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Alcohol Withdrawal - In Need of Help

I am a 32-year old female, with a history of eating disorders and alcohol addiction. Being honest, let's say dependence. In July of 2013, I had the misfortune of being hit by a car, as a pedestrian, and suffered tremendous injuries. I am currently on certain pain medications, including narcotics, Lyrica… and I supplement this with extra-strength Tylenol when need be. I am currently drinking, still… I had stopped for some time, but following a traumatic event, resumed. I have learned that Lyrica may act as an anticonvulsant, which is my hope - this is the sort of thing I need to come off of the alcohol.

If anyone could please provide me with any information as to Lyrica's use with respect to its anticonvulsant qualities, I would be most grateful.
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Are you saying you think you could have seizures if you stop the alcohol, And your hoping the Lyrica would prevent this?
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Sure hope you follow the  sound advice of CML-pls keep us posted!
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Hi Andrea,

Was just catching up with comments and noticed no responses to your question. Maybe that is because we are not doctors, o hesitate to give facts out about medical treatment or prescriptions. I will say I looked Lyrica up on the internet and there are a number of sites to visit that can give you a better idea of what the interactions may be.

From what I have read and from being an alcoholic NO medications are really safe when taken with alcohol. Please confer with your doctor and let him know you are also drinking alcohol with this--he may prescribe something totally different.

Until then I would not mix them both. Doctor will know best, though.

Sincerely,
CML

....and I sincerely hope you will find something to alleviate your pain. Very sorry to hear of your situation.
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