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Lyrica

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Myrtle Beach, SC

Is anyone taking, or have taken, Lyrica? I started taking it for back and neck pain. Very tiring!

September 4, 2021
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Members shared mixed experiences with Lyrica for managing nerve and back pain, with some calling it a miracle drug that provided significant... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Lyrica for managing nerve and back pain, with some calling it a miracle drug that provided significant relief while others found it ineffective or couldn't tolerate side effects like brain fog, confusion, ankle swelling, and extreme fatigue. Several members highlighted practical considerations, including the high cost without good insurance coverage (leading many to switch to the more affordable Gabapentin), the importance of finding the right dosage through trial and error, and one member's warning about severe withdrawal symptoms requiring hospitalization after long-term use. A recurring theme was that every individual responds differently to medications, with members encouraging each other to work closely with doctors to find what works best while being patient with the adjustment period and mindful of both benefits and side effects.

A myRAteam Member

It took me a week

October 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I've taken Lyrica for about 20 years now for neuropathic pain in my legs and feet. It's the only medication that's worked for me. On maximum dose allowed. Tried to reduce it, as suggested by doctor, and neuropathic pain came right back. I've never had side effects of any kind. But everybody's different.

Hope that helps. J.

September 28, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I am on alot of gabapentin yes it makes me tired and it makesme forgetful but I finally rached alevel where my nerve pain is subdued and I can work with my hands and tollerate my feet and walk on my legs so the bennifits out weigh the side effects

February 28, 2022
A myRAteam Member

It works well for my daughter, but it scrambled my brain. I just couldn't tolerate it or generic gabapentin.

October 18, 2021
A myRAteam Member

It seems like all of the drugs that help have terrible side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms. I guess it's what we are willing to do to have some painfree days. Thanks for all of the info everyone. I am now up to 2xs/day/75mgs ea/. It is helping. I am retired so I can take it at 3pm and 12am. My choice. I'm tired by the end of the day anyway and I get up at night. I'm still having side effects, but not all day. I guess I will see how it goes!

September 9, 2021

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