withdrawal from Lyrica

[kingsnake]

My wife's prescription from Lyrica is running out. We are certain that the condition it was prescribed for was misdiagnosed, ( Her diabetic nerve pain turned out to be blocked arteries in both of her legs) She has had surgery and no longer suffers the leg pain, but  she developed  tremors in her limbs, after beginning use of this drug.  Before the pills run out we would like to step down her dosage so she will not suffer any ill effects when they are all gone. Does anyone know the symptoms of withdrawals from this drug, and what are the consequences of quitting cold?

[tanglewood]

I have taken Lyrica and stopped it and started it back and I am now stopping it again. It helps with my pain, but I get suicidal ideation when I take it. It is a good pain med and I know a lot of people who take it problem free. Some folks may not have wds from Lyrica, but I definately do. My wd from Lyrica was/is as bad as any wd I've experienced except for Methadone. My wds included an icky feeling clamminess, hot flashes and chills, a goose bump kind of feeling at times, just a sickly nervous, shaky kind of feeling. It is bad for a couple of days then gets better. Warm baths seem to help. I hope your wife doesn't go through wds, but if she does tell her to hang in there the worst will pass in a day or two. Good luck.

[avisg]

I have not heard of any WD from it but its a good idea to taper down a bit. It does not have to be a long taper just step down and off

[worried878]

there is not supposed to be any physical wds from lyrica...and as far as i know this is true...i would still taper down if i could if on a high dose as psychologically it may be a bit hard..a friend abuses lyrica..takes 6-8 pills a day for euphoria..when she runs out she has no physical wd at all...most do not abuse this drug/but some do/we are all different/ and if she has been taking a prescribed dose it should be fine as long as her doctor is following her