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Cynaroark
Cynaroark
Has anyone switched from Lyrica to Gabapentin (Neurontin)? Just found out that my insurance will only cover the Lyrica through mail-order but that takes about 10 days after they get the script from doctor...which they just did today. I don't think that I have enough Lyrica currently to cover until I receive the new script. The woman at the insurance company said that they would cover Gabapentin through retail Px though and I'm wondering if I should try to switch so that I can get 1 month from Kroger and then 3 month from mail-order...my only question is what is the difference. Has anyone been on both and which was better for them?

Just a reminder that my dx is Fibro, CFS, Bipolar II, etc...

Thanks my awesome Fibro Warriors and I appreciate any feedback!
Cyna
Fantod
Fantod
Lyrica and Gabapentin are in the same class of medications. They are for nerve pain. However, you have to be weaned off of Lyrica. You can't just stop cold turkey. Your insurance company should know this. They should be able to authorize a small refill if you are short until your new script arrives. Why does everything have to be so difficult these days??!! No patient should have to put up with this BS! Call them back after you figure out how many pills you actually need and ask them to authorize a refill for what you need until your script arrives. If they give you a hard time, ask to speak to a supervisor.

Honestly, it would be hard to say if Gabapentin would work as well as Lyrica for you. We are all different and what works for you may be a disaster for me. I hope that you can get this worked out. Take care.
Cynaroark
Cynaroark
Thank you , Fantod! I really appreciate the response. I didn't know that you had to be weaned off Lyrica...hmmmm...
AnnNY
AnnNY
Fantod--Did you try switching from Lyrica to gabapentin, and have a bad experience?

Drug companies make small changes in generic drugs in order to make more money. Then they indoctrinate the doctors. I have gone off of gabapentin cold turkey without any problem, but maybe the doses were not comparable. I prefer older drugs, just because all the side effects are know and understood.

My guess is that you could probably switch from Lyrica to gabapentin without much of a problem, but other people may have personal experience. I haven't taken Lyrica.
Fantod
Fantod
AnnNY - No, I take gabapentin. Refused Lyrica due to weight gain possibilities. I don't know that you can simply switch. I do know that you have to be weaned off of Lyrica. A question for the doctor or pharmacist. Take care.
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