Evaluations from Patients who take Pregabalin

Echo Mountain

Sex: M

Data Quality: 3 stars

Pain: All

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Some

Stickman: all
Description:M39y
CFS:6y Dx
FM:6y Dx
by Echo Mountain
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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
Dec 02, 2010	375 mg Daily

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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Keeper of the Flame

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

Pain: All

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: Some

external_stress: Some

Stickman: all
Description:F55y
CFS:?y
FM:4y Dx
by Keeper of the Flame
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**Purposes:** Fibromyalgia, Pain, Muscle pain, Nerve pain (neuralgia), and Other *(Started May 16, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness	Pain Perceived effectiveness	Muscle pain Perceived effectiveness	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Other Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 15, 2012	450 mg Daily
Nov 29, 2009	600 mg Daily
Jun 03, 2009	600 mg Daily

Side effects:: Blurry vision, Lack of concentration, Brain fog, Weight gain, Weight gain

Date: Jan 15, 2012
Advice & Tips: I was taking Lyrica for a few years and then I had trouble with my insurance paying for my script so I stopped using the Lyrica for awhile. I finally got things squared away with the insurance and I started taking Lyrica again at a lower dose. Within 3 days of restarting the Lyrica my family noticed that I had changed. I was groggy and not paying attention to important things. I felt a presence who talked to me and I talked back. That was a really creepy feeling once I realized what was happening. I stopped taking the Lyrica again because my family was shocked at the difference in my behavior. My pain is worse without the Lyrica, but my life is much better.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Nov 29, 2009
Advice & Tips: Before I was taking my current dose of 600 mg. of Lyrica a day I was a total mess with electric type pain consuming my whole body in addition to the regular type of pain that the doctor prescribes regular pain meds for. Now that I am on such a high dose of the Lyrica I am at least able to live a normal life where I am not constantly being electrocuted by everything I touch and feel inside.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Jun 03, 2009
Advice & Tips: Take this med as the doctor ordered.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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jmartell

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

MS: 11 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: severe
by jmartell
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**Purpose:** Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started Sep 19, 2002)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 29, 2011	200 mg Daily	?Can't tell	None	Always	Not at all

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KatB

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: None

Stickman: all
Description:F37y
CFS:19y Dx
FM:3y Dx
by KatB
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**Purposes:** Fibromyalgia and Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started Aug 01, 2007)*
Date	Dosage	Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 01, 2011	200 mg Daily	None	None	Moderate	Always	Not at all

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venicequeen

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: Most

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: Most

Stiffness: All

function: Some

external_stress: Some

Stickman: all
Description:F42y
FM:11y Dx
by venicequeen
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**Purposes:** Fibromyalgia and Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started May 15, 2007)*
Date	Dosage	Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 01, 2011	300 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Always	Not at all
Jan 10, 2010	300 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
May 15, 2007	300 mg Daily	Major	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Dryness, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Weight gain, Swelling Generalized

Date: May 15, 2007
Advice & Tips: I only positive benefits when initially taking Lyrica. I was able to go back to work and had more energy. After about 18 months on Lyrica, I began experiencing the normal side effects of this drug. I began gaining wait very fast, 20 pounds, and please note, I have always weighed the same. I have never been on a diet in my life; even after having my 2 kids. I also began having swelling of my extremities, at times, the swelling added to my pain. Also, I began have extreme dry mouth, which causes trouble swallowing and cavities.After the initial weight gain, I have stayed at the same weight. Fortunately, the positive effects of Lyrica out weigh the negative. I absolutely could not function daily without Lyrica.
Cost: $50-99 monthly

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tmacc9281

Sex: M

Data Quality: 0 stars

MS: 9 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: None

Cognition: none

Vision: none

Speech: none

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: mild

Walking: moderate
by tmacc9281
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**Purpose:** Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started Mar 22, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 19, 2010	75 mg Daily	Moderate	Mild	Never	Not at all

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walk2483

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Pain: Most

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: Most

function: Little

external_stress: Little

Stickman: all
Description:F43y
CFS:3y Dx
FM:3y Dx
by walk2483
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**Purposes:** Pain, Nerve pain (neuralgia), and Muscle pain *(Started Oct 12, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Pain Perceived effectiveness	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Muscle pain Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 12, 2010	100 mg Daily
Aug 12, 2010

Side effects:: Sleepiness, Swelling in the abdominal region, Drunk feeling, Abdominal bloating

Date: Oct 12, 2010
Advice & Tips: I picked up the medicine from the pharmacy, went home and ate and then took it. I was hurting pretty bad because I had been up most of the night with my 4 year old daughter coughing. My pain is worse when I don't get enough rest. I could tell about two hours after I took it that my pain was significantly decreased. I felt really good for the first time in a very, very long time. I was sooooo happy!!
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Date: Aug 12, 2010
Advice & Tips: I was put on the titrate dose to end up taking 50mg twice a day, but it made me sick to my stomach, so the doctor changed it to 25mg twice a day and I don't feel sick anymore, but I still hurt.

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snwbnny

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

MS: 4 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by snwbnny
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**Purposes:** Facial spasm and Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started Apr 20, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Facial spasm Perceived effectiveness	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 04, 2010	175 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Swelling in hands, Swelling in feet

Date: Oct 04, 2010
Advice & Tips: be sure to get a water pill from doc if you experience swelling of hands and feet be sure to have a potassium pill so that you don't get cramps from the water pill

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rgbsnrn

Data Quality: 0 stars
- Sex: Female
- Age: 49y
Condition: 2 additional condition(s)
Quality of Life:
- Social: Unreported
- Mental: Unreported
- Physical: Unreported
by rgbsnrn
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**Purpose:** Nerve pain (neuralgia) *(Started Jun 14, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Aug 30, 2010	100 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Always	Somewhat

Side effects:: Drowsy in a.m.

Date: Aug 30, 2010
Advice & Tips: made me very drowsy during the day
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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tigerheart

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

MS: 8 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: mild

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: mild

Walking: moderate
by tigerheart
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**Purposes:** Nerve pain (neuralgia) and Aching burning throbbing body pain *(Started Feb 17, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Nerve pain (neuralgia) Perceived effectiveness	Aching burning throbbing body pain Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 20, 2010	600 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Mar 13, 2010	300 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Mar 06, 2010	300 mg Daily	Slight	Slight	None	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Moodiness, Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Date: Jul 20, 2010
Advice & Tips: Prior to the Lyrica, I was taking Gabapentin. I felt the Gabapentin was making me as miserable as the MS. My doc switched me to Lyrica and what a difference! I didn't realize just how sick the Gabapentin was making me feel. The Lyrica helped with the cold burning sensation the Lhirmeets symptom, and the tingling in my hands. I started to feel human again and had energy back! I am now on the 600mg which is the highest dose my doc prefers to prescribe. I am having more break through recently, but I am also in the midst of a relapse. Lets see how it does when and if we get this relapse under control. Even with the slight break through I don't know what I would do without my Lyrica!!!
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Mar 13, 2010
Advice & Tips: I was originally taking gabapentin for the burning/pain in my right leg, and right hand. I did not like the way gabapentin made me feel, and I didn't like the side effects, that were supposed to wear off, but I didn't feel like it did. I started on Lyrica at the 50mg. 2x's a day, am and pm. I did start to notice a slight difference, but after a short time I upped my dose, (doc's permission to experiment) to 100 mg 2x's a day. I definitely noticed a difference! The only side effect I really noticed was it was affecting my moods. I was going through some stressful events and it made me more edgy and easier to anger. That seems to have passed. I feel more energetic and it has also helped with my spacisity. I love taking Lyrica, it has made such a difference for me!
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Mar 06, 2010
Advice & Tips: I began taking Lyrica to replace the treatment of gabapentin. I am not on a full dose yet, am starting out low to adjust my body to it to avoid side effects, so I have only noticed a slight difference so far.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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