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Posted by jms600 on September 18, 2009, at 15:19:22
Is there any point to taking Lyrica if tolerance develops? I guess people develop tolerance to it's euphoric effects but does that mean it loses it's anti-anxiety effect once tolerance occurs?
I've just started it for severe panic disorder and GAD, and I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time...
Posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2009, at 19:02:38
In reply to Is there any point to Lyrica anyone??, posted by jms600 on September 18, 2009, at 15:19:22
You might get a lot of years out of lyrica. As I got 40 years out of benzos now strange tolerance where no relaxing but need less as get tired? But I know my body needs some. I have to wonder if lyrica would work for me. What is your starting dose? Phillipa
Posted by jms600 on September 19, 2009, at 6:35:54
In reply to Re: Is there any point to Lyrica anyone?? » jms600, posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2009, at 19:02:38
Hey Phillipa
My starting dose is 75mg twice per day. After a week I have to go up to 300mg per day (150mg twice per day). I believe the maximum dose is 600mg per day. Might be worth you trying it...
jms
> You might get a lot of years out of lyrica. As I got 40 years out of benzos now strange tolerance where no relaxing but need less as get tired? But I know my body needs some. I have to wonder if lyrica would work for me. What is your starting dose?
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on September 19, 2009, at 14:03:36
In reply to Is there any point to Lyrica anyone??, posted by jms600 on September 18, 2009, at 15:19:22
I got around 3-6 months out of Lyrica. I don't quite remember. I do not regret being on it. I developed tolerance and many do, but I do not regret the experience.
Posted by doxogenic boy on September 19, 2009, at 14:51:34
In reply to Is there any point to Lyrica anyone??, posted by jms600 on September 18, 2009, at 15:19:22
> Is there any point to taking Lyrica if tolerance develops? I guess people develop tolerance to it's euphoric effects but does that mean it loses it's anti-anxiety effect once tolerance occurs?
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The first time I took Lyrica, it was wonderful, I thought I experienced remission. Tolerance both to euphoric and anxiolytic effects built up fast.
I tried up to 1800 mg Lyrica, and maybe for some short time it gave an antidepressant effect. My memory was worsened the time I used Lyrica.
> I've just started it for severe panic disorder and GAD, and I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time...
---I would have thought it was worth a try, maybe it works better for you.
doxogenic
Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2009, at 20:25:25
In reply to Re: Is there any point to Lyrica anyone?? » jms600, posted by doxogenic boy on September 19, 2009, at 14:51:34
Is it true lyrica causes weight gain? As benzos don't? Phillipa. And someone sent me some which still have.
Posted by doxogenic boy on September 20, 2009, at 8:36:15
In reply to Re: Is there any point to Lyrica anyone??, posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2009, at 20:25:25
> Is it true lyrica causes weight gain? As benzos don't? Phillipa. And someone sent me some which still have.
Lyrica can cause increased appetite and weight gain, but I don't know how frequent it is. I haven't noticed any weight gain from benzos.
doxogenic
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2009, at 19:33:36
In reply to Re: Is there any point to Lyrica anyone?? » Phillipa, posted by doxogenic boy on September 20, 2009, at 8:36:15
I've never had weight gain from benzos either. Phillipa
Posted by number42 on September 22, 2009, at 14:50:59
In reply to Is there any point to Lyrica anyone??, posted by jms600 on September 18, 2009, at 15:19:22
> Is there any point to taking Lyrica if tolerance develops? I guess people develop tolerance to it's euphoric effects but does that mean it loses it's anti-anxiety effect once tolerance occurs?
>
> I've just started it for severe panic disorder and GAD, and I'm wondering if I'm wasting my time...Tolerance builds up quickly-but it's nice while it lasts.
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