Posted by Crazy Horse on July 28, 2006, at 11:07:06
My GP gave me a script of Lyrica for my chronic neck and back pain..dose is low, 150 mgs a day. I have noticed: pain has reduced some from maybe a 7 to a 5, my sleep has improved most definitely..this is what i am most grateful for. No more early morning wakening from my EMSAM..i take 50 mgs. at bedtime.
I have been reading some interesting information about Lyrica. Some claim Lyrica at higher doses, 600 mg + acts as a mild stimulant. Also claims of it being pro-social at higher doses. Some go as high as 1200 mgs. a day with very posiive results. Also read it can be a potent antidepressant, superior sleep med, and has a pro gabanergic effect at higher doses. I'm going to talk to my doc about increasing my dose..it's worth a try anyway. BTW, adding Lyrica has helpd reduce my anxiety some already as i was able to reduce my Klonopin from 3 mg. a day to 2 mg. per day, without any problems. Lyrica gives me hope of an improved quality of life.
Monte
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