Pregabilin stopped working that's why they changed me to gabaphntine I take 1800mg per day I still have flare ups but better than before

Lyrics is pregabilin I was taken off and put on gabaphntine as there is more scope to increase dosage where as there is a limit with pregabilin

I haven't tried Lyrica but have been taking gabapentin for almost a year, I take 900mg 4 times per day with tramadol, the side effects have almost totally gone now, I do still get a little itchy but that could also be due to something else... my GP had mentioned trying something else but although the Gabapentin & tramadol do not leave me pain free I do feel a slight reduction in pain levels so a little afraid to change again... I wish you well and hope you find the best solution for you soon x

Gabapentin made me hallucinate where Lyrica did not but it isn't cheap. I am now beginning to wonder about this. I still get the jabs, needle like stabbing pain and can not stand on my feet for very long. It hasn't made me gain an ounce. Due to other health issues, I weigh 96lbs. & still have incredible intolerances for so many drugs, that it's scary to try anything new & currently get little help with much of it. Marajuana became recreationally legal in my state & I get much better relief but I can't get out of my own way. I sleep a lot more & for longer periods of time! No, I am not escaping reality (although, that would be a nice idea for even a little while, lol🤣). I do not use it recreationally. I couldn't afford that! I recently used a medical marajuana salve or balm, directly on a very badly injured foot which worked much better than even lidocaine! Instant relief! I originally purchased it for muscle/skeletal problems. It did nothing for that but it works awesomely on severe injuries!

Thanks MarieKelly. I'm on 1800mg of Gabapentin now. I'm in a really bad flare up right now. It's so bad there's been a couple moments where I've thought I needed to go to the ER. As if they could help right. I woke this morning with my normal out of flare pain so I have my fingers crossed that my flare is over. Thanks for the advice.