List Of Pills Can Replace Pregabalin
2 Topics FoundI have been taking Pregabalin for 15 months at 150 mg daily. I had my hip replaced two months ago and no longer need the meds. How do I taper off, step by step, so as to minimize side effects? ## Lyrica is quite easy to come off. Your Dr could prescribe a lower dose for two weeks or what I did was drop one pill a day for two weeks, then two pills a day for two weeks and so on. I had a bit of a headache but no problem. ## Hello, Rod! How are you? And thanks to Eunie for your helpful response. One caution I would like to add is to please do not stop this medication cold turkey, since it is an anticonvulsant, though it also helps with nerve pain, a sudden withdrawal could cause seizures. Typical side effects to this medication, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, mood swin...
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Am waiting for knee replacement lot of pain burning knumbness in upper leg and side is pregabba suitable rather than opiats ## Hello, Vino! How are you? The FDA classifies Pregabalin as an anticonvulsant that is also approved to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. The issues you're described at typical symptoms of nerve pain, so this medication may work well for you. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?
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