Lyrica is a medication that was first used for mononeuropathy patients and people who had seizures. However, with studies being done it has been approved by FDA for fibromyalgia. There are alot of side effects to it like weight gain, lack of concentration, etc. It works for some and doesn't work for others. I tried it for over a year. It screwed me up. I hope this helps. Google it I am sure you can find alot of info on it before you decide to talk to your doctor about it. It may help you, you never know till you try. best wishes
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I to have questions about Lyrica.. The following is a general overview of the drug. While it mentions Muscle Pain, it is not specific about being a STATIN..of which many of us may have problems taking.
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What is LYRICA?
LYRICA (LEER-i-kah) is an effective medicine. It can offer relief to many people who have been found to have Diabetic Nerve Pain or Pain after Shingles (SHIN-gulls).
LYRICA was designed just to treat the burning, stabbing, shooting symptoms of nerve pain. When taken as directed, LYRICA can provide pain relief as soon as 1 week after you start taking it. Talk to your doctor. Together, you can decide if LYRICA is right for you.
How does LYRICA work?
LYRICA works within your body to calm the damaged nerves that cause pain. It can reduce the stabbing, burning, and shooting symptoms of Diabetic Nerve Pain or Pain after Shingles.
Damaged nerves can send out extra electrical signals. This causes your body to feel pain. LYRICA lowers the number of electrical signals in the damaged nerves. This can ease the pain.
For what uses is LYRICA approved by the FDA?
LYRICA is approved for use by adult patients (18 years or older). It treats pain from damaged nerves caused by diabetes or Pain after Shingles. It is also approved to treat partial onset seizures when used with other seizure medicines

When can I expect relief?
Some patients start to feel relief in as soon as 1 week. But everyone is different. Some people may have to give LYRICA more time to work.
Can I take LYRICA with other medicines?
LYRICA and other medicines can affect each other. So be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. This should include:
Prescription medicines
Medicines you take without a prescription
Vitamins
Herbal supplements
Keep a list of the products that you take. This will make it easy to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

What should I tell my doctor?
Be sure to tell your doctor if you:
Are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Plan to father a child
Take Avandia* (rosiglitazone), Actos (pioglitazone), tranquilizers (such as oxycodone), medicines for anxiety (such as lorazepam), or other prescription medicines
Take nonprescription medicines or natural/herbal remedies
Have any change in your eyesight while taking LYRICA
Have muscle pain along with a tired feeling while taking LYRICA
Have skin sores due to diabetes
Have ever had itching, wheezing, hives, or swelling of the throat or face after taking any medicine
Have any kidney problems
Have had a drug or alcohol problem in the past
What about side effects?
Like other medicines, LYRICA may cause side effects. The most common side effects of LYRICA are:
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Dry mouth
Swelling of hands and feet
Blurry vision
Weight gain
Trouble concentrating
These side effects were often mild to moderate. Few people in clinical trials stopped taking LYRICA because of the side effects.
Be careful about taking LYRICA with alcohol or with medicines that may make you dizzy or sleepy. You should not drive a car or work with machines until you know how LYRICA affects you.

I started taking it a few weeks ago. So far, I have had to increase it 2 times. 1 time from 50 mgs 2x's a day and 1 time to 75 mgs 3x's a day. It has very significantly improved my pain! So far I have had no side effects from it. I am a bit afraid that if I continue having to increase the dosage, it might also cause the side effects to start showing up. Hopefully this won't happen.