Comments on: Lyrica Medication Uses, Side Effects http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/ We explain complex medical stuff Mon, 21 May 2012 21:37:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robert Ramirez http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-154679 Robert Ramirez Tue, 08 May 2012 18:35:49 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-154679 I have been on Lyrica for three years, now taking 100mg three times a day. I am using it to reduce foot pain caused by reactive arthritis. I found it to somewhat releive general pain, but have noticed that the meds stop being useful about half way through a months supply. it happens every month. My foot pain keeps me up at night and even worse when the bottle is two weeks into its supply. I have been on Lyrica for three years, now taking 100mg three times a day. I am using it to reduce foot pain caused by reactive arthritis. I found it to somewhat releive general pain, but have noticed that the meds stop being useful about half way through a months supply. it happens every month. My foot pain keeps me up at night and even worse when the bottle is two weeks into its supply.

]]> By: theresa http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-143811 theresa Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:55:05 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-143811 Ive been on Lyrica for about 2 months for Fibromyalgia (however ya spell it) and Sjogrens Syndrome. To be honest, its changed my life for the better. Mixed with Tramadol, I can now function without pain. I sleep for the first time in years. I have the option of taking 1 or 2 pills a day, whichever I need. (some days are worse than others). It does make my eye sight blurry and it effects my short term memory, but to be honest, I would rather have blurry eye sight and loss of short term memory, then to hurt like I had been, for so long! I take it in the evenings a couple hours before bed, so blurry eye sight isnt a problem (cause I go to sleep). I am interested to know if it suppresses the immune system. I caught a cold about a month ago, and everyone in the house got over theirs really easily, while I am still sick. Ive googled to find out, and this is the thread that popped up. If anyone knows the answer to that I would appreciate it :) Ive been on Lyrica for about 2 months for Fibromyalgia (however ya spell it) and Sjogrens Syndrome. To be honest, its changed my life for the better. Mixed with Tramadol, I can now function without pain. I sleep for the first time in years. I have the option of taking 1 or 2 pills a day, whichever I need. (some days are worse than others). It does make my eye sight blurry and it effects my short term memory, but to be honest, I would rather have blurry eye sight and loss of short term memory, then to hurt like I had been, for so long! I take it in the evenings a couple hours before bed, so blurry eye sight isnt a problem (cause I go to sleep). I am interested to know if it suppresses the immune system. I caught a cold about a month ago, and everyone in the house got over theirs really easily, while I am still sick. Ive googled to find out, and this is the thread that popped up. If anyone knows the answer to that I would appreciate it :)

]]> By: Judith http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-143180 Judith Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:20:46 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-143180 Rene, How fortunate your girlfriend is to have a considerate and thoughtful friend. Hope you can get the father into a physician for more thorough evaluation given his current condition. He needs evaluation. If these signs are med related he is not benefiting from it and should have another therapy to treat his basic problem. Good Luck. Rene,
How fortunate your girlfriend is to have a considerate and thoughtful friend. Hope you can get the father into a physician for more thorough evaluation given his current condition. He needs evaluation. If these signs are med related he is not benefiting from it and should have another therapy to treat his basic problem.
Good Luck.

]]> By: Judith http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-143179 Judith Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:17:31 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-143179 Have switched from Gabapentin to Lyrica, to help manage pain from peripheral neuropathy caused by statin medications. Lyrica seems to have more neurological side effects, but pretty close to Gabapentin. It does help more with pain control for sure, and cannot tolerate the pain especially at night without it. Often periods of dizziness, and loose balance when standing or starting to walk, difficulty recalling words and some short term recollection. Occasional panic attack with memory loss, "keys missing" then suddenly remember where I placed them. Drowsiness at times and problem with concentrating. Meds caused my problem and now must deal with more med side effect to treat that problem. Better to never take any medication beyond acetaminophen. (Aspirin causes bruising.) Seems we have wide reactions individually to various meds so how can animal experiments help. Actually those tests give false results when applied to humans. Have switched from Gabapentin to Lyrica, to help manage pain from peripheral neuropathy caused by statin medications. Lyrica seems to have more neurological side effects, but pretty close to Gabapentin. It does help more with pain control for sure, and cannot tolerate the pain especially at night without it.
Often periods of dizziness, and loose balance when standing or starting to walk, difficulty recalling words and some short term recollection. Occasional panic attack with memory loss, “keys missing” then suddenly remember where I placed them. Drowsiness at times and problem with concentrating. Meds caused my problem and now must deal with more med side effect to treat that problem.
Better to never take any medication beyond acetaminophen.
(Aspirin causes bruising.) Seems we have wide reactions individually to various meds so how can animal experiments help. Actually those tests give false results when applied to humans.

]]> By: DONNA SUE BAKER SHOAF http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/02/lyrica-pregabalinuses-side-effects/comment-page-1/#comment-142136 DONNA SUE BAKER SHOAF Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:21:52 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1850#comment-142136 I just started taking Lyrica and so far it does make me unsteady, helps with pain, makes me euphoric and drowsy with very refreshing sleep experience. I have not had any side effects that were bad. I take 75mg 3 times a day. I may have Lupus or MS they are testing me for but for now my neurologist has prescribed Lyrica and I like it. We shall see what transpires as the weeks go by. I just started taking Lyrica and so far it does make me unsteady, helps with pain, makes me euphoric and drowsy with very refreshing sleep experience. I have not had any side effects that were bad. I take 75mg 3 times a day. I may have Lupus or MS they are testing me for but for now my neurologist has prescribed Lyrica and I like it. We shall see what transpires as the weeks go by.

]]> 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.

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