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Side effects from Lyrica

Posted by westcom @westcom, Aug 13, 2023

Has anyone experienced balance issues as s side effect of Lyrica? I just increased dose to 100 mg 3x/day and suddenly feel weak and unbalanced.

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | May 15 4:05pm
In reply to @amanancy "@bajjerfan Baclofen has really helped me. I have to take it in the morning as for..." + (show)
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@bajjerfan Baclofen has really helped me. I have to take it in the morning as for me, it causes sleeplessness. Wish I could take it in the pm too. I take Lyrica but it really does not help. When I go back to the doc I will see what other alternatives I have. Good luck!

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@amanancy

Baclofen is a derivative of GABA just like Lyrica is. I would try the Baclofen without the Lyrica/PreGabalin. Taking both together made me too tired.

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doblack50 | @doblack50 | May 16 9:24am
In reply to @dbamos1945 "@almw: I’m with you on lower blood pressures with dizzy spells, fatigue & “sinking spells where..." + (show)
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@almw: I’m with you on lower blood pressures with dizzy spells, fatigue & “sinking spells where I fall asleep”.
I am concentrating on hydrating all day and adding more protein, fiber (veg & fruit) to my diet (even though I am rarely hungry). My doc is re-evaluating my list of meds and supplements for culprit.
Please join me in slowing down walking gait with awareness to any tripping hazards. We Do Not Want To Fall!
I’m in my early 80’s, with stage 4 Neuroendocrine cancer, so that may add to the low blood pressure sessions as well. I try to keep my daily activity schedule regardless of my fatigue & that keeps my mind in a good place.
Life is life and we have a choice every morning to put on a smile, take a hot shower, and make each day for the better. Best to you…. Bette

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@dbamos1945 My recent ‘tripping fall’ with fractured humerus was a real wake-up call! Awful pain!

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suetex | @suetex | May 16 11:10am

My husband who has both Restless legs and PN has had good luck with 25 mg of pregamblin.

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ericmm | @ericmm | Jul 27 1:12pm

Hello I'm Eric I have neuropathy. I have a question about side effects of Lyrica, I started taking it 100@4 times a day, and now I have wet -amdIn my left eye, has anyone else had this side effect from this drug?Thank youEric

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Jake | @jakedduck1 | Jul 27 1:56pm
In reply to @ericmm "Hello I'm Eric I have neuropathy. I have a question about side effects of Lyrica, I..." + (show)
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Hello I'm Eric I have neuropathy. I have a question about side effects of Lyrica, I started taking it 100@4 times a day, and now I have wet -amdIn my left eye, has anyone else had this side effect from this drug?Thank youEric

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@ericmm
It's my understanding it doesn't cause macular degeneration but can cause fluid to accumulate under the retina.
Have you been diagnosed with AMD by an ophthalmologist? If you have perhaps get a second opinion.
I took Lyrica along with multiple other anticonvulsant and had double vision although I can't be sure Lyrica was the cause but I take another seizure medication that causes visual issues but the double vision is gone so I assume it was the Lyrica.
Best of luck to you,
Jake

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1puttman | @1puttman | Jul 28 9:56am
In reply to @ericmm "Hello I'm Eric I have neuropathy. I have a question about side effects of Lyrica, I..." + (show)
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Hello I'm Eric I have neuropathy. I have a question about side effects of Lyrica, I started taking it 100@4 times a day, and now I have wet -amdIn my left eye, has anyone else had this side effect from this drug?Thank youEric

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What does anyone know about a solution in clinical trials from drug company WINSANTOR.(sp).

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