Posted by Melissa23 on October 28, 2008, at 10:04:39
Hi moviemom and others,
I am in the middle of a similar experience, where I was told to go off of Lyrica by cutting back 25 mg. per every 3 days until done. I ended up SICK. Nauseated, headaches, hot and cold sweats, really bad sleep, disorientation, dizziness, even some almost fevers.
I seem to feel best after a good exercise session, but its hard to get out to do it when I'm so sick at the stomach.
In desperation i tried going back up to 1 pill a day for about 5 days, which took away the nausea, and that's about it. So, I went off completely again last Wednesday (this is Day 7) and decided to ride it out until its over.
My question...has anyone done this, and how LONG did it take? I need to get my life back. I don't want to be drug-dependent, but I need to re-join work, family and life. Also, any suggestions for treatment? I"m basically using alka-seltzer, tylenol, pepto bismol, occasional fiorcet (for persistent headache) and diet coke (can't deal with coffee right now).
Thanks for posts from others. Makes me feel a little more normal!
Want My Life Back in NC
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