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Posted by tepi on February 7, 2011, at 12:21:31
Has anybody experienced or known somebody about the effectiveness of these 2 meds ?
Wich one of them do you know or thinks was better for you?
Any similarities?
Wich one is better in term of side effect and efficacy?Any informartion is well received
Thank you friends
Tepi
Posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2011, at 22:03:44
In reply to Neurontin VS Lyrica, posted by tepi on February 7, 2011, at 12:21:31
Hi Tepi,
This is my first month on Lyrica, ostensibly for pain. I haven't noticed any sides at 75mg x 3 daily. Pain is only moderately down, but anxiety is way down. I might hope for some mood stability, too, for cptsd.
It brightens my mood.
Sorry I cannot compare it to neurontin for you.
Are you considering it for mood
stabilization?fb
Posted by rogerk on February 7, 2011, at 22:39:41
In reply to Re: Neurontin VS Lyrica » tepi, posted by floatingbridge on February 7, 2011, at 22:03:44
Yeah lyrica is definitely good for mood lifting, whereas neurontin is a safer bet for a semi-good mood stabilizer. IMO you're less likely to become manic on neurontin.
Lyrica was a great drug, but the drawback to that drug is it makes you a little energetic, so much so that you forget what's going on. It's harder to get off of than neurontin IMO, and you hafta consistently take it twice a day instead of neurontin, which you can get by with just taking it once.
Posted by floatingbridge on February 8, 2011, at 0:07:38
In reply to Re: Neurontin VS Lyrica, posted by rogerk on February 7, 2011, at 22:39:41
rogerk,
May I ask what you are taking it for? Is it still working for you?
My experience is a little different. I haven't been concerned about mania or hypomania, so that hasn't happened, and dear gosh, anything that brightens my mood is miraculous.
Energetic. Yes, I can see that in myself because I feel better. But I don't forget what I'm doing any more than usual :) My xanax use is down, and I haven't needed a sleep aide. Still, it's not as good as cymbalta for my pain.
Could one withdraw from Lyrica by transferring to neurontin first?
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