Lyrica 75 Mg

I have suffered server chronic back pain for 26 years.Has surgery 1987. Taken all the pain tabs Morphine to Panadol. Last week my doctor said to try Lyrica and see if my nerve pain gets ant better. HONESTLY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2 DECADES MY PAIN IS ONLY LEVEL 2... I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH LYRICA HAS HELPED MY PAIN AND MY MOOD. IM SO GRATEFUL FINALLY SOME RELIEF, ITS A WONDER DRUG TO ME. ## Wow! That's fantastic, so glad that it's helping you. If you're already getting that much relief after just a week, then things are likely to improve even more, because it takes 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full efficacy in your body. Learn more Lyrica details here. The dosage of it can also be raised fairly high, before you hit a danger level, so you may be able to stay on it for quite awh...

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I have had so much nerve pain,from a fall at work.been on 30mg of morahen,for 2 years,just got on Lyrica 75mg.I have taken onley one,and it really worked,but only at bedtime,I wan t to take another one.is it all in my head that one worked?doest it take at least a week to work? Or does it work after a hour?please tell me. ## How well and how fast any medication works really depends on the individual. Some people may see some effects right away, while others may not. However, it will take 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full effectiveness in the body. Upping the dosage to take it more frequently, is not advisable, without your doctor's approval. This medication can cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. More details: Are there any other questions? ## When I stop lyri...

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Can you take 5mg of ambien with Lyrica ## Hello, Jane! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but you should only take them if they have both been prescribed for you. The FDA lists the side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, funny taste in mouth, sleep actions, next day hangover-like effects and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am not a doctor so I don't know for sure . I am a 75 year old woman and I take 10 mg of ambien and 75 mg of Lyrica two times a day not to mention other medications and I am ok. My doctor gave me the medications but everyone is different.

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hi everyone ,ive been on lyrica for 6 days now 75mg is a bit strong for me i only take it once per day ,can anyone suggest how to reduce this and can the capsule be split?if i decide to come off compleatly how does one ween to comeing off compleatly thankyou ## My Brother was on 75g per day, and stopped taking it cold. He now uses it once every 4 days or so. He has had no withdrawal problems, and is satisfied with how he is using it now. he uses it for bone on bone arthritic pain in his fingers. ## Hello, Jan! How are you? Yes, if you were only taking it for a few days, you should be able to just stop it without a problem. Have you consulted your doctor to see what alternative you can try? ## I take 150 mg of Lyrica every night. I was prescribed it for Fibromyalgia and periferal neuropa...

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I do not want anything to happen if I have a drink when we go out for dinner as I am on 75 mg of Lyrica twice a day ## Please tell me if I can have a drink when I go for dinner as I am on Lyrica 75mg twice a day as I have neuropothy and arthritis through my body and I am going for physical Therapy for my balance ## It is always best to abstain from alcohol, when taking a prescription medication, according to the FDA, because it may worsen the side effects, because it can worsen the side effects, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. However, if your doctor approves of your imbibing, please make sure that you will not be driving, or operating any heavy machinery. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm taking 100 mg lyrics daily for sciatica see minor ...

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I am taking Lyrica of 150 twice daily & feeling really dizzy & like a drunk person. I cannot even walk properly. The thing is that the pain is still there. ## Lyrica can cause those types of symptoms as side effects. Learn more Lyrica details here. And this isn't actually an analgesic that will relieve pain immediately, it can take 4 to 6 weeks for this to reach its full effects in your body and to see if it works for you. However, with those side effects, it may not be the right medication for you to take and you should look into your other treatment options. Is there anything else I can help with? ## When I started Lyrica @ 75mg 3x /day, I felt exhausted but relieved that I could deeply sleep for the greater part of 3 days, only getting up for bathroom & to eat, if my ...

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Hi my mom is on 75 mg of lyrica and she can not refill her script for a few days, ny mother in law gave me an old prescription which her late husband took. they are the same 75mg Lyrica but they are 6 years old! will it hurt my mother to take these? I know that some old medications can acually poison your system. Please let me know. ## Hello, Mandi! How are you? They will no longer be effective and should you should just dispose of them. Lyrica is not a narcotic or controlled substance, so she should be able to get a refill a few days early, without a problem. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was on Lyrica 75 mg for 14 days, 150 mg for 1 day. Had nausea, headache, drunk-like feeling. Doctor took me off after 15 days. The very first day off, I had the worst pain in my abdomin, nausea, bad headache & unable to eat. After 2 weeks doctor started me on Savella. It has been 5 days on it & I have not been able to eat anything but 1 - 2 bites of food a day. Nausea so bad I had to have my husband stop on the side of the road after 3 minutes of driving. My abdomin feels like I have been poisoned. I am waking up 15 times a night, while taking 10 mg of Ambien at night. Bad headache & severe fatigue. Diarreah for 4 weeks now. Anyone else have this? ## Have you contacted your doctor about this? While the nausea, sleep issues and vomiting can be normal side effects of both th...

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I am 85 tears of age and I have been taking Lyrica for at least 10 years. I was immediately prescribed 75 mg as treatment for severe Neauropathic pain in my lower leg I also had bone pain mainly in the Tibias, I had this particular pain for 30 to 40 years. When I started on the treatment it was dramatic, the pain went almost overnight, it was as if a magic wand was waved. As the years passed I noticed the effects gradually lessened, so the dosage was increased. I suffer with loss of balance and when it first happened I was diagnosed with Benign Postural Vertigo and was treated for that. Now a few days ago my GP increased my Lyrica dose and balance has become worse. It started me thinking and I realised that my dizziness coincided with my first taking Lyrica. So tomorrow I will be attend...

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Hi, I am taking 2 x 75mg Lyrica each morning for overactive bladder pain. It has worked well and also changed my mood in a positive way. However, I would rather not be taking any medication and was advised I could just stop taking it. I did that for 3 days and felt tranqualised! Very tired and eyes not focusing well. I took 1 x 75mg tonight and slowly feeling back to normal. Have I done any permanent damage? I have decided to take 1 x 75mg per day for a couple of weeks and then 1 every second day and then hopefully none. Do you think I will get any side effects doing it this way? ## HI, Milly! How are you? It's doubtful that you did any permanent damage to yourself, but you should check with your doctor to be certain. You should also do that in regards to tapering off of it. However...

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I've been taking Lyrica for 7 years for residual pain resulting from 2 spinal operations. The pain has diminished and I want to stop taking Lyrica. I've tapered down from 75 mg a day to 25 mg a day, but when I try to stop entirely I feel very dizzy and feel that I will black-out. I've tried to taper off very slowly, but I can't tolerate missing even one dose. ## Hi Carrie, Sorry to hear about your trouble with Lyrica. Your certainly not alone, as there are many others here in the forums dealing with this mess of a drug. The best approach I can recommend trying, is to take a fraction of the 25mg tablet (actually cut into pieces), and then work your way down from there over the course of several weeks. If you're open to trying it, might I suggest using medical marijuan...

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I took 75 mg of Lyrica twice a day for 3 days. I am having side effects so I stopped taking it. When will it be outvof my system ? ## What kind of side effect do you have? I took it for 4 days only and stopped it because I started feeling numbness in my legs and arms. Since then, I have had many side effects such as nausea, diarhea, problems sleeping, short of breath, fatigue, general feeling of being sick but the most strong and most annoying in my case was the numbness in my legs and arms. Its been 7 weeks that I have stopped it and I can feel that the side effects are almost gone. It has been hell for me! ## Mini, thank you for responding to my question.I'm sorry for what you are going through. The very first night I took the Lyrica the trouble started & has continued, today ...

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redandwhites,small,oval capsual ## Iam having sciatica pain in my right leg from hip downwards up to above ankle.Pain is around leg bone in the front. Please let meknow 1) Strength(mg), 2) Doses, 3) Duration,4) Price of 75 mg tablets/capsules or strength suggested by you,5) Side effects if any. I am on Acupil 10mg for blood pressure which is under control. Please help.

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My doctor prescribed Lyrica for severe nerve pain in my upper left leg. My specialist told me the pain is cause by my diabetes. At first, in June 2015 I was taking 75 mg., but to no effect. I took 150 mg., but again to no effect. In mid-July my doctor increased my dosage to 300 mg. I started having seizures. I decreased the dosage over a couple of weeks and stopped taking Lyrica. I took no more Lyrica, after mid-August. It is now in December and the seizures persist. Will these ever go away? I don't particularly want to take other drugs that will also cause such side-effects. Thank you. ## Hello, Mitch! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. If you stopped it months ago, then it should not still be causing seizures. Have you consulted a neurologist? It is po...

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I have been taking Lyrica about six months. I have been taking other meds for pain. I have stopped taking the pain RX Tramadol. I still have memory problems, but I started this week taking just one Lyrica ( I was taking two a day 75 mg). ## THE FDA WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT THE BAD EXPERIENCES WITH LYRICA. FDA.gov/Safety/MedWatch ## Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, which is an anticonvulsant and the FDA does warn that some medications in this class are well known to cause memory issues. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood swings, and weight changes. As to the comment about the FDA, they want to hear about bad experiences with all medications, not just this one, so please don't be afraid to submit reports. Is there anything else I ca...

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nighly legcramps often both,lasting awihle and very painful, take and took many years in addition MAGnesium 3oo-400mg this happens only in bed at night!!!awful took also somthing given for parkinson- i feel Lyrica is not what i need, thanks ingebroesel ## Hi, sorry about the problem that you're having. Have your potassium levels been checked? A low potassium level has also been known to cause night time leg cramps, so the solution could be as simple as taking a low dose supplement, or increasing your dietary intake of Potassium. I suffered from them for many years, as well, until it was discovered that my potassium levels were very low. ## Hi ingebroesel, After 7 years of searching for a dx (without insurance and I was desparate), a research physician diagnosed me with "genetic ...

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I have been taking Lyrica 75 mg 3xs a day for at least 10 years. These past few years I have been waking up with bladder pain and pressure every hour or so. Have been to Urologist, URI/Gynecologist, have had many tests and no one has an answer. I’m beginning to think my Lyrica has been causing it, but I definitely cannot go without Lyrica. It helps my Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy tremendously. Any thoughts or suggestions?? ## Keep taking the Lyrica. Editor's note: We do not verify the credentials of our users and messages should not be considered medical advice. ## Lyrica has been known to cause urinary issues as side effects, such as painful urination, burning during urination, urinary retention, urinary frequency, and urinary incontinence. Ref: Lyrica Information So, it ...

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Looking for a 7 / 30 day free trial of Lyrica 75 mg. Insurance through obamadoesntcare plan has a $3,000 deductible! wtf. $990/month for insurance- covers what? ## Contact Pfizer. They have a great program. I get 3 months Lyrica for FREE ## I am waiting for prior authorization for 30 day 25 mg Lyrica supply. I have bc/B's anthem insurance. Just need this help until authorization is complete and hopefully approved ## I got a 7 day supply of lyrica but my insurance does not cover it. Could I use this 7-day free trial coupon I have? ## You don't need coupons. Contact Pfizer--you do not need to be low income to get Lyrica for free. Annual income levels are no more than $46k for a single person and $96k for a family. I have been getting my Lyrica for free for the past 2 years. Pfizer...

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, I started taking 75 mg at day about a week a go i was drowsy and could not sleep but it did took care of all my pain , now down to 25 mg twice at day ,some of my pain come back ,reading stories of people getting off o lyrica is scaring me terribly , will i have a hard time (being in such a low dossage )if i want to stop taking this medicine ? is it even worth it to be in it with all this horrible side effect i am reading people is having ? is my insomia going to go away ? ## Hello, Maria! How are you? There is no way to know if you will or will not have problems with any given medication, until you actually try it and find out. Everyone is different. And the posts you've read about people having problems with it are actually a very small percentage of the people that have actually...

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I had shingles in my head and part of my face ner eye area I started taking 75 Gm twice a day then I took it once a day, and now I am taking 25 Gm twice a day, I want to stop it. ## In my opinion, such a low dose. Try one 25 gm a day for a few days and then nothing. ## I can only assume you didn't mean grams, gm, but rather mgs, as in milligrams. Can you please post back and clarify? At such a low dose, there should not be any need to taper. The FDA warns that the typical withdrawal effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, fever, and chills. ## Hi, I have been tapering from 2x75mg a day for 5weeks then dropped to 2x50mg, now on 2 weeks of 1x25mg then stop all together. Reading horror stories about withdrawal. How did you cope with just stopping when you go...

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