Does Anyone Taking Lyrica Have Memory Loss? (Page 21) (Top voted first)

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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Those of you who had problems with lyrica should also have their blood drawn to see if they also have a vitamin D deficiency. Low levels exhibit a lot of the same symptoms as lyrica. Lyrica doesn't help either.Vitamin D deficiency only compounds the side effects of this drug.

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Lyrica ? I have been on Lyric for 15 months or so, memory loss, actually almost gone, severe confusion and every day. And in reply, yes I started at 75mg x 2 bd. (daily) The 1st dose hit me like a brick. I then had to tell the Nurses to not give the next dose. They were most indignant about this but I said no and that's that !! Now on 300mg x 22222 daily and asking my Professor about all the side effects he pondered and said it could be age, dementia, or Parkinson's, oh geezers, so left even more confused.

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I have been on Lyrica for 2 years for ribcage pain. I have inflammatory arthritis. I eventually went up to 800mg per day. I cant find the most simple words to say. I cant get a full sentence out without pausing. I dropped down to 600 and its better but i feel like i have developed ADD on this med.

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I have been taking 225 mg of Lyrica twice a day for a while now. I put on about 30 to 40 pounds and I am really having trouble with my short-term memory and not being able to come up with the words that I want to use sometimes.

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Yes with Lyrica memory loss sometimes occurs. My first dose sent me into space so mich hat I could only mumble, and mumble I id! Non-Stop following my surgery for Compartment Syndrome. Mass swelling of my (L) Leg from fractures of both fibula and tibia. I had trouble telling the Nurses NO more, please. Once You get over the initial haziness works well. No pain relief will give you a pain-free result. I'm now up 900 x 2 daily. Memory has been a little better.

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Best pain reliever I recommend it,yes it has side effects,memory loss,blurred vision,talk too much the lot,but what wonderful pain relief,I have been taking it for years,no weight gain though so that's a bonus. I take 225 mgs twice a day.

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Yes, Lyrica can and generally does cause memory problems. I suppose the degree of severity depends upon individual circumstances. I use Lyrica to help abate my chronic migraine. I was taking 100mg a day, but slowly cut back to 25 mg, exactly because of memory issues. Yes, I have a headache every single day, but most days, it is tolerable. The memory issues it caused were not tolerable, especially when I learned it could become a permanent state. No thank you! Nexium causes memory problems too. I have been slowly reducing that med, and substituting a cocktail of drugs in its place. Not being able to remember is a frightening and disabling side effect, especially when one, in mid-sentence, is at a loss for your next word....or, you cannot recall the movie you saw last week- at all!

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I was getting migraines daily also, but it wasn't until I was prescribed Plavix for another reason that the migraines stopped. Interesting

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I have neuropathy in my leg as a result of surgery; my leg is mostly dead numb in large areas. I take up to 5 mg pain meds but only 2-3 times/day (percocet). When paid get really bad, I take 1/2 Lyrica capsule 37.5 mg. It works so well on nerve pain. If I take a whole pill or take it for a couple days, I can't recall the most common words possible; like the names of my cats, or like the thing outside the front door you walk on (porch). It's ridiculous, but full memory returns after months of no Lyrica.

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Hello, I've been on it for 2 months now.. only 100mg a day and I am struggling with my memory and focus. It is very much affecting my work and day to day functioning.
I am on for sciatica.. so hopefully it heals and I can get off it.

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I have been taking this med for several months now for damage to my T9 vertebrae caused by cancer and subsequent radiation to my spine. Lyrica WORKS but....their are LOTS of side effects. Weight gain..yes very fast. Cognition and memory problems...Yes, I cannot remember the names of things in mid sentence....I feel like isolating myself a bit now because of embarrassment. BUT...I don't have the constant and horrific nerve pain all over my lower extremities. I am 42 years old and have the body and stamina of a person 25 years my senior.

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I have been taking this med for several months now for damage to my T9 vertebrae caused by cancer and subsequent radiation to my spine. Lyrica WORKS but....their are LOTS of side effects. Weight gain..yes very fast. Cognition and memory problems...Yes, I cannot remember the names of things in mid sentence....I feel like isolating myself a bit now because of embarrassment. BUT...I don't have the constant and horrific nerve pain all over my lower extremities. I am 42 years old and have the body and stamina of a person 25 years my senior.

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I am on 600mg of Lyrica a day and have been for a few years. I changed from gabapentin as this was causing severe cramp reactions in my arms. I am also on 80mg of duloxetine but I really think the Lyrica has wrecked my brain. My damage is following a rear ender car crash. His brakes failed at high speed and he smashed both cars in. I was fit before this and I feel that I am in mourning for myself as they took my life away. I'm not the same person. A

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I have had a double back fusion and take 75 mg 2xday Lyrica for nerve pain( for 6 months now ) and have severe memory loss all day -my hands jerk when I try to text or write, and have gained 40lbs...I also take Beriq now to help weight loss (10 mg 2xday) and after 2 weeks no weight loss..I wear fentanyl patches for severe pain for many years with no problems. My psychiatrist has just started me on Cymbalta about 3 months ago for depression and constant crying - it has helped a great bit !(30 mg) 1 time a day, Also xanax 0.25 - milligrams 2x day as needed for anxiety-and lastly and antavorstatin 10mg 1x day ..... I am so angry about lyrica and need to come off because of severe memory loss and severe weight gain , which doesn't help my back Does anyone have positive words to offer or helpful words .

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Hi guys
Nearly a full year on lyrica 200mg x2 daily.
as i have said before they work wonders for my neuropathic pain in my lower spine which travels round to the groin area in bad days. And yes they definetly relax me when im worried to go outside, but now i find it easy. But i DONT remember words halfway through sentences!! #EMBARASSING.
My parents think i am takin street drugs which is horrible as i only seek gp help.
On bad days i can wake up and take 15-20 mins to place myself, struggling to remember the previous day or what film i watched the night before!! As i have said before always keep toppped up bcoz if u miss a day it can be horrific with panic attacks and confusion and fear! Keep safe guys dont run out!!
Tommy

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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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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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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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