Comments on: Lyrica Medication Uses, Side Effects http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/ We explain complex medical stuff Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rene http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-138991 Rene Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:39 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-138991 My girlfriends dad is 56 years old and just started this medication a couple months ago since then his life has changed drastically. He has been found over six times wondering around our hometown and on two occasions has been arrested for public intoxication. This problem has never occured this severly until he started this medication. He dosent have a drivers lisence nor access to a car thank god. I have said and argued countless times that it's this medication along with the others he takes that is causing this. His doctor not only prescribes him lyrica but also Xanax oxiodone and a blood pressure medication. I can not figure out how he is functioning period. His memory is like someone with demetia it's unreal and dangerous not only for him but others. I found him today on accident walking down our bypass in shorts and tshirt and it's below 35 degrees here not to mention the speed limit on the road is 55 another big danger and I just so happened to e leaving the grocery and passed him on the road thank god of the timing. Now that I have done some research and have some proof maybe someone will listen. So anyone please caution taking this medication wether it's you or a family member. Any other input would be greatly appreciated.  My girlfriends dad is 56 years old and just started this medication a couple months ago since then his life has changed drastically. He has been found over six times wondering around our hometown and on two occasions has been arrested for public intoxication. This problem has never occured this severly until he started this medication. He dosent have a drivers lisence nor access to a car thank god. I have said and argued countless times that it’s this medication along with the others he takes that is causing this. His doctor not only prescribes him lyrica but also Xanax oxiodone and a blood pressure medication. I can not figure out how he is functioning period. His memory is like someone with demetia it’s unreal and dangerous not only for him but others. I found him today on accident walking down our bypass in shorts and tshirt and it’s below 35 degrees here not to mention the speed limit on the road is 55 another big danger and I just so happened to e leaving the grocery and passed him on the road thank god of the timing. Now that I have done some research and have some proof maybe someone will listen. So anyone please caution taking this medication wether it’s you or a family member. Any other input would be greatly appreciated. 

]]> By: Mary A http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-137258 Mary A Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:16:43 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-137258 I take Lyrica for CRPS. Has anyone had reports of Lyrica being associated with increased Lipids? I also have been prescribed other medication along with Lyrica and am trying to identify which one has caused an alarming increase in Triglycerides and LDL. Thanks I take Lyrica for CRPS. Has anyone had reports of Lyrica being associated with increased Lipids? I also have been prescribed other medication along with Lyrica and am trying to identify which one has caused an alarming increase in Triglycerides and LDL. Thanks

]]> By: Josie http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-104380 Josie Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:06:48 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-104380 Yeah... about that seizure, dawn. The reason you had it is that lyrica is an antiepileptic drug and your doctor is an idiot.  Anyone on AEDs need to withdraw slowly or they risk having a seizure. This is well known, documented, and typical practice.  I would get a new doctor, if they made such a gross miscalculation [see: really really stupid mistake with another's care]. Yeah… about that seizure, dawn.

The reason you had it is that lyrica is an antiepileptic drug and your doctor is an idiot.  Anyone on AEDs need to withdraw slowly or they risk having a seizure. This is well known, documented, and typical practice.  I would get a new doctor, if they made such a gross miscalculation [see: really really stupid mistake with another's care].

]]> By: dawn http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-101815 dawn Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:07:54 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-101815 I was on Lyrica 4 years ago, started having major side affects....Hallucinations, I could not see well enough to drive, panic attacks....Told doctor and he told me to go off of it cold turkey.....Needless to say, for the first time ever, I had a grand mal seizure, ended up unconscious and almost died...I know that for some people, Lyrica is a life saver but not in my case. I was on Lyrica 4 years ago, started having major side affects….Hallucinations, I could not see well enough to drive, panic attacks….Told doctor and he told me to go off of it cold turkey…..Needless to say, for the first time ever, I had a grand mal seizure, ended up unconscious and almost died…I know that for some people, Lyrica is a life saver but not in my case.

]]> By: bluelagoon http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-75431 bluelagoon Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:40:52 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-75431 Hi,my mom suffers from Parkinson disease since 5 years now,she has been on lyrica for years now, what I noticed since I have started searching for answers to her chronic pains to her legs is that most of all the side effects of lyrica is what we taught were the symptoms of Parkinson . Through these blogs I search not once have I seen a Parkinson patient using lyrica.Anybody has any information on this combination ? She has burning sensation on her legs ,constantly complaining of muscle pain on her legs and feet,besides having gained over 25 pounds,her eyes disturb her, she looses balance,her mouth is dry,has a hard time breading And im forget a few.Reducing her mobility of walking Part of her day and stiffness of her muscles we know its parkinson but the rest I am starting to wonder???. She apparently Is being served by the best neurologist in our town but lately we ask second opinion from another neurologist which he agreed to revise my moms heavy and complicated file. Hi,my mom suffers from Parkinson disease since 5 years now,she has been on lyrica for years now, what I noticed since I have started searching for answers to her chronic pains to her legs is that most of all the side effects of lyrica is what we taught were the symptoms of Parkinson . Through these blogs I search not once have I seen a Parkinson patient using lyrica.Anybody has any information on this combination ? She has burning sensation on her legs ,constantly complaining of muscle pain on her legs and feet,besides having gained over 25 pounds,her eyes disturb her, she looses balance,her mouth is dry,has a hard time breading And im forget a few.Reducing her mobility of walking Part of her day and stiffness of her muscles we know its parkinson
but the rest I am starting to wonder???. She apparently Is being served by the best neurologist in our town but lately we ask second opinion from another neurologist which he agreed to revise my moms heavy and complicated file.

]]> By: Linda Reachmack http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-38073 Linda Reachmack Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:11:30 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-38073 I was given Lyrica by my pain management clinic, even though there are drug interaction warnings about other meds prescribed by them. I had severe unsteadiness, loss of coordination, falls that resulted in unusual bruising leading to a now pre-cancerous condition. I also suffered a stroke that may be related to a specific fall while on lyrica. I suffered dizziness, lightheadedness and other affects. I have never had a reaction to any other medication. Although the clinic denied this people should know this is just a newer form of neurontin which also is known to cause the same symptoms and drug interactions. I was given Lyrica by my pain management clinic, even though there are drug interaction warnings about other meds prescribed by them. I had severe unsteadiness, loss of coordination, falls that resulted in unusual bruising leading to a now pre-cancerous condition. I also suffered a stroke that may be related to a specific fall while on lyrica. I suffered dizziness, lightheadedness and other affects. I have never had a reaction to any other medication. Although the clinic denied this people should know this is just a newer form of neurontin which also is known to cause the same symptoms and drug interactions.

]]> By: lori http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-37182 lori Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:16:23 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-37182 I have been on Lyrica now for a week..My dr. suggested it due to anxiety and sleep. I have not been able to take any antidepressants. It has been just wonderful for the sleep and anxiety, however, now I wake up and my eyes run all day long..I am on 50mg 3 times a day. My husband said that he has never seen me so relaxed....does anyone know if the runny eyes will subside if Lyrica is taken for a longer time...I also have had some memory loss...but that is worth it due to the benefits.. I have been on Lyrica now for a week..My dr. suggested it due to anxiety and sleep. I have not been able to take any antidepressants. It has been just wonderful for the sleep and anxiety, however, now I wake up and my eyes run all day long..I am on 50mg 3 times a day. My husband said that he has never seen me so relaxed….does anyone know if the runny eyes will subside if Lyrica is taken for a longer time…I also have had some memory loss…but that is worth it due to the benefits..

]]> By: Dick http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-35852 Dick Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:22:23 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-35852 I was on 300 mg/day and found that I had short term memory loss. Example, go to a room in the house to do something. Get to the room and forget why I went there. Happens too often and I am now on 225 mg/ day and reducing down so that I can get off this drug. I am taking it for painful feet due to Peripheral Neuropathy and have to get off Lyrica slowly. I expect the pain to return. Pain is better then a loss of memory I was on 300 mg/day and found that I had short term memory loss. Example, go to a room in the house to do something. Get to the room and forget why I went there. Happens too often and I am now on 225 mg/ day and reducing down so that I can get off this drug. I am taking it for painful feet due to Peripheral Neuropathy and have to get off Lyrica slowly. I expect the pain to return. Pain is better then a loss of memory

]]> By: sue http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-33967 sue Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:44:48 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-33967 i am very sensitive to most pharmaceuticals, so don't take any drugs at all unless i am forced to. So, i was not surprised that 3 hours after taking one lyrica i got extremely dopey so laid down and as soon as i closed my eyes i was seeing colors and very vivid hallucinatory images. Soon after i got extreme muscle aches as if i had a 103 fever and began extcessively shivering. this only lasted for a half hour or so and then dissapated. so, anything is possible with any kind of pharmaceutical - it just depends on each individual's unique makeup. i am very sensitive to most pharmaceuticals, so don’t take any drugs at all unless i am forced to. So, i was not surprised that 3 hours after taking one lyrica i got extremely dopey so laid down and as soon as i closed my eyes i was seeing colors and very vivid hallucinatory images. Soon after i got extreme muscle aches as if i had a 103 fever and began extcessively shivering. this only lasted for a half hour or so and then dissapated. so, anything is possible with any kind of pharmaceutical – it just depends on each individual’s unique makeup.

]]> By: Gloria Godfrey http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-20330 Gloria Godfrey Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:44:23 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-20330 Does Lyrica effect the immune system? Does Lyrica effect the immune system?

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