Posted by Lonely on March 13, 2008, at 12:21:56
In reply to Re: Lyrica side effects - physical and mental, posted by Barbara M on March 13, 2008, at 11:59:15
Right on, I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, I take it a step farther and say that if someone is having side effects that are causing dangerous behaviors whether driving or mismanaging money or panic or paranoia ... get off this drug. Eventually I believe there will be more of the truth coming out about the dangerous side effects. Right now it's too new and the pharmaceutical company is getting the return on their investment. Unfortunately, it's at the expense of some of us who should not be on it. Here's a thumbs up to you for recognizing the problem and taking control. You did the right thing.
> Lyrica - My mother was prescribed Lyrica 75 mg twice daily for pain she was experiencing with skin ulcers on her leg. She is a type 2 diabetic and 81 years old. She never showed signs of dementia or not understanding what she reads.
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> The doctor increased her dosage to 100 mg three daily and she slept most of the day, became incoherent, signed checks illegibly and ordered things she claimed she never ordered. She also claimed that she had won lotteries and contests. She created $3,000 debt to two mail order contests. I am now battling with these mail order companies and returning what she claims were free gifts (which are not).
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> I have reduced her dosage to 75 mg three daily and she seems to have become more active, less demented and quite surprised of her debt. She is able to comprehend what I tell her and her pain is minimal compared to what she used to feel.
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> Her ulcers are healing due to another medical procedure. One the last one heals, she will be leaned off of Lyrica.
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> If only I had realized her problem earlier. I know it was the Lyrica because she is so much better now. She has also gained quite a bit of weight and had swelling which did not help in her healing process. I also have read that Lyrica causes skin problems. Once she was put on the Lyrica, her ulcers were multiplying. She started out with one and then had more than ten.
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> She experienced falls as well but did not complain of dizziness.
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> If you are taking this drug, please pay attention to what it is doing to you. Forgetfulness can cost you a lot of money.
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