Does Anyone Taking Lyrica Have Memory Loss? (Page 20)

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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I've been taking Lyrica for 12yrs and have noticed loss of memory I.E can't remember what i ate yesterday going of in a day dream, forgetting names of things not being able to spell the simplest of words, not being able to complete a sentence slurring of words as if i'm drunk.I've had a head M.I.R and nothing showed up but the consultant i saw did think it could be the medication i,m on. On top of the lyrica 500mg i'm taking Pizotifen 1.5mg & Pizotifen 0.5mg for migrains.Arcoxia 90mg.Amitriptyline 25mg.Clonazepan 500mg and finally Paracetamol 500mg 2 upto 4times a day and i'm still in pain.Going to my doctor in 2 day time to comfrount her about the amount of meds i'm on and ask to come off of lyrica after reading a report on lyrica linking it to brain synopsis not regrowing plus i don't think it's working any more.If there's anyone out there with medical training who can give me advise i'd be greatful.

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Yes, I have horrible memory loss with 75 mg 2x day for last 7 months / medicine worked very well until this past month . I called my spine Dr who I have seen for years and called her office to set up a facet block and couldn't remember her name at all !!! I asked the receptionist to please help me by reading off the Dr's names in the office for me as I would recognize name if I heard it ... I just started crying ...,,, one day a few weeks ago I wanted to drop off something at my daughters home-got to end of my street , and just sat there because I couldn't remember how to get there.. Again I had a meltdown!!! I couldn't remember which way to turn ..,,,I said a prayer just to first calm down ........Within a few minutes I put the pieces together and it came back to me - several times thru every day in my home talking to family, I stop right on the middle and forget totally what I was saying or asking ....I could go on and on with this side effect, amongst others . I am seeing PC Dr on 2/3 to have him start to ween me off totally... it's sad because the medicine helped. Just know I believe it's the Lyrica and I've heard the memory loss does not always clear up. It's not a chance I want to take . I also feel like I have Alzheimer's, knowing I don't ....
I can't cope with this anymore. I hope all the best for you and that you and your Dr can work it out ....One last thing- I have gained 40lbs taking lyrica.....I have major back problems . Don't need to gain weight .....

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Hey Travel gal, I am a chronic pain patient & wife & I am hoping to do some RV'ing in the future. I take Soma & some of the others. Was curious if you had any experience being "on the road", away from your regular doctor but STILL needing "monthly meds". Not sure how this website works or if you will get this msg. THANKS! -Greg

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Yes I have memory problems i was on Lyrica for two years i got off it about 2 months ago I'm loosing my hair and my teeth I'm a wreck can't do anything now stay so depressed and irritated all time my husband can't stand being around me and I can't be around him my marriage is not good, I fall all time my balance is very bad about 2 months after I was on it they diagnosed me with Parkinsons i had know symptoms of Parkinson's except my mouth jerked some and I had a small hand was shaking after I started the Lyrica my eyes are worse I'm a mess.sure hope we can get help

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Thank you. I feel a mess too. This was NEVER me. I've been on it for a long time 600mg day

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I didn't even check the side effects of Lyrica before using them. I had been in so much pain for so long from sciatica that I needed relief. My memory is going to s***, I've gained weight and cannot lose it although I jog and work out regularly. The one thing that worries me most is that I struggle with anxiety and depression. I realized that my anxiety has greatly increased. What is worse is that the depression has become more dark, I have caught myself thinking of death. Thinking how more at peace i would feel if i could just close my eyes and not wake up. So from what I have read, all of this is probably related to my taking Lyrica.

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I was taking Lyrica for 7 years and while it helped with Fibromyalgia pain, it definitely rewires the nervous system and brain in an undesirable way. Memory loss, anxiety, sleeping problems, etc. are a big problem. It has taken me six months to taper off the drug and I am currently experiencing lethargy, lack of motivation and anxiety. I would seek IV Ketamine treatments (worked for me) and natural substances or Low Dose Naltrexone with a gluten free diet and meditation, low impact exercise, etc. instead.

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No. You are taking to many Rx and suffering side effects from them. Have you been evaluated for surgery at an excellent Neurosurgical center? There are many successful methods for spinal surgery that did not even exist 10 years ago. It would not serve a good purpose to take Klonopin and Ambien. They are the same family of drugs, benzodiazepams. They are derivatives of the Valium family I believe. Research will show you how highly addictive Valium was. The Rolling Stones even wrote a song about it, 'Mother's little helper". A whole generation of addicts was created. I was an RN in those years.
Both Ambien and Klonopin are addictive. Side effects include some dangerous ones. Somnambulism, balance issues, etc. People have been known to fall, drive cars disastrously, wander from home etc. See the PDR or drug sites on line.
I urge you to question your Dr. very carefully. Your Lyrica does not seem to be helping you either at your doses. Perhaps a second opinion is warranted?
Wishing you only the best and pryers for your health.

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Thank you so much for your reply. I have now been referred to a spinal surgeon as I cannot have any more bilateral facet injections as the original disc damage has caused the above discs to go too. I did have a message pop up recommending another med to replace Lyrica....it began with a T but i cant remember ha. Any ideas? Much appreciated

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yes i too am experiencing memory loss so bad from lyrica that i thought i was gettin alzheimers. seriously, ive only been on it about 6 mo as well and i went from 50 mg twucw a day to 100 mg twice a day and it isnt heloing my pain or neuropthy at all. i need a doc who will see me as a sufferer not a seeker. my body is my prison

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I have the same probs but not rib pain. I have terrible recall and lose my words during conversations.

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I have been on Lyrica for 1 month now, I have noticed that I am having a problem also with my memory. Other people have noticed it and told me. I feel much better and was able to reduce my depression meds some. I still have to take a couple of Aleve for leg and neck pain.

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I have been on lyrica for a few weeks and have noticed that I'm suffering from dizziness, memory loss and confusion. Also at the moment I have had a blood vessel in the eye burst and I wonder if anyone else is suffering from the same symptoms?

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Lyrica is a dangerous drug (my opinion). I am a nurse that had life threatening side effects. Come on people lets get this ball rolling. There needs to be a legal suit.

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Hi, I am having memory loss also. I have been on Lyrica 75mg twice daily. I feel much better, can sleep and the nerve pain in my rib cage all around my front and back is much better. I still have to take 2 Aleve in the morning and at night because a bad pain that runs down my left leg to my ankle and burns since I started taking Lyrica and a burning in my mouth and tongue. I have a new doctor I will be seeing in 2 weeks and I will see if there is something else I can try. I have to stay on it until then since I came off all my depression medications and I need meds for it and the Lyrica helped the depression.I don't like the weight problems. Can't loose weight no mater what I give up to eat.

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I thought about that myself......lyrica is a dangerous drug with serious side effects.
The DEA is concerned about opioids for pain -
All the opioids I've used for pain NEVER gave me side effects like lyrica. It is a very dangerous drug .

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I've thought about the legal side n but I can't do it on my own. We all need to stick together and do it. I feel destroyed. My brain we as sharp as a scalpel, now it feels dumber than dumb

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I've thought about the legal side n but I can't do it on my own. We all need to stick together and do it. I feel destroyed. My brain we as sharp as a scalpel, now it feels dumber than dumb. Get the ball rolling and I'll be there

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Be VERY VERY CAREFUL with this medicine!!!!I was taking Lyrica for over a year when I began to not only experience memory loss but began to feel as though I may be having a stroke. Finally I went to the E.R. only to be life flighted to a hospital for aneurysms and bleeding in the brain....I KNOW IT WAS LYRICA that caused this. When I told my Dr. he still prescribed it for me. I myself stopped taking it and it was the WORST withdrawals I ever experienced...Still trying to find an attorney to handle this for me...

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Eventually but it takes a few years for your memory to get back to some normality. In my case my memory became so bad my consultant sent me for an mri scan of my brain and it showed that the grey matter had shrivelled and died away as a result of being on Lyrica for seven years or so they said I had a degree of brain injury as a direct result. I stopped the drug and my memory improved over a period of time. I was having seizures, severe memory issues would be in the middle of saying something and would forget what I was saying or ring someone and by the time they answered I would forget who I was calling and why, very scary stuff. Due to my mouth being so dry to the point I found it hard to swallow from lyrica my teeth decayed rapidly and I lost nearly all my teeth and still having problems. This drug is scary and damaging my pain level was unthinkable but I wish I'd never been given this drug it destroyed my life at the time but thankfully I'm much better now but if there is an alternative please consider as it made me very ill I was barely coping with my memory as I couldn't speak a full sentence without forgetting half way through and I think this was the worst not being able to communicate properly. Family found it very hard to have a conversation with me and I just got frustrated and angry. Hate is a strong word but I do hate this drug.

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