I used 600mg of Lyrica for almost a year, decided to stop it because I had short time memory loss and it was just not worth it since I had if not zero difference in ppain relief with it. In 4 weeks I went from 600mg to 0mg, the first 2 week were hard but I am glad I don't have it in my system now

All I know is that they have to be reduced slowly. Don’t stop them abruptly. Check with your doctor on how to reduce. 💞

My eyes are greatly impaired. The Opthamologist recommended drops 6-7 x a day due to Excessive Dry Eye Syndrome and I have mild Cataracts, I made transitional lenses, but am getting really bad headaches, my eye balls hurt, they burn and tear, they say it’s due to all the meds I take. I have not improved and got off 8 of my meds that were causing me severe side effects. I say go back to your Opthamologist to see what else they can recommend. Best of luck!

I was on antidepressants for exactly 30years. Prozac was the first, Effexor was last. I gradually weaned myself off in order to change once again. A naturopath put me on lavender capsules and ashwagandha capsules 3 years ago. This works for me. Neither of these are for depression, but are for anxiety. My circumstances have changed considerably, both financially and socially, over the years, so this may be what has helped me become extraordinarily happy and not requiring antidepressants. Weaning off antidepressants is mandatory if you are changing.

I was on a combo like that for about 6 months. Asked my Dr. if we could eliminate the lyrica (thought it was causing my memory and brain issues, turns out not.) I took 3-4 weeks to first half my dose every other day then down to half dose daily, then down to only a pill every second day and every third day, etc. I've been off over a month now with no I'll effects other than I feel that cymbalta does work better in combination with lyrica, but the weight gain and the brain trouble didn't seem worth the trade off.