Hello and sorry to have missed your question 2 days ago. I take 165 mg 1 x day of Lyrica Controlled Release with dinner. Only thing I ever had was maybe being tired but I overcame it. I had been on Gabepentin 2 years ago briefly for neuritis after cervical radio frequency ablation. Then months layer tried regular Lyrica for other nerve pains and burning which I associated from continous occipital and cervical ablations. Eventually off Lyrica again due to cost then finally diagnosed with SFN and realized there was no way around being on a nerve medication so my neurologist went right to Lyrica CR. He's a bit of a "bleep" so never explained why the CR version over regular Lyrica but I'm happy with it being once a day verses multiple doses per day. Hope this helps you. Have a happy Sunday!
Rachel

Hello. Looking back it appears I neglected to respond to your question. I'm sorry.

I was on Lyrica CR (controlled release) 165 mg for several months and it did help. Expensive drug therefore I utilized a co-pay card to be able to afford it. I began Medicare January 2020 and am now ineligible for co-pay cards. My new insurance will not cover this version of Lyrica so I've switched to Pregabalin (generic Lyrica) and take 100mg 2 x day.

Side effect for me was drowsiness however, I've acclimated and tolerate it well.

Be well -
Rachel