reviewer 2009 Reviewer
boobalah
New Fairfield, CT
Not for me!
1 star rating


JUL
31
2009

Pfizer Lyrica — 

My rheumatologist prescribed me Lyria for fibromyalgia pain. She had high hopes for my on it, but I quickly discovered that, while it has been a miracle drug for some, it was absolutely awful for me!

I got no symptom relief, unfortunately, but I did get subjected to some absolutely hellish side effects.

Perhaps the worse was the dizziness. Oh, the dizziness. Lyrica made it feel as through the room was spinning around me! Even when I lay down and closed my eyes, it continued.

I also got to enjoy weight gain, hair loss and some other fun side effects.

After hearing my issues, my rheumatologist quickly took me off the drug. I was lucky that the siide effects did not linger after I discontinued the drug. Having tried all three of the FDA approved medications for fibromyalgia, I can say that Lyrica was the worst. I hope that other people have better luck with it than I do--I finally found success with Savella.



I_thumb_down Pfizer Lyrica is not recommended by boobalah

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brittenc wrote on Aug 25, 2009 at 5:12PM

I am sorry how sick you got on lyrica. For me it is a miricle drug. I have to take 400 mg daily of lyrica to have a nomal day's life. Good luck I hope you find something that will work for you..