Lyrica Lawsuit
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Does anyone know if there is an ongoing lawsuit against the company who puts out Lyrica? I am a mess from it. Do we have a leg to stand on when it comes to the side effects they found out from people like us? I am a long termer. I have been taking 900 mg since 2005. Is there anyone representing us? Thank you

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Re: Julie (# 1475)

That's a bloody shame

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Annie (# 1462) --

My mother and sister have been on Lyrica for a min now. Between the two of them, they could account for 70% of every side effect I've read. Have you found an attorney? The going to jail, lost teeth, your whole story is my mom's.

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LC (# 1474) --

I know EXACTLY how you feel. Lyrica changed my life forever and NOT for the good. I was in a coma; I lost my memory; I couldn't focus, cook, read, do anything! It took about 2-1/2 years for the "fog" to clear and I'm still not "me." I went to one attorney here in Florida who told me I missed the statute of limitations. How the heck was I supposed to file suit when I wasn't even capable of reading the newspaper? The manufacturer of Lyrica SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE! I'm not interested in a million dollars (well, that would be nice) but they should pay something for what I went through and am still going through. And no one will help me.

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I have contacted over a dozen attorneys who specialize in this sort of litigation. Some of these have web pages asking you to contact them if you have experienced damages due to Lyrica. But every attorney has told me "I'm sorry, we do not take Lyrica cases."

Since none of them have explained why, I can only guess. One guess is that there is some recent case in which the makers of Lyrica prevailed. (making it much less likely that similar cases can be won). Another is that Lyrica has gone around hiring these law firms to do various assignments for big money. Once a law firm takes on a client like that, the firm cannot take on any cases which would cause a conflict of interest. This is just a guess though...nothing more.

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Re: mark (# 1474)

I'm not sure there is one at this point. Apparently, there doesn't seem to be enough motivation for the attorneys. I could be wrong and need to dig deeper. This drug is not meant to be taken long term but it is.

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Are there any class action lawsuits for Lyrica that people can get involved with? I ended up in a coma after taking Lyrica for a little over 30 days. Six weeks of rehab learning everything all over again. It changed my life (not for the better) and I will never, ever be the same again.

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who do i contact to get in on this class action lawsuiet

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Re: Sherree (# 13)

Hi Sheree. Lawyers mat be resolved to think that Big Pharma is protected by the fine print on the possible side effects of their drugs. Not totally true. If there is some evidence that Pfizer knew in advance that there is possible irreversible side effects of both Nuerontin and Lyrica and didn't disclose it. Question that I have is, whether the memory, cognitive function is Improved or reversed after stopping these drugs. Drug company's can only provide limited side effects based on patients reports on clinical trials from the drug. So, are patients in large numbers experiencing symptoms that are not reported by Pfizer per say?
Why are Doctors themselves not responding to complications from patients who are taking Lyrica and Neurontin? I'm not sure if even the doctors who are trained in pain management are disclosing to patients, the risks that they know are involved. Most all drugs have the possibility for side effects, yet millions take them anyway despite that. It is customary for drug companies to say " The Benefits Out Way the Risks"' Really? When you can no longer make decisions on how to manage your finances, basic decision making and the ongoing depression, then have to take other drugs to manage the depression, it's time for the Government to force the hands of Pfizer and Doctors to come forward and disclose the real dangers of Lyrica and Neurontin. I read one the these threads last night on the action that the " Gabapentin", and "Pregabbapentin" have on on the brain. So they are similar drugs but, act just a little differently on the brain. In the post, one person mentioned that the spinal cord is not part of the brain, therefore how can these drugs effectively produce a positive outcome for pain management? I don't remember which post it was exactly. The bottom line is that until last night, I didn't know the very low percentage of patients that these treatments are successful with. That alone speaks volumes as ton why Lyrica is being pushed down peoples throats for symptoms other than what the drug was initially prescribed for.
There is your answer as what should motivate the Government and high power attorneys to get on board. Wiped out now, since my most recent dose this afternoon of just 150 mg. My day is done. This is not my life and I want it back. I plan on asking my doctor to take me off of Lyrica. I will do my best to see how I feel before and after, then try to document the difference in the side effects. I shouldn't have to be doing this on my own. The Government should be looking into whether Pfizer has done any of these studies of Memory loss, cognitive function and concentration before and after use of the drug for both Neurontin and Lyrica. Also, I'm interested to know the different studies on each drug that was performed with relationship to one another for both Lyrica and Neurontin. Was there any studies done on patients on long term use and symptom changes after the patient was completely taken off of the drug, with long term post use?

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Sondre (# 1463) --

This was very helpful. I am sitting here writing to you at 4:10 a.m. EST. I went to bed, trying to manage my pinched sciatic nerve with an ice pack. In addition to my bedtime meds of a recently increased dose of Lyrica. I woke up choking on my own saliva. I felt so delirious that was struggling to wake up and stop myself from the symptoms. I have always mentioned my concerns to my doctors about Lyrica. I have repeatedly told them of deep concerns, that I am experiencing some long and short-term memory loss. It is very difficult to focus and concentration is strained. After experiencing daily increasing nerve pain over the last 5-6 weeks, my pain management Dr decided to up my Lyrica from 75 mg Three X's a day ( which I mainly only took 2X's a day, for fear doctor drug). In waking up with jerking, involuntary movements, difficulty breathing, which is why I was switched to Lyrica from Neurontin.

The higher doses of Lyrica has the same outcome. I am still feeling a great deal of pain and have been unable to drive, barely get my right leg up to get into bed. Now after taking the higher doses of Lyrica, I am experiencing some entirely different type of pain, radiating all the way down to my ankle with some tingling. Now I have a pulling, crushing type of pain. Weird dreams, looking time and space have been more and more frequent. I make movements in my semi-slumber state. I'm waking myself up trying to talk in my sleep, although I'm struggling to speak the words coherently. I have been diagnosed with failed back surgery since 2005. Also, I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Degenerative Joint and Disc disease. I have been in pain management ever since with every epidural block, trigger point injections and now Radio Frequency Ablation, which I believe is the cause for the pain that has kept me mostly bedridden and unable to drive for the last almost 2 weeks. Now I'm scheduled for a second implant trial for a Neurostimulator. The last one was permanently implanted, then revised, then removed. My doctor said he couldn't find the lead anchor next to my spine, which was the main source of my pain. I believe that was in 2011-12.

Now years later, guess what? New company, new system that doesn't cause buzzing or tingling and my doctor wants me to have the trial done this month. I've been told little or nothing by the doctor herself. They selector home with a CD and booklet then a Rep from the company calls to interview your pain concerns. So, I am taking prescribed pain meds in addition to Lyrica. I would be happy to be off all of the drugs I'm taking. Neurostimulator? Not so sure about that either. Very skeptical in thinking doctors are motivated by sales and pushing from the makers of these implants. I could choose SI Joint Fusion. Oh but, No I won't!! So, what's the alternative? I also use over the counter Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium alternatively with my pain medication which is Tramadol. Too much confusion and memory loss. I can be riding somewhere and completely lose my bearings. Where am I? How did I get here? I suffer from disorientation, confusion, inability to focus and from lower levels of comprehension on such simple things. I feel like an *****, which I am not. Waking up from your body jerking and jumping so hard it scares the life out of you is certainly not an alternative solution and either uncontrollable movements, which is what woke me up at these early morning hours. As I'm looking at the screen on my phone writing to you all, it is slanted towards the right and my vision is very blurred. If I have to drive or go to run errands, I have to withhold the Lyrica to ensure safe driving. Wish you all the best. Anyone who has not suffered from Chronic debilitating, long-standing pain finds it difficult to understand. It is great to converse with others who do know the suffering.

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Vicky, I want to know the same thing. I have several side effects and I'm scared to stay on it any longer.

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I have nerve neuropathy and I started physical therapy for tietz syndrome in my chest back and atms for nerve pain. One week later the started me on lyrica. My legs slowly started going weak. But the up my dosage. After the 3rd time they raised it i became completely unable to use my legs and my left arm. I have severe nerve pain in both arms and both arms. And had to use a walker. I stopped the lyrica or I would of been in a wheel chair. Within 48 hours of stopping lyrica and going through withdrawal I can walk again but have to hold on to things. I had no issues with my legs when I started physical therapy now I can barely put my own pants on or walk. The pain is so bad I just lay on a electric blanket and cry. My husband is deployed and I’m all alone and this drug is to blame

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Thank you for your share. I’ve been taking Erica for over two years. I tried stopping but the withdrawals were too painful. I finally stop taking them when I realize my vision is blurry. I stopped taking the drug two months ago and I’m still going through stomach with drawls. There has to be a class-action lawsuit down the road. Everyone who is taking his drug stay strong. Try your best to get off of the drug. You have to gradually take yourself off of it. Remember there are strength in numbers.

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Re: Gregory (# 1466)

Hello, my name is Louis. Are you planning to sue Lyrica? Is there anyone else joining some kind of class action lawsuit? I've also been taking Lyrica for a few years now and my hair has also been thinning out but who's to think about taking pictures? I would never have thought of it until I read your post. I don't know if there's some kind of a lawsuit going on but if there is I would love to join. I feel that Lyrica has caused my nerves to get worse instead of actually helping me. Before, I used to get a little numbness on the side of my leg and arms. Sometimes my hands would get numbed. Lyrica was prescribed to me because I had a back injury. I was hit by a city bus and lost my case. My witness died then I ended up on an elevator floor in 2005. There goes my back, halfway paralyzed for 2 years, stuck in the scooter. Now I've been taking Lyrica for a very long time and I feel that my nerves are getting worse. I'm losing my hair and I can't take it. I don't want to get bald. I'm not looking to be a skinhead. I don't want to get no tattoos on no head of mine. I don't plan to wear no kind of wig, so if there's some kind of class action lawsuit let me know. People, if there isn't let's all get together and get the lawyers to work. {edited for privacy}

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Re: Tamya (# 1463)

I advise you to get off of it now while it's fairly new to you. I've been on it a while and at first it was fine but when I stopped taking it I thought I was gonna die. I have never been addicted to anything ever but now I am. If I don't take lyrica assoon as I open my eyes I shake inside, feel a sense of scaredness and my legs feel like I need to stretch them constantly. My life is consumed by this addiction right now. Trust and believe me when I say STOP NOW!!!!

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Re: Roy (# 1)

I have been taking Lyrica for approx 2 yrs and have major hair thinning ! I have taken videos with date stamps to prove the progression!
I have always had a full head of hair but not anymore! I am very upset !

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Re: Tamya (# 1463)

I am giving you a link regarding Lyrica. PLEASE READ. Lyrica is bad. I've been taking it for 10+ years.

Neurontin and Lyrica are a Death Sentence for New Brain Synapses: Shocking Study

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Re: Douglas (# 14)

I’ve lost 5 teeth while being on Lyrica. I’m finally off it after a long withdrawal. Now with severe depression, anxiety, panic and agoraphobia. 5 months going into 6 and I cry everyday, even seeing a therapist I still feel like hell. Feel I’d be better off dead I can’t stand living like this. I’ve been on the phone weekly search for lawyers

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Re: Sondre (# 1462)

I have been taking 2 x 75mg per day for nerve pain in foot for one week now. Will i feel side affects at start or after taking long term...

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Re: Sondre (# 1448)

I was hallucinating and thought my body was shifting, woke up with the sweats, heart racing 127, blood pressure shot up to 147 over 155, panic attacks, headaches and passing out. I had every side effect that was posted on the paper that the pharmacist had given me. I looked at the side effects and I had them all, everyone of them. I even felt myself stop breathing. No one had to tell me to stop taking them, I stopped myself. I was given cymbalta and it did the same thing. Never will I take any of them again. I was scared to take any medicine after that.

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I took it for a month and when i went in for my gynecologist appt. my doctor told me to stop taking them, they will kill you. So I stopped, but unfortunately now i can barely walk down a flight of stairs due to so much pain.

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