Lyrica Is Dangerous / Class Action Suit Anyone? (Page 5) (Top voted first)

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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Thank you for sharing. I have been on Lyrica for two years now. 600 mg a day. This is a drug from hell. I try getting off of it cold turkey. With drawls was so painful after five days I had to take it again. I am now suffering short-term memory loss and I’m finding it hard to find words to describe things. When taking this drug there I get this feeling of euphoria and excitability when I take this drug.I’m afraid to stop taking LTricia because of the withdrawals. My nurse practitioner at the VA knew that I was recovering attic. But still prescribed the drug for me anyway. I asked her if there were any opioids in this drug. She said yes and no. I’m not sure what that meant. But this stuff is really highly addictive. There needs to be a class action suit against the evil Empire who created this drug.

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Re: Jules (# 291)

Im experiencing memory loss. I also am unable to say what im trying to like I'm saying a word in any sentence and it just makes it sound like a jumbled up word/mess it feels like my mouth is spasming in the middle of a word. Which I then have to repeat and ask my friends and family if they heard me mess up my word and they say no.idk if they just trying to pacify me by sayin no or if they really dont hear my mispronunciation.

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Please keep me informed about any class action lawsuits. About a year and a half ago I started taking Lyrica right away I started feeling funny and didn't like it at all. My doctor said to keep weaning on to it to the dosage she wants me on that I would start to get used to it. About a month into weaning on to the medication I started having awful pains especially in my lower back and legs 3 days later I was in the hospital because I couldn't walk or barely hold myself up. When I finally left the hospital I was able to walk but only with my walker and I was not able to walk normal. My legs were so tight I could only walk on my toes and my balance was awful. On top of a bunch of other side affects. I was 29 at the time. I wasted over a year and a half not being able to walk on my own off and on. I had to have a million tests because no doctor could give me any diagnosis. They thought it was MS but the test came back negative. Then they thought it was this or that and it just went on and on. I had even asked my doctors if this could be happening from side effects from taking the Lyrica because the timing would make sense. I have about ten or more doctors tell me their is no way that's what it could be. Finally after over a year of no answers I started to research online about this awful medication. In the rare side effects it even says it can mess up your manner of walking on top of 10 or 15 other side effects that I was dealing with on a daily basis. I brought that up to my neurologist she didn't agree. I told her I don't care what she said I am going to at least try it. So she told me the correct way to wean off of the medication because I was on such a high dose. In week 2 of weaning off the medication I only needed my walker for long distance and was starting to feel better and so on and so on. I have been completely off of it for over 2 months and this is the best I have felt in over a year and a half. I was able to go back to work. I am back to waitressing full time. I cannot even explain how good I feel. Oh and to add to that come to find out I was misdiagnosed in the fist place. They were wrong and that was why they put me on Lyrica in the first place. Anyone having problems with this medication look online at the rare side effects and if you have a bunch of them at least try to get off of this medication. I am so glad I went against the doctors and everyone. I am able to live like a normal 30 year old women

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Re: Jenay (# 292)

I am having the exact same problem. Forgetting stuff all the time and mispronouncing my words also because of what feels like a mouth spasm. People also say they do no notice the mispronounced words but it is very obvious to me.

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I have called probably about 8 different law firms. Ones I found online while searching stuff about Lyrica and some of the big named ones here in Michigan where I live. Nobody will take the case. They all tell me not to give up to keep looking it's just not in their offices best interest to takey case. Something needs to be done!! I already posted in here about all ofy aide effects and talked about the hello I have been through because of this medication. Did anyone else have issues with their muscles like I did. Or mess up their legs, walking, lower back or balance???

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Re: Lissa (# 301)

It is so worth while to stay stopped. It was the worst in the first three weeks. It gets better . I've been free for a year now and have focused on diet, exercise, stretching yoga and spiritual growth. We have the power not drugs.

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Re: Mag (# 303)

That is a great story. We possess the power to change our lives without dangerous medications. I'm so grateful to be drug free and clear headed.

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My short term memory is gone was on lyrica for 5 yrs I also thought about taking my life. However I have a lil one and he is the only reason I didn't. I'm ready to find a lawyer that will take on this drug company.

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Re: Jill (# 309)

Im In my 7th month of anxiety, depression and panic. Under the care of a therapist and medication nurse. I’m finally off Lyrica which took me a long time to come off of. I never feel like me, never know how I’ll feel tomorrow. I take it day by day, but when depression hits I want to end my life. I’ve never ever thought of suicide.

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Wow I can't believe what I'm reading, I started some research on lyrica after I started to notice changes in my fiancé , he is just not the same person since he started this crap. Now he got a call today that his ck level is elevated. Not only mood swings, swelling of the legs, large increase in muscle pain and a large weight gain, and no energy. I know some things go along with being a diabetic but not this it's way too much in a year and 1/2 time he tried to stop it but the withdrawal was just too much, I'm so sick of the drug companies making money over another miracle pill, they just don't care .

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Dchippewa ... I have HORRIBLE acid reflux, I choke on my food, fall (broke my same foot twice). And weight gain. I am taking 300 mg a day. I am taking it for RSD/CRPS along with other stuff ... but only started having these things since being on Lyrica.

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WHO IS THE LAWYER LOOKING INTO THIS ?????I WANT TO JOIN IN ON THE SUIT FOR THE LOSS OF MY BOYFRIEND THAT DIED FROM A HAEART ATTACK AT MY FEET AFTER TAKING LYRICA FOR 1 DAY

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Hi,
I'm not sure which country you're from but I'm thinking of getting a class action together in Australia, which is where I live. I know absolutely nothing about how to go through the process but will begin with Shine Lawyers for two reasons. Firstly, they have a no-win, no-fee policy, and secondly, I believe they're very good. If you happen to be in Australia and are interested in joining the class action, please send me a reply and we can take it from there. Thank you and best wishes for a healthy future.

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Australia sounds nice however Los Angeles is home. i get alot of requests but i cant find what i hear is called probono, pardon my spelling it's no charge until theres money. Thats my understanding of dont quote me Lots of luck on your situation

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Hi Larry,
In Australia, Shine Lawyers do a pro bono sort of thing. They call it no-win, no-fee. They would be my only option due to my own lack of funds, and presumably it would be similar for other people who are ill and have been damaged by lyrica. As Shine is the 'Erin Brocovich' team which I believe was started in the US, perhaps they do a no-win, no-fee service there also. I'll let you all know how I get on. The first stage is to recruit other Aussies who've had Lyrica impact their lives and health negatively. Apparently, there need to be at least 7 people involved for a class action.

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I am scared I have been a lyricafor over a year and I have so many side effects short term memory loss arms and legs jerking dry mouth gum are hurting i'm off-balance and that is just some of the symptoms but the worst is my diagnosis of Horner's syndrome it is rare. Taking 200 mg of Lyrica three times daily. I have to try to get off this medicine but the side effects I'm sorry the withdrawals are horrible. I really hope that there is a class action lawsuit very soon for me this is not about money this is about my life this is about horrible drug that has altered my life forever and others that have been altered also. I have to speak my text because my hands shake so if this comes out discombobulated please forgive me. Thank you very much have a blessed day

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Yes Ellie May, rotlaw.com is gathering information for a class action suit. The more people tell them their stories the better for all of us. Please pass the word.

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Hi Ellie,
I've now contacted Rottenstein Law three times and have not yet had a response from them. Have you actually had a reply from these people? If so...how'd you manage that? :) Thanks...I really hope there is some redress for the many of us who are suffering/have suffered grave personal losses from this drug.

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I certainly wish I had read all of this before I started taking lyrica about 18 months ago for fibromyalgia. I read up on side effects but thought it was like every other drugs list of side effects and that they were isolated cases and of course "not me". I was put on many medications during those 18 months trying to find some help but came off of them because my doctor didn't think my side effects were from the lyrica, and she increased my dose of lyrica, from 300 to 450 mg. I felt like crap so I decided to try and slowly reduce my dosage in February, first skipping every third dose, then every other dose. Meanwhile I was being treated for an additional disorder found, adhd (which I've always suspected, both my sons have it and so many things in my life made sense for a change, I got some answers..woohoo!) I had tried a few adhd medications since my diagnosis in November. By March I thought I was going crazy, I ended up in the ER because I wanted to hurt myself, I cried non stop, had panic attacks constantly, couldn't sleep for nights on end cause of my temp being up and down, I was very angry and irritable among other symptoms. I thought it was due to starting dexedrine (I had been on that about 3 weeks, prior to that I tried adderall, strattera, and vyvanse) and I was in a lot of pain with a rotator cuff injury found out of blue, tennis elbow and a huge flare up of my carpal tunnel. I automatically blamed the dexedrine, stopped it and went back to my 450 mg of lyrica because it did help with the fibro pain. In April we lost our good insurance and didn't get our new one until June 1st. I had just filled my script for lyrica prior to finding out about our insurance. Of course lyrica is a tier 3 drug under our new plan and not covered until our high deductible is met. Even with a prescription discount card it was going to cost $400 a month. We can't afford that, it's impossible. So I decided I would have to find an alternative and didn't pick up my filled prescription, that was 10 days ago and I felt the same way after being off it for a couple days as I did in march (no taper, because I ran out) then it hit me, is this from stopping the lyrica?? I had every symptom before I even went looking for answers on the net (my mouth hit the floor when I read about others) the cold sweats, no sleep, irritability, and severe nausea to where I can't eat! I realize stimulants can cause appetite suppression but I was still able to maintain my weight for the most part, lost maybe 5-10 lbs over a 5 month period (which was mainly in March) I never did gain weight on lyrica, but it sure has made me lose being off of it, 10# in 10 days, bringing me to 120 lbs at 5'8" and 50 years old, very frail and sickly, my family is freaking out. Just the thought of food makes me sick, so it wasn't the dex!?!? Lyrica had taken over my life, now I just cry to my husband because I have no idea who I am, I can't even muster up to put on a happy face for ANYONE, which I could always grin and bear it. In addition to the w/d symptoms my fibro pain has returned with a vengence, to where I can barely move around. I contemplated going and just getting a few lyrica from my pharmacy so I could at least taper down but I know it's just putting off the inevitable...like everyone else says "HELL". So here I am, researching to find any alternatives. I got the GABA from GNC, valerian root and Benadryl for the cold sweats at night (which is helping a little!) I wish everyone good luck in this endeavor, we will get thru this, somehow! AND I will never take this again, it has put me close to death to many times (totaled car from an accident, when I'd never had an accident before, bleeding ulcer 1 year ago yesterday, falls, fear of driving.and just way too many other close calls!). I will be filing a formal complaint this weekend! Sorry this is so long, it did ask for details and my adhd magnifies my thoughts and makes me ramble! Thanks for listening to my story, first time I've ever posted anything!

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I have the same symptoms: memory loss, excruciatingly colon and back pain, constipation, heartburn that feels like a heart attack, and real bad headaches. I am just now getting off Lyrica and want to be involved with legal action that will get this drug off the market.

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