After having 2 children I had an X. Later I developed two collapsed vertebrae mid thoracic and 3 crush fractures in my lumber spine. Now after having diabetes 47yrs, with only the diagnosis of Post Pregnancy Osteoporosis for my back, rheumatoid arthritis in my hands, no cartiledge in my knees, and glorious fibromyalgia I would welcome the coronovirus.
Pregabalin has beaten me for I have tried many times to bin it but …. Laying on my back is only possible for a few minutes, and my knees hurt too much when knee to knee on my side, then my legs are so sensitive they throb constantly. If only I could get some sleep at night things could be different.
God this is one long moan so sorry has anyone got a solution a large revolver perhaps? I had nerve pain a couple years ago from the neck down the left arm, went on Pregabalin to relieve pain as I could not sleep laying down slept in my lazy boy half sitting up. Just the other day I had shooting pain in my left breast area and going to the arm pit, thought it was a heart issue and went to ER…all tests were negative and I forgot to tell them about my past experience, the doc thought it was a pulled muscle and off I went.
Two nights later I cant sleep and now I need the meds for pain relief. My question is how does this happen? I had no injury that I could tell I hurt something. I am very active for my age 60 hockey, baseball,walking the dog and bicycle riding. I should also say the side effects a pretty bad but if it takes the pain away I will do it again!!
I am still working but I am not going in to put myself through the pain this time. I am on Lyrica for pain and finding it difficult to find the right dose with my GP. I have being on it before for referred pain and got myself off.
Doctors done CT scan but can see nothing visible. The pain is very bad and unless l take tramadol with paracetamol for it l find it unbearable. I being left with no choices but Lyrica. I hope and pray they find out what causing the pain so l can come off Lyrica. I have no life with pain. Does anyone know in Ireland what l can do to find what causing this pain. I would be greatful for any suggestions. I have been on Pregabalin for about 10 years on and off. I tolerate very well and have no side affects whatsoever.
I was prescribed it for generalised anxiety. I was very sceptical about taking at first as I never thought it would work. But the next day the anxiety was gone. This is how effective I find pregabalin. I know its not down to any form of placebo affect as like I stated, I never thought it would work. I now have sciatica and am in a lot of pain. My GP has increased the dose considerably, but I have never found it works reducing pain unfortunately.
I have never found it addictive and am able to come off without any issues. I have not experienced this and thankfully all it does is relieves the anxiety. Am I over thinking this?? Few people mentioned trying alternative medicines so I have got some lipoic acid and b vitamins and hoping they may help, but I feel like these tablets are going to be my only option!
It helps me with anxiety but makes my nerves worse and I shake alot. I have just started taking pregabalin for diabetic neuropathy and am taking 75 mg twice a day.
Right now I am finding that the medication seems to increase the pain in my feet and not reduce it in any way. Hopefully this is only temporary and i manage to receive some benefit from further medicating myself. GP upped my does to mg yesterday and I Found the pain had become worse, Iv had the worst night sleep yet.
The pain in my foot is unbearable! Keeping fingers crossed that it soon kicks in and works. This was an interesting article. What kills me is that doctors really do not know a thing about his medication, but prescribe it anyway. It is very well known that in reality no one knows how it works on the nervous system, or why. However, once again, as with so many things in the health field, there just isnt anything else.
The thing I agree most on here is the balance between pain and feeling like nutcase. There is no perfect potion. Of course Phizer being the money grubbing self serving people that they are, made sure that the pills cant be cut, using the other pill form, but I found a way around that, just open it and put it in water if you have to cut it down.
Generics have been authorized finally as well, so the 4. I have found that nerves go nuts at night, for me taking this crap during the day just makes me nuts. I take one pill 75mgs in them morning and that is it.
I deal with the bit of pain I have. At night however, I take mgs starting at 5pm, then 7pm, then around 8pm, and 10pm these are all 75mg pills, and for some odd reason, I cant handle the mgs at a time.
Weird I know. This cuts the pain off at night, most of it , and allows me to sleep. I will also say that I have experienced dry mouth, dehydration like feelings with water retention. I have tried to keep this medication as low as possible, but what I have also found is that there is a backlash to taking it. Your nerves react to the medication by acting out against it and becoming more aggressive, therefore leaving you with having to take more medication to get them to calm down.
This is just my experience. The medication wears off after 4 to 6 hours, one pill , and some doctors would say to take them all day long, but of course they themselves have not been on it.
Unfortunately, this has been labeled a times medication, making it hard to try different dosses, and leaving pharmacists looking at you weird when you come in to get your meds, and you have changed a dose etc. Believe me if I didnt have to take this crap I wouldnt.
I am not sure why they labeled it timed because the side effects are less then positive. I dont know many people who are like hey! I have found a way to make this medication work for me, but I say that loosely. It works a bit, not perfect.
But hey that is all there is!!! My GP is now in agreement with me and will not prescibe it. In America there is even a support group of over people called Lyrica Survivors which has more evidence of people struggling to come off it, mostly people whom were given it for pain relief. Please warn people of the side effects and withdrawal problems. I was on Pregabalin for a very short time and tapered off it which was hell.
The doctor will not except the Pregabalin caused all this upset to my life but I know it was. As she refuses to believe me I am left with no help in a state of despair not knowing how much longer I can deal with this or where it is going to end it is a truly horrendous place to be and any advice on how I could move forward would be gratefully received. How can I make the doctor see the drug she gave me is infact making my life hell 7 months after I stopped taking it?
I have chatted to others and we have concluded some people have a real bad time when ceasing to take this drug even if they have only taken it for a short time. I would say it is worrying but it is far more than that I would say its life threatening due to the daily despair.
Sorry to hear you are having these problems. I hope things improve for you soon. Best wishes, Sarah Chapman [Editor]. How much do you take for foot pain. I, too, just started Lyrica for foot pain neuropathy.
I take 75 mg twice daily. How long did it take before you had relief? Please answer. I was a GP and my main problem with pregabalin was that it was widely abused in the community and had a marked street value.
In addition, once patients were taking it they had problems stopping it, mainly with anxiety. I got the impression pregabalin is addictive and I tried to use as little possible. The thing with anxiety is that, those that suffer with it, just wish to lead a normal life, free from the fears their bodies are not able to control naturally. Pregabalin offers an excellent way to supplement treatment with an antidepressant while it takes effect.
Your email address will not be published. Search and hit Go. Evidently Cochrane. Evidence for Everyday Health Choices. New Cochrane evidence on pregabalin The review includes 45 studies lasting two to 16 weeks with almost adults. How much pain reduction is worthwhile? Possible harms The review has high-certainty evidence about harms, so the review authors feel confident that future research is not likely to paint a very different picture, although they note that the effects of pregabalin on sexual function may not be well represented in the trials and nor was the issue of substance abuse with pregabalin addressed.
Sarah Chapman has nothing to disclose. Im afraid of the side effect of pregabali n capsule 25mg. Good post! David Greene Reply. Well said Dr Greene. Munsami Reply. What dose were you given please?
What can I do for burning feet at night, I would love a nights sleep. Mrs Kay Handford. People in the study took either Lyrica or a placebo a treatment with no active drug twice daily. At the end of the study:. Lyrica is FDA-approved to treat nerve pain from a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord carries signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of your body.
Movement and sensation depend on a functioning spinal cord. Some possible causes of a spinal cord injury include sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and gunshot wounds. Two clinical trials found Lyrica to be effective for treating nerve pain from a spinal cord injury in adults. To be eligible for these studies, people had to have nerve pain from a spinal cord injury. The pain had to have lasted for at least 3 months in a row or gone away and come back over a 6-month period.
People also had to have a pain score of at least 4 on an point scale. People in this study were allowed to take other medications. Other drugs taken may have included opioids, analgesics such as acetaminophen , muscle relaxants, and antidepressants some of which treat nerve pain. In one week trial , people were randomly assigned to take either Lyrica or a placebo a treatment with no active drug every day.
At the end of the trial:. Lyrica is FDA-approved to treat partial onset seizures in adults and in children. Your brain uses electrical signals to communicate with the rest of your body. During a seizure, there is a surge of electrical activity in the brain. Some types of seizure affect all of your brain or more of your brain than other types. Symptoms from different types of seizure can vary. Partial onset seizures occur in only one part of the brain. These can be further classified as either simple focal seizures or complex partial seizures.
The main difference is that someone experiencing a partial seizure remains conscious, and the episode typically lasts for under 1 minute. But with complex partial seizures, a person loses consciousness. These seizures may last for longer than 1minute. Three clinical trials found Lyrica to be effective for treating partial onset seizures in adults. One study looked at adults taking one to three other antiepileptic drugs AEDs that were not effectively preventing partial onset seizures.
People in the study took either Lyrica or a placebo a treatment with no active drug twice per day along with their other AEDs. Researchers wanted to see how effective each treatment was at reducing the average number of seizures people experienced per month.
At the end of the study, they found that:. In addition to the uses listed above, Lyrica may also be used off-label for other conditions. Below are examples of off-label uses for Lyrica. But the medication may be used off-label for this purpose. A review of clinical studies found that pregabalin the active drug in Lyrica can be effective for treating short-term anxiety and preventing relapse in adults with GAD.
If you have questions about treating anxiety, including the Lyrica dosage for anxiety that may be right for you, talk with your doctor. This is because different studies have had conflicting results. For example, one study found taking pregabalin the active drug in Lyrica at a daily dose of up to milligrams to be effective and safe for treating symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
But another study did not find pregabalin to be any more effective than a placebo a treatment with no active drug for treating symptoms of opiate withdrawal. But it may be used off-label to treat this condition. With RLS, you experience twitchiness and discomfort occurs in your legs, typically after going to bed.
A clinical study found that pregabalin the active drug in Lyrica was more effective than a placebo in treating the symptoms of RLS. The study also found that Lyrica was less likely to cause worsening of symptoms over time compared with pramipexole Mirapex.
A review of seven clinical trials found pregabalin the active drug in Lyrica to be effective for treating sleep problems related to GAD. If you have questions about treatment for sleep issues, including the Lyrica dosage for sleep that may be right for you, talk with your doctor. Lyrica is FDA-approved for treating partial onset seizures in children ages 1 month and older. Clinical studies have found Lyrica to be effective for treating partial onset seizures in children ages 1 month and older.
Lyrica is a brand-name medication that contains the active drug pregabalin. This active drug is also available as a generic medication. A generic medication is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.
The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. They can tell you if it comes in forms and strengths that can be used for your condition. Lyrica can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Lyrica. These lists do not include all possible side effects. For more information about the possible side effects of Lyrica, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.
The only condition that Lyrica is approved to treat in children is partial onset seizures in those ages 1 month and older. In clinical trials , the most common side effects seen in children taking Lyrica were:. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Lyrica. Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible.
Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction to Lyrica, as the reaction could become severe. Lyrica can cause weight gain in some people. Across clinical studies involving adults with different conditions:. The researchers noted that the risk of weight gain from Lyrica appeared to be related to higher dosages and how long a person took the drug for.
Lyrica may also cause swelling in your feet, hands, and legs, which can contribute to weight gain. Lyrica may cause sleepiness in some people. In clinical trials involving adults with different conditions:.
Sleepiness was also reported in clinical trials of children taking Lyrica. Because Lyrica can make you sleepy or dizzy, it can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. For this reason, you should avoid these and other potentially dangerous activities until you know how Lyrica affects you. Talk with your doctor about when it may be safe for you to do these activities again.
It was noted in clinical studies that some people experienced an increase or decrease in their libido sex drive while taking Lyrica. They can help determine the cause and discuss the best treatment for you. Blurry vision could occur while taking Lyrica.
Call your doctor if you experience any changes in your vision while taking Lyrica. Your doctor may decide to monitor your vision more frequently.
Lyrica belongs to a class of medications called antiepileptic drugs AEDs. As with other AEDs, Lyrica may raise your risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Lyrica may also increase your risk for new or worsening depression and other unusual changes in your behavior or mood. But in clinical trials of people taking other AEDs:. If you have new or worsening depression or thoughts of suicide while taking Lyrica, talk with your doctor right away.
They may recommend that you switch to a different medication to treat your condition. Your doctor may also recommend other ways to help lower your suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Regardless of the condition that Lyrica is being used to treat, its manufacturer recommends adjusting the dosage for people with kidney problems.
If you have kidney problems, talk with your doctor for more details. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended.
But be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. The capsules are available in the following strengths:. Lyrica is also available as a liquid solution that you take by mouth. But this form of Lyrica is only available in one strength: 20 mg per milliliter. The recommended starting dosage for diabetic nerve pain in adults is mg of Lyrica per day.
This is taken as 50 mg three times per day. After 1 week, your doctor may increase your dosage to mg three times per day a total of mg per day. This is the maximum dosage for treating diabetic nerve pain. Your doctor will adjust your dosage as needed based on how well the drug is working for you and any side effects that you may experience. For treating fibromyalgia in adults, the recommended starting dosage of Lyrica is mg per day.
This is taken as 75 mg twice per day. After 1 week, your doctor may increase your dosage to mg twice per day a total of mg per day. Whether or not your dosage is increased will depend on how well the drug is working for you and any side effects that you may experience.
This is the maximum dosage for treating fibromyalgia. The recommended starting dosage of Lyrica for adults with nerve pain after shingles is mg per day. This can be taken as 75 mg twice per day or 50 mg three times per day.
After 1 week, your doctor may increase your dosage to one of the two recommended dosages. Both options equal a total of mg to mg:. After 2 to 4 weeks of taking mg daily, your doctor may increase your dosage to the maximum of mg daily.
This can either be taken as mg twice per day or mg three times per day. For treating nerve pain from a spinal cord injury , the recommended starting dosage of Lyrica is mg per day. This is taken either as 50 mg three times per day or 75 mg twice per day. This is divided into two or three doses per day. For example, if a child weighs 32 kg about 70 pounds [lb] , the recommended starting dosage would be 80 mg total per day. This could be taken as 40 mg twice daily.
It could also be split into three doses per day such as 30 mg in the morning and afternoon, and 20 mg at night. The maximum dosage for children in this weight range is 10 mg per kg of body weight daily, with a maximum of mg per day.
Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety. It is also taken to treat nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different illnesses including diabetes and shingles , or an injury. Pregabalin is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules or a liquid that you drink.
Take our survey. Pregabalin is only for adults. Do not give it to children under the age of Pregabalin is a prescription medicine. It's important to take it as instructed by your doctor.
The usual dose of pregabalin is between mg and mg a day split into 2 or 3 separate doses. If you are taking pregabalin as a liquid, 2. Always check the label. You can take pregabalin with or without food, but it's best to be consistent each day. Try to space your doses evenly through the day. Swallow pregabalin capsules whole with a drink of water or juice. Do not chew them. If you are taking pregabalin as a liquid, it will come with a syringe or spoon to measure your dose.
Do not use a kitchen spoon as it will not give the right amount. If you do not have a measuring spoon or syringe, ask your pharmacist for one. To prevent side effects, your doctor will prescribe a low dose to start with and then increase it over a few days.
If you have epilepsy, it is likely that once your illness is under control you will continue to take pregabalin for many years. If you are taking pregabalin for nerve pain or anxiety it is likely that once your symptoms have gone you will continue to take it for several months to stop them coming back.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, it is better to leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal. Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. If you have epilepsy, it's important to take this medicine regularly. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you.
You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. Do not drive yourself — get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance. If you need to go to hospital, take the pregabalin packet or leaflet inside it plus any remaining medicine with you. Like all medicines, pregabalin can cause side effects although not everyone gets them.
These common side effects may happen in more than 1 in people. They are usually mild and go away by themselves. Keep taking the medicine but tell your doctor if they bother you or don't go away:.
If you have diabetes , pregabalin can upset your blood sugar control. Monitor your blood sugar more often for the first few weeks of treatment with pregabalin and adjust your diabetes treatment if you need to. Talk to your doctor or diabetes nurse if you want more advice on what to do. Very few people taking pregabalin have serious problems.
Call a doctor straight away if you get:. In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to pregabalin. These are not all the side effects of pregabalin. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. There is no clear evidence that pregabalin is harmful to an unborn baby but for safety you're usually only advised to take it in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks.
If you take pregabalin for epilepsy and become pregnant, do not stop the medicine without talking to your doctor first. It's very important that epilepsy is treated during pregnancy as seizures can harm you and your unborn baby.
If you're trying to get pregnant or have become pregnant, you're routinely recommended to take at least mcg of a vitamin called folic acid every day. It helps the unborn baby grow normally. Pregnant women who take pregabalin are recommended to take a higher dose of folic acid. Your doctor might prescribe a high dose of folic acid 5mg a day for you to take during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
If you take pregabalin around the time of giving birth, your baby may need extra monitoring for a few days after they're born. This is because they may have pregabalin withdrawal symptoms. Tiny amounts of pregabalin can get into breast milk, but it's not clear whether it can harm the baby. Talk to your doctor, as other drugs might be better while you're breastfeeding. For safety, tell your doctor if you're taking these medicines before you start pregabalin:.
There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with pregabalin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. In epilepsy, it's thought that it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
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