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Lyrica does work for myself. But I started having side effects. Double vision, being tired all the time, confusion, didn't even remember my age and that might be a good thing. But the drug is awesome for taking the nerve pain away. Just pay attention to side effects.

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I had an orthopedic surgery on my ankle 8 months ago, and I have a small neuroma growing at the incision site, with neuralgia distal to the neuroma - not as bad as it could be, because there are only 6 square inches or so of skin affected. Anyway, I took Lyrica for the last 6 months with doses increasing up to 150mg twice daily, and I decided it wasn't doing enough to continue taking. The dr. agreed, and I took my last dose 5 days ago. Since then, I have had changes in blood pressure, hot flashes, shakiness, GI symptoms, and extreme fatigue. When I contacted the orthopedist's office about withdrawal, the nurse said that they didn't deal with side effects or withdrawal (though they prescribed it, and took me off it!) She said that if I was that concerned, I should go to the ER. I'm not *that* concerned, just feeling yucky and not able to do a great job at work.
How long does it usually take to feel normal again after stopping Lyrica? Is there normally a tapering off of dosage? Thanks, Susie

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Mu husband was on Lyrica for 30 days until he started experiencing severe side effects, i.e. dizziness, chest pain, weight gain, double vision, confusion, memory problems, tiredness. He was admitted into the hospital with the chest pain, in fear he was experiencing a heart attack. He has been off Lyrica for 3 weeks now and is still experiencing nausea and dizziness. How long did your symptoms last after discontinuing the med? He is getting very discouraged. Resa

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