I began taking Lyrica for my fibromyalgia but I have to tell you it has also virtually taken away my migraines and restless leg syndrome. Really happy about that. I get a lot of samples from my doctor as my co-pay for this medication is $40 and I can't usually afford that. Because of this, I take lower than the prescribed dose so I can make the samples last longer. My prescribed dosage is 300 mg a day, but I only take anywhere from 100 to 200 mg daily.
If you start dropping things, twitching, flailing arms, etc. You are probably on a dose that is too high. Also, I have found that it works better for me if I do not take it several times a day, but take it on the days that I know I have a busy/rough day ahead of me.
Increased fatigue, Tiredness, Daytime sleepiness, Slow to wake in morning, Lack of concentration, Dizziness, Brain fog, Headaches, Weight gain, Vertigo, Blurry vision
Date
Oct 10, 2009
Advice & Tips
this medicine works for my pain almost as soon as it gets in my system but the various side effects make it a emergency type of med for me i have to need it very badly and when nothing else works.forget driving or reading anything that requires my attention.
I had a really weird reaction to this treatment. I got manically hyper, its a strange feeling to know that you are acting in an almost manic fashion and the only thing that is keeping you acting sane is the calm realization in the back of your mind that you have to keep control of it. Then, I took the second dose and went with my familly to the store and felt drunk. Not a little silly, like, overserved drunk. Very weird. Called Dr. and they said that had never happened before and that I should not take any more. Then I was sick as heck for two days after. Awesome, right? Not so much.
Purpose:Aching burning throbbing body pain(Started Feb 01, 2007)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Nov 24, 2008
150 mg
Daily
Slight
Moderate
Sometimes
A little
Side effects:
Daytime sleepiness, Spaced out, Brain fog
Date
Nov 24, 2008
Advice & Tips
Try taking it only at night and skip the morning dose if you can. I had to stop the morning dose since the side effects are too much to handle and allow me to function well, but the extra dose does help control the pain better but I feel really strange for a few hours and act a little goofy. I would not want to drive during that time period.
Slow to wake in morning, Dizziness, Brain fog, Weight gain, Headaches, Headaches
Date
May 12, 2007
Advice & Tips
I only take Lyrica when i am very tired and my pain is unbareable , and ihave at least 12 hrs. to sleep and be alert. Lyrica ( and I took it long enough that these side effects should have gotten better, but thry didn't they still make me feel like a vegetable, so i can't take them very often.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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