Hi, if anyone has had unpleasent side effects of taking Pregabalin , I should be interested to hear what the possible downsides are? Thanks
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Hi Ventdunord, I tried to take Pregablin twice, both times
The pain was worse, fingers swelled, blood pressure went up. Stomach was affected. I won't take it again.
I have had PMR for 15 months. The Rheumy thought I might have fibromyalgia!!
Wishing you good luck
I had a bad bad bad reaction to it's sister drug gabapentin, made me suicidal and I know it's u side effect of pregabalin too. Rare but I got it badly, hope you don't!
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Why is it being suggested? It does nothing for PMR - it may do something for fibromyalgia.
I am taking Pregabalin but it is NOT in any way connected to PMR as I am in remission from it. I was started on 75mg and then increased to 100mg. I had mild side effects such as dizziness but these diminished after a short time. I thought I would mention this because Pregabalin is not all bad.
I am on 150mg pregabalin twice a day for a different autoimmune condition. It took me a long time to get to the right mg to give me pain relief. I found, at each increase I would feel a bit 'off my head' for a few days. Been on the current dose for a couple of years now with no obvious downsides.
Thanks for your comments. I started on 75x2 mgs a day with no discernible side effects so far except for a little drowsiness which I can cope with. As I've only been taking them for three days I'm not sure as yet if it will be a high enough dosage for me to keep reducing the Prednisolone. Time will tell no doubt. Most GP's are set against increasing Prednisolone during a "flare" but they are not the ones suffering the aches & pains.