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Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain, as an adjunct therapy for partial seizures, and in generalized anxiety disorder. It was designed as a more potent successor to gabapentin. Pregabalin is marketed by Pfizer under the trade name Lyrica. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 1641 |
64% |
| Chronic Pain | 809 |
55% |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dyst... | 83 |
63% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 41 |
83% |
| Back Pain | 32 |
78% |
Overall, 64% (2863
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Lyrica Reviews
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I was diagnosed in 1997 and had to quit working in 2004 due to my illness. I am on disability.
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On Lyrica for a year before Savella. Did little to nothing for me. Gaba/Neurontin still the best for me.
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makes drowsy. did not wk at low dosage but does curb next days pain now at 200mg @bedtime
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I wanted to be weaned off swelling of feet. Water retaing
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lyrica also has mostly controlled restless leg syndrome
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Helpful with neurasthenia
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worked great for pain, stopped due to memory loss and trouble concentrating. tried for two years. worried about losing my job.
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I think it's working, but it doesn't seem to work as well as Neurontin.
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took 75 mg 3 times a day for 3 yrs for peripheral neuralgia. This year Rheumatologist recommended taking 2 twice a day instead...2 days later, pain free!
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I will be honest, WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM GOING TO ADMIT THIS, that stuff is horrid and wicked. My pain doc had me on it and I would take it about 30... [More] -
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Hi Sherry, I tried Lyrica and it didn't work for me. It increased my pain levels, caused me to sleep too much (10-12hrs at a time), and affected my ... [More] -
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I am so sad that this med was approved. lyrica gave me a bad headache, i couldnt take it. however now since its the only fda approved med for fibro my... [More] -
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well, i had to stop the Lyrica. it took all the pain away but i was so depressed and lightheaded that i couldn't function! also, i gained 6 pounds in ... [More]
