Am going to follow this as well. Have had a script for several weeks that I am afraid to take. Cymbalta threw me for a loop and so am wondering if this is anything like it. Was on a generic something for high colesteral this past summer. The girls at work could not believe I had an allergic reaction to it that left me acting rather loopy. So am very wary of any new meds.

For me massive weight gain. But everyone is different. See if your doctors have samples. I was up to 400 mg a day.

I got a 30 day sample from my doctor. It did take away the morning pain but it causes weight gain and the price for it through my insurance was high. I opted not to take it after the sample ran out.

Hmmm, I'm bumping this up for you richannam and Gail5.
I took Lyrica for a short time. My dr. gave me a sample bottle, but when it was time to refill the insurance wouldn't pay for it. I loved it. For the short time I was on it I had no pain and no side affects. Everyone is different. It might work wonders for you.

I have been on it for about half a year now. The worst side effects I have had have been weight gain and dizzy spells when first starting to take it and also when raising my dosage. I had found my initial dosage of 75 mg twice a day was not quite enough. My doctor suggested I take up to four pills a day but I have only gone to three and that seems to be enough. I have noticed less breakthrough pain and overall achiness which has helped me get through the day with a little more ease, although I still tire easily. It has worked the best so far of anything I have tried, but as everyone says, everyone reacts differently to meds so it is hard to say whether you would have the same positives and negatives to it as I have.

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS THAT DRUGS AFFECT US. SOME CAN TAKE AND SOME CANNOT. I'VE BEEN ON CYMBALTA FOR 10 MONTHS AND TRIED LYRICA, IT WAS HORRIBLE FOR ME. SO I STICH WITH WHAT WORKS FOR ME...I HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING THAT FITS YOU ....LOVE...HELEN

I'm on Lyrica, and I have nothing but good things to say. I never had any side effects, and it does help with my pain...

I was only on it for 5 days. I decided to switch to neurotin because it costs less and has less side effects. I did notice that I was more hungry after starting the lyrica.. I'm already on elavil which can cause weight gain; I don't need to fight another med! BUT the lyrica significantly reduced my pain.

I have been on it a couple of weeks now and tbh have noticed no difference to my pain, i am still in agony and some days walking is impossible.

I have noticed i feel hungry all the time but then i have made a real concious effort not to eat too much.

I have had alot of headaches since taking these too and constantly feel like i have a dry mouth and often wake up with a sore throat.

I am gonna try and stick with it and see what diff pain meds do in conjunction with it.

Its much easier in the UK for me as i get this on prescription and it doesnt cost me a penny so its of no waste to me to stick with it

Well, I was started on it a couple of months ago. I only made it 2 weeks on it. In those two weeks I put 22 lbs of water weight on, and couldn't even bend my fingers. So, lyrica is outta the question for me.

But for some people, I hear that it works WONDERS. I honestly think it's a miracle drug for FM, but just like anything else, some people have side effects and can't take it. I'm one of the 1% who gain weight from it. Not everyone does.

You should at least give it a shot. You might get your pain down so much, you actually remember who the real you is! But you'll never know if you don't give it a try.

thanks guys for the replies my main issue is my stomach any little thing give me heartburn i wish they would make more drugs in patch form hugs charlene

i started it went to drug store thought i could get it they had only gave me seven days and now have to wait for dr to send my scrip. it seemed to be helping but i went off the cymbalta . it made me want to cry all time.

i cant take lyrica, it gives me a headache, anything over 50 mg, and it didnt help my pain.

well i got a script the dr gave me the lowest dose to start because i have such problems with meds so we'll see what happens hugs charlene

I have been on it for a few weeks and I thank God everyday that he led me that route. I can actually walk without the walker i had just bought because of the trouble I was having standing and walking. I do notice, also, that when it wears off, my pain is back with a vengeance! It is very expensive! I had a script for 30 days and asked them to fill it for 15 days. That was 30 pills at 2 per day. My dose, right now, is 75 mgs. The price was $71.00. On the other hand, I haven't had to take my cyclobenzeprine, percocet, or the fluoxetine(only cuz I ran out and couldn't afford to refill that one. It is only 25 mgs,)So, I think my meds will run about the same cost as they were. I think I will probably have to have them up the dose to 3 times per day. For me, this med has been a Godsend! As for the weight gain, I was overweight to start with and have been on a diet for awhile already. Anyway, I don't know if the diet has kept me from gaining or the blood pressure med I take that has a diuretic in it. I was thinking that possibly the weight gain some are reporting might be from flid retention. Not a doctor, tho, so can't say for sure. Hope if you use it , it will work as well for you as it has for me! Good luck and have a great Holiday! Cheryl