First Day On Lyrica Scared Me, Does It Get Better?

Help! I was given Lyrica by my pain management doctor.
I have severe neurogenic pain from multiple sclerosis.
I am also taking Wellbutrin and Cymbalta, the idea of being on 3 different-acting anti-depressants worries me.
I am on heavy opiates for the pain and can live alright with the level of pain I have without the Lyrica, I am not sure if the pain doc is attempting to get me off opiates, or just wanted me to try Lyrica.

The first dose of 100 mg (yesterday) made me high as a kite, I didn't feel like myself, could not stay on task, jittery, problems with balance, unable to concentrate, hard to sleep AND it seemed like my pain was actually worse.....I have hesitated to take my dose today, and the doc wants me to increase to 150 mg/day in 3 days, I cannot imagine taking more at this point. Do these
side effects lessen??? I don't want to appear like I am unwilling to try this drug for my pain, but wow, it was no fun. Thought I would write this before I take my dose today, so at least I could make some sense.
ps The Cymbalta definitely helps my pain.
PLEASE COMMENT/HELP

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Well, first of all, the Lyrica is not an antidepressant, it is in a completely different drug class. It is actually an anticonvulsant, that has also been shown to help with some mood disorders and certain types of nerve pain, due to the way it acts on brain chemicals.

Learn more Lyrica details here.

Those can be side effects of it, though they are not very common and you might want to check with your doctor, before continuing, as it may not be the right medication for you to use.

However yes, the side effects should lessen, as your body adjusts to the medication, but that may take 6 weeks or more, especially with the gradual tapering up of the dosage.

Are there any other comments or questions?

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