Lyrica Forums (Page 16)

A friend of mine has been using Lyrica in order to get a 'high'. Normally, he takes doses of 600-1000mg in one go, about once a week on weekends. He has no history of fibromyalgia or nerve damage or backpain: he is perfectly healthy. What are the dangers associated with non-prescribed consumption of Lyrica? What are the long-term side effects on health? What are the risks involved? He is a 29 yr old male. ## Lyrica is not a regular pain medication, so it will not get him high, though he may experience some dizziness, drowsiness and sedation as side effects, especially at such a high dosage, which may make him think he's getting high. Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, it is an anticonvulsant that is also proven effective at treating certain types of nerve pain...

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I had one operation each year for the past 4 years for anal carcinoma in situ. The skin in very thin and painful. What would you suggest to make the skin "thicker"? I take Lyrica 75mg twice a day for Fibro\severe nerve pain in my legs. I also use Valium and Stilpain on and off. I also take Dormonoct 2mg at night. I am crazy with pain at times. I am not sure if the combination of pills are good. Thank you

My doctor prescribed Lyrica for pain I was having from a back issue, and after one day on this drug my hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet were so swollen I could not function. I couldn't even cut my food or walk more than a few steps. Both my wife and I thought I wouldn't live out the month. After being seen by several doctors I was told I was having an acute auto immune response and was put on prednisone. After two months now the swelling is improving and the dosage of steroids is going down, but I still take them or the inflammation returns. This is the first time in my life I have had any bad reaction to any drug. I regret having taken this and hope this condition isn't permanent. ## Jason, Oh my goodness!! I can't do Lyrica either, and I am lucky that I di...

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My doctor's game plan is to bring me up very slowly, 25 mg/day for maybe 3 days, then 25 two times a day for a couple of weeks, and over a very long period of time up to 150 because I was very sensitive to my first dose of 50 mg. I was beyond tired and felt very sedated - kind of like being drunk or whatever. never would have been able to drive in that condition. ## Hello, Susan! How are you? That is with these types of medications, especially if someone is sensitive to the side effects. It's even commonly done when someone is taking them to control seizures. Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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HI, I HAVE BEEN ON LEXAM FOR SEVEN MONTHS. I TAKE ONE 10MG IN THE MORNING. THE LAST MONTH MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT LGE AMOUNTS WHEN I BRUSH OR WASH MY HAIR. I ALSO TAKE 75MG LYRICA FOR MY BACK PAIN TWICE A DAY. ALSO TAKE 4/6 PANADINE FORTE WITH 30MG OF CODIENE FOR MY PAIN . IM VERY WORRIED ABOUT MY HAIR.

I have been taking lyrica for a 3 months now and I really want off. I have recently been having trouble with my blood pressure. It caused chest pains, shortness of breath, increased bp when getting up and walking. Been in the hospital twice now from the chest pains and my blood and ekg are fine. Seeing a cardiologist who says it it vasculitis. Someone help because I feel like I am being passed between specialists. I have MCTD and many problems with it. I am very nervous and my gut tells me that it is the Lyrica that has been the cause of my vasculitis. ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? I am very sorry about the problems that you're having. Have you discussed it with your doctor? They should be able to help you taper off of the Lyrica to see whether or not it's contributing to your ...

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Is it safe to take pax 10mg & cymgen 16mg with lyrica at night for chronic neuropathic pain? ## Hello, Shayna! How are you? What does the Pax stand for? I'm not familiar with a medication under that name. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you.

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I've got to take the above meds and I'm contemplating as they lead to weight gain. I've always been very active but due to my condition at the moment I'm unable. Weight gain at this stage is something that will push me over the edge. Please is there something that I can take to counter act as I need all of them but will rather just live with pain the need for the toilet instead of gaining weight.lucy ## Hello, Lulu! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. The weight gain is most likely due to the Lyrica, it is an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain and this class of medications is well known to cause weight gain. Have you spoken to your doctor? There may be a different medication you can try to see if it d...

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I was put on Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain and after about a week of starting, I developed seizures, was in a coma for 6 days, and almost died. Anyone else have similar experience? ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? Lyrica is actually an anticonvulsant, so it would be more likely to do that if you missed a dose, after taking it for awhile. There is also a chance that your seizure was unrelated to the medication. What did the doctors say caused it?

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DOES ANYONE HAVE SCAR TISSURE AND ADHESIONS? I HAVE HAD 7 SURGERIES FROM A BLOCHED HYSTERECOMY. I HAVE SEVERE PAIN FROM HIP BONE TO HIP BONE 24/7.. VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH ON A DAILY BASIC AND I LOOK GREAT ON THE OUTSIDE BUT INSIDE IS A DIFFERENT STORY .. ANYONE ELSE HAVE TO SAME.. THEY SAY THE ONLY THING LEFT TO DO IS A NEUROTRANSMITTER INSERTED IN MY STOMACH...MAYO CLINIC...LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE THAT UNDERSTANDS...CJ ## I have had a # of surgeries Myself,and I tell you my hip pain can be like fire @ x,s.I recently had a tubal ligation,my doctor informed me that I had quite a bit of scar tissue that he had to cut threw to get to my tubes.I attempt to manage the pain with motrin.and heat. ## had lots of surgeries,pain for16years from scar tissue in the abdomen can any thing be done #...

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ANYONE taking Lyrica for NERVE PAIN due to a SPINAL DISORDER? The print-out from pharmacist says it is for peripheral neuropathy due to Diabetes and partial seizures adult onset and states it is not for any other nerve pain?? yet I was prescribed this for my severe nerve pain from my spinal disorder??? ANY INFO OH! HOW DOES THIS COMPARE WITH NEUROTIN? ANY EXPERIENCE WITH IT, IT TO IS FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY FOR DIABETES AND SEIZURES, YET IT IS ALSO PRESCRIBED FOR MY CONDITION!! ANY INFO??? ## Hello, I am taking Lyrica for peripheral Neuropathy (two fingers are numb) due to hernated disc. I have been on the therapeutic dose for about 5 days. I am still numb so it has not worked as of yet. I will keep trying though. NOt sure about the other medication you mentioned. ## I just today bega...

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Hi my mom is on 75 mg of lyrica and she can not refill her script for a few days, ny mother in law gave me an old prescription which her late husband took. they are the same 75mg Lyrica but they are 6 years old! will it hurt my mother to take these? I know that some old medications can acually poison your system. Please let me know. ## Hello, Mandi! How are you? They will no longer be effective and should you should just dispose of them. Lyrica is not a narcotic or controlled substance, so she should be able to get a refill a few days early, without a problem. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took 75 mg of Lyrica twice a day for 3 days. I am having side effects so I stopped taking it. When will it be outvof my system ? ## What kind of side effect do you have? I took it for 4 days only and stopped it because I started feeling numbness in my legs and arms. Since then, I have had many side effects such as nausea, diarhea, problems sleeping, short of breath, fatigue, general feeling of being sick but the most strong and most annoying in my case was the numbness in my legs and arms. Its been 7 weeks that I have stopped it and I can feel that the side effects are almost gone. It has been hell for me! ## Mini, thank you for responding to my question.I'm sorry for what you are going through. The very first night I took the Lyrica the trouble started & has continued, today ...

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My wife aged 75 yrs.,started with cytica pain starting with shooting pain from buttacks down to the legs about two and half years back.She was given first Steroid injection in Feb 2005,withe some relief in the pain for for 6 months.But the MRI sowed Lumber Stenosis of cytica nerve at L4-L5 & herniation of vertebras.She was given Gabaneouron. Tabs.thrice daily and Shelcol(Calciam tabs.0 & Vitamin-E tablets for about six months .She was referred to Pain Clinic again& was given 2nd Steroid injection.and & there was relief in the pain but was able towalk for 2-300 metre and had to sit.The third Steroid injection was given after another 6-8 months.Medicines were the same combination as shown above.Now Ihave changed a new Spine/Neurosurgeon and he has been givin her Lyrica 75m...

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Hello Ive been on Lyrica apx 1.5 years with varied dose but most recently 750mg (375mg morning 375mg evening). My question also involces Lexapro 30mg AM. I take a myriad of other meds as well. Thursday 10th July I stopped taking my am dose of lyrica and my lexapro....there was a number of events that were taking place and I had forgotten a bunch of times and by that stage I was like bugger it I want off this crap I may as well stay off it now. The lexapro was going to be stopped cold turkey anyway next week. Regardless of reason or whether I was going to stop anyway the way I feel now is deathly. I am moody, snappy very out of turn for me. I am like a zombie except I can feel pain so so so much pain, my eyes blur. I have vertigo, nausea and so on... My GP is away till next week. What id...

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Is the vision loss permanent? I've been off Lyrica for almost 2 months n my vision hasn't gotten better. ## Hello, Pamela! How are you? After 2 months, with no improvement, it is time to have things checked out by an ophthalmologist. There is a chance that you may have something else going on that was unrelated to the Lyrica, or perhaps it caused some permanent damage. How long were you on it and what was the dosage?

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red white capsule PGN 300 made by pfizer ## tHIS IS LYRICA 300 MG NORMALLY USED FOR NEUROPATHGIC PAIN ## That is corrext, this contains 300mgs of Pregabalin, the active ingredient in Lyrica. It is an anticonvulsant that has also been proven to help with certain types of nerve pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## How wil a pfizer PNG 300 pill affect me, can it be used for fun???

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I SUFFER FROM CHRONIC CONSTIPATION AFTER A DIVERTICULITIS OPERATION. I NEED TO TAKE PAINKILLERS FOR A BAD DISC CONDITION IN MY LOWER SPINE - SUCH AS LARIKA OR EPLEPTIN OR OTHER. WHICH IS THE BEST TO TAKE THAT WILL NOT MAKE ME DROWSY NEITHER MUST IT AGGRAVATE MY STOMACH - pLEASE HELP? ## Hello, Hans! How are you? Unfortunately, those side effects may occur with pretty much any of them. The only thing you can really do is try different ones and see which causes you the least amount of problems, while alleviating your pain. You may want to start with something like the Lyrica to see how well it works for you, since it's not known to cause as many side effects as some other choices. It's most common can include dizziness, drowsiness and weight changes. Are there any other questions ...

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A couple weeks ago I Googled Law suits against mfg of Lyrica, Mfg. Pfizer and found two law firms who has or is going to file a class action suit. I need to find it again. I have been taking Lyrica for more than three years, then was on their cheaper Gabapenten which did not seem to work as well to manage my peripheral neuropathy pain, and went back to Lyrica for another four years.. That stated when I took Levostatin, Mevacor made by Merck. Another law firm has a class action law suit claims against the mfg. I have problems with my memory, feel often dizzy, vision blurry at times (comes and goes) but had lenses implanted due to cataracts (another scam as there was little difference after surgery). Anyway last Winter I called my Pharmacist at KMart and my internist if the Lyrica could c...

The FDA sued Pfizer for $2.3 Billion. "The largest civil fraud settlement in history against a pharmaceutical company. The federal share of the civil settlement is $668,514,830 and the state Medicaid share of the civil settlement is $331,485,170. The settlement also resolves allegations that Pfizer paid kickbacks to health care providers to induce them to prescribe these, as well as other drugs." Read the details on Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations U.S. Department of Justice Immediate Press Release dated September 2, 2009." United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts, Contact: Christine DiLorio-Sterling (617)748-3356. The drug was approved in 2005, Pfizer CHANGED the INGREDIENTS AFTER it was approved. Please, somebody help us!! I can't...

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