Rash After Quitting Lyrica (Page 4)
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I took Lyrica (150mg daily) for 2 years. The medicine helped reduce my leg and hip gain greatly. In January I started working out daily and dieting and lost 30 pounds. I gradually have quit taking Lyrica and am having only a small amount of discomfort at times. The problem is that upon quitting the Lyrica the back of my knees started itching and welps appeared after I scratched them. It has been 3 weeks since I stopped taking Lyrica and I am still itchy. Has this happened to anyone else? Could this be a result of nerve damage?

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My rash started while on the medication, but have it all over my body, and it looks like scabs. I have stopped the meds, the rash has cleared up a little bit, but I am still itchy all over and it's been two weeks since I've stopped, please get back to me if you know there is anything I can take to stop the rash, its horrible, embarrasing, and gross. It started though in my elbows, then backs of knees, then all over.

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I HAD BAD WELPS TO, REALLY ITCHY TOO. THE ONLY MEDICINE THAT WORKED FINALLY WAS AN EXPENSIVE RASH CREAM (PERSCRIPTION) . FOR BABIES. READ MY POST, MICHELLE IN TEXAS

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Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, it is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain.

It sounds like what you may be experiencing is a common withdrawal effect from your body trying to readjust to not having the medication.

Even when you aren't abusing a medication, some withdrawal symptoms are normal when you stop taking it, after a prolonged period of use.

Have you tried consulting your doctor in regards to this matter?

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