Posted by Toothy on November 27, 2007, at 10:15:03
In reply to Re: Lyrica (pregabalin), posted by KayeBaby on July 21, 2006, at 14:10:32
> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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.
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> I am leery of new meds (bad lamictal experience)but I gave this one a very definate thumbs up so far.
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> I pulling for you, Scott and if I can help further, just let me know.
>
> Peace,
> Kaye
>
> ps. I didn't proofread this-forgive
> I took my entire attention span allotted for today to write it!!!
Kaye,Are you still taking Lyrica and finding it helpful for anxiety and depression? It is now over a year since you post so I wanted to know if you are still having benefits. I am struggling with GAD/Panic and the benzos have limited value for me unless I take a large amount. Right now I am taking 19 mgs of Valium per day and trying to reduce by 0.25 mgs per week. I took 100 mgs of Lyrica last night and 50 mgs this morning and I feel the best I have in a long time. Please tell me your experiences.
If you tapered off of it did you have any withdrawal symptoms?
Toothy
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