Posted by floatingbridge on August 7, 2011, at 13:21:49
In reply to Re: Bipolar-Wellbutrin-Zyprexa-Lyrica-Oxazepam ?, posted by Meddy43 on August 7, 2011, at 12:58:16
Umm. It Lyrica affected my ability to drive, too. :-/. Really, the only med to date that ever did. But I don't hear anyone else mentioning this. Nor did my doctor. I mean EVERY med comesvwith that don't operate mechanical equipment warning, but this was the only one I felt affected this ability.
> Yes, I think Lyrica has helped with my anxieties. I have been able to cut down my benzos. Oxazepam is a benzo, similar to Ativan.
> My psychiatrist doesn't like me taking Lyrica; she says I can't drive a car if I'm under the influence of Lyrica. She currently thinks I don't use it, but I got a prescription from another doctor. And yes, I am careful when driving.
> I have told my psychiatrist, via e-mail, that I indeed now use Lyrica; she has been on a vacation for six weeks; I will see her next wednesday; I hope she isn't too mad at me...
> But she is used to me trying to change meds by myself. this is a difficult issue, since I am an MD,PhD...
I dig a pony.
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