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I was in constant pain from Periferal Neuropathy. Could only walk for 7 minutes before I had to sit down because of extreme pain. Started with 25mg 3 x per day, moved up to 50 mg 3 x per day and am now at 100 mg 3 x per day. Results dramatic! Now walk a mile and a half 6 days a week with minimal pain. Sit down at the 3/4 mile mark, not for pain but just for a break. No side effects. Lyrica...

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i had the capillary lead syndrom with very strong neuropathic pain, so the treatment against was 3x a day 100mg, but i feel very depressiv and the pain is still the there.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I have slight scoliosis pain and other nerve back pain. I was given 100mg before bed and take it once a night until I was ready for the twice a day. Not gonna lie I felt like I was on 10mg of THC, so taking it before bed was the best idea. So far I'm on day 4 and my back pain dropped and I was able to function a bit better, I still feel a bit of pain on my back but it's better than nothing. If you're sensitive to medication and always deal with drowsiness side effect I wouldn't recommend. Also make sure your doctor put you on the lowest dose which is 25mg and work your way up. You'll deal with less side effects if you start that way.Read More Read Less

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Daughter | 25-34 | Other | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/6/2024
Condition: Nerve Pain after Herpes
Overall rating 1.0
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My mum is in hospital due to shingles. They have given my mum 150grams in the morning and 50grams at night. My mum's life has deteriorated fast since being on this drug, she won't engage with people, she will not eat or drink, My mum has bed sores as she will not get out of bed. The drug is now effecting her diabetes due to not eating. The drug is highly addictive. My mum is now only interested in finding out when her next pill is due and screaming out for more. I am currently fighting to get my mum off this drug. Watching my mum go through this is like watching a heroin addict. We trust the system to take care of us, not to get people highly addicted to drugs. My mum is 69 I am appalled that this drug is legal and FDA have legalised this drug to be used. No doubt the creator is a multi billionaire with no care that are and have destroyed lifes. The drug should be banned.Read More Read Less

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Tomas Ranta | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/8/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I developed a neuropathic itch in my right lower leg. It was constant and so severe scratching only produced blood. My doctor recommended 100 mg of pregabalin and it worked great. I still take it when the itch returns which is not often.

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Dani | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/29/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I'm taking pregabalin for neuropathy pain. I started on 75mg the pain eased then my GP upper it to 100mg.and the pain went from a 6 to a 1 which was great, but the only problem I'm having now is since upping the doses to 100mg I cant reach an Orgasm, so I have dropped back down to 75mg again. Apart from that, I think this medication has helped me a lot.

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Eder | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I’ve been on pregabalin for 2 weeks for lower back, legs, feet and neck pain but have not seen any positive results in fact, side effects are bad, bad headaches some days I spend the entire day with bad headache and the pain is not getting any better in fact, the little relief I got from my 2 shots in my lower back is wearing off and the pain keeps increasing specially at night the pain do t let me be in bed for more than 5-6 hours.

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Joe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/6/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been taking lyrica/pregabalin for over 10 years due to, seemingly permanent, Post Herpetic Neuralgia after a severe bout of shingles. Cant live without it. I have experienced the fog dizziness and swelling of the ankles. Better to work on the weight gain pain free, than the pain without it

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Jerseygirl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/20/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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I was on pregabalin on and off for the last 2 years..well, I asked my Dr. (MD) to up the dose to 200mgs. 2 times a dday because te one 200 mg was wearing off for my spine surgery and knee replaacement both twice in one knee.etc..well, I never thought I would go through such hell to withraw because I gained like 15 lbs in a month.I'm hypothyroid so, I had to stop it. Chills, feer, shocking pain in feet and hands 1 day after not aking it..I went cold turkey onto Gabapentin well that did nothing for pain..Please know the facts before starting this dangerous drug..please..Read More Read Less

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danni | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/18/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Works great for neuropathy pain. Started at 75mg then upper to 100mg the pain pretty much went away. The only issue I'm having is I'm unable to reach an orgasm, so I have dropped back down to 75mg. Apart from this i think the medication is fine.

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SLP | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/26/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 4.0
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Had surgery for a benign tumor on my spinal cord. Still in a lot of pain after surgery. (had 20lbs weight loss in 6 weeks due to barely eating and just feeling weak) After a few days of Pregabalin, The pain was 75% better, so much better I got my appetite and gained the 20lbs back in about 6 weeks. I am back to my former weight, but I was 20lbs overweight before all this. I have tried changing my diet and have lost about 5lbs, can't lose anymore and I have tried. Have been on this about 13 months. My DR. is letting be wean off it because I have had problems hitting objects with my car...I have a perfect driving record, so this not like me at all. I just don't feel normal anymore. My opinion is use it temporarily and stop (slowly) and see what happens instead of taking it forever. I will update in a month or so. Read More Read Less

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Buckshot | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/4/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have Peripheral Neuropathy and my feet were killing me. I started with 3 50 mg a day with little help. Increased to 4 50's spaced late in the day and a big help at night. Only problem is that my eyes turn blurry with the 4th tablet otherwise big help with the feet.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/24/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Well I only needed 2 doses of this to know it's useless for me. It was prescribed for for chronic back pain from herniated discs and arthritis. They were 25mg and I was told no more than 3 a day. Took one that night and 2 hours later it took about 10% of the pain away, or else it was just wishful thinking. So the next day I took another one. It sort of helped but as the day went on I started having coordination problems and difficulty thinking and then on top of that the nausea was unbelievable. I ended up off balance, sick to my stomach and still in pain. Holy cow, if a little 25mg dose did that to me the second time I took it, no way am I touching it again. Read More Read Less

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David Washingto | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/23/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain after Herpes
Overall rating 3.7
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Med 0,025% CREA work well on body pain less more movement. To me better overall.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I just started 50 mgs 3 times a day for Carpal Tunnel but I am feeling dizzy, tired and just plain 'weird'. I live alone and after reading the side effects I have decided to stop taking this medication.

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john | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/3/2023
Condition: Nerve Pain after Herpes
Overall rating 4.0
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Taking this drug, for me, was taking the tiger by the tail. And I got eaten in the end. Lol, to be less dramatic, I used 300 to 600 mg gabapentin for sleep every night for fourteen months. It worked like a dream and I thought my lifelong debilitating sleep issues were over. No. It stopped working.

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Tony | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2022
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been prescribed this drug for anxiety disorder as a support cause I also start an antideppresant. It made me dizzy and out of balance, with a feeling that Im floating when I walk. Took 100mg for about three weeks and I stopped it like I supposed to do. Almost a day without taking Pregabalin and I still have the same side effects plus my anxiety increased a little. I'm never gonna take this drug again.

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Help | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2022
Condition: Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
Overall rating 3.0
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I was given this 25 mg of pregabalin by my doctor 4 more months ago it has taken the severe pain away in my left leg, but the side effects are bad , constipated, dry mouth, feeling sick and flatulent all the time, I am now going back to my doctor to say that the severe pain is away and to take me off this prescription, I am already taking solpadol and fenbid gel to rub on the affected knee.

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Thailand Gooner | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2022
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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My spine consultant diagnosed degradation of 2-3 lumbar discs and proposed a dose regime of 3 × 75mg pregabalin (Lyrica) as a holding response to significant lower back pain which also stimulated nerve pains in my buttocks and thighs. The treatment was very effective for the month before giving me a lumbar steroid injection. [Admin: please note, then delete this bracketed comment. I reported another review (which was dated 28-Feb-22) a few minutes ago. The respondent is apparently reviewing gabapentin, not pregabalin! ]Read More Read Less

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JT76 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/14/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.3
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Put on for neuropathic pain. It worked initially for a few months, decreasing pain about 50%. I started experiencing bad side effects, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and word and memory loss. After a few months on it, I noticed I would get very sick if I missed a dose by 12 hours. Uncontrollable sweating, chills, nausea, and dizziness that would worsen until I took a dose. This stuff appears to be very physically addictive. I now consider this medicine very harmful and believe the public should know about it. I’ve been titrating for two months now with significant withdrawal symptoms.I think the addictive potential and cognitive effects of this medication should be better investigated. Read More Read Less

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Harry Ritchie | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/29/2022
Condition: Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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its very good for nerve pain

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john | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/1/2022
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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helped me very much both for pain and anxiety

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