How many of you have tried Lyrica (Pregabalin) in doses from 600 mg?

@georgescraftjr

Sorry. The links I sent address the use of gabapentin.

Here's one that addresses lyrica and also discusses possibilities of heart failure.
https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/new-concerns-about-gabapentin-and-pregabalin-lyrica-for-nerve-pain

IRC without looking it up 600mg per day is the maximum recommended dose for Lyrica/PreGabalin.

@georgescraftjr I appreciate this information.
However, the one time I was prescribed Neurontin in a 900mg dose-it made half of my head numb for hours.
I was not introduced to Lyrica until years later-and in small doses. It never was a problem.
I have had 2 MRIs done of my brain, the last one in 2024. No voids nor other signs of dementia. I attribute a long history of being a professional horn player as well as recreational video games and plenty of science fiction.
This is just ‘me’. My dad was a concert pianist who lived to 91 - dementia-free.
My mom never took Lyrica, but consumed pounds of chocolate. She lived to be 83, had type 2 diabetes and two bouts of shingles. She suffered from dementia - only recognizing family members. A massive brainstem stroke made her vegetative. She passed the next day after the family voted to discontinue life support.
Again, I repeat: I am Not a doctor and we are all differently made.
So far, a high dose of pregabalin makes it so I can walk a lot better, despite lumbar stenosis.
I rest my own case.

I am happy that you are doing so well on Lyrica.

You are also fortunate to have had a career as professional musician-- and a concert pianist for a father.

My husband is immobile and is in constant pain despite having tried all forms of strong pain medication. He also has Alzheimer's. vascular dementia, Lewy Body and Parkinson's. Music is the only thing that gives him any pleasure. (One of his daughters is a Berklee College graduate, his son has a music school and is a film composer and his daughter-in-law is a concert violinist.)

Hope you have many good years ahead.

I took it and it helped with pain somewhat. Unfortunately when I stopped taking it I went through 3 months of the most awful withdrawals. It was horrible. I would never take it again.

@becbec66
Your doctor should have weaned you off it.

How much were you on? I am trying to wean myself off and tackling the increase in pain. I don't like the impact on my brain. Doctor said to increase to 300 to deal with pain but I would prefer to drop off the dosage from 150, currently this week on 125

@rrenaut Hi-my doctor is fine with prescribing 600 mg a day.
It really helps with pain from lumbar stenosis, cervical spine spondylitis and whatever is going on in my mid-thoracic area.

@mslee56 Why? I have been taking Lyrica for years and had no problems. No brain fog. Helps me sleep. It makes it easier to move around with lumbar stenosis and cervical spine spondylitis.
Since it has been difficult to get a doctor to prescribe some opiates, I consider this to be a win.

I guess I need to up my Pregabalin dose...im on.50 MG.
I probably going to get kicked out of my pain also cuz last 4 weeks im not able to get by on my prescribed meds...they aren't TOUCHING my pain. In hospital 4ml of of morphine did nothing either. The situation with pain meds now is terrible...I really want answers not meds, but 10 mins appt 1x monthly with pain Dr is useless. By time she hello , she's out the door!