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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Unsteady Gait While On Lyrica

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: I am taking Lyrica for Fibromyalgia and Meloxicam for severe back pain down my spin and across my lower back. Since I have been taking these drugs (about 2 weeks) I have noticed that I can be unsteady. It isn't a constant feeling but I never felt it before taking these two drugs. I am also on an MAOI, Emsam. My Psychopharmacologist said it was ok to take these two drugs as they do not interact with Emsam and I have looked them up myself just to check. I found with each of them there can be dizziness and an unsteady feeling. Do you agree?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Reduce the dose of lyrica

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, both these medications causes dizziness like feeling.
You can reduce the dose of lyrica or change the brand to other.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (36 minutes later)

I don't get dizzy. I said I can feel unsteady on my feet. Like I'm losing my balance at times. Not often. I can't use any other drug than Lyrica because the other drugs are SSRI's and I can't take SSRI's since I am an MAOI, Emsam.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Change brand only

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You just need to change the brand of drug.
Lyrica contains pregabalin.
You can take rejusite, maxmala, Maxgalin.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj