Does Anyone Taking Lyrica Have Memory Loss? (Page 13)
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I have been on Lyrica for about 8 months now and I am having fantastic results. My dr is trying to increase my dosage and I have been doing it in 50 mg increments. I am up 100 more now in a month, for a total dosage of 400mg. I find that I have very bad recall and loss of my vocabulary during conversation. It eventually goes away, but I was wondering if anyone else has this? If it keeps up, I just may have to drop back down 50mg until I get used to it? That seemed to work that last time I had to raise it.BTW, I have nerve pain in my ribcage. (not caused by shingles)

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Yes! I hated it! Its more short term, like names, and "oh what was i gonna say?" And appointments!

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The higher doses are what get you! I had few side effects when I was taking 100mg, 2x a day. When I increased to 150 mg, all of the side effects started. My pain would indicate that I should up my dose again, but I refuse to do it. I have to function!

My pain specialist just sent a list of possible replacement to my primary care doc. I'll let you know if anything works.

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I do, am trying to get off of it. I can't even remember how long I have been taking it but after what I have read hear, plan to maybe consult with an attorney. The list of side effects is a long one and I have just recently, in an effort to get off all of my RX's, I pretty much have them all-I have scarred skin from the sores, the depression, mood swings, aggression, panic attacks...as you know the list goes on

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Hi Jules , thanks for your comment , now that you mention it my sons over all motivation took a nose dive after taking Lyrica and still has not recovered after five years , he is 22 years of age now and still has all his side effect as though he was still taking Lyrica also while he was taking it his hair started falling out by the hand full .

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I've been sure that my memory and motivation problems are related to Lyrica, but haven't been able to do anything about it. I have activated trigger points all over my back from a pinched nerve in my neck. I can't work without the nerve pain relief. So Lyrica has taken all of my motivation, 1/2 my memory, and 1/2 my hair. I hate living this way!

Gabapentin gave me double vision so I couldn't drive. Cymbalta sent me to the ER with stomach pain so severe I thought I had pancreatitis. I'm out off options

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I was started on Lyrica in 2012 and within a few weeks was no longer working full time. I had significant word finding difficulties, balance problems (ataxia), concentration issues, and a semi-euphoria. I took the drug at 300 mg a day and when I finally connected the dots - that Lyrica was an awful drug for me, I weaned off but it wasn't easy. And like many others who've posted here, I 100% believe it causes permanent changes in brain function. I've since been diagnosed with an Ataxic Disorder - I didn't have that as a symptom pre-Lyrica. Nasty nasty drug.

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Please men tell me. Does lyrica or citalopram affect your libido? I read that somewhere. To all of you: does lyrica increase the seizures or makes you think more depressed or suicidal? Thanks.

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Beffyrn , My Son was a very gifted student before taking Lyrica , once his dose hit 75mg x 4 per day it was an instant change in his mental ability , he now has been off Lyrica for 5 years , is 22 years of age and still struggles to lean and constantly laments the days when he could learn very easily even the most complex mathematics , Lyrica has destroyed his ability to retain knowledge and process very complex information and very little has improved in 5 years , Lyrica permanently damages the brain , i have no doubt of that .and this drug has devastated my sons life , his income earning potential and thereby his socio economic position in society , lyrica has left him on the bottom of the ladder ..... ....

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I took Lyrica at a high dose for over a year ( I can't remember the dose or the time on the med!) after my pain doc changed me from Gabapentin, which was working well for my facial pain. The doc thought the Lyrics would work better--and at a lower dose than the Gabapentin. I had the significant short-term memory loss, challenges having a conversation due to difficulty finding words, unsteady gait, and a noticeably slurred speech, as well as hearing loss. I attributed these symptoms to other meds, including narcotics, that I was taking. A sign that my thinking was muddled! It became most noticeable when I transferred to another department at the hospital. Up to that time, I was an advanced practice nurse with a good reputation. During my training period, I had a HORRIBLE time learning new concepts. One of the staff members at the new job who knew my abilities at my previous job told me that it was like flipping a switch--my capabilities at my previous position vs the new one. THAT'S when I demanded to stop the Lyrica. I did notice improvement of the short-term memory loss, staggering gait, and slurred speech after switching back to the Gabapentin. I did, however, continue to have the same issues, but to a lesser degree. The hearing loss is unchanged, and appears to be permanent. It's so very frustrating to have these symptoms continue after stopping the Lyrica. Please send a post if you have any info which might benefit me.
Thanks!

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Lyrica is controlling your fibromyalgia pain by gradual destroying the neural conductivity of your brain just like stopping the engine warning light on your car dash board by unplugging the computer but your brain will never be the same again after taking Lyrica . .

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My memory loss, vocabulary, and names has plagued me also. I was beginning to think I had Alhzeimers disease. I am on Lyrica 150mg,three times a day. I am relieved to think it is the Lyrica instead of the alternative. It does control my severe fibromyalgia pain when nothing else did.

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If a neurologist said that i dont have MS from a scan, could he be wrong?

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I also had my dose increased from 50 mg to 100mg three times a day. Indeed, I
noticed blurred vision with the increase but it was my family that noticed the slurred speech and problems with my gait /balance. Although, I felt great! My nerve pain originates from L4-L-5 and S1, and finally it's was gone! Due to the side effects , unfortunately I had to stop taking Lyrica because I was being accused of drinking or ingesting something other then prescribed. I stopped taking Lyrica all at once which make me sick as could be for quite some time! So please, if your planning on reducing or stop taking Lyrica all together, I strongly suggest make a plan with your physician . Research is finding it can be worse than withdrawing from street drugs! The more research I did, the more concerned I became! Discontinuing Lyrica is very upsetting to me, it was the one drugs that worked! But if my family was noticing these side effects than I'm sure someone at work may have as well. Good luck and go slow!

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Goofy if you don't get off Lyrica very quickly you may be left Goofy for good ...

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I thought I was just getting older and senile.I take 150 mg in the morning and 150 mg at night.I also take it for lower rib pain and middle ri.b pain. Doctors call it fibromyalgia. I didn't know that it could mess with your concentration so bad. I'm very unorganized at home. I can't be at work so by the time I get home I have a lot of fatigue and pain. I am going to try and cut down on this medicine though.

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My fumbling for words has improved !!! Am on 400 mg for insomnia .
Just wanted to give everyone some positive hope . I felt as if I was searching for a word in a foreign language at first but after 8 months , am ok again None of the horrid side effects mentioned on here

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yes I found out too late , damaged is done. just with a month, since oct, 2014 .. today 2015 may. no improvement and it seem to make dementia worse ...
see like nothing can improved or reverse the situation. it a daily 24hrs 365 days stresssss -for patient and the caregiver

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I have been taking lyrica 450 mg for 10 years for fibromyalgia nerve pain. It does help with the pain, but after reading all of the side effects, my dr kept saying was because of my fibro, but I now know is the lyrica. My memory is so so bad, I have my family repeat things to me over and over, I have to write everything down. I no longer go out in public because I feel like a bumbling i****. I completely isolate myself except from my family because I can't seem to talk or think, and if I do it's with great effort and not for long. I was involved with my children/grandchildren's lives and involved in my community and now I just sit at home like a vegetable. I am 52 and have always been active. So so many side effects and I am so angry we have all been mislead! I have spent $60,000 on my teeth having them redone, and I just made an app for two root canals next week?? We feel bad enough with all the pain were already experiencing, but Pfizer had to release lyrica with all the side effects, that have ruined so many lives. We need to all stand together against them. Sorry hope I'm not rambling, but I guess y'all would understand. Lol. Bless everyone, I wish you all well!

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Hi Ian , has your memory returned to normal since you stopped taking Lyrica ?

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I initially took Cymbalta and gabapentin. that combination was deadly. Brain dead. made bad decisions.
Now on Lyrica 75 mg up to three times a day and hydrocodone 5mg/375 mg apap.
The word problem does not go away, at least has not for me. Recently quit taking Elavil 25 mg tid, for depression and helps with pain, but it seemed to sedate me too, and feel brighter since stopping that. It did help some with depression but so far doing fine.
Want to try medical marijuana as I heard it is better without getting high and less side effects. Florida having another election on it next November.
Chronic pain is not fun. My son is rude and insulting about my medications and calls me a druggie. He is a drug addict, and I have little contact with him. Just learned how to block his cell calls and texts. Stress does make pain worse in my experience.
Also too

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