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Hulbert, OK

I take humira injections, cytoxan and now lyrica. I have heard some bad reviews on lyrica. Anyone taking it and whats your thoughts?.

August 12, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

The lyrica caused swelling and breathing difficulties for me.

August 16, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Lyrica has helped me a lot. I sleep better. My mood is more stable. My pain is better. I don’t have any side effects. Good luck 🍀

August 12, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I was put on gabapentin which didn’t help my nerve pain so they switched me to Lyrica....it might have worked better but I developed heart arrhythmias and terrible dark thoughts and depression. Benefit was NOT out weighing the risk for me with this drug. Good luck to you...I hope it helps you with little side affects 🙏🏻

August 15, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have been on lyrica since my first back surgery 20 years ago. Without it, the nerve pain is dibilitating. The gabapantin did nothing for me (that is the one your insurance co, would rather have you on due to cheaper drug)

August 15, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Little confusing sounds like u don’t need it but can’t get thru the withdrawal sounds counter productive to put u back on it at some point u hv to withdrawal or maybe she can give u something for withdrawal symptoms like a lite xanex, or Valium not familiar with Lyrica sorry but do best u can do and ask for help to get u through it hugs 👍🌈🦋🦋

August 14, 2018

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