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Oviedo, FL

Has anyone been on or tried Lyrica for their fibro? My sister-in-law is taking it and she feels a whole lot better, The only thing I'm concerned about trying it again is that when I was in the hospital, they gave it to me and my BP crashed. Had anyone used Lyrica and did you like it, what are the side effects. Thanks!

February 9, 2017
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Members shared deeply mixed experiences with Lyrica for fibromyalgia, with some finding meaningful pain relief while others faced difficult... Read more

Members shared deeply mixed experiences with Lyrica for fibromyalgia, with some finding meaningful pain relief while others faced difficult side effects that led them to stop taking it. Several members described struggling with significant weight gain (ranging from 10 to 100 pounds), severe dizziness, nightmares, tremors, and concentration issues, while others reported that the medication helped reduce nerve pain in their legs, hands, and feet enough to make side effects tolerable. A recurring theme was the frustration of balancing pain management with unwanted effects, the importance of working closely with doctors on dosage adjustments, and the recognition that each person's response to the medication is highly individual.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yeah I was on it for six months and gained 100 lbs it was terrible I melted eating my brain never shut off I had a terrible experience I think the drug is a joke for fibromyalgia I think you are the first person I heard say that it helped I hate that commercial they have for fibromyalgia and lyrical I still have fourth lbs to take off and it's really really hard for a fibromyalgia patients to lose weight seeing I was fourth lbs already over weight and so mad at my doctor because I kept complaining about the weight and she said nothing until I finally said no more geez doctors!!!!

February 11, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm on lyrica and I don't feel it helps me a great deal :(

February 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm on Lyrica and it has helped me. I personally don't have any side effects. I've been on it for a few years and feel as though it has helped. I take 150 mg twice a day

February 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take lyrica, I did put on about 10lb in the 1st week because I didn't feel full up so kept eating. I have been on them for 4 years now and don't have any side effects and my weight is back to normal. They are great for me

February 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have tried it and I don't like how I feel. I stop taking it.

February 9, 2017

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