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Is anyone else on Pregabalin and if so, how do you cope with 'zombiefying' side effects? I spend most of my working day on a computer and sometimes I feel like I can barely keep my eyes open. I'm also on Celecoxib and Topiramate.

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Taking it in the evening before bed can help with daytime drowsiness, but that depends on your dosing schedule. The alternative is lowering your dose slightly and something you can discuss with your GP.

Wish I had some good tips to offer. I rely on coffee and energy from food to keep me sort of awake through the day, but the struggle to stay present and alert is definatley real with pregablin

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