Lyrica / Pregabalin: What dose helps you with Fibromyalgia pain?
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a few years ago and experience muscle pain and fatigue almost every day. My Dr just prescribed a low dose of Pregablin — 25mg twice a day, which she said I could take “as needed”.
Does anyone else take a low dose of this drug and receive pain relief? Also, does anyone take this drug “as needed”. My pharmacist said this should be okay on such a low dose.
I started having brachioradial pruritis and they started me on 25mg Lyrica at bedtime. It helped so that I didn’t have to ice my arm at night anymore. It helps me sleep a bit better. I also have fibromyalgia and it has calmed nerves that have always felt like a low level electrical current running in the background. I don’t understand why such a low dose would help, but gabapentin low dose turned me into a zombie so I must be sensitive to it.
autnchris
I take 2 150mg of Pregabalin/Lyrica every night at bedtime. It does help with pain, but I also have RA and I am on 60mg of Duloxetine daily. I am in pain almost all the time, and I have brain fog and forgetfulness and am extremely tired.
mrsr1234
Hi. I was FINALLY diagnosed back in 1999… it literally took YEARS to find the ‘right’ medication to help the daily, constant pain. It was Lyrica. I do not take it PRN. I take 125 mg (two different pills) three times a day. It has helped keep the monster at bay…
After years of medication for fibromyalgia and no relief I started running from it – literally. I lost weight, I got in better health. I quit taking the meds that were barely doing anything in the first place and I feel great unless I get sick and don’t run for more than a few days.
I was diagnosed with FMS in 1997. I had some terrible years with it but I also have had some really good years in between flare-ups and pain. I take 150 mg of Pregabalin / Lyrica twice daily. I started with neurontin then switch to Lyrica when it came out. I like Lyrica better for FMS. I find I have more pain in the last year after I’m active in some way meaning exercising.
ripley
Did you start the Lyrica at a low dose and work up to 150mg/2xday? If so, did a lower dose help you for a while before you had to increase? Any side effects? Thank you.
How and when to take pregabalinBrand names: Alzain, Axalid, Lyrica, Misabri
Pregabalin is a prescription medicine. It’s important to take it as advised by your doctor.
Dosage and how to take pregabalin
Dosage and strength
Pregabalin comes as standard tablets and capsules, and as slow-release tablets. Slow-release tablets release the medicine into your body more slowly throughout the day.
Standard tablets and capsules contain 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 225mg, or 300mg of pregabalin.
Slow-release tablets contain 82.5mg, 165mg or 330mg of pregabalin.
If you’re taking it as a liquid, 2.5ml is usually the same as taking one 50mg capsule. Always check the label.
If you’re taking standard tablets or capsules, the usual dose is between 150mg and 600mg a day, split into 2 or 3 separate doses.
If you’re taking slow-release tablets, you’ll take these once a day.
Changes to your dose
To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor will prescribe a low dose to start with and then increase it every few days.
When you find a dose that suits you, it will usually stay the same.
How to take it
You can take pregabalin with or without food, but it’s best to take it in the same way each day. Try to space your doses evenly through the day.
Swallow pregabalin tablets or capsules whole with a drink of water or juice. Do not chew them.
The liquid pregabalin will come with a plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure out the right dose. If you do not have a measuring spoon or syringe, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not measure the right amount.
How long to take it for
If you have epilepsy, it’s likely that when your condition is under control you’ll continue to take pregabalin for many years.
If you’re taking pregabalin for nerve pain or anxiety it’s likely that when your symptoms have gone you’ll continue to take it for several months to stop them coming back.
If you forget to take it
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s within 2 hours of your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one.
If you have epilepsy, it’s important to take this medicine regularly. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
If you take too much
Taking too much pregabalin may cause unpleasant side effects.
Stopping pregabalin
Do not stop taking pregabalin suddenly, even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
If you have epilepsy, stopping pregabalin suddenly can cause seizures that will not stop.
If you’re taking it for any reason and stop suddenly, you may have severe withdrawal symptoms, including:
It’s possible to prevent withdrawal seizures and other symptoms by gradually reducing the dose of pregabalin.
Do not stop taking pregabalin without talking to your doctor.