I've been on it for several months. I have gained weight bc of it.. I do not feel like it's helped so much, I'm actually afraid to increase my dosage.

I immediately broke out in hives. I have been taking an anti epileptic off label to target the CNS and dull the pain.

Lyrica can give some people a real appetite and therefore causes weight gain. It is sopposed to be a good medication, but just thought that I would mention this so you are aware.

I have found it helps my nerve pain and before taking Lyrica I was on two different medications for my blood pressure for many years and now I am on only one low dose medication for it so it has helped with that and i have found it has also helped with my anxiety but I am also on the highest dosage. Occasionally I feel like I'm a bit stoned if that makes sense, which is how some feel after taking the first dose. Like all medications people have different results and reactions, i was on tramadol and I felt no Different on or off them I could eat them like lollies, I find it helps me but whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck 😄

What I have learned is to be open minded and optimistic to any treatment. Everyone reacts differently to medications. I have been on lyrica for over 2 years and it helps with nerve pain. It did take some adjusting of my dose to get it right.