Lyrica Side Effects Of Long Term Use And Teeth Loss (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I have been on lyrica from the very beginning of release 12-01-05. I have major side effects taking 900mg a day, now having teeth loss. Has anyone else been having this problem? Please help.

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Yes!!! I started taking Lyrica around 2015. I had recently had braces on and my teeth were perfect. As soon as I started taking Lyrica (75 mg 3 x daily) my teeth were rotting out at an impressive rate. I have had all but 5 teeth surgically removed now. It's so humiliating but Lyrica has been the only thing that has helped my Trigeminal Neuralgia.

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I have started having issues with my teeth since I started taking Lyrica or Gabapentin.root canal specialist informed me the reason I started having problems is due to these meds.

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Yes Lyrica has also increased my weight by about 10-12 kgs over 2 yrs, I take 300mg mane and 150mg nocte.
I too would very much like to know how to loss weight, when u can't walk any distance or exercise coz of feet pain and balance. Aussie male 60yrs old.

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Has anyone tried weaning off Lyrica?
I too have been on Lyrica for just over a year now. I too am gaining weight and have bleeding gums every time I brush!
It does help me sleep -- I had hip surgery and it was recommended for referral pain!
But it has one wonderful side effect...it stops peri-menapausal Night Sweats. GO figure. At the same time I'm wondering if it is also causing them? Has anyone tried coming off this evil pill? They say it's not addictive -- yet I get headaches and am sullenand moody everytime I try to quit -- plus I can't sleep at night and then the night sweats come in waves...

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I have been taking it since it became available for fibromyalgia, it has caused major dental issues. 2 weeks ago I had all my top teeth pulled and now have a denture. One bottom tooth had to be removed as well. It's appears the decay somehow starts inside the teeth and then they break off at the gum line.

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I have been taking Lyrica since it was out in the U.S.A. and because of a reduction in pain, stopped it for about 2 years. My fibromyalgia flared up and I'm taking 300mg/day now + gabapentin 1800mg/day. I wear a night guard for my teeth as I grind them. So far, none of the problems mentioned in your posts. I found a Korean acupuncturist who is also an oriental M.D. and found that 1) my sleep improved immediately - about 2 treatments (got off of Ambien) and 2) my pain was reduced. He also gave me herbs for "energy". I was seeing him 1x/wk for about 1.5 hours for about 4 months before I saw improvements in pain and energy levels. My cognition (memory and thinking processes) seem to be affected. Anyone have any data on Lyrica and Alzheimers?

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I am in shock what Lyrica has done to you with your teeth. I've been on Lyrica for about 5months now at 225mg. I am wondering what dosage you were on? Could the dentist see if my teeth will fall out or any of those issues you had? Are you on another medication that helps with fibromyalgia? I worried because Lyrica does help. Thanks

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I recently came across a website called Fibromyalgia Treatment Group. I get emails from them and have found their newsletters informative. They offer alternative medicine which I haven't tried yet. I'm slowly trying to get off Lyrica, over the next 3-4 months if it all works out and then will try the alternative. Contact them and see what you find out.

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YES!! Seeing my dentist tomorrow!! UNBELIEVABLE. PERFECT TEETH until now!! Lost a molar and shards are coming off my front teeth at the gum line.

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Re: TonioLarabi (# 4)

Unbelievable! So sorry about your teeth, I too lost 5 teeth and have a partial because of Lyrica. Why were we not warned about this? I’ve had the best dental insurance and have always taken care of my teeth. I want my money back also. Please let me know how the lawsuit goes and who I can contact.

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It doesn’t seem like you are reading our replies about Lyrica. It is a poison. Yes it helps pain but is it worth it to loose all your teeth. I’m fine now after spending thousands to get partials. I’ve been off Lyrica now for 5 months and have had no jaw pain or abcess’s. Read read read and you will see the pin and misery that Lyrica causes. Get off it and that is hard too!

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Re: Miriam (# 17)

Permanent memory loss is one symptom that Physer admits Lyrica causes. Knowing this, as well as, reading threads in regard to dental loss by patients. I took it until I began dental having dental problems after only 1.5 months. I had many falls during the time I was on it as well due to it causing a lack of balance.

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Re: Verwon (# 2)

I've been on lyrica about 12 years and my teeth have dissenigrated. All my teeth that had crowns or bridges were the first to go. I now need thousands of dollars of dental work and being on disability I can't afford it. I wish I would have been told about this before I started taking it. It's so embarrassing. I don't even want to go around other people anymore. It's so hard to chew with just 4 teeth left on top.

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Re: TonioLarabi (# 4)

A similar thing is happening to my mother.

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Hello, I have been on Lyrica and Tramadol for the last 11 or 12 years after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Prior to taking these 2 medications, my teeth were in good condition, and trips to dentists were few and far between. I had only 1 filling and dentists commented on the good condition of my teeth. These days I have big cavities, cracked teeth with bits'n'pieces missing throughout. I'm now too embarrassed to go to the dentist, and the last few times have resulted in teeth being extracted, and replaced with massive bills to pay! I have to admit that lyrica has a big effect on pain levels, and tramadol still keeps my motor running, but I do wish now that I had never begun taking them, and instead learnt to manage my pain other ways. Now I live with the following; my memory is trashed, I'm about as social as a rock, I don't sleep when supposed to, I fall asleep at inappropriate times, I can't concentrate on work, I have dozens of unfinished jobs everywhere, I'm scared of dentists, I'm depressed daily, I'm sore all over, I'm grumpy, I'm addicted to poison, and I will soon be broke... Teeth or no teeth I'm not half the person now that I was prior to trusting the system by taking it's medications/poisons... from which of my current ailments would I suffer if I had never bothered chasing a diagnosis and treatment for Fibromyalgia??

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Trigeminal neuralgia sounds very serious so let me caveat by saying you should follow your doctor's advice to the letter. here's my take as a former Lyrica user: this is an extremely damaging and strong drug which has a shocking side-effect profile. when I tried to go off it I had all sorts of night trauma, mental haze and other issues. I wanted off for the urinary complications but, after weening off, I'm glad I'm done with it due to harm I think it was doing vs. benefit. ask your doc about homeopathic alternatives that could help your situation. keep us posted!

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Re: linda (# 5)

I have been taking Lyrics for a little over a year and gained 30 pounds!I also lost 4 teeth. My teeth just came out by themselves. I am weaning myself off of it slowly.

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Re: lisa (# 3)

I, too, take Lyrica for trigeminal neuralgia after trying everything else. It is a lifesaver!

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Yes, I have had to have major dental work done. It is so depressing and expensive.

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It's also interesting to note that long term anti-epileptic drugs such as Lyrica can be linked to Vitamin D deficiency that I also suffer with. I am currently on 50,000 I.U. weekly, however the numbers have not changed dramatically. I am also increasing exposure to sun daily. Interested in others that are dealing with this deficiency. The leg cramps and extreme depressive episodes have been a huge change in a once vibrant person. I want to get on top of things again, but don't know if I can live without the Lyrica that assists with my Trigeminal neuralgia flares. Tegretol left me zombified.....

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