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03/14/2008 13:24
Dotti51
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Hi, I'm Dottie, and I wanted to answer your post about Lyrica. I've been on it for years, and I'm not pain free, and I've also put on weight too. I'm the heaviest I've ever been. I didn't notice it being the best drug for fibro like they say in the ad. I'm still tired and still in pain, but I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. Also I didn't notice any difference with the medication. It was greaat that they did mention the fibro, but the medication I see really no difference.

Dotti51


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03/14/2008 13:34
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I also take hydrocodone for pain, but mostly for the arthritis pain I have (all over my body). I also have sarcoidosis (in my lungs at the moment), diabetes, lymphedema and hypothyroid.

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03/14/2008 13:38
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HI...all...I would also like to put in my two cents worth here...

Lyrica...is a drug for profit.... they got congress and the FDA to make Fibro a disease and then they came up with a drug for it....

They Changed two molocules in Neurontin and called it "LYRICA"... And for those of us that are in pain and suffering we ask for it hoping and praying it will help us....... little did we know ....its many bad side effects and the fact that it for the most part helps very few of us.......

As I said...this is a DRUG for profit, praying on hurting, suffering people........ this is a very sad.....state .......

OK...I am off my soap box......

Thanks

Craig



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03/14/2008 14:58
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Thank you to everyone, I am so glad that I found this website. I have no one to talk to about this stuff, they just don't get it and you guys and gals are so great with your input. I don't feel so alone or crazy and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Have a wonderful day and weekend.

Here's to pain free days when we can get them!

Laura

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03/15/2008 08:36
Dotti51
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Hi Laura, I'm glad I found this site too, and I also agree nobody understands what we're going though, but the people here!

I just really wanted to let you know that I read your post, and I thought it was so nice of you to write it. Take care, and also have a wonderful weekend. To take a couple of words from you. PAIN FREE

Dotti


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03/15/2008 09:27
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So, what are the general side effects that people experience from Lyrica? I know about the weight gain, first hand. What are the others?

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03/15/2008 12:25
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Here is the list of side effects I found from a webstie a nursing friend gave me...

Serious Reactions:

thrombocytopenia

hypersensitivity rxn

angioedema (rare)

anaphylactoid rxns (rare)

skin rxns, severe (rare)

rhabdomyolysis (rare)

suicidality

Common Reactions

dizziness

somnolence

ataxia

peripheral edema

weight gain

blurred vision

accidental injury

diplopia

abnormal thinking

dry mouth

tremor

infection

headache

asthenia

constipation

incr. appetite

amnesia

neuropathy

confusion

incoordination

pain

abnormal vision

abnormal gait

vertigo

muscle twitching

decreased platelets

arthralgia/myalgia

Long list,I know.



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03/15/2008 13:20
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Hi Coolmamma, I just read your post about the side effects of Lyrica. I wanted to thank you so much for the list. You made it so much easier for the rest of us here. I can't believe there was such a long list. I have a couple of them. Thanks again, hope to talk to you soon.

Dotti51

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03/16/2008 01:51
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This is why I had to stop taking it.
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:11,12 KJV

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03/16/2008 07:38
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WOW! I just read the list of side effects. I had no idea, they sure don't tell ya that when they give it to you! They tell you about a few of them but definitely not the whole story, thanks for sharing this list with us! Dang I want off this stuff now but I will wait and do it with my doctor's assistance so I don't get sicker. What a vicious cycle, huh?

Take care everyone!

Hugs...Laura

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