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Gabapentin vs Lyrica

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 11, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@rivermaya34

@maria7521 I recently was also wondering the same thing...I have been taking Gaba for about 8 months now and I'm ok to keep taking it. But, another doctor recommended lyrica to me and said it completely eradicates nerve pain. I understand each person is uniquely structured and responds differently to meds - and, I have done my research - but, I am nervous to stop Gaba cold turkey just to try a new drug and see how it works. Idk, thoughts? Anyone here that has taken one and made the switch? @johnbishop thanks for your input and the attached links! You are always so helpful!!

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retired123 | @retired123 | Nov 25, 2021

I couldn't tolerate Gaba. It caused tummy issues. I now take Lyrica with no problems. I've never h
ad nerve pain so I can't respond to that. I still have neuropathy symptoms so I'm still looking for the miracle cure!

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Nov 25, 2021

@rivermaya34 Good evening. I understand that you want information about Lyrica. Unfortunately, you are
already taking Gabapentin. I chose to stick with Gabapentin because Lyrica was new at the time and more expensive. I also learned what it would be like to stop Gabapentin cold turkey when I forgot to take my nighttime dose one evening.

If you do decide to test Lyrica, please make sure you taper off of one medication before trying another one. Your clinician should be able to help you work on a tapering plan. I have now replaced most of my Gabapentin with medical cannabis. I still take 600 mg in the evening to keep the needles and tingles out of my hands.

What has your clinician recommended?
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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kirchoff79 | @kirchoff79 | Nov 10, 2023

I have been on Gabapentin 800 mg for years and a friend told me that Lyrica seemed to be stronger and didn't need to take it 3 or 4 times a day. And he was pain free.

Also I have seizure like episodes and I haven't been to the neurologist yet and I stop breathing completely with the episodes.. ER doctor just days ago said " Your not having a seizure cause it doesn't look like you do" and a few days later, I found out my regular MD suspended my Gabapentin prescription?? Does anyone know what or why they'd do that?

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