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Jefferson, NY

I was thinking about getting off of Lyrica, So I was wondering if You have to wean off this medication?

November 20, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

does it give you the shakes or the jitters if you miss a dose ?and how long have you been on it ?and what else are you on? and also what is your mg'? all that matters , it really does ! sending love,peace ,joy and prayers ! love always michele

November 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Might be worth speak to your doctor first, if you just stop can give you bad withdrawal symptoms, like shivers and shakes and feeling really rough, so just take care in what you do, best wishes

November 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes

November 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

my rheumatologest said he does not even prescribe lyrica because he does not thank it works and yes people do gain weight about or up to 20 lbs. so for those of you that it works for you God Bless one and all ! love,peace and joy ! always michele

November 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, my GP did it over 3 weeks! Best of luck, everyone is different, what may be hard for one person may be easy for the next so go in with an open mind☺️

November 20, 2016

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