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Posted by LucidDreamer on January 3, 2013, at 9:15:46
Hi I am about to go on Lyrica 75mg 2x a day. This morning while doing some research on this med, I can across a site where some people were complaining of having had permanent memory loss caused by Lyrica. Here is the link
http://m.prescriptiondrug-info.com/Discuss/Does-anyone-taking-Lyrica-have-memory-loss-173971.htm
This scared the crap out of me. I don't mind memory loss if it goes away once a med is stopped, but if it is PERMANENT!?
I will talk to my doctor about this, but wanted to know what you guys think. Would you say that there's a chance other meds could cause permanent memory loss as a maybe rare side effect? Or would you think it might be more common? Also does anyone think Atypical Antipsychotics(such as risperdal) are safer compared to Lyrica in terms of permanent memory problems? Is anyone who has taken Lyrica short-term/long-term and have their memory successfully come back after discontinuation? And had anyone here had hearing problems while on Lyrica here's a link where some others have had hearing loss (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/opinions/13505/)
Please help if you can. Thank you!
Posted by LucidDreamer on January 3, 2013, at 9:21:30
In reply to Lyrica and permanent memory loss. PLEASE HELP, posted by LucidDreamer on January 3, 2013, at 9:15:46
I should note I'm gonna take it for severe anxiety.
Posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2013, at 10:11:43
In reply to Re: Lyrica and permanent memory loss. PLEASE HELP, posted by LucidDreamer on January 3, 2013, at 9:21:30
I don't know. Seems meds are not being blamed for permanent damage to the brain where before it was the opposite. I do wish someone could clear this up as the docs don't seem to feel this way yet they are now prescribing lower doses of meds. I'm more than confused. Phillipa
Posted by LucidDreamer on January 5, 2013, at 9:26:59
In reply to Lyrica and permanent memory loss. PLEASE HELP, posted by LucidDreamer on January 3, 2013, at 9:15:46
So has anyone who's been on Lyrica suspect any permanent memory loss? I would really love to go on this med, but after reading about people complaining about permanent memory loss, I'm really scared to try it.
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