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What Are The Side Effects Of Lyrica?

i have been put on norspan patches for pain i am still taking lyrica for nerve damage in my back i have severer pins and needles down both legs at the front of legs do i stop taking lyrica while on these patches i am trying to wean myself of lyrica as i will be trialing a different drug for my condition
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You are on Lyrica or Pregabalin for nerve damage. The drug is one of important drug for neuropathic pain conditions and it also helps in relaxation. The drug doses should be reduced gradually over about 4 weeks to prevent any withdrawal effects. The drug causes side effects like sedation, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness etc minor side effects and overall it is safe drug to use. You can reduce the doses by about 20% every week and then can stop completely at about 4 weeks. Please consult your doctor before making any change in prescription.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care
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What Are The Side Effects Of Lyrica?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You are on Lyrica or Pregabalin for nerve damage. The drug is one of important drug for neuropathic pain conditions and it also helps in relaxation. The drug doses should be reduced gradually over about 4 weeks to prevent any withdrawal effects. The drug causes side effects like sedation, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness etc minor side effects and overall it is safe drug to use. You can reduce the doses by about 20% every week and then can stop completely at about 4 weeks. Please consult your doctor before making any change in prescription. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care