Lyrica

[val2513545]

I have been taking lyrica for a about 2 months I have Double vision blurry vision and I feel like my eyes could just close all the time the next day it's horrible I use it Restless leg and neuropathy from Nerve damage from shingles Can't wait to go back to doctors to find an alternative Has anyone else had these problems

[Joolsg]

Yes. Lyrica causes dizziness and double vision. However I found the symptoms eased considerably after 3/4 months and now I just have double vision for about 10/15 minutes in the morning.

I only take it at night. If you take it during the day it will cause sleepiness and tiredness as it is a sedating drug.

I would only take before bed, take no more than 150mg ( although some take up to 300mg for RLS ) and bear in mind you will still be suffering fatigue from the Shingles.

[Millie09]

Yes Indeed, I have the same symptoms, especially blurred vision and sleepiness. I now take mine at night time . Only been taking the higher dose of 150mg , so far a slight decrease of RLS .

[Pam34]

I second everything Jools says. I only take at night, if I get up in the night I can have a few mild balance issues which I am prepared to put up with in exchange for minimal RLS.

And the sleepiness is much much less than a disturbed night of RLS. So I put up with that too.

Pam

[Rocket56]

Hi Val

I have been on Lyrica for roughly the same time (75mg) twice a day for the purpose of nerve damage, I have had no side effects at all, it has almost done the job my GP said it would by relieving the numbness and pain in my left thigh, I have another week on this medication before I return to my GP who will then slowly withdraw me from the drug. I have to say I swear by Lyrica for my condition but obviously it’s not a case of one size fits all.

One question I should have asked did your GP introduced you to Lyrica in 25mg incrimints ?

Wish you well Val

[val2513545 in reply to Rocket56]

Yes one I took one it was doing nothing for my nerve damage or rls then went to two now vision problems and I feel doped up during the day and I take it all at night early

[Broadbandbill]

Go careful coming off it

[val2513545]

Thank you all does anyone have any thoughts on how to come off of it slow like maybe skipping a day