaster. First off, I'm a recovering addict on suboxone 8 yrs and they're impossible to get off of. So, these withdrawals weren't noticeable right away. I got high off them and my bf noticed right away. I also almost got myself arrested on them, destroying all the hard work I've done. I am having chest pains, a fever, irritability, eczema, and hair thinning. Also I saw no real reason an epileptic should be on this, especially a former addict. I'm having back pain as well. Withdrawals are still not as bad as suboxone if your thinking of trying that. I only know a couple people that have been able to get off of it. Also, only take 1mg in the a.m and another at night, threerest does no good. I wish I had read these reviews sooner. I'm glad I found them tho before taking anymore. Also, my mom was thinking of going on them and I was able to stop that. This is a dangerous drug and can ruin your life very easily. F 30 2 weeks
50mg 3x
4/15/2017
 2  Anxiety Did nothing for me Weight Gain Blurred Vision Addiction Taper off this drug slowly over months M 52 4 years
600 mgs
4/6/2017
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 4  Fibromyalgia weight gain, that's why I rated a 4 instead of a 5. This has helped my pain tremendously. I sleep very well without waking up during the night. I am sure I would be unable to work if it wasn't for this medicine. A couple of years ago I came down with Shingles. I had NO PAIN at all. The doctor said t was because of my being on Lyrica for so many years. I am still taking Lyrica. F 61 5 years
75 mg 2X day
4/4/2017
 2  Nerve pain/Anxiety Adverse reaction: Dizzy, confused, couldn't walk straight, slurred speech, tachycardia. Didn't help with pain, helped some with anxiety, had adverse reaction. Also very expensive. F 34 2 weeks
200mg tid
3/30/2017
 1  Restless leg pain Hi - I answered the questions false because I just wanted to make a comment. I start on lyrica next week so reading comments in advance. I'm writing because I want to see what length dosage people take. Most people don't seem to answer that question. M 61 1 days
0
3/26/2017
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 1  nerve pain It made me unable to think Worst drug I've ever taken F 63 3 months
50mg
3/25/2017
 3  crps and bad shoulder post surgery Complete loss of taste. Took daughter to airport could not remember if home was north or south . Short term memory awful. Helps slightly with pain but my ability to lift left arm and feel any fingers totally gone. Extremely depressed. The doctor throwing meds at me and i am scared.. belueve workers comp waited too long to hgelp tryi g to stay optimistic and hopeful start my everyday crying bad thoughts.. F 61 3 weeks
50
3/24/2017
 2  Chronic Pain Severely diminished mental capacity, "moon face", distended stomach, loss of balance, constipation, "stoned" tinnitus Those asking for dosage please understand that it does not matter as this drug works differently for everyone. Started on 75 mg and increased to 450 mg. My adult son had "the conversation" regarding my mental status as word searching was apparent. I fell twice doing stupid things. Then somehow acquired a bone-deep bruise on my cheek bone which stayed for 6 weeks. Less pain? Yes, if you consider being so stoned that you are unaware, rather like being drunk or high. So I weaned down to zero two weeks ago, it was awful. Now I am aware of the pain and it is 10 fold. Yesterday I took 75mg and woke with a fat face and feel doomed. Six years of agony, denied back surgery because arthritis in back besides ruptured discs, spinal cord stimulator implanted instead. Oesteoarthritis so bad I have had fingers fused with feeling of spikes in feet and knees. Every year I max out Medicare coverage for physical therapy. Lyrica? I don't know since We Are All Different. I am trying Lyrica again in spite of all the problems and know this does not make sense but pain will break the strongest person. My heart goes out to all of you, especially the younger with responsibilities. F 72 7 months
150 2X day
3/24/2017
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 2  Post-operative pain & C.R.P.S. Blurry vision, increased appetite, 61bs weight gain, tiredness, loss of confidence and direction in life. Hopelessness 😩 Took them for 7 months, trying to come off. It is extremely difficult as unable to sleep and feel depressed. It has helped pain though. F 61 6 months
30mgx2
3/20/2017
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 1  nerve pain in leg While on it i got the magor twitches , could not stay awake, meant i couldn't drive, i have 3 young kids and could not even tend to them without help from family. I took myself off lyrica and now i have severe anxiety - suicidal thoughts every day, racing mind. THIS DRUG SHOULD BE BAND! F 34 7 months
100 ×2 dai
3/16/2017
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 1  Itchy rash More itchiness than ever. Insomnia. Terrible. Withdrawing F 64 3 weeks
450
3/11/2017
 3  Spinal stenosis Weight gain 15 lbs. Unable to sleep if taken before bedtime until 2-3 hours later. Suffering with acid reflux, and stomach cramps more frequently. I substitute words for the word I mean to say. Example: knee for elbow, etc. occasionally. Lyrica does help with my stenosis, and hip pain. I don't feel sucicidal or irritable and have a general feeling of well being. I usually only take 75 ml. I don't suffer if I go back and forth between 75 or 150 ml. per day. I would not recommend high does of Lyrica. It's a very strong drug and can cause so many problems. Also, no matter how I've tried with diet and exercise I can't lose the weight I've gained. F 77 2 years
75-150MG
3/6/2017
 2  Anxiety Hot flushes tiredness heads blured M 59 10 days
300 mg
2/28/2017
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 4  Thalamic central pain stroke Grogginess, hand pain, mild swelling,weight gain real fast and extreme tiredness. I needed 4 100 mg pill to help me but Lyrica doesn't come in that mg.the 150 mg are too much at one time. F 54 9 days
450
2/24/2017
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