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238 patient evaluations for Pregabalin

Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Apr 07, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 07, 2012 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: Pain, Muscle pain, and Fibromyalgia (Started Oct 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Muscle pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 28, 2012 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNever VeryVeryVeryVery
Aug 07, 2010 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
Jan 24, 2010 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default ? SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 02, 2010 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Feelings of isolation, Muscle twitching (fasciculations), Fluid retention under the eyes, Large fluid filled blisters on face, Facial swelling, itching arms and all over upper torso, Jerky movements of hands, Jerky movements of arms, Jerky movements of feet, Suicidal thoughts or urges
Date
Apr 28, 2012
Advice & Tips
I DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG ANY MORE tHIS DRUG NEARLY CAUSED ME TO COMMIT SUSICIDE!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 07, 2010
Advice & Tips
I would tell anyone don't try it! Even my Dr. won't prescribe it anymore after seeing what it's done to me and researching it from the company that makes it. According to the side effects listed by the company, these are all a "normal" reactions. Well I wish I'd have known that before I took it. I've tried to get off about 6 times now and every time I get down to the last few days of one pill the feelings of suicide are just awful and scare me so bad I have to go back on them. I don't know what the answer to this is. Do I have to go in to drug rehab to get off of the darn things? I wonder.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jan 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
My doctor placed me on Lyrica thinking it might help my pain, and perhaps they do somewhat, but they cause severe swelling , especially on my face in fluid filled blister like things. I have small bumps under my skin all over my upper torso which itch awfully all the time. I've tried to get off this drug twice with my doctors help and every time I had to go back on because the suicidal feelings were so strong, I couldn't take it any more. I wouldn't wish this drug on anyone!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jan 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
This is a drug I wouldn't ever give to anyone I cared about! It has caused me nothing but trouble from day1. Between the huge fluid filled blisters on my face to the constant muscle twitches and jerks, this is a drug that is more tha a sligt burden to my daily life and I would qut taking it immediately if I could, but the last problem and most important problem is the severe suicidal feelings I get as soon as I lower the dosage.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pain, and Back pain (Started May 09, 2012)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Back pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 26, 2012   ? Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 26, 2012
Advice & Tips
Relieved a four month nausea/vomiting spell.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Fibromyalgia (Started Aug 12, 2011)
Date Dosage Generalized Anxiety Disorder Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 15, 2012 100 mg Daily ?Can't tell Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity and Pain (Started Oct 10, 2008)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 05, 2012 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 17, 2008 225 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Dec 11, 2008 225 mg Daily ?Can't tell Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Heart rate increased, Weight gain, Dizziness, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Blurry vision, Muscle twitching (fasciculations), Headaches
Date
Apr 05, 2012
Advice & Tips
I had no idea how much pain I had on a constant level until I took this. It has worked wonderfully on the fibromyalgia pain, which is not MS related. I have applied to and been accepted by Pfizer's program that offers Lyrica free to those who are on limited incomes. If you are on a limited income, look up Pfizer's free Lyrica program on the internet.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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  • Cagedbrd
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 23y
    Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 9 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Moderate
    • Physical: Moderate
    I am: Very bad
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jul 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 31, 2012 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 31, 2012
Advice & Tips
I do not recommend it, find something for the muscle pain. It is not worth the trauma to your body. I am now in the process of tapering off and can hopefully get back to normal.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Necie
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: All
    function: None
    external_stress: Little
    Stickman: all
    Description:F45y
    FM:2y Dx
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 05, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 09, 2012 150 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • lilybet
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 0
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Moderate
    Rx Therapy
    53 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
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Purposes: Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Other (Started Sep 10, 2008)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Other Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2012 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 15, 2011 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 09, 2008   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Daytime sleepiness, Sexual dysfunction
Date
Mar 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
I'm on multiple meds. I didn't know that the anorgasmia was directly caused by Lyrica until I discontinued it. What a relief!
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Sep 09, 2008
Advice & Tips
Overall, a very good medication, with multiple uses.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Nerve pain (neuralgia), Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Started Nov 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 29, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 02, 2010 375 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Feb 29, 2012
Advice & Tips
Cymbalta (duloxetine) was helpful, but did not usually address all of my nerve pain. I resumed Lyrica and slowly worked up to my current dosage until I achieved analgesia (absence of pain). The only time I notice nerve pain is on bad days when the nerve pain returns. I might speak to my pain management doctor about taking an additional dose on those days because the pain is significant. Not sure if this ia an accepted protocol.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
It reduces nerve pain in my legs, but it does not remove it most days. My arms are better, but when my bad days hit, it fails to cover the pain just like my legs. Overall, it appears to work, but it is not totally effective and increasing the dose is not
Cost
$200+ monthly
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  • raehex
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: All
    Sleep: All
    Stiffness: All
    function: Little
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: all
    Description:F22y
    FM:6y Dx
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Sep 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 07, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 07, 2012
Advice & Tips
The side effects do not really bother me, they're just something to keep in mind. It really does help though.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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