Finally got Pregabalin!

[Theonlypetied]

After several months of Pramipexole withdrawing hell, my GP prescribed me Pregabalin today! First 50mg dose tonight to run alongside the 0.88mg Pram. If it seems to be working an a week or two, I’ll drop the Pram by half and up the Pregab a little at a time until no more Pram! Really hoping the Pregab works. Wish me all the best would ya!

[Munroist]

50mg pregabalin a day is a fairly low dose and you may struggle to notice any benefit. My natural inclination is always to take as few drugs as possible and the smallest amounts but I thought it might be worth mentioning in case you feel pregabalin isn’t helping … it might need a higher dose. I believe 300mg a day is a reasonable upper limit but as with most things you should check with a doctor.

[Jumpey]

Huge good luck! Are you aware your dose will need to increase?

[Theonlypetied in reply to Jumpey]

Yes. This is just the starting dose until I’m fully off Pramipexole. Thanks though.

[Joolsg]

Good luck. Medical cannabis can help when the withdrawal symptoms crank up with each dose reduction. Stay strong. It's really tough but, once off Pramipexole, the RLS settles.

[Beckonwood]

I tried pregabalin for over two weeks and it made me so dizzy that I had to stop it. So be careful and aware of how you are feeling.

[Theonlypetied in reply to Beckonwood]

Will do thank you! Do you get vertigo anyway without Pregab help?

[Beckonwood in reply to Theonlypetied]

No I don't but am thinking of trying the pregab again and really monitor how I am feeling. It did slow down my RLS . I have been taking very small doses of oxycodone which really helps but makes my head itch after taking a couple pills.

[Theonlypetied in reply to Beckonwood]

Best of luck!