I am taking 300mg a day. As I went up in dosage slowly, 2 weeks at a time, I did notice a little "fog" for the first few days. But I have adjusted to it now. My leg pain is almost totally gone, and sleep better. For me, it is worth the side effects of the fog and weight gain. I have lost 6 lbs this week, but have been really doing the low-card diet seriously. This diet also helps with fibro. Hope you adjust soon...........if you quit, you also need to taper off if you are on a high dose. No quitting it cold turkey....
I was only diagnosed a week ago and went up to 75 mg yesterday. At 50 mg I had no side effects but since I am also having pain from arthritis, it is hard to know which is which. However, I slept the best I have in weeks last night. I was also given a prescription for lidocaine patches and also used them last night. I don't know if it was the combination of the two but I got more accomplished today than I have in a long time so I'm going to hang in there and see what happens. I work part time as a librarian, so I also have to concentrate, and no brain fog so far. I also work doing marketing for a non-profit ( for free) and made some in roads with some major donors this week. Being able to sleep is something I am hoping for, so will put up with a little fog for that as I know that sleep is very important in the cycle of pain. I worked for a pharmaceutical company in 1988. The reason they keep researching and bringing more choices to the market is partly because we can't all tolerate the same drugs. Of course there is a profit motive but none associated if it doesn't help the greatest number of people possible. My microbiology instructor in college was a victim of both polio and whooping cough. Even though it is easy to beat up on pharmaceutical companies with their profit margins, I always remember her when I think they aren't doing enough. I am part of the first generation to receive the polio vaccination and for that I am very greatful. When it comes to our own disease/condition, we all want it yesterday. So, in light of my training, I guess I'm feeling fortunate that there is a least something for me to try, unlike my dear friend who was diagnosed 15 years ago. Hang in there, Kay
I am taking 150 mg twice a day, I am in a total fog and keep forgetting my doctor appointments to have it adjusted. I think I may have to just quit taking it because it seems worse than just being in pain all of the time.
Yes the side afects do where of.It is a good drug ,Yes i put on weight, within a few months 10ibs SOME OF THAT IS ME CHOC DUNKING BISCUITS. iF YOU TAKE NOTICE OF SIDE AFECTS Y WOULD NOT TAKE ANYTHING. but it does help with pain.So y have to pick, do y want to be in pain, or gain weight. from Dorothyx
I took just 1, enough for me to know that I didn't want anymore, then looked up the side effects and knew for sure I didn't want more! Some listed were same as what I already have.