Lyrica And Me

I take lyrics three times per day,it helps me with neurotipatic pain,I am on this pill
for 5 years,when it comes to pain I am relieved,but ,BUT,but my days disappear
like magic,my head floats with memory lapses and overall,my waist is a few inches
bigger,what I use to do in a day is now a matter of a week or so,the pain is controlled,not completely but enough for me to spend the day,but now i have to read
the same book like ten times to file it in my memory.The control of neuropatic pain
is the key thing here,I can't find anything else to control it,my concern is my memory
lapses and the floating,so you be the judge,I can not endure the pain otherwise,
I try one day and I was miserable it seems like I am stuck with it,

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The weight gain, memory loss and other mental effects are all typical side effects of most anticonvulsants, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dry mouth and mood swings.

You could speak to your doctor about trying a different for your nerve pain, such as Neurontin. It is also an anticonvulsant, but may not cause you the same problematic side effects.

Sometimes, it's just a matter of trial and error to find a medication that works for you, without causing you any problems.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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