Posted by KayeBaby on July 21, 2006, at 14:10:32
In reply to Re: Lyrica (pregabalin) » KayeBaby, posted by SLS on July 19, 2006, at 19:43:35
Hi Scott!
I have Non Verbal Learning disorder which looks and acts much like mixed ADD and possibly Biporla II (Hypomanias induced by mosty by meds)
My depressions are of the atypical sort. Hypersomnia, weight gain with the ability to temporarily pull out.I have taken almost all stims available aside from desoxyn. Right now I am on Didrex and Dexedrine spansules 10mg per day.
I also have an element of post viral fatigue/cfs which clouds the issue somewhat due to some purely biological exhaustion.I have been on Lyrica for about 6 months. At first Ijust took it maybe a couple times a week at 50 mg to help sleep (excellent for this) and for it's long lasting anti anxiety effect(also excellent for this)
I generally shun any sedating med due to having intense fatigue at various points in my life and it terrifies my to feel tired. But, I have found that sometime a good anti anxiety med will actually be rather energizing for me. I think I tend to fuel myself with anxiety and this just diffuses my energy so calming agents can be very focusing.
Lyrica is a good med. I am now taking app. 225mg in 3 divided doses. It is sedating at first but it is like one day it just isn't anymore and the anti anxiety effect is just wonderful! It is definately mood brightening-anti depressant.I did gain a bit of weight at first and as with most women this is just a tragedy. However, like most of the undesirable effects of Lyrica, this has faded.
Seems as though once you become accustom to it you get more of the good and less of the bad.
I have had a couple of very mild ephoric sensations from Lyrica when upping the dosage. nothing strong enough for concern and nothing but positive effects on my sleep which is a big isssue for me.Finding the correct dosage and timing is tricky but all the while I found enough good about this med to continue it and that is saying something as I have no patience!
Scott, what have been your responses to anti-convulsants in the past?
I read about topomax-am I correct that the jury is still out?
Oh! very important! It has been essential for me to take this med EVERY 6-8 hours because if I don't I feel noticable crappy and negative. Since I have been doing this almost all of the undesirable effects (the duh/memory effect among them)have fallen off and as I said the positive ones have increased.
I am leery of new meds (bad lamictal experience)but I gave this one a very definate thumbs up so far.
I pulling for you, Scott and if I can help further, just let me know.
Peace,
Kayeps. I didn't proofread this-forgive
I took my entire attention span allotted for today to write it!!!
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