How to Recognize Dangerous Side Effects of Lyrica

Lyrica is becoming an extremely popular prescription drug. One of the main reasons is that it has recently been named as the first official prescription medication for Fibromyalgia.

In addition to Fibromyalgia, Lyrica is used for a number of other purposes. Individuals who experience damage from one reason for another to the nerves, or experience seizures may be prescribed this medication.

If you are prescribed Lyrica, it is essential that you know and completely understand the serious side effects that may occur. Here, you will discover those side effects.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• If you are taking Lyrica and find that you suffer from any of the following side effects, you will need immediate medical attention.

1. 
   Read all the paperwork that comes with your prescription!

   Lyrica is prescribed for numerous medical conditions. On the most part, this drug is used to assist people who have experienced nerve damage. Most of the time, the damage is a direct result of serious conditions such as diabetes and even shingles. However, it has recently been approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
   
   If you are prescribed Lyrica, it is important that you read all the documentation that your pharmacist provides to you regarding the background of the medication, how to properly take this medication, and the side effects that may be experienced. You should also understand what side effects are considered dangerous and needs to be addressed by a medical professional.

2. 
   Take Lyrica when and how it is prescribed...exactly.

   It is important to take Lyrica as prescribed by your doctor. Normally, this will include a standard low dose prescription that will generally increase in strength over time. Do not exceed or decrease the amount of times that you take this prescription as it can prove to be dangerous to your health. Lyrica is only effective as it is prescribed.

3. 
   Stopping this medication suddenly can result in withdrawal.

   It is important to understand that if you are prescribed this medication and take it for an extended amount of time, you may become dependent on it. If you want to stop taking this medication, it is important that you share your wishes with a doctor. This will reduce the possibility of experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

4. 
   Do not use if an allergy to pregabalin is present....

   If you have an allergy to Pregabalin, it is important that you avoid taking Lyrica. This medication can cause a severe allergic reaction if taken with an allergy to Pregabalin.
   
   Signs of an allergic reaction include:
   
   *itching
   *swelling
   *rash
   *breathing complications
   *dizziness

5. 
   Avoid using while pregnant unless a doctor informs you to do so!

   It is important to only use this medication if absolutely necessary if you are pregnant. It is not known if Lyrica poses a threat to the unborn child, or if it is passed through the milk that a mother produces.

6. 
   See your doctor right away if these symptoms appear!

   If you notice any of the following symptoms, seek a doctor's attention immediately:
   
   *Urine Changes
   *Issues Talking
   *Coordination difficulties
   *Mood Changes
   *General weakness
   *Fever
   *Lethargy
   *Tremors
   *Blurred vision and other vision changes
   *Abnormal bruising
   *Abnormal Bleeding
   *Pain in stomach
   *Evident changes in heartbeat

Resources

• Understanding Fibromyalgia If You Are a Friend or Family Member of a Sufferer
• Effective OTC Medications for Fibromyalgia
• An Introduction to Fibromyalgia Symptoms

[stacymacdonald9]

on 7/9/2009 I have been taking this pill for about 20 days now and have been noticing a different feeling, not liking this at all.Feel like I am a medicine head all fuzzy like.....HELP need some reasons why I should stay on this meds

[mojo1653]

on 6/22/2009 I have taken Lyrica for 3 days and begain getting flu like symtoms. Very sore throat, stuffy to runny nose and ear aches and sweating. Also I had swelling in my hands and my calf of my leg got a charley horse. Lyrica did help with the Fibro, I could tell right away but it is not for me.

[tired-sledge]

on 5/27/2009 I hate this stuff! Prescribed for nerve pain and tingling in arms after back surgery- arms are ok, but life is not. Always tired, irritable, have trouble concentrating, focusing (eyes feel "loose"), tend to get very angry if a dose is missed, constant feelings of being overwhelmed, "what's the point?" attitude, whatever- I give up- gotta try to get off this crap

[stefyspeak]

on 5/18/2009 I agree with this article. My mom has had fibromyalgia for over 20 years and when she started taking Lyrica, it was scary! She was lethargic, had trembling in her arms and hands, slurred speech with word confusion, blurred vision and more! she stopped and now relies on ****. Not the perfect soluttion, but at least not those bad side effects!5*

[jseven]

on 5/9/2009 Thanks for this important info, I have found help with vitamin D3 and B12.