Pregabalin (lyrica)

[Ragdoll15]

Does anyone take pregabalin (lyrica) for anxiety. Have been taking this for awhile and think it's making my anxiety worse. Does anyone use this and experience side effects from it?

[brokenlight]

I’m not familiar with these medications but I wish you the best of luck ✨

[Hidden]

Nerve pain medication, has been prescribed (along with Neurontin aka Gabapentin...same type of med) for anxiety issues based on some smaller studies. I tried the Gabapentin and it made me feel awkward...and this was one dose at a very small level. This is off label, so it's always worth the shot, but if it's not working, I would talk with your doctor. These meds can be addicting so if it isn't working, it is worth discontinuing before it becomes a fixture in your body. As mentioned, I felt awkward or a little "foggier" on it so I did not feel like it was helpful. Just my two cents on it...worth a shot, but if it isn't working, at least it's one medication to mark off as "didn't work".

[Ragdoll15 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I am so sensitive to meds I seem to get so many side effects from them. I thinK I will try to reduce the pregabalim and see how I go.

[Hidden in reply to Ragdoll15]

You bet, and same with regards to side effects. The slightest bump up these days and then the side effects appear for me. That sounds like a good plan...it's a decent medication from what I know about it. Hopefully tapering down a little will give you the benefits without the anxiety. Hoping for a smooth transition for you.

[AndyAsh1983]

I take this and mirtazapine for Anxiety and depression ... The Pregabs give me intense heart palpitations so I'm reducing the dose ... Weight gain is a big one also so just keep an eye on weight.

[Ragdoll15 in reply to AndyAsh1983]

Thank you. I am also reducing the pregabalim, don't think it's helping me!

[AndyAsh1983]

The mirtazapine help me a lot more than the pregabalin ... I would ask your doctor if you could try those as an alternative

[Ragdoll15]

Thank you will speak to doctor soon!

[Vectron]

Been on 50mg twice a day for 9 days now, at first it was terrible high anxiety, now it’s pure bliss the anxiety has completely gone!

[Ragdoll15 in reply to Vectron]

Glad that it's working well for you. I suppose we are all different as regards to meds.