Lyrica And Bad Breath

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I take 200 mg Lyrica twice a day for pain associated with Neurofibromatosis. Seems to help but my wife won't come near me. Says my breath is stinky. Not what a husband wants to hear. Have tried all types of oral solutions so problem doesn't seem to be in the mouth. Wonder if Lyrica is to blame since bad breath is a side effect. I'm considering going back to Gabapentin and putting up with the increased pain. Anybody have a similar problem or solution.

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I haven't heard of this before, but I can't say that I am surprised. Drugs can affect everyone differently. Rather than going back to a drug that makes you deal with more pain, you might want to talk to your doctor first, they may be able to help you find a different solution.

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Thanks for the quick reply. I will do as you suggest. Marty

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I too take Lyrica for NF Pain. I would never go back to the neurotin;it didn't work and caused all sorts of intestinal issues.

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This could be due to the side effects of dry mouth?

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I have a roommate who takes Lyrica. He doesn't take it everyday, just occassionally for flare ups, but I can tell almost instantly when he has taken it. His breath is horrible! Nothing we have found, so far, helps. Lyrica seems to work well, but the bad breath side affect is a major deterrent.

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I've been on it for a couple weeks now for chronic pain. I can tell there is a lot of different things with my mouth dry and different kinds of foods or drinks that I use taste horrible and then it's almost like I can smell myself. Brings a new meaning to potty mouth. Also with Lyrica the headaches are horrendous and my eyes go wacky at times.

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Yes I just started it after being on Cymbalta it started with pungent smelling urine, I can not smell my breath, i get a bad taste, and brush my teeth, tongue, gargle with lysterine 6-12x a day/night

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