LYRICA Reviews (PREGABALIN)Average Rating: 2.6 (1463 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LYRICA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LYRICA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | shingles | none that I know of | I think it is working,from what I've read ,I think I should stop this med. | M | 66 | 18 days 150 2X day | 10/30/2010 | 3 | Cervical spondylosis C2-C7 | Horrendous weight gain (now approaching 4 stone (50 pounds)) with even worse stomach bloating. Feet/ankles/legs swollen. Intermittent extreme euphoria, excessive confidence and loss of self-awareness (saying things I wouldn't normally say!) Awful acid reflux, especially at night. | Also taking Trazadone, Dihydrocodeine, Naproxen. Lyrica has eased severe head/eye pain from C2 neck, and virtually stopped severe leg pain at night (a big relief). But other neck/arm pain is unresolved. Experiencing a lot of language difficulties with a lot of 'forgotten' words and 'Spoonerisms' (e.g.'big dog' - becoming 'dig bog', 'the mat sat on the cat'), written communication is also difficult and 'jumbled'. Euphoria is unpredictable, gabbering on like a (loud) idiot. The worst is the weight gain, I look like an overly pregnant hippo, my stomach sticks out so much. Loss of orgasm (but hey at this size partner's losing interest!) Intermittent reaction with the dihydrocodeine (which I still need for the other pain) - can make me even more hyper (but not always). Catch-22 - it's the only thing to help with any of the pain - so benefits still, just, outweigh, disadvantages. | F | 49 | 4 months 300mg 2X day | 10/25/2010 | 1 | diabetic neuropathy, back pain | dizzy, wobbly, stomach upset, urinating a lot, tightness in chest | day 2 and it could be my last. I have allergic reactions to diuretics and just read here that this drug contains diuretic, hence the tightness in chest/trouble catching my breath. My dr put me on 100 mg 3x day and I had to call him to say even the lyrica web page said that was too high to start. Dont think I can handle this but if you do get it from someone who really knows about it and will work closely with you on titrating your dose. | F | 47 | 2 days 100 1X day | 10/23/2010 | 1 | for nerve pain in back and neck | Previously diagnosed with major depression, recurrent; but had been feeling much happier - Dr. prescribed lyrica to try to help nerve pain, which he thought was triggered in my back and neck. I had previously been having epidurals of corticosteroids, tramodol, celebrex, and muscle relaxers. He thou7ght this might help , prescribed lyrica, physical therapy (including a tens unit for "shocks" to help pain also. Today I stayed in bed for the whole day, very depressed and teary. (First time in quite a few months). Thought it was just situational, but started feeling dizzy and now my arms and legs are feeling tingly and numb, I feel irritable, which is unusual; tremendous appetite last few days. With this and the side effects listed by others, and the possibility of weight gain, also (I had recently managed to lose 35 pounds) I am going to discontinue use. I would rather stay with the corticosteroids and the "tens" unit for the pain than feel this way and gain the | F | 55 | 4 days 50 mg 1X day | 10/18/2010 | 1 | Pain | Worse pain. Doesn't work. Only makes the pain worse. | M | 33 | 4 days 50 3X day | 10/17/2010 | 4 | fibromynalgia and neuropathy | Weight gain of 20 lbs. short term memory loss, poor attention span, forgetfulness, drowsiness, slight vision problems but I have astigmatism anyway, spaced-out feeling, slight euphoria. | it has helped both conditions for the most part. Neuropathy hurts the most and even though it doesn't completely whipe out the pain it helps make it manageable. | F | 38 | 250 days 75 6X day | 10/14/2010 | 3 | back pain from herniated discs | agitation, moodiness, easily loss of temper, loss of short term memory, sleep deprivation, itchy feet and ankles, some uphoria at times | overall this medication worked to relieve my pain, made it possible to work, but because of the agitation and moodiness I lost several jobs that I was highly qualified for because they said I was moody and forgetful, this is not me at all. My wife stated I needed to stop taking it and see what happens, I feel like myself again after 2 weeks off. Pain has returned but it is worth it if I can maintain my new job. | M | 39 | 15 months 75mg 4X day | 10/13/2010 | 1 | fibromyalgia | F | 47 | 2 years 150 2X day | 10/11/2010 | 5 | Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy(RSD) | 35 lb weight gain, transient word finding problems, dizziness,sleepiness | This drug has been a miracle drug for me. I was totally disabled until I started taking this. All of the side effects except the wt gain resolved over time and were nothing compared to the pain I was in before Lyrica. When it wears off the pain returns and I start to lose the use of my hand. Since I have been on the medication, no one can even tell that I suffer from a severe nerve condition in my hand-even me. Please cancel your quest to take this medication off the market!!! Just because it isn't right for you doesn't give you the right to take it away from people like me. | F | 50 | 8 months 100mg 3X day | 10/8/2010 | 4 | Fibromyalgia | Dizziness; Sleepy; Thoughts of dying but NOT suicide; forgetfulness; appetite increase | Has helped a lot with FIbro pain. Try to take it at different time then other meds. Have had difficulty staying awake at work, so few sick days. Overall seems to be helping alot, hope I get over side effects soon. | F | 45 | 2 months 75 2X day | 10/6/2010 | 4 | Nerve pain due to herniated disc | Blurred vision in right eye and swollen right eyelid | In the time section, even though I said 6 weeks, it's actually approx. 7 weeks. I started taking Lyrica due to talking to the orthopedic specialist at my doctor's office. My healthcare provider at the office referred me to her once the herniated disc diagnosis was confirmed. I started with Tylenol 3 & Flexeril 5 MG, then Tramadol 50 MG. Next, it was increase frequency of the Tramadol with the Tylenol 3 and the Flexeril. Then, tried Vicodin 5-500 MG generic and Lyrica. Something finally worked!!! When I say "worked", I mean as far as taking the edge off. I've been taking Lyrica now for about 7 weeks. The only side effect I've noticed is the blurred vision in my right eye and swollen right eyelid. I'm guessing that it's specific to just my right eye as that is my eye with Astigmatism. But, the swelling didn't start until I started the Lyrica. The eyelid swelling is more of an annoyance than anything else. The swelling sometimes goes down.I haven't noticed any weight gain. Actually, quite the opposite. I think it's actually curbing my appetite. I was already losing weight anyway because of the pain. Because the pain I have is so bad, I really don't eat that much now...just don't feel like eating. I've lost about 20 lbs within 2 months because of the pain alone. I'm not saying Lyrica is the great savior, but for me, it's really helped. | M | 35 | 6 weeks 75 MG 2X day | 10/5/2010 | 5 | peripheral neuropathy | This was a challenging medication to get used to, but it's been worth it. I experienced nausea, foggy thinking, increased appetite for about 1.5 months, but the improvement in the nerve pain was quick & amazing. | Despite some side effect issues, including combining lyrica with my other medications for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondilitis, peripheral neuropathy & complex regional pain syndrome, the cessation of the constant zaps & zings in my legs, arms & feet have been worth it. Sometimes doctors do a very poor job of explaining how important it is to titrate on & off lyrica. It's also important to research medications, ask questions & understand if other medications or over the counter medications may interact adversely w/lyrica. | F | 50 | 2 years 150 2X day | 10/4/2010 | 5 | 9 leg surgeries, bone on bone pain | Lyrica has been an absolute miracle drug for me. I broke my leg, had massive infections, 9 surgeries, didn't walk for 13 months, bone of bone eventally in my ankle joing, extreme pain, joint damage, you name it. Stumbled on Lyrica, took my pain from a 9 to a 3, gave me my life back. doc recom. 3 pills a day, I take 1. Doing well. Good luck | Incredible drug for me, I'm back to work, golfing, etc. Not perfect but manageable. | M | 52 | 8 months 100 1X day | 10/4/2010 | 3 | NERVE DAMAGE IN THE ARM | ITCHINESS,SEEING THING, ALWAYS LIGHTHEADED,TERRIBLE SHORT TERM MEMORY, ONCE I STARTED TAKING LESS DOSAGE MY SYMPTOMS GOT WORSE WITHDRAWAL I GUESS, THEN I WAS UNABLE TO EVEN GET MYSELF OUT OF THE HOUSE BECAUSE I WAS SO TIRED AND DIZZY AS WELL AS ALL THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED SSYMPTOMS | IF ONE CAN DEAL WITH THE SIDE EFFFECTS OF LYRICA THE PAIN DOES GET BETTER. BUT WHO CAN GO OUT IN SOCIETY FEELING AS I DID EVERYDAY ? | F | 49 | 7 weeks 75MG 3X day | 9/25/2010 | 5 | Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue | Blurry Vision on occasions when I am tired (worries me when Driving, so I shut 1 eye and I can see OK), Dry Mouth, Weight gain of 25lbs or more, Little more difficult to Orgasm but no problem with erection, & Sleepy much more of the time but not sure how much more because my previous Chronic Fatigue which caused the same Sleepiness. | 1st - I'm very surprised by the negative results on such low doses because I myself have a very low medication tolerance. I guess it's possibly working for me because I was already on Pain Management (Methadone 10mg 2 x day). I do feel empathy for what others are going through because I've been there with other medicines (read below). Main - This was the 1st Drug that I tried after being Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue because of my skin sensitivity & my Foot/Hand pain. Foot Pain caused by taking Lipitor, then went away after I stopped taking in 3 days. Later they put me on Simcor and Foot pain started all over again, but this time did not stop when dose stopped. Dose to start was 75mg 2 x day. This dose was not effective at all for the 4 months I was on it. I then went to a 200mg 2 x day, which made a huge difference, enough so, that I could go to work and do my job correctly. I still came home with my feet aching(diagnosed as Plantar Physitis (which Fibro makes very hard to heal) & not much that my Foot Doctor could do because I couldn't get used to the Orthopedics. BONUS Info - After going to a great shoe store in Frederick, MD where they watch you walk on a treadmill to see your gate and then matched me up with a pair of Brooks Walking Shoes for work & Keen Sandles for leisure. They made sure that the Shoes fit 100% correctly. I can now walk all day without my feet killing me. | M | 44 | 2 years 200mg 2X day | 9/20/2010 | 4 | Depression | ? | ? | M | 37 | 180 days 150 3X day | 9/20/2010 | 1 | shoulder damage/CPRS | felt dizzy and tired; had trouble putting thoughts together, headache, lower lip swelling (angioedema). | my dr. put me on lyrica as an adjunct to pain management (small dose of percocet/large dose of ibuprofen daily). he did not want to increase my opiates and thought this would help. unfortunately, i ended up being allergic to this drug. i have had angioedema from other classes of drugs before; took a few days for the angioedema to start (feels like my lips tingle and burn, then the swelling starts). dr. told me to stop taking it, take benadryl for the reaction, and throw the pills out. now i have to talk to him about other treatments. | F | 49 | 8 days 50 mg 2X day | 9/19/2010 | 5 | peripheral neuropathy | High as a kite in the beginning (quite enjoyable). Now it's fine...no side effects and it works very well. The pain I was experiencing is almost gone and I can function like I haven't been able to do in a long time. Don't have to walk with a cane now. | I keep reading people saying that Lyrica should be pulled from the market. Well, folks, just because you had an allergic reaction or just because you had bad side effects does not mean that the drug is "bad". If you honestly expect a miracle drug that has NO side effects for anyone whatsoever, then you live in a dream world. Plus, you need to keep in mind that when people congregate on the Internet to share their horror stories, it creates the illusion that a much larger percentage of patients are having these issues than is actually the case. Unless you are paranoid and think all the government agencies are out to get you, it may be good to recognize that the FDA and your doctor and your pharmacist probably know more about xyz drug than you do. Just a thought. | M | 50 | 3 weeks 75 2X day | 9/17/2010 | 4 | Unknown leg/back nerve pain | Light headed, sleepy, swollen feet, shaky, itchy | No such thing as a miracle drug. I have been on for a couple years, and as pain management it is a good choice. The side effects for me are mild. Swelling and itchyness are problem, but to be honest, it's hard to tell which med causes them. I have not had withdrawl symptoms, though the pain comes back almost immediately. Dr's can't figure out what is causing the pain, but everyone from my mom's side of the family has it. It is worth getting used to the side effects, and do not take in the morning. I have had weight loss, 30 lbs so far without dieting. As with everything, your individual tolerance and reaction vary. For me it is a good choice. | F | 42 | 2 years 50 2X day | 9/15/2010 | 5 | Fibromyalgia & Diabetic Neuropathy | Lightheadedness; mild euphoria (in the beginning only); higher energy; problems achieving orgasm | wow! I have nerve damage from diabetes near my hips and shoulders, and possibly fibromyalgia symptoms with overall pain at times. But this drug was incredible. No other medication has worked so quickly and effectively. I was unable to sleep on my sides or to raise my arms much, but after Lyrica, within 2 DAYS it was 80-90% GONE. I still can't believe it. On it four years and still working. When I go off of it, the pain comes back. Only downside is that while I can achieve a fairly good erection for a 52 year old, it is very difficult to get an orgasm. I know it's the lyrica, because when I try to go off of it, I have no problem at all in this area. So it's not due to age. | M | 52 | 4 years 75 mg 2X day | 9/14/2010 |