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Hi....I have been on Lyrica 200mg 3xday for 3 months now....at first, I experienced all the same side effects I am reading about in further posts here....bllurry vision, WEIGHT GAIN - Uggghhh!....confusion, appearing drunk, severe confusion, memory loss, etc. BUT.....the reason I made this post is to share that now, in the end of my 3rd month of treatment, almost ALL has gone away, including the W...

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i am addicted to this pills and would like some one to be brought to task for this as this is called pregabline or gabapentin in UK it dangerous it can cause you to try to kill or self harm more fact as am ion I am hoping to get off it asap as I am not happy with the weight gain the inn fact the whole drug is nasty as well as it made me look like over weigh...

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andyman847 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/11/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I take this medication for panic disorder and it seems to be working well with my other medications. Only problems when I stop Lyrica my panic episodes come back immediately.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.7
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iscrubin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.3
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It seems to make my heart race. And does nothing for the pain.

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hjssqfan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked very well for neuropathic pain.

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soccermom3 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Fibromyalgia and R.A. I have been on pain killers and tons of other drugs for years. Lyrica is like a miracle ! Please try it if you have FMS ! Your burning, stiffness aching will go away ! I have not felt this good in a long time !

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.7
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Sjohn359 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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I think it is causing insomnia. I do not like the fact also it has caused some memory loss.

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kidz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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has to build up in system and finally it does and it hasnt changed the feeling of pain at all

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Shadowtf | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I take Lyrica for pain from shingles. It's an amazingly effective. The only draw back is the slightly blurry vision. A small price to pay for a life witout that pain!

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Suz6 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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balance remains a prob at 600Mg for fibro and gaining wt rapidly, sexual experiences are terrible.. unable to orgasam Female pt

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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bbiggee47 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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in addition to oxycodone for relife of leg and back pain

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/28/2007
Condition: Diabetic Complication causing Injury to some Body Nerves
Overall rating 4.0
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the treatment with lyrica is great, however, the cost is excessive..and there is a generic in foreign countries...why can't we purchase generics in the usa..

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blueyedemon8181 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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i have severe muscle damage due to systemic lupus and this drug is a wonder drug

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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After a tonic-clonic a week ago, I'd been limited to the usage of one leg. Tried Prednisone, to no avail. Switched to Lyrica, and I can almost walk normally, after only a couple hours. Nowhere near the adverse blood glucose effects, either (being a Type I diabetic). This will fit nicely into my pharma regimen, particularly once the patent expires.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
Overall rating 5.0
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I had not had a seizure in 19 years until last year when I had to have an injection for RSD. When I woke up in recovery, I immediately started to shake all over and I couldn't respond to the nurses. The doctor sent me to the hospital where I was referred to my neurologist. He is the one who put me on Lyrica and at first I didn't notice any changes. However after almost one year of taking this drug, the tremors have stopped and I no longer feel like am going to have a seizure. I am not as stressed as I was and it has helped with the pain from the RSD. I have since learned that I haved arthritis in both shoulders, bursitis in one shoulder, and three bulging discs in my neck which at the present time do not require surgery. Lyrica has helped with all of these problems and for that I am grateful. The one thing I am concerned about is becoming addicted to this medication. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 5.0
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amyclawton63 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
9/24/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 4.3
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relief is great for at night, can't take it during the day do to drowsiness.

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dagmardan | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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After many years of back pain, sciatica, knee pain, two back surgery's, oxycodone, oxicontin, physio etc.and no pain relief, my surgeon prescribed Lyrica. What a difference!! Pain is now only about half of what it used to be. I also have a condition know as Achalasia. Because of this condition i have Gerds. I was amazed at how effective it was towards my heartburns. About 90% of pain and burning discomfort is gone.I am no longer taking Domperidone and Pantaloc (with my GP's permission). Have not had any major heatburn in months. I have had some burning discomfort every now and then, but nothing that a glass of milk couldn't take care of. And because of the fewer heartburns, i now have better sleep through most nights. My GP isn't sure why the lyrica has reduced my heartburn, but he suspects that a nerve that runs along the stomach wall may be benefiting from the lyrica. Whatever it is, i feel much better because of better sleep. Lyrica has been very effective controlling my nerve pain. I find it difficult to swallow because it only comes in capsules. Because of my Achalasia the pills tend to stick to my throat. Other than that i am quite satisfied.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered 10 years from chronic pain f due to nerve damage in the lower back and legs, due to two surgeries. I have only been on this for a week and have noticed great changes in my pain. I can function and do the things I've used to before the pain took over my life, I hope it continues to work for me.

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