Dec 30, 2015
(Started Jun 30, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for pain)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(memory and cognition problems)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
50 mg
Daily
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Oct 15, 2014
(Started Jun 30, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for pain)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(memory and cognition problems)
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-
Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips:
It was helpful for a time, but eventually the costs outweighed the benefits.
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Jan 20, 2013
(Started Jun 30, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for pain)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(memory and cognition problems)
-
-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Dec 12, 2012
(Started Jun 30, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for pain)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(memory and cognition problems)
-
-
Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
150 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I wasn't always sure that this expensive med was working, but now that it has been discontinued, I realize that it was quite effective in reducing my neuropathic pain. I am currently working with my medical team to slowly stop each of my meds, in order to determine the cost/benefit of each, and to see if that may reduce the severity of some of my symptoms. Although I do feel a bit clearer cognitively without the lyrica, if I cannot manage my pain, I will certainly restart it when I can.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Oct 22, 2012
(Started Jun 30, 2008)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for pain)
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Side effects
None
(for Overall)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
150 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly