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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LYRICA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | fibromyalgia and foot nerve damage | Inability to concentrate. Forgetfulness. Vision problems. Weight gain. | Dosage started at 150 mg daily about 7 weeks ago. Felt so much better within two days. More energy and much less pain. Then saw another doctor about 3 weeks ago for chronic foot pain. He increased dosage to 300 mg. daily for nerve problem. Now feeling alot of side effects. I have been complaining to coworker that I feel like I am in a fog until mid afternoon. Starting to have vision problems. Already noticing weight gain and increased appetite. However, I think with adjusting my dosage, this medicine could be great for me. | F | 56 | 7 weeks | 5/30/2008 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Swelling in extremeties, rapid weight gain, increase in "fibro fog", major increase with depression and feelings of hopelessness. Plus, things that used to provide pleasure in my world of living with fibromyalgia no longer matter. I am now being weaned off the drug. (in my 6th month) Also, I would like to describe 2 other effects that I contribute to Lyrica. I have been Post-menapausal for 8 years. The hair on my legs had become extremely fine and grew slowly. In the last 3 months I have seen a great increase in leg hair. And, it is very coarse. Also...I am cold. I still experience low grade fevers from the Fibro, but find that I am unusually cold most of the time now. (I live in California) Initially I was pleased with Lyrica's affect on my pain. It DID ease much of the deep burning pain, especially in my neck and shoulders. But I want to feel better emotionally and feel less bloated and less foggy... so right now I welcome the return of my burning pain. | I cannot say that I do not reccomend this drug. It has helped a couple of people in my Chronic Pain Management classes. I am simply providing my experience and observations. Just be aware of the changes (if any) that your body may be experiencing that could have a negative impact on your quality of life. | F | 51 | 6 months | 5/29/2008 | 3 | Fybromialgia/nerve damage | Dizziness, anxiety that leads to athsma-like shortness of breath and chest pain, stoned feeling, brain "zaps" (kind of like an electrical surge in the brain which GREATLY interferes with driving), sleepiness, & still have very blurred vision every now & then that really interferes with my job (work with computers a lot). Current dosage is 75mg twice daily. Started out 75mg once a day for 2 weeks. Neurologist wanted to up it to 3X per day, but I said no way could I handle a higher dose. | Does seem to have mellowed out the pain level somewhat following a double cervical fusion (C5-6-7) for herniated discs with stenosis. Two years post-op, and am able to do just about anything I want except drive for long periods of time. I believe that is due to the Lyrica, with the resultant dizziness & vertigo feelings. The only good thing I can say about it is that I've slept fairly well while on it. No weight gain, but do tend to retain water overnight, and spend a fair amount of time in the bathroom in the mornings because of it. Sheesh, you just can't win. I'm going to try to get off this drug this summer. 18 months is enough...... | F | 49 | 18 months | 5/27/2008 | 3 | Fibromyalgia | Previously on Neurontin. Started on 75mg,gradually weaned off of Neurontin while increasing Lyrica to 75mg 4 times a day. Put on 10 lbs, so I started Nutrisystem. Passed out a couple of times, I had low Blood Sugar. Unable to tolerate 75mg. 4x a day decreased to 2 times a day. I was reluctant to discontinue med d/t increased pain relief. Problem with Sciatica for the last 6 weeks which got worse. I increased Lyrica to 3 times a day from twice a day. Seen by Physical Therapist who said I have pronounced muscle weakness. That is a side effect of Lyrica. I have also noticed that I am experiencing hair loss. I am going to call my doctor today to get different pain management program. I have also been on Skelaxin and Darvocet N 100 for pain relief. I will probably go back to the Neurontin. MD will probably wean me off of Lyrica and reintroduce the Neurontin at the same time. This is of great concern to me because I haven't been able to do anything d/t pain of sciatica. Decreased endurance,d | Darn, this medicine did work for pain relief at first utill the muscle weakness asthenia caused the Sciatica, which I ignored. As anyone who has Fibromyalgia knows, you push yourself when you want to get things done, pay the price with increased pain, rest and then with meds you usually feel better. I am unable to do this now that the muscle weakness and Sciatic is so pronounced my activity is down to just walking around the house and at the store whenI am up to it. | F | 59 | 6 months | 5/22/2008 | 2 | neuropathy by aids meds | very light side effeccts at beginning but pain comes back after using some months at 600/daily dukmenen@hotmail if u contact | M | 60 | 6 months | 5/22/2008 | 5 | Diabetic peripheral neuropathy | Some dizziness at first, made worse by withdrawal effects from Cymbalta. Minor decrease in mental acumen. Urination has become weak and frequent, but may be caused by high glucose or an undiagnosed urinary/prostate issue. | I had been on Cymbalta for me DPN for 2 years - its usefulness diminished over time and my mental state worsened on it. I made the jump to Lyrica, and after some modification of dosage (currently 2x75mg/day), I am pain-free and very pleased. This drug has given me my mobility back during the day and lets me sleep pain-free at night. | M | 39 | 18 months | 5/21/2008 | 1 | fibromyalgia | Felt like I was high, standing beside myself, giggly. This was days 1-4. After that I sunk into a deep depression which is still ongoing. I was prescribed Lyrica in Feb.08, it is now May 08. It got so bad I was suicidal. I couldn't trust myself driving, and my eyesight went bonkers. | The doctor doesn't want to think that Lyrica caused any of this-it's the newest wonder drug, and she won't hear anything negative. Also, she put me on max dosage without stepping up to it. If you have a choice, DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. | F | 43 | 4 weeks | 5/21/2008 | 4 | peripheral neuropathy | Bradycardia with (PR interval prolongation) <25%, Slight mode swings, bloating (with the obligatory 5-10 lbs weight gain), Increase headaches. | Overall favorable but effects more pronounced at first with lessening of pain relief due to some accommodation of efficacy. This accommodation is very similar to that seen in Neurontin. Although I speak as a patient as a retired physician I can attest to the remarkable efficacy of the drug for bone fide cases of peripheral neuropathy. However, I caution anyone having any allergic/hypersensitivity symptoms to see their physician ASAP. Significant mental deficiencies/ bizarre or especially suicidual ideations are a cause for concern and one should consult their physician ASAP. Sudden cessation of the medication is not recommended because of the risk of seizures. | M | 75 | 3 months | 5/12/2008 | 1 | neck pain following injury & numbne | Initially started on 150MG 2 times a day .Made me dizzy for the 1st 2 weeks. MD encouraged me to continue taking it said dizziness would pass, and it did. However, I was so forgetful! I had to get med organizer to remember to take it. Felt like I was in a fog all of the time, and gained 15 pounds in 2 months. I couldn't tell that it helped the pain in my neck or numbness in my arms. I frequently forgot if I had paid bills or conversations with family. Had to place calendars with notes on fridge & car to perform routine activities.I eventually took myself off of it, but several months later different MD encouraged me to go back on it. He suggested 50 MG daily. He said it was best drug available for nerve pain. I restarted it & again noticed wt gain & drowsiness without pain relief. | e | F | 36 | 3 months | 5/12/2008 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Weight gain, dizziness, foggy head syndrome, chest pain, swelling of hands, and feet. Cannot function at all. So tired all of the time and cannot stay awake. Very very moody and snappy and never have been before in my life! This drug is awful. | I would not recommend this drug as it promises so much relief but actually after reading all of the comments here and reviewing my own experiences with Lyrica, I find that the side effects are much worse than the pain. Changing no eating habits, I gained 10 pounds the first week and have stopped taking it. In my opinion, it's just another drug that the Pharmaceutical companies are making billions selling to people with pain with promises of relief. | F | 42 | 2 weeks | 5/10/2008 | 1 | fibromyalgia | EXTREME HAIR LOSS !!!! Almost all my hair is falling out. I am getting off this drug. I just wonder how long THAT will take?? | F | 56 | 6 months | 5/9/2008 | 3 | Fibromyalgia, Disc Herniation | Tightness in head and sinuses, severe headaches, euphoric feeling, but immediate sadness and crying | It so far has worked great for pain, except for the severe headaches it caused, Woke up one morning thought my head was gonna explode and started profusely vomiting and could not stop, went to ER and had to have CT Scan because they thought it was brain tumor...but it was Lyrica, went off and headaches stopped after a couple weeks. Wonder if anyone else has had the headaches from it? Want to keep taking for pain, but I can't stand the headaches. | F | 43 | 21 days | 5/8/2008 | 3 | FM, disc | WEIGHT GAIN!!! SWOLLEN HANDS, FEET, SOMETIMES IN FACE | HATE WEIGHT GAIN AND SWOLLEN HANDS HURT. TAKEN 300 MG X 3 A DAY.PAIN IS OKAY. IS WEIGHT GAIN THAT COMMON SO FAST IN A SHORT PERIOD AND AM I GOING TO CONTINUUE TO GAIN? | F | 33 | 3 months | 5/8/2008 | 4 | Post Herpetic Neuralgia | A little confusion | Helps alot with sciatic symptions. | F | 56 | | 5/5/2008 | 1 | Dysautonomia/Peripheral Neuropathy | Extreme dizziness/vertigo, unsteady gait, weakness, short-term memory loss, frequent urination, euphoria, very sensitive to noise and sound | I've only been on this medication for two days. The dose is 75mg twice a day. I've taken 2 pills and the side effects are awful. I don't know if I will be able to tolerate them much longer. I have to have assistance if I try to walk ANYWHERE, even to the bathroom, which I am now going to very frequently. I feel drunk (which is NOT a good thing) and I'm really stumbling around. I can not be left alone for fear I will hurt myself. Does this go away after a few days? I can not find an answer!?! | F | 39 | 2 days | 5/4/2008 | 2 | fibromyalgia | Sweets-craving,lethargy,weight gain,horrible headaches,blurred vision,bizarre sensations(unaware of why or when,but wrote myself a note saying I thought I was having a stroke) WORST OF ALL: there was no pain relief--I still hurt like bloody hell but I just didn't care.That ain't pain relief, folks, that's *wrong*. | If people are looking to Lyrica for improved quality of life, I wouldn't want to bet they'd be getting it. Lethargy and confusion are not improvements--I've got enough things wrong to want to take something that makes all of it worse. | F | 55 | 90 days | 5/3/2008 | 1 | neuropathy in feet | He was taking 250mg/day. He died. Not sure if caused his death. May have affected swallowing and possibly respiration stopped for a few minutes to result in a brain injury. | 365 days | 5/3/2008 | 4 | Severe Spinal Stenosis w/PAIN | WEIGHT GAIN, WEIGHT GAIN AND MORE WEIGHT GAIN. IN JUST THE PAST TWO MONTHS I HAVE GAINED 35LBS W/O ANY INCREASE OR CHANGE IN DIET! IF TAKEN THREE TIMES A DAY, I GET REALLY SLEEPY DURING DAYTIME HOURS AND HARD TO SEE CLEAR AND TO FOCUS MY CONCENTRATION. ALSO, MY ENTIRE BODY IS SWELLING UP INTO A BALL WITH WATER. WORKS GREAT FOR THE PAIN THOUGH...WHAT A COMPROMISE. I CAN'T BEND OVER, FIT INTO MY CLOTHES, AND I CAN NO LONGER SEE MY LOWER HALF OF MY BODY! | THE COST IS HIGH EVEN WITH BCBS AND SECONDARY INSURANCE, THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE VERY TROUBLING, BUT IT DOES HELP WITH THE FEET AND LEG PAIN. UNTIL SOMETHING BETTER COMES ALONG, I WILL HAVE TO KEEP USING IT AND MAYBE HAVE MY STOMACH TIED OFF OR SOMETHING. | M | 55 | 8 months | 4/30/2008 | 2 | fibromyalgia | cannot concentrate, feel like brain isn't working, pressure in head, pain in feet and ankles, dizzy, blurry vision, frequent inability to spell/write correctly. | I started Lyrica about 2 years ago, before it was even approved for fibro treatment. It helped with tingling/burning sensation in my legs, but not much help for pain elsewhere. Since I've been on it, I've developed terrible pain in my feet/ankles while I'm lying down; the pain gets so intense that I wake up w/the feeling that my legs are missing (I know this sounds strange). | F | 27 | 2 years | 4/29/2008 | 3 | Persistent Shoulder Pain | If I miss a dose, I can't sleep. I am moody and that dosent help because I have been so depressed about the shoulder pain and other things. It does work for the pain though. In two years I dont have this terrible pain. | I get spacey sometimes as well. | F | 36 | 14 days | 4/28/2008 |