BMA calls for pregabalin (Lyrica) to be reclassified as a controlled drug News from across the pond BMA leaders have backed calls to reclassify pregabalin as controlled drug following evidence it is increasingly used recreationally and in prison populations, with greater evidence of addiction. Attendees at the BMA’s Annual Representative’s Meeting in Bournemouth today passed… Continue reading BMA calls for pregabalin (Lyrica) to be reclassified as a controlled drug
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My Adventures with Lyrica – Product Review
My Adventures with Lyrica If you follow this blog, then some of this is a recap, and some are new, so stay with me on this. My neurologist basically was concerned that since Virginia made Gabapentin a controlled substance that I would have trouble using Gabapentin at work and getting the prescription filled easily. So… Continue reading My Adventures with Lyrica – Product Review
Ended up in the ER due to Lyrica
Ended Up In The ER Due To Lyrica Since I started taking Lyrica, I had noticed that I was itching and coughing a whole lot more than normal. I just assumed that I was starting to come down with a cold or something. After four full days on Lyrica couldn’t take it anymore and I… Continue reading Ended up in the ER due to Lyrica
Lyrica is making my job harder
Lyrica Is Making My Job Harder I had only been at work for a few hours and the bad choices and poor decision making is really running rampant today. Twice I ended up taking way too much time to problem-solve something very simple. I’m pretty good at what I do (IT) and I’m often called… Continue reading Lyrica is making my job harder
Lyrica Side-Effects
Lyrica Side-Effects Lyrica though similar to Gabapentin seems to have a different set of side effects. And of course, I can’t have the common or even the less common side effects, I’m so special I get the rare side effects. Common side effects of Lyrica include infection, ataxia, blurred vision, constipation, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache,… Continue reading Lyrica Side-Effects
Lyrica – New Dosage = Day 2
Lyrica = New Dosage – Day 2 Today is my second day of Lyrica at the higher dosage (100mg 3x day). I’m not so sure this stuff is going to work for me. The pain is still there, it is about a 3 all day long, as with the Gabapentin, it was less and it… Continue reading Lyrica – New Dosage = Day 2
Lyrica – New Dosage = New Day
Lyrica – New Dosage – New Day Today was the first day of taking Lyrica at a higher dosage. During my last visit, my neurologist wanted to move me off of Gabapentin over to Lyrica. The move was mostly due to Gabapentin becoming a controlled substance in Virginia, plus I was topping out on Gabapentin.… Continue reading Lyrica – New Dosage = New Day
Lyrica – Day 4
Lyrica – Day 4 I heard from my Dr. He changed my dosage from 150mg a day to 300mg a day and called in a prescription. I will start it this weekend that way it doesn’t affect my job. Wish me luck!
Lyrica – Day 3
Lyrica – Day 3 There is not a day three on this junk, not until I hear back from my Dr. to get the dosage right. As I talked about before, my Neurologist started me off on a low dosage of this junk and it isn’t working for me at all. My pain is intense,… Continue reading Lyrica – Day 3
Lyrica – Day 2
Lyrica – Day 2 My second day on Lyrcia is not good. I can’t think straight, I’m all wobbly on my legs, I’m bumping into walls, I’m so tired and fatigued and the day isn’t even half over. I’m not sure if it is Lyrica, withdrawals from Gabapentin or my dosage is not right on… Continue reading Lyrica – Day 2
