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Posted by floatingbridge on January 19, 2011, at 14:31:10
Anyone? And what is this thing about abuse potential?
Thank you,
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Posted by jms600 on January 19, 2011, at 15:01:05
In reply to Lyrica experience?, posted by floatingbridge on January 19, 2011, at 14:31:10
I've been taking Lyrica for around 18 months now for excessive GAD. I can't say it's been that effective at all I'm afraid. In fact I'm not sure it's doing anything at all now, and I've asked my doctor to take me off the drug. I did feel a little 'elated' after the very first dose, but it was short-lived and I haven't had any similar feelings since - even though I've been on the top dose of 600mg per day for the last 15 months.
I haven't tried to come off the drug yet, so I can't comment on that, but I can say that if I do miss a dose I certain;y don't have any cravings for the drug.
Posted by floatingbridge on January 19, 2011, at 23:06:27
In reply to Re: Lyrica experience?, posted by jms600 on January 19, 2011, at 15:01:05
Thank you, jms.
15 months is quite a stretch. Sorry it failed. Do you know what you'll do next?
I read enough to know there is a tapering process--. Hope it goes smoothly.
(My prescription is for chronic pain, but I do deal with ptsd, too.)
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Posted by rogerk on January 26, 2011, at 0:59:22
In reply to Re: Lyrica experience? » jms600, posted by floatingbridge on January 19, 2011, at 23:06:27
it was fine, i felt a little manicky on it at times or maybe it was more the people around me were utterly stuck in depression.
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