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Orillia, ON

I decided I was going to get off the pregabalin (Lyrica) as I’ve read so much on here about people gaining weight and I feel like I’m ready to burst. First two weeks I cut out two pills then one more pill last week and three to go! Has anyone had stomach issues when quitting? Almost like flu symptoms, queezy, gurgling, upset and I’m in the washroom constantly. Not sure what it is but if that’s what withdrawal is like, I’d just like to drop the other three and get it over with! Please… read more

August 21, 2018
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A MyFibroTeam Member

The only way to withdraw from medication is with a doctors supervision as you could get dangerously sick @A MyFibroTeam Member! Be very careful, hugs sweetie!

August 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you to both of you and I’ll check that out @A MyFibroTeam Member!!

August 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

It can actually be very dangerous getting off Lyrica,as well as Gabapentin. There's a support group run by a woman who had bad complications. On Facebook. Search for Dena's Gabapentin Withdrawal group. I'm so sorry I can't remember the exact name, but there's a lot of useful information there!! Please go slow and look for that group on Facebook.

August 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Please Invest in a Quell .

August 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I did that because the waigh too but i it was worse so i start to take again unles the lyrica control little my pain, i didn,t feel like my boddy is roting, i stay feel pain in my back and low back but bearable

August 23, 2018

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