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Members discussed their experiences with pregabalin (Lyrica) compared to gabapentin, with many reporting that pregabalin caused significant... Read more

Members discussed their experiences with pregabalin (Lyrica) compared to gabapentin, with many reporting that pregabalin caused significant drowsiness, cognitive fog, memory issues, and difficulty finding words, while offering little to no improvement over gabapentin for fibromyalgia or nerve pain. Several members shared that they either switched back to gabapentin or reduced their dosages due to unwanted side effects like weight gain and excessive fatigue, with one member noting that a back specialist warned pregabalin should only be used short-term because of its impact on memory. A recurring theme was frustration that doctors often fail to mention these limitations or side effects upfront, leaving members to discover them through trial and error or community support.