Is anyone taking Lyrica for pain..and what is the dose please

[slickaroo]

Im taking Lyrica for neuropathy feet pain my Dr says i can only take 300mg ...anything stronger is for people with shingles...is anyone out there take 300mg or higher?  thanks slickaroo

[sfbaygirl]

I think I am taking 150mg a day. I have heard people taking more, I sure don't want to!  I am just starting to get used to it. Only on week 3.  How long have you taken it?

[slickaroo]

Hello
   I have been on Lyrica for a little over a month now...was started out on low dose 75mg and moved up every 2 weeks ..on 300 mg now...it made me dizzy at first ...not anymore...is helping my foot pain now...what are you taking if for ? My Dr told me on Nov 21 i was a Diabetic ...that was nice news ..the reason i went to Dr was my feet had been hurting me for like a year ...got so bad had to go to Dr to see what was up...he had me take a sugar fasting and sure enought i was diabetic...Merry christmas to me....Dr started me on lyrica ..at first it wasnt helping at low dose...is now at 300mg....hope you had nice christmas and new year..........................Slickaroo

[Barb925]

I have been on 450mg for the past few weeks.  At first when I started it I was very dizzy and was losing my balance, so I dropped back down to 300mg.  BOY was that stupid.  My pain level went from a 6 back to a 10 immediately, so I have gone back to 450mg.  I am now taking 150mg 3x a day and it is really doing the trick.

So yes you can go higher that 300mg.  It just depend on the dr.

Good Luck

[slickaroo]

If its ok to know...what are you taking the Lyrica for....I take it for Neuropathy of the feet ...My Dr says anything over 300mg ...they give to people with shingles....maybe i need to see a Endor Dr...So far the 300mg are working...and i only take it after supper ...thats when my feet bother me the most..i use to get dizzy but not any more...I am the kinda of person that needs the higher dose of anything i take ...I have always been that way....thanks for the infor Barb...........Slickaroo

[MWH1902]

I've got the same problem. I'm just up to 300mg a few days ago. Was wondering if you are/have experienced problems urinating and water retention in the feet?

[clap901]

i have a few bottles of it but the neurologist gave to me to try then i went to my regular appointment with my rhemy the  next day and he said no because i am allergic to neurotin and it is just a stronger dose  wish it worked for everyone but  i doesn't  my lose.  happy new year   at lease the disorder is getting recogniion now  
darlyn

[sfbaygirl]

This month plus, forget how long I have been taking Lyrica has been tough. My pain is gone!  But I am almost unfunctionsl. I can hardly get up and take a shower. This is NOT good.  The pain is gone, but how can I live like this?  Hoping the sx go away...

[jlc5155]

We started the Lyrica on the same day, the 12th of December, remember?  Started with one pill, then two and worked up to three - two at night and one in the morning.  I'm functioning fairly well.  I do have some dizziness, a balance problem and a few other side effects.  What I want to know is if there is anyone out there on Lyrica that is having a urinary/kidney problem?  My lower back have really hurt now for a few days and nothing is helping. It hurts to walk.  I try to drink a lot of water daily as I don't drink soda.  It has been increasingly difficult to urinate.  The urge is there but I have to push on the bladder to achieve any results - sounds fun-huh? Somewhere I read that Lyrica does this to some people.  I would appreciate someone letting me know what to do.  Thanks.  Hang in there Linda.  J

[sfbaygirl]

I remember now. Not great with dates. Geez that was less than a month ago!  I have problems with urinating, having to push the bladder, but no back pain.  Maybe after breaking your toes, walking funny could cause your back to hurt.  Check it out.  I just made several Dr. appts. for labs I don't like.  Sorry you are hurting.  Ice on the low back helps me when it hurts.  

lInda

[uk2]

Hi

I'm on 450 mg a day for nerve pain, they thought i had MS but i have fibro and bulging disks in my narrowing my spinal colum.

I know the legal amount is 600mg a day but at that level the side effects are more, i know i would not want to go higher then i am and have put on alot of weight with it.

Samantha

[princess73]

I have been taking Lyrica 150 mg 3x a day for over a month with no pain relief. I just saw a new neurologist who told me to wean off of it and that I obviously don't have fibromyalgia. I have had moderate to severe pain in my limbs, feet/hands, neck, etc. plus trouble with concentration/memory for over 2 months. I have seen 6 doctors! If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know where to go from here.

[sfbaygirl]

My dr. told me some people are immune to some drugs. Perhaps you are one.  Perhaps try another drug?  

[firefightermedic]

I have been on Lyrica for almost 2yrs now and I am at a dose of 900mg a day which I take at night before going to bed.I started at a dose of 300mg a day and they have worked my dosage up slowly.I take it for both neuropathy and fibromyalgia.At first taking it helped me sometimes to be able to get some sleep but not anymore.My doctor has said that he can increase my dose up to around 2,500mg a day.I just hope that it doesn't get to that point.Hope this helps.Good luck.

[sfbaygirl]

I can hardly manage 150mg.   I was feeling much less pain, but it is back again. Hurting all over.  I like the slow approach, b/c my energy and brain fog are awful.  Sure hope this is just a bump in the road and tomorrow will be better. I really like the pain gone with the Lyrica.  

[pixifer]

I was on Lyrica at 150 mg a day. Didn't do much for me except make me gain weight. I'm on Cymbalta and it works better for me.

[sfbaygirl]

Geez,  I am down to a size 2 and it is big for me!  I used to be a 10.  I just can't eat, no appeitie and am losing weight big time.  How do you eat when you are in pain?  I drink Ensure and usually get something for dinner. Haven't cooked for awhile, due to the fatigue.  YUCK YUCK YUCK,  that's all I have to say

[slickaroo]

thanks for the infor ..i will report it to my Dr..........Slickaroo..happy new year....hope its a better one for you all

[sfbaygirl]

I sure hope it is a better year, the last one almost killed me!  Speaking of Lyrica,  do people get used to it and have to increase the dose?  My pain this morning was awful.  I can hardly function now, so to go up...YUCK. I have fallen and have a bruised tailbone and a large bruise on my shoulder. Sometimes I am dizzy while walking and bumped into a chair. Sometimes I can't drive either.  I still ask myself, "how the hell am I going to go to school next week?"

[texasrose204]

i was dx diabetic over a year ago and tested for neuropathy and ok the pain ect all from fms. i had mri and all the great tests a year ago and yesterday and 2nd round of mri's. i have alot of jerking and shakes but you know dr took me off lryica 5 days ago and that has calmed down. he wants to see what mri says.  but was taking 150 at night and 75 morning and it did make difference been on it since june. helped with burning, stabbing pains and tingles in legs and hands. i just wish someone would find a fix and quit with just masking pain ect i do not like this person i have become. i have been off work since oct 12 week medical leave and dont see myself going back. i have a hard time functioning, pain, memory and i am frustrated still new to me! i am also knew to this forum so i appreciate any help! thanks

[sfbaygirl]

I hear you.  The memory, pain and not able to function is the worst.  I forget where the key are on the computer!  

Yuck....

Hope we find something to help us.
linda

[jdya]

hi i am suppose to start taking lyrica for my sciatic nerve and was wondering has anyone gained weight from it?thanks

[rhyannon]

I'm taking 225 mg., in three divided doses.  I had been taking neurontin, which is chemically related somehow.  My own experience is that lyrica is a time-released neurontin (putting it simply, perhaps inaccurately)  Neurontin was terrible for rapid depletion and acceleration of pain;  lyrica is more stable over time to me.  More than that, it is the only med, right now, that the FDA "approves" of.  (Important in SSDI struggle, methinks)  

I gained 20 pounds in 2 1/2 months and I hate it.  I am hoping that after I am on it awhile, I can lose some of it.  I was hungry for carbs all the time.

Hope this helps a little

[rhyannon]

I am really concerned that your doctor is confusing the maximum dosage for lyrica with the maximum dosage for gabapentin(neurontin).  Consistently, lyrica is not recommended in doses over 600 mg.  Gabapentin on the other hand can be OK at four-figure amounts.  I was taking 2400 mg. before switching to lyrica.  Please check and rule this out.  I would just wonder how terrible it may (or may not) be to take 4 times the recommended dosage.  I'd have him show me where 2500 mg. of lyrica is safe.  Just my $.02

[cynschl]

I was told I have fybromyalgia this past October. I have been tired and in paind for 2 years and finally my doctor said you have fibromyalgia! I left with my perscription of Lyrica and lots of side effects ahead. I'm currently taking 300 mg and was told this past week to eventually be on 600 mg. I find that difficut, because right now, I'm doning good showing up for work and then come home and sleep for the rest of the night! I'm beginning to get the pain back and I'm having a difficult time with my insurance company approving each time I refill the Lyrica...Too much and I am tired and in pain!

[slickaroo]

Sorry to hear the lyrica is not work so good for you..and insurance companys are a pain in the butt....Im on 300mg...its funny some days it works well and other day not so well...I just hope it keeps on working some for me..I feel very sorry for the people i chat with on this forum..everyone is in so much pain ..and having a hard time finding releaf...I hope this year is better you everyone....Everyone is in my prays...thank you for your info.........................Judy