I was told by a doctor that chemically Lyrica and Gabapentin are similar in structure. Unless you are being weaned off one to be on the other I can’t see any reason to be on both even if it’s alternating days.

When I wanted to stop Gabapentin awhile back, my dr. told me to drop down like to 1 pill/day for several days, then drop the other pill. If they are pills rather than capsules, cut the pill in half, and go down by 1/2 pill each time, taking the new regimen for at least 3 days before cutting back again.

I am NOT a doctor. The best thing to do is to talk to you doctor about it. A lot of meds give you very bad reactions if you drop them cold-turkey, so please don't do that!

i was on the gabapentin and it did nothing for my pain. i am taking the lyrica 150mg twice a day and my pain is manageable. I also added extra strength tylenol. I have a muscle relaxer and tramadol for severe pain. I have sciatica pain and 3 bulging discs so I am to the point in my life where whatever eases the back pain I will take. I am so tired of being in constant pain. Some days are worse than others. I cant clean my house the way I want done. Washing a few dishes puts me in a chair for 20min before I can do more. We are downsizing so we can rent the house out and live in the camper. I should be able to take care of 32ft of space. the hardest being changing the bed.

I've never taken Lyrica, but I think that's the one that is awful. also causes weight gain, I understand.

I take Gabapentin. I went off it once but started it again as it really helps my sciatica pain. I have no bad effects from it.

What’s awful stuff the nueronton or lyrica