Has anyone tried LYCRIA yet?

[idesofmarch]

My RA gave me a free weeks supply RX for Lycria but I have not brought it into the pharmacy yet.  I also got 2 RX to start me slowly if I like it. Trouble is that it is so new that my copay will be almost $40 per month. I am on disibillity right now and can't afford it.  Also it is good for diabetic nerve pain-I don't think that I have nerve pain.I have muscle, joint and low back pain.  So bad that 3 vicodin every 4 hours doesn't do anything for me. It does take the edge off for an hour or so.  I'll appreciate your comments.  This site has been sleeping for over a week. Is everyone having a fibro-flare?

[donnavb]

I have had no problem with insurance paying for this med. I'm on 3 -75 a day which I take 1 late afternoon and 2 at bedtime which I found works for me. I've lived with back and leg pain for years and was taking Hydrocodone for years. Only side effect is weight gain which I hate but hate the pain worse. I'm over 65 and weight at my age is very hard to lose but try to use the treadmill as often as my feet let me. My co-pay is $40 for 3 months supply if I use mail order and did not go up when doc upped the dose to 3 a day. Must say pain relief is well worth the $$$. Also the buzzy brain will go away with time. Good Luck.

[sfbaygirl]

Wanted to warn you that most ins. co's won't pay for this stuff. My Dr. got me a waiver from the ins. co.  That 7 day trial got me through several weeks as I did it really slow. When I tried Neurontin, I went one day, two day three a day.

[patsy10]

I've never taken it but I do know it causes significant weight gain.  The doctor even told me that.  It's really not that new.  It's been out for at least a couple years I think.  I know a doctor tried to give it me me a couple years ago.  It was just approved for fibro treatment that is why you hear about it so much now.

[sfbaygirl]

I am on week  3 of Lyrica.  the pain is much much better. My brain feels like that drug commerical, ya know the eggs in the pan?  But anything is better than that pain.  Hoping for the sides to subside eventually.  I too like massages and get them as often as I can. Wish my fatigue would go away. I spend days in bed and hate this. Planning on going to grad school Jan 16. Wish me luck.  If I set my mind to it, I can do it, but how is this fried brain going to work???

[LLWB]

I just started Lyrica. I'm on week 2, 50mg twice a day. Increase to 3x a day next week. No significant improvment yet, but been very busy with holidays. I haven't been sleepy in am yet from it.  Co-pay shouldn't go up,at least mine hasn't on other meds, with the dosage is increased.  Water therapy does help me with my fibro, stenosis, and degenerative disc disease, as it makes it easier to move in the water..but I need the water to be warm. A jetted hot tub was perscribed by my dr., which helped greatly, until I had to sell the house it was in.  Fibro makes it so hard to exercise. Even when I hurt I have a massage whenever I can afford it, as it helps to realease the tension in the muscles. If they start easy, then increase the massage, it's easier to stand the pain. I find it wourth the effort and pain. Gentle hugs to all.

[Belle4]

I am on Lycria too along with 6 differnt meds as well for fibro. It is very frustrating. Some people have suggested getting massage therapy. Again most insurance companies will not cover this but I hurt when someone touches me so obvious that options is out for me.  Water arobics were also suggested. I did try that but I did not get much out of it.  I am hoping the new year will bring much needed relief from the pain.  Good luck and have a happy new year.