Patient Log of Experience Using LYRICA
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING LYRICA
| Key to ratings for LYRICA: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 1 | S1 Nerve Root Displacement | I couldn't hardly get awake, uncontrollable crying, nervousness, confusion. I felt as if I couldn't function. This was after just one dose. I have tried gabapentin and had confusion and felt as if I couldn't get awake in the mornings, but the Lyrica was much worse. I have repeatedly asked to be put back on Topamax as I had taken it years for migraines with relatively no side effects on dosages of 200mg or less at times. I cannot take the Lyrica any more as I am afraid of what I may do to myself. My daughter even noticed that I have walked in circles as if I was on some kind of hallucinogenic drug. | F | 40 | 1 days 50mg 2X D | 6/27/2014 | ||
| 1 | S1 Nerve Root Displacement | Went to the doctor due to reaction to only one dose of Lyrica. She tried to pass off my reaction to an anxiety attack asking me if I had experienced anxiety before. After I told her that I knew the difference then she switched to menopause. I have already been through that with really no issues due to hysterectomy. Next she said maybe I was having a migraine. I know how I felt with each of those and those were not causing my problem. She then said I should probably see my Neurologist since they couldn't prescribe Topamax, as it was not for nerve pain. I read that it is used for migraines and nerve pain as well as other problems. My daughter asked if drinking a lot of fluids could help flush it out quicker and she went on to say that it was passed through my liver and would have to just wear off. I checked and Lyrica is passed through the kidneys, not liver. I think I know more than this doc. Won't see her again if my PCP is not in the office. Basically wasted my copay. By later in afternoon I felt more like myself again, and the next day fine with no Lyrica. That drug for me is satan. If you have problems similar to mine, especially the uncontrollable crying, I suggest you report this side effect and any others not listed to the FDA. I did. | F | 40 | 50mg 1X D | 6/28/2014 | ||