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Posted by johnj on November 28, 2007, at 14:50:11
Did you ever start the lyrica? If so, how is it going? thanks
johnj
Posted by Mishal on November 29, 2007, at 4:32:57
In reply to Lyrica---fa!th, posted by johnj on November 28, 2007, at 14:50:11
> Did you ever start the lyrica? If so, how is it going? thanks
Hi John,
I tried Lyrica only to make sure it is not a med for me. Just a night dose of 75mg, it dulled me the following by all means. Worst than a benzo I would say. It was like taking a high dose of Valium at night and feeling the hang over all the day.
Lyrica is supposed to be a super Neurontin, but for me it was nowhere near to neurontin. Neurontin was a clean drug for me whenever I used it. I can take Neurontin at night without feeling any residual effects on the following day. But Lyrica is quite different..
Posted by becksFLA on November 29, 2007, at 7:56:18
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th » johnj, posted by Mishal on November 29, 2007, at 4:32:57
ahhh Neurontin, one of the worst drugs I've ever taken (for me)...In the mornings at work I literally couldn't stay awake unless I kept getting up and walking around. I remember trying to concentrate on holding my eyes open...weird.
Posted by cumulative on November 29, 2007, at 17:33:07
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th » johnj, posted by Mishal on November 29, 2007, at 4:32:57
That's interesting, Mishal; when I get the Trivastal perhaps I'll have to try Neurontin at night instead of Lyrica, if the cognitive disturbances you describe appear. Mental dullness/memory problems is one thing I really don't want.
Posted by Marty on December 2, 2007, at 1:26:40
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th » johnj, posted by Mishal on November 29, 2007, at 4:32:57
> > Did you ever start the lyrica? If so, how is it going? thanks
> Hi John,
hmm.. just to be sure: is 'Faith = Mishal' ?
btw.. Lyrica feels bad for most people when took in dose LOWER THAN 300mg .. at 75mg you didn't do a proper trial. I HATED my first trial and it was at 50mg.. then after a couple months a friend convinced me to take a second shot at Lyrica but at MINIMUM 300mg and for 2 or 3 days. .. well, it changed my life.
/\/\arty
Posted by sonic_gb on December 6, 2007, at 18:07:54
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th, posted by Marty on December 2, 2007, at 1:26:40
> > > Did you ever start the lyrica? If so, how is it going? thanks
>
> > Hi John,
>
> hmm.. just to be sure: is 'Faith = Mishal' ?
>
> btw.. Lyrica feels bad for most people when took in dose LOWER THAN 300mg .. at 75mg you didn't do a proper trial. I HATED my first trial and it was at 50mg.. then after a couple months a friend convinced me to take a second shot at Lyrica but at MINIMUM 300mg and for 2 or 3 days. .. well, it changed my life.
>
> /\/\arty
>Agreed, higher doses are the way to go when it comes to Lyrica for anxiety and depression. I went as high as 900mg for a while. The problem was edema and weight gain. And then I started stuttering and losing my train of thought. But I was calm, happy, and I slept well...
Posted by Marty on December 6, 2007, at 21:57:28
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th, posted by sonic_gb on December 6, 2007, at 18:07:54
> And then I started stuttering and losing my train of thought. But I was calm, happy, and I slept well...
-- Same thing here, precisely: I had that weird stuttering. I was pretty funny sometimes, but I was affraid to keep that stuttering after I withdraw from Lyrica.. but it's okay now and I'm at 300+150mg day. ... at 900mg I was, too, quite (extremely) happy. It's a shame some people don't get a descent trial of it.
/\/\arty
Posted by merry-dove on December 11, 2007, at 21:10:02
In reply to Re: Lyrica---fa!th » sonic_gb, posted by Marty on December 6, 2007, at 21:57:28
I am considering asking my dr. about Lyrica for fibromyalgia pain. How can I convince him that I would need a higher dose than what's normally recommended? I also have atypical depression, anxiety, and social phobia. Most of that is pretty much under control right now as I currently take Buspar, Klonopin, Ritalin, Cymbalta and 2 tablets (divided in half -so 4 times a day) of Vicodin. But I still deal with extreme fatigue and chronic pain all over. Any suggestions please?????
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