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Yes it was a low dose. 50mg. Thx for the suggestion but there will be no more pill experiments in my immediate future. I'm going to go the natural route from here on if I can.
I had a horrible reaction to Lyrica. Stumbling around like a zombie, slurring my words, not thinking correctly, clumsy. Felt like I was having a stroke. Scary!
I will never take this again. I returned the medication to the pharmacy. Totally not worth it for me.
Gershun - lol! I’m dyslexic but I double checked and re-read - no, it was 5 pounds in nine days. Not as bad as the other way around but still enough to make me wonder what I’d weigh in a month!
My husband took it for nerve pain caused by the herniated disc in his back. No side affects other than it made him sleepy. It did initially help with the pain. I have taken it twice after having surgery, no side effects other than putting me to sleep so I stopped taking it after 2 days!
I took Lyrica for several years for Fibromyalgia and it helped relieve the pain greatly. Unfortunately I gained over 60+ lbs in 4 years (Size 4X) and when I got to 325 lbs & counting AND started having problems breathing on exertion (with activity or while walking, getting dressed, doing anything), I had to stop the medication. I have size 1X, size 2X, size 3X and size 4X clothes in my closet as my weight changes frequently.
I am now on different medications that help control the pain, but not as well as the Lyrica did.
I take it for nerve pain and it is effective for me. A definite side effect is sleepiness.
Doctors usually begin someone on the lowest dose and then increase the dose as tolerated.
I know now after working as a RN in the field that Lyrica & Gabapentin appear to be very been effective for many with diabetic neuropathy. This is success for me. I have heard they are two of the most effective methods of treatment for any type of nerve pain.
If you’ve been prescribed it, begin taking it on a day you don’t have to drive anywhere or have anything intricate on your schedule to see how your body reacts (if it works & what if any side effects).
It is costly, however. For those people not on Medicare I suggest goodrx.com or another manufacturer website for a coupon to save some money.
I didn't know about weight gain as a side effect but now looking back I must have gained 5-10 lbs since taking it.
I hope it is effective for whomever it was prescribed for.
My dr. Prescribed it to help with withdrawal symptoms from Effexor. But I've read that people do gain weight that's why I posted the question. If I gain a lot of weight I'll have to go back on ssri's cause I'll get so depressed.
I had a great experience with lyrica. Wish I could still take it! Can't afford it/not covered by insurance. Sniff. I didn't have one side effect, slept great. I only needed about 5 hours of sleep. (Currently need 10....but get about 7, lol!) If you have taken gabapentin, it is VERY chemically similar. Hope this helps! Sparkles
I took it for a short time. Long enough to gain five pounds in nine days. At that rate of weight gain I figured I develop more health problems than the one I was taking the rx for.
I took it for about two years for leg pain. It did nothing for my legs. turns out I did not have neuropathy. I had restrictions in the lower aorta and needed stints. Legs are better after that. Oh I almost forgot. since my pharmacy is run by DoD lyrica is considered a restricted med and I had to try two other meds before I could get the lyrica.
I have known others that used it and swear by it for their pains
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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One other thing re Lyrica, was it a low dose, like 50mg?
I had a horrible reaction to Lyrica. Stumbling around like a zombie, slurring my words, not thinking correctly, clumsy. Felt like I was having a stroke. Scary!
I will never take this again. I returned the medication to the pharmacy. Totally not worth it for me.
I am now on different medications that help control the pain, but not as well as the Lyrica did.
Doctors usually begin someone on the lowest dose and then increase the dose as tolerated.
I know now after working as a RN in the field that Lyrica & Gabapentin appear to be very been effective for many with diabetic neuropathy. This is success for me. I have heard they are two of the most effective methods of treatment for any type of nerve pain.
If you’ve been prescribed it, begin taking it on a day you don’t have to drive anywhere or have anything intricate on your schedule to see how your body reacts (if it works & what if any side effects).
It is costly, however. For those people not on Medicare I suggest goodrx.com or another manufacturer website for a coupon to save some money.
I didn't know about weight gain as a side effect but now looking back I must have gained 5-10 lbs since taking it.
I hope it is effective for whomever it was prescribed for.
Sheesh!
My dr. Prescribed it to help with withdrawal symptoms from Effexor. But I've read that people do gain weight that's why I posted the question. If I gain a lot of weight I'll have to go back on ssri's cause I'll get so depressed.
Hmm, what to do.🤔
Anyone take it and not gain weight? Let me know.
I didn't have one side effect, slept great. I only needed about 5 hours of sleep. (Currently need 10....but get about 7, lol!)
If you have taken gabapentin, it is VERY chemically similar.
Hope this helps!
Sparkles
Oh, and thank you for your service.
Oh I almost forgot. since my pharmacy is run by DoD lyrica is considered a restricted med and I had to try two other meds before I could get the lyrica.
I have known others that used it and swear by it for their pains