Lyrica Is Dangerous / Class Action Suit Anyone? (Page 11)

I have crps in both hands from carpal tunnel release...after several months, I was worse, not better. My workmens comp dr. said " You will have chronic pain the rest of your life and you will just have to learn to live with it"...oh thanks doc for screwing my hands up, not to mention how it has drastically has changed my life and limitations. I have been seeing a pain specialist ever since and that was back in 2001 when I had the release. I was on lyrica for the last 6 years, I have been off of it for three months. Now that I think back to when my severe depression started was not long since I started taking it. I don't know how many times I said I hate my life and I wish I was dead, I had thoughts of taking all my prescriptions and going to sleep for good! By the grace of god, I had my four nephews to take care of and I truly believe they saved my life! My pain management N.P wanted to keep a close eye on me when I started taking it, so I went from going every six months to every three months and when my depression got worse every two months...nothing was done, I was on 600 mg. a day, why didn't she try to lower my dose? I complained about the swelling and she said she didn't have any other patients complain, I was taking lyrica for the pain in my hands and the whole time it was making them worse! There were many time I would be driving and make a turn and not know where I was...one day I couldn't remember my address, I couldn't remember conversations I had with my boys, I had no brain! When I came off lyrica and I did it slowly...it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Hot, cold, night sweats, nauseous...I was at the grocery store and literally felt like a monster coming out of me, thank god I am off lyrica! My lawyer is checking on a class action lawsuit, all of us that has had a horrible experience with lyrica, we all need to come together and they need to pay for putting this horrible drug on the market!

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Yes, had a hard time crying after Lyrica, memory loss. Swelling in legs, feet hands and face. Looked like the Michelin man. Gained 60 pounds, became diabetic, and had major depression.
Dr and pharmacist said weight gain not reported as a side effect but from what I've read here, my symptoms r right in line with y'all
Class action lawsuit. This drug Sb pulled immediately

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I too was taking lyrica and it caused me to have epilepsy. It or instance 1 day I was watching t.v. and the next I was in the hospital. I ask why I was there and was informed in had a seizure while driving and drive my car up 3 electrical metal lines. I don't recall any off this my last memory was sitting on the couch
I still have the seizures and have to take them for the rest of my life. Another time I went into a black out seizure and accidentally overdosed by taking the whole rx that I just fill a few days before, my husband has to call 911 because I stopped breathing and he had to perform CPR. I've brought glasses of gasoline on the house, woke up sleeping on my picnic table, woke up outside and apparently fell and had to get stitches in the back of my head. There's more that has happened but those are the WORST
I stopped taking the lyrica several yrs ago and I am still having the seizure and like I said before I have to brake them for the rest of my life. I am not working due to my back from falling from the seizures, I've broken almost every vertrae in my back and 2 skull injuries. And severe anxiety disorder because I never knew when I will have a seizure.

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To Jennifer,

You just posted that Lyrica was recalled. Well if it was recalled then why did my doctor just now 2 days ago write me a prescription for it on Friday? It's sitting in my cupboard and I will not take it. I don't care what anybody says. I read all this stuff on the blogs and the lawsuit blogs about how many people died and suicides, there's no way I'm taking this and how it ruined your life and it's addicting. Yes I have nerve damage but hell no I'm not taking it. I'm so glad I read all this. I just turned 65 and I don't feel 65 and don't look 65 and if I take this I'll look 95 and I'll be acting 95 with no memory. All these problems are not worth it. For the nerve damage there's other ways to go around it. I'm telling my doctor what I read. They're wonderful and have been the best Clinic I ever found. This doctor gave me Lyrica, shame on him. The pharmacies and doctors don't want to let you know because that's when they stop making money. I check out everything before I take something or do something. I don't believe everything that I read on the internet but I believe all of you and the attorneys on here also about Lyrica. I read about so many deaths and the drug interactions are unbelievable, they don't tell you that. Good luck with everyone and I hope your pain goes away. I will pray for all of you.

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Yes I said Lyrica was recalled because IT WAS!! I'm in the same boat as you. They prescribed it to me too after this so called recall. Now when I call attorneys they say that they are only taking case's that involve pregnant and their child had birth defects.

They say that my case was past the statute of limitations. ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME??? I hadn't even heard of it before 2016, how can the statutes of limitations be up?

It was first put out there in 1983. They got so much back they pulled it and reintroduced in 2004. They were getting the same side effects as the 1983 version. A man won a 2 BILLION, YES BILLION, dollar lawsuit.

So YOU tell me how that happened. Educate me, please.

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This is what I found on the recall. As per the FDA GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT RECALL SITE:

Pending Recalls for the January 27, 2016 Enforcement Report

PRODUCT
Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules, USP, 50mg, Rx only, 90-count bottle NDC 0071-1013-68
Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules, USP, 75 mg, Rx only, 90-count bottle NDC 0071-1014-68

CODE
Lot number: (50mg) M07861 Exp 5/2018
Lot number: (75mg) M07862 Exp 5/2018; M07865 Exp 6/2018

RECALLING FIRM
Pfizer Inc. New York, NY

REASON FOR RECALL
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; potential presence of deformed or damaged capsules

So the product was NEVER really recalled totally just a few due to deformed or damaged capsules. This is why Doctors are still prescribing.

I feel awful for all of you that have experienced side effects from this drug as it definitely is ruining lives no doubt but this site is a chat forum. We are all looking for some help or guidance from those that have experience with Lyrica. Maybe some have suggestions that may help others but that's it. For me, after I came off Lyrica I went on Gabapentin for nerve pain and it has worked wonders. Good luck to all of you and my prayers are there for those suffering long lasting effects from this drug. It's not right.

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You are sent straight from Heaven Chris!! I can't believe you found it! I looked everywhere!! Thank you so much.

I was on Gabapentin for 11 years and never had a single problem with it!! I loved it to be honest. When I went to get my epidural shot's in my back, the very first time the switched it. I don't know why. I was in my early 20's and never even thought about it. One week later, my life had done a 180.

Thank you so much!!

Jennifer

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Jennifer, I pray that these people can help you! And I'm sad to hear that this nasty drug did such damage to you. I was on this years ago and it ruined my wedding day. I was so sick. But thankfully I got switched to the Gabapentin before anything serious happened to me! I just pray and I hope that these Lawyers can get you the compensation that you all deserve!! Good luck to you and please keep us informed if you have success.

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Chris, thank you soooo much for the information and kind words! I quit that dr. that prescribed it because I kept telling him something wasn't right. I went to a Chronic pain Specialist and I told him what was going on. He immediately put me back on the Gabapentin and sent me to a cardiologist, a vascular specialist, an eye dr. and GI doctor. I'm sitting in my hotel room because the GI doctor said part of my intestines had rotted and had to be cut out. I find out tomorrow about that. I'm in Chapel Hill/Duke right now and scared out of my wit's! God has a plan though.

So glad your wedding day turned out to be a happy one! Mine would have to if I'd have picked the right groom!! ?????? Thank you again!!

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This drug has destroyed my life. It has attacked my inner ears, i have a constant ringing in my ears and buzzing in my head. I'm very dizzy all the time. I have nerve pain form head to toe. even the sound of my own voice make me dizzy. I'm not me anymore.

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Plesse do some research. That drug is the same thing, made by the same company. They are all horrible. I am now blind in my left eye frm lyrica.

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DONT TAKE IT!!! Brain misfires!!! Brain zaps, double and ghosted vision, unable to regulate body temperature, MAJOR weight gain, dizziness ..... and the list goes on. At almost 1 year later im slowly getting back to normal but vision is still very bad and every time i think im over it ill have another pain/fatigue/migraine/nausea/vertigo episode - good news is the first 10 -15 pounds i gained came off pretty quick but the other 25 are not goin away without exercise and im still only able to walk for exercise and do light housework- tell everyone you know not to take it!!!

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This is a bad drug. People see imt on TV and it does not mention that my eyesight got really bad and I blew up 70 pounds. I had been dosed up to 225 mg. The commercial makes all my family and friends say well "there is your cure". This is not in my head and that is ho people treat me.Like Anxiety will flare it and then the tailspin...I have gastro problems, 3 rectal surgeries and severe IBS. My C-spine is wrecked and keeps me in pain. I can deal with that pain. I have all of these symptoms. Chronic muscle pain, muscle spasms, or tightness
Moderate or severe fatigue and decreased energy
Insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep
Stiffness upon waking or after staying in one position for too long
Difficulty remembering, concentrating, and performing simple mental tasks ("fibro fog")
Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and constipation alternating with diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome)
Tension or migraine headaches
Jaw and facial tenderness
Sensitivity to one or more of the following: odors, noise, bright lights, medications, certain foods, and cold
Feeling anxious or depressed
Numbness or tingling in the face, arms, hands, legs, or feet
Increase in urinary urgency or frequency (irritable bladder)
Reduced tolerance for exercise and muscle pain after exercise
A feeling of swelling (without actual swelling) in the hands and feet

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I hav been affected by lyrica also... in a matter of 2years I became a zombie, hated everything, withdrew from my family, & life it self... I stayed in my room most of the time.. I had no energy, no desire, I knew I had things 2do but when I tried 2get up 2get goin I jus couldn't... it's like someone took all my energy, passion, self esteem, & me being a mom of boys tht was the worst thing tht could happen... all in 2years I lost my job because I didn't care anymor or should I say I was in one of the worst depressions I hav ever been in... I am losing my family & my DR sees nothing wrong with it... he says it me tht I need a psychiatrist because there is something wrong in my brain... @ least tht is wat he told my man of 11years when he talked to him about my fibro & why I needed to continue taking lyrica 600mg a day& Effexor 300mg a day... I hav been pleading w/my Dr for over a year when I first started takin this med.. I told him of how I was feeling & how my home life was goin & the concerns of my man.. I told him tht I had no energy, tht it was hard for me to get motivated & tht my man was upset saying tht ever since I started takin the lyrica tht I was a diff person... tht I didn't care, tht I wasn't apart of the family anymor, tht my work was being compromised.... but my Dr didn't agree he said I need lyrica for my fibro... he said to keep takin it & he then added on adderall 30mg 2times a day... I was in hell... I believed my Dr... why wouldn't I? He is the Dr right? Well needless to say my life is now worse then it has ever been & my family is seperating cause my man is now leaving me & I am stuck getting myself off the lyrica, adderall& Effexor by myself because my main Dr doesn't see a problem with it... I am @ a huge loss & I can't even describe how I feel inside w/everything crashing down around me... I have been looking for help & watever I can get... all this started because I listened to my Dr & started taking lyrica for fibro... help!!! I feel so robbed of the last few years of my life...

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My 94yr old mother was put on Lyrica 2x50mg per day.She was comotozed refusing to eat or drink unable to do anything.We asked the doc to see if she took her off it she might vome good.One day off this dreadful drug and mum is alive again.Talking and coherent and doesnt remember anything

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Yes we do all need to get together on this. Lyricia has affected my short term memory. I too, was very depressed and had thoughts of leaving this earth while taking that meds. It is horrible

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Hey Jennifer. My goodness, You have been through so much. But I do hope and pray that you are going to be okay. It's sad that you were in your hotel alone. I wish I would have read this sooner maybe we could have chatted for awhile so that you would have company. In any case I do hope you are better and on the mend. God does have a plan for each of us. And he sent me a kind man (the second time around) and we are going to celebrate 9 years of marriage this September. So it's been good. I wish the same happiness and good health for you Jennifer! God bless and keep strong. You will get through this!

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I agree. I took Lyrica for 9 months and stayed depressed. My spouse is truly an angel.. I suffered with Hives, Cataracts, Migraines, Cramps in my gut, Anxiety attacks and now my feet are suffering from severe Planters Fasciitis. Lyrica can kill you; ringing in the ears; excessive swelling and paranoia

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Was given Lyrica after Gabopentin was giving me blurry vision.
My Doctor switched me to Lyrica .
My vision got worse.
My surgeon took me off of Lyrica by giving me a lower dose and said" just wean off slowly "
No plan just reduce.... well I did to quickly.
I thought I was going to die.
Suicidal ideation, Anxiety attacks, memory loss,sensitive to sound, light.
Now 15 months later I still have severe symptoms and was diagnosed with PAWS.

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I just wish there were more warnings given before Lyrica was prescribed. I didn't know until I gamed a lot of weight & forgot so much that I used to know or remember so easily. It is a horrible drug that steals life from people!!!!

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I am one of many people who fought the horrible effects of this drug. It was prescribed for anxiety. It actually made it worse and I wanted to die every minute of every day for 6 years. I took 15 months coming off the poison and am now loving life. Have you had personal experience?

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