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Posted by neo on August 11, 2007, at 14:04:16
Hi,
I've read that one of the most common side effects of Lyrica is elation or increase energy.
I'm on it since last week at 75 mg twice a day, but the only effect i report is sedation. It is not so bad but it is not what i need.
Perhaps it has something to do with the dosage?
75 mg is too low?
Thank you very much for your comments!
neo
Posted by King of Nothing on August 11, 2007, at 15:12:43
In reply to LYRICA: elation? no, sedation!, posted by neo on August 11, 2007, at 14:04:16
> Hi,
> I've read that one of the most common side effects of Lyrica is elation or increase energy.
> I'm on it since last week at 75 mg twice a day, but the only effect i report is sedation. It is not so bad but it is not what i need.
> Perhaps it has something to do with the dosage?
> 75 mg is too low?
> Thank you very much for your comments!
> neo150 mgs. is too low, need about 5-600 mgs. a day. Also give it a couple of weeks.
Posted by rina on August 11, 2007, at 19:37:19
In reply to Re: LYRICA: elation? no, sedation!, posted by King of Nothing on August 11, 2007, at 15:12:43
I second that response. Lyrica is best at the high doses of either 5-600 anything less is sedating.
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2007, at 23:27:10
In reply to Re: LYRICA: elation? no, sedation!, posted by rina on August 11, 2007, at 19:37:19
Don't they say at low doses lyrica can be like a benzo sedating? Love Phillipa
Posted by neo on August 13, 2007, at 6:37:31
In reply to Re: LYRICA: elation? no, sedation! » rina, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2007, at 23:27:10
Thank you all for your help!
I will rise slowly the dosage up to 500 mg/day.
I will let you know how it is going!
Bye.
neo
Posted by rina on August 15, 2007, at 14:05:56
In reply to Re: LYRICA: elation? no, sedation! » rina, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2007, at 23:27:10
Yes but the high does works the best and isn't sedating in the least. The range is btwn 5-600 to be most effective.
Posted by Phillipa on August 15, 2007, at 21:24:31
In reply to Re: LYRICA: elation? no, sedation!, posted by rina on August 15, 2007, at 14:05:56
Interesting a med that can be both sedating and activating. Love Phillipa
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