Verwon Says:
Lyrica Is Making Me A Cripple
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Jim Says:
I cut off three of my middle fingers at the first joint 4 months ago. I was first prescribed Oxycodon by one doctor. I got worried about addiction and switched to a hand soecialist. He prescribed Tramodo and Lyrica. After 3 months of 150 mg twice a day I can;t walk without a cane, I've gained 20 pounds, I have short term memory loss plus a host of other related problems. I'm also taking Levetiracetam 500 mg AM and PM, another anti seizure med. I've got to come off Lyrica, but if the hand specialist balks at the idea, what kind of doctor can help wean me off Lyrica. I'm willing to tough it out with the pain.
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Hello, Jim! How are you?
The issue here is that your problems may not be solely due to the Lyrica.
The Levetiracetam can also cause such problems, these are fairly common side effects for most anticonvulsants. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may also include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth.
Are you on it to prevent seizures or to treat something else?
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kathy Says:
I'm on 150mg of lyrcia 3 times a day had to stop 3 days ago & I'm sweating & cold is this withdrawal
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