Anyone take LYRICA?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I took Lyrica during several weeks starting with 2 x 75 g, up to 2 x 150 g.
It was to stop the neuropatic pain in my leg that was caused by a hernia.
BUT..... these drug didn't make any difference for me . I gained lots of weight too, which is hard because I am trying so hard to bring my weight down....
I have a neurostimulator now, and it works 100 % !!

[CouturePup]

I don't ever really post, but I thought I would chime in!

I am on Lyrica, but only 75mg a day because I actually take it for anxiety. It was just recently approved to help treat anxiety. I know that is not the reason you will be taking it...butfor what it's worth I have really been impressed with it so far

[Daisy and Delilah]

I had no idea it is for anxiety too. WOW!!! I hope it continues to help you. I'm only on day two and I can't wait for the pain killer effect to kick in. So far, it's doing a good job of knocking me out at bedtime.

Lut, what does the neurostimulator do exactly?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I had no idea it is for anxiety too. WOW!!! I hope it continues to help you. I'm only on day two and I can't wait for the pain killer effect to kick in. So far, it's doing a good job of knocking me out at bedtime.

Lut, what does the neurostimulator do exactly?

I feel little electric tingling instead of pain
This is a ggod article : http://www.myelitis.org/newsletters/...tter5-1-08.htm

[Catsnclay]

I have been on Gabapentin (Neurontin) for years and aside from the above mentioned side affects, it has helped me.


Then for some reason they decided to switch me to Lyrica (guess they got payback or something ) and although it worked just the same for me, the reason I switched back was the price!! Apparently Lyrica is new, and therefore there is no generic, so until the 7 year patent wears out, it will be an expensive drug.

So, I will stick with the Nuerontin/Gabapentin for the time being, and yes I did have weight gain, but that has leveled out now (but still cannot get rid of the extra 5-7 lbs ) and the slight confusion is there sometimes.......

Wait, what was I talking about??!! - -

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks for that link, Lut. That is absolutely fascinating. Do you take any meds with it? How nice it would be to get relief without all the side effects.

The more I hear about these nerve meds, the less I like them

I know there's no generic for Lyrica. Without my insurance, I would probably have to take out a loan.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks for that link, Lut. That is absolutely fascinating. Do you take any meds with it? How nice it would be to get relief without all the side effects.

No !!! No need for painkillers anymore!
I am still taking 1 Redumex and 2 Lyrica 75 per day, because I am still in my trial period. I hope I may stop taking Lyrica when I have my implanted stimulator!