Posted by Phoenix1 on January 28, 2008, at 12:24:14 [reposted on January 29, 2008, at 1:24:22 | original URL]
In reply to Lyrica withdrawal, posted by moviemom on January 28, 2008, at 10:28:29
> What, if any, are the symptoms of Lyrica withdrawal?
Hi moviemom,
I was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain from a broken arm, but I kept taking it because it helped with anxiety that I was also experiencing, although I didn't tell my doctor this.
What I experienced even after tapering down from 900mg to 100mg, was extreme anxiety, irritability, extreme insomnia, alternating being very hot and sweaty to cold and shivery, loss of appetite, large weight loss. I actually had to go on a diazepam taper to get off the stuff. The last 100mg was especially hard. I felt bad for the better part of a month.
I actually think the withdrawal might have partially precipitated my latest depressive episode, but I have no proof, just a theory. It was a horrible experience, but apparently most people have an easier time quitting than I did.
Your mileage may vary...
What are you experiencing?
Phoenix1
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