Question for those of you taking Lyrica

[GinaGV]

My doctor recently gave me some samples of Lyrica to try. I'm very lucky to have my wonderful doctor. I had read about some of you taking Lyrica and having success with it, so when I asked him about it for myself, he pondered for a moment and said "Hey, that's really a good idea, let's try it".

Anyway my question is this:

What dosages of Lyrica are you taking? Im taking 75's 1 every 12 hours. I know some are getting relief from just 1 75 dose. Are others needing more? I'm just curious what the majority here are taking.

Thanks for being here!

Gina

[leelee88]

I am on the lowest dose possible.. 25mg once a day.. I am very med sensitive to. I always have to start at the very bottom with any meds.. But at 25mg It was relieving my symptoms so I seen no reason to increase the dose.. Plus this med makes me hyper so I prob would not have been able to any way.. I react opposite with meds. This med usually will make you sleepy.

Also in the beginning when you start it, you might have a weird feeling, this just last a few days. With any meds your body has to adjust to it..But just try the dose he gave you. With starting at 75mg that leaves you with plenty of room to move up if that dose does not work for you.. Good luck!!

[dking2]

Today is the 2nd day on lyrica I am supposed to take 50mg in the morning for a week, then add another 50mg at night. I felt a litttle sick to my stomach today.I don't know if it was the med or not. It has been prescribed for my fibro , but I am praying it will help with the IC.

[curlycue]

I have been taking lyrica 2yrs I started 25mg then have gradually increased to 150mg, its the best thing that could have happend to me I am 70% percent better I have Fibro and IC. Good Luck and I have gained 25 pounds, personally for me its worth it.

[georgecoolname]

Took the samples for a few days. Urine retention. End of story. I get it so easily though.