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I increased my dosage of 75 mg twice a day to 150 mg twice a day. When will the side effects of being on 150 mg (being all doped up) go away?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I started a discussion a few days ago about Lyrica here. I had posted in an aearlier lyrica discussion, but it was an older one and I cant even find it now! ;)
I just started on my 2nd dose of 75 mg today. I was supposed to take it 2x a day in the beginning, (last week). But it kicked my butt with one dose. Im a fog bank and out in thr ozone, my brain wrapped in cotton wool! Honestly, so far-I don't like it! but to get an accurate trial. I wanted to take the 2nd dose for a few days to a week, before i stop trying it out. I cannot imagine going any higher unless this fog rolls away! It will be a week tomm. I will see by this time next week, if i will continue or not!
Odd as it is: We are all so different how we handle certain meds.
Good Luck!
Jess
Today I am taking 200 mg of Lyrica given by a doctor who treats fibro patients on a day to day basis (she is a God sent to me!). I love it! My daily ache from fibro is gone. I do still have pains and the overwhelming tiredness at times, but my activity level is so much higher now. I take no other medicines except Lyrica. I do have a pain medicine if I have a flair up. It's been a real blessing.
I have no doped up side effect from Lyrica at any dosage. Not sure why, but feel quite normal. I take my 200mg once in the morning and right before bed.