Posted by Sydney on November 23, 2004, at 14:13:30
In reply to I have got Lyrica today!!, posted by Kristel on November 22, 2004, at 11:42:57
First, I have to say how great my shrink is. At my behest, he pulled information on the clinical trials. We went down a list of pros and cons for taking the Lyrica. After 10 years of my trying this and that, (including non-drug solutions), he was willing to let me try Lyrica despite less than outstanding performance in clinical trials.
Anyway... I started Lyrica 5 days ago. I'm over 215lbs and I've been taking Neurontin (for neuropathic pain & GAD), so I started at 300mg. The next day, I felt no side effects, so I went to 600mg. Side effects have been fairly mild. I feel *somewhat* like I've had a couple of drinks. A little stupid w/ some minor dizzyness.
At the same time that I started with the Lyrica, I stopped taking Klonopin. Despite the rather abrupt transition, I've been feeling pretty good. While eating out with my extended family, my mother commented to my wife that I seemed in an especially good mood. I also haven't missed the Klonopin at all.
So I'm experiencing a fairly positive result. However, since Neurontin, prescribed originally for neuropathic pain, had a positive-but transient-impact on my anxiety, it's far too early to pass judgment. Let's just say I remain hopeful.
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