Tq so much doctor,iam suffering with cervical spondylitis, more pain in my left arm and my upper back,my doctor advised pregabalin twice a day ,I got got good relief,I got more doiets..you gave very good clarification with your all 10question N answers,tq so much my dear doctor,tq 🙏🏻this is lathaji from INDIA 🇮🇳 🤝💐.
As an analgesic, an arthritis specialist, it is often necessary to be able to understand the administrative dose based on weight and height for each patient. Thanks for your review.
I am on pregabalin for my diabetic neuropathy. I am currently taking 200mg per day and its working quite well at this dose....for now. It does suggest to take it twice a day. But I find the pain less in the morning. So I take 2 50mg at 1pm and another 2 at around 7pm, enough time to make sure they are working before I turn in. I am glad I take it at 1pm. I am off work at 2pm and that way the brain fog doesnt affect my work. Peace all. :-)
That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel th-cam.com/users/DrAndreaFurlan And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔
Pregabalin is considered a controlled substance in some US states. After trying many medications and different dosages for my FM pain, 50 mg pregabalin bid gives the best balance of pain control with the fewest side effects.
So helpful. I just started Lyrica and love the way it has completely taken away my pain. It's been years living with chronic pain. I also recently noticed I've gained weight but hadn't changed my habits. So...now I have to find new ways to combat that weight gain, but now without pain, I can easily exercise.
Health care workers in the US are reluctant to treat pain. I had a total hip replacement & my surgeon decided pain management wasn't a priority. Instead of treating my post-op pain, recovery was excruciating. This guy, instead of pain medication, decided gabapentin was the only thing for me, which of course wasn't even close. I understand the efficacy of gaba should be an adjunct to real pain medication. Sadly, the medical/nursing folks have a knee-jerk reaction to this "opioid crisis" & do not realize many of us are really hurting & won't become addicts.
I know,bit is totally ridiculous that you a person cannot get something that really helps.. I would like them to have feel some of what we have to deal with-- I would not want anyone to feel that bad for long* but, it would drive the point home!
Try the UK practitioners are reluctant to prescribe opioid because we have socialised health care and the gutter press go mad about 'junkies getting high on taxpayers money'. So we find our own ways to deal with pain.
As a former cancer patient, I understand what you are saying. In California anyone can smoke weed just for fun, but most doctors REFUSE to treat pain properly with prescription drugs. A LOT of practitioner offices are “narcotic free” meaning even if it is medically necessary, they will not prescribe the medicine you need for pain.
That is directly what happened to me. As a result of the pain and discomfort after total hip replacement I was reluctant to do anything much more active than watch TV and surf the Internet. Without pain relief, I suffered severe muscle atrophy. Now, one year post surgery, I still cannot walk without canes. People don’t realize that when the surgeon does a total hip replacement, they are sawing off one of the largest bones in your body. Medicine of the 2020s has gone a big step backwards.
I was prescribed lyrica for fibromyalgia I ended up on the highest dose as my body became dependant on it. I went to a pain clinic for 3 weeks they told me that it was no longer working for me. So I dropped down slowly then I suddenly started feeling depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts so I checked into a rehab. The doctor took me off too quickly he took me down 25mg every other day I went from 275mg to 75mg in less than 2 weeks. I ended up suffering 2 years of hell from withdrawals, I suffered anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, chills, sweats, loud tinnitus and seizures none I had before that drug. I have been completely off for over 2 years now and I still suffer severe icy chills, loud tinnitus and funny turns. I am hoping that the seizures have stopped as 19 in less than 2 years was enough. Unfortunately many health care professional don't understand withdrawals from lyrica and there is no help for us.
Yeah that stupid doctor caused you unnecessary suffering by dropping you way too quickly. You should have been dropping 25 mg a week/10days...not every day..hell no. Lyrica withdrawal is very similar to Xanax withdrawal... DANGEROUS to drop too fast.
Dear Dr. Andrea . At the moment I use cbd oil to control pain , because it doesn't have side effects and is natural. However it is expensive. If I can no longer afford to use it all the time, can I take gabapentin or the other one at the same time as cbd oil . In order to make the change as " painlessly " as possible. I should say that i also take 100 mgs tramadol every day , prescribed. Thank-you so much for your help . K. Davis
I was taking 150 mg twice a day, but started having problems with memory loss! I was so scared because it was very unexpected and called my neurologist. She said this was a side effect and lowered the dosage to 75mg twice a day. The side effect subsided.
Thank you for this great presentation. I have suffered peripheral nerve pain and just had two back surgeries eleven weeks ago. The surgeon just prescribed Pregabalin and I am hopeful this works. I certainly appreciate this informative video.
Thank you for the info. I've had a problem with chronic leg pain, which resulted in me taking heroin just so that I could continue to function normally and walk! I've recently quit the heroin and found that pregabalin helps with both the leg pain and also with the extended withdrawal effects from shooting heroin 6 times a day for 5 years! I'm seeing my doc next week and hoping to get a supply of pregabalin.
I would highly suggest your Dr give you Suboxone,l never suffered l had been on strong narc pain meds for 25-25 yrs l just got fed up with taking all the pain meds because it wasn't helping any more and stopped had l realized the withdrawals l never would had done that. I found a wonderful Dr who put me on suboxone 1mg two times which is this is the lowest dose l also found it really helped my anxiety. It's been four years and l have my life back, Suboxone addressed not only the horrible withdrawals but helped my anxiety as well.
I was on Pregabalin for 9 years. I slowly went from 75mg up to 450mg a day for nerve pain. It gave me insomnia, elevated mood/high, disinhibition. I was a nightmare and went to therapy to work out what was wrong. Once I finally worked out the Pregabalin was causing me all these issues I stopped it immediately along with mirtazapine. I had terribly bad withdrawals, suicidal and delusional. But I knew it was the withdrawal so hung on in there. I sadly lost my job due to the nerve pain that came back. But I have my brain and personality back. I've heard some pretty bad stories from other people since stopping Pregabalin. It does help nerve pain but ask friends and family to keep an eye out for strange behaviour.
I have started taking pregabalin 75 mg. For my hip pains and it has helped some. But I also like taking it because it helps my insomnia a lot! Lyrica and a 5mg melatonin lets me get some sleep . Will that amount cause me to gain weight? I am too heavy already which aggravates my hip pain. I am 72 yrs old, 5’3, 170 lbs. - can’t afford to gain more!!!
I was on 500 mg and reduced to 150 mg without problems 🤷🏻♀️😬 i was on it 11 years ago already was taking the max dosage and got rid off it by myself without withdrawal or whatsoever.but i had to say I've been through an opiate withdrawal 13 years ago maybe that's why i didn't found it to harsh to reducing it 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you so much for this. This is the best video I have seen explaining Pregabalin. I think I need to go back to my Dr as I have chronic pain and I only take 75mg 3 times a day
I take Lyrica for restless legs. For years I didn't know what was going on with my kicking legs when I rest or go to bed. It's the best thing I ever did, absolutely no kicking or that nasty feeling of a slow electric shock running up my legs.
It has worked wonders for me. I have also had restless legs and random "tic" like movements for going on 6 years now, and Lyrica has helped so so much. Feels good I can go to work without worrying about everything flying out of my hands
I'm on Lyrica as well for restless legs. It helped me so much but the weight gain is harsh. I'm 5'0 and had in the beginning (was right after I gave birth) 60kg now I'm almost 80 😭 i reduced my dosage from 500 mg to 150 mg but I'm still gaining weight. I'm also tracking my calories been mostly under 1300cals a day. I'm trying now to get rid off Lyrica completely because the weight gain is not tolerable. I feel handicapped by it, can't move as before, my knees are hurting me, my back pains me. So as much as it helped me i have to stop taking it and maybe just taking it as a emergency medication when it's getting to bad with my legs 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks, Dr. Andrea. You explained that so well. I’ve been taking pregabalin for about 5 years now and it does help some with my nerve pain. My main side effect was brain fog so I lowered my dose and it seems to have helped lessen it.
I was on 150mg a day for myself sciatica pain. I hated it with a passion, always felt dizzy, lightheaded. When I suddenly stopped taking it, it took me 2 weeks the withdrawals were horrendous. It only helped to reduce the pain for the first few months. I am now on amitriptyline, not as bad as pregabalin, but it doesn't help either.
Have you tried CBD oil? It is expensive and some people cannot handle it . Also please be careful when taking it with other pills because we are all different. Too many doctors take the cookie cutter approach to patients . We are not all the same.
Trying to stop using this medication is just like , or worse withdrawal from opioids ! Severe anxiety and diarrhea. Must use titration to stop. I felt horrible. Please don’t take it if possible.
Pregabalin made me hungry all the time and made me gain weight. Also became very inhibited and talkative like I was drunk. Switching to the highest dose of Gabapentin did not increase my appetite and did not cause any weight problems, or make me feel drunk. The only problem is that the Gabapentin takes twice as long to reduce the pain as the Pregabalin, often taking 1 and a half to 2 hours to relieve the pain.
Thanks for sharing your story. Can you tell what dose you are taking for gabapentin? I had tried gabapentin before and it was only 50% helpful. Currently i am on lyrica (99% pain improvement) but i feel very drowsy and drunk as you described. I am taking 125 mg per day!! If gabapentin can help me if i take it longer then i would love to try that
So you can feel effects right after you take it,like you wrote 1.5-2h????They say it takes up to two weeks to feel its potencial of full effects...Will I feel an effect the day I take it?Different resources says different thing.Hope you can answer my question.
From 1 April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin are Schedule 3 controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means that additional requirements are needed on the prescription. For example, the dose must be clearly defined.
Thanks so much for this informative video. You surely are well versed in your discipline. I have severe chronic pain in my lower half of the body, from the belly button down. My doctor started with tramadol, now it's gabapentin. Both work but not fully. Maybe 60%. Your discussion on gabapentin and its efficacy and side effects help my literature greatly.
Thank you! The weight was the thing I noticed. Since I started pregabalin for fibromyalgia (helped around a year and now they increased my dose) I have gained at least 5 kilos and might seem like little but I have a specific diet due food allergies and was hard to gain any weight. So it amazed me how clear the side effect is. I hopefully can change my treatment mostly because the pain is increasing.
I am a registered nurse with fibromyalgia and the Pregabalin made me hungry like a wild dog non-stop and caused me to gain weight. I stopped the Pregabalin and changed over to it’s older cousin drug called Gabapentin in the same drug class, and the hunger and weight gain did not happen at all like the Pregabalin. The thing that you need to know is that the Gabapentin is that it takes twice as long to kick in to relieve the pain, about 1 and a half hours to two hours. Also the milligram dosage is higher by about three times the dose compared to the Pregabalin because it is absorbed differently in the small intestine. So for example I take 3600mg. per day which is the maximum recommended per day. I take3 400mg. capsules three times a day. It works as well for my fibromyalgia pain as the Lyrica with none of the weight gain, hunger or feeling like I was drunk. You may have to look up a chart to show to your doctor that compares equivalent dosing comparing the two drugs so he/she is not afraid to prescribe enough. Doctors usually start out on the lowest dose to see if the patient gets relief and tolerance. Doctors usually forget to increase the dose unless the patient asks. I am a 130 pound female and take this dose because it is absorbed differently than the Pregabalin, but they both act very much the same in one’s brain. I was so glad when I switched because I could not tolerate gaining a lot of weight! Good luck, call me if you need to ask any questions 281 507-4742 Lesley Sears RN
@@amyadeline9497 side effects listed in UK include risk of physical and mental dependence. Try and stop taking it! It's same as Xanax withdrawal to me, I've done heroin/ opium and methadone withdrawal before but this can be worse. Seizures, sudden cardiac death, insomnia, derealization, the desire to die rather than keep suffering and this can last from months to years. If you take something like this daily it's likely forever.
When I use Pregabalin 75 mg. I get good sleep. But I used to get dizziness in day time. Further, my feet swell if I take 3 days. I was a diabetic person. But now almost I recovered
Worked for less then a week, dose increased with no benefit then try stopping Lyrica and Wow! very bad WD's nervous, panic and severe depression for a week and that was only after I took less and less after being on it less then two months. I had baclofen which did not help either with pain but did take the edge off of the withdrawl.
Thank you Dr! 100 mg a day of pre-Gabalin has been a miracle for me! I am so grateful that it has cut my fibromyalgia pain off at the pass. I realize that compared to many other patients, I am very lucky that this has worked for me and especially this dosage… Thank you for your extremely informative video, all the information you provided is very important!
Thanks for explaining. Regarding alcohol. I take 2x75mg pregabalin and do not feel sleepy or dizzy at all. Is it dangerous to drink alcohol with pregabalin or will it just make you sleepy?
I explain in the video that dependence and withdrawal symptoms happen with many medications, including thyroid hormones. People don't say they are addicted to thyroid hormones.
It is an addictive drug and don't let any doctor tell you any difffently. The official Lyrica website warnings now states it has addictive potential. Why is it so hard for doctors to research the drugs they prescribe? Good on you for getting off it.
I am 86 years. Taking this drug since a year.But I still suffer from insomnia. However even antihistamine or some cough syrups which make others sleepy the whole keeps me awake and alert Ever since taking pregabalin NT my health providers have stopped prescribing restyl or anxit. Sometimes I worry whether taking pregabalinNT with anxit has any adverse effect.
As PT watching your video allow me to understand better some complex topics and more important to comunicate more effectively to the patients. Thanks Dr Andrea!
Dual reuptake inhibitors such as tricyclics, SSRIs and SNRIs have the strongest evidence, but holistic interventions including psychology, lifestyle changes, considered copharmacy etc are the only way out - the way out is the way in!
Hello. I was inpatient in a pain clinic for 15 days here in Germany in my hometown, where I was dosed to 2 times 100 mg pregabalin for the first 7 days from initially 2 times 50mg until one day before my discharge. This also worked well for me, because except for tolerable fatigue and drowsiness, my pain has been positively influenced. At home, after three days, however, side neck pain and ear pain were suddenly added only on the right side. Now I don't know if there are other side effects or just the consequences of stretching the lateral neck muscles. I started to reduce 50 mg at once because I also probably had problems with the right mucous gland in the mouth. It's a pity, as it really gave me relief. I hope that I will soon be able to go up to 2 times 75 mg again.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Hello Doc. Me again. I now had to stop pregabalin because of the side effects that became more and more. The benefit/risk factor had gone completely negative. At the moment I stick to Metamizole, which to my knowledge is not distributed in Canada here in Germany but already, more bad than quite afloat because I do not want to take opioids that I have been prescribed. Not yet. Greetings from Germany, Thomas .
@@jash2199 no metamizole or Novalgin is a bit stronger than ibuprofen (of course it's a different pain killer but still) I'm on Lyrica as well an the side affects are harsh...i mean the weight gain and the immobility because of the weight.
Professionally presented but I think researchers need to find a solution to the trend of weight gain for consumers of the drug. It’s not enough to say, “you will gain weight” and brush it to the side like it’s nothing.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been taking Pregabalin since 2017 and it really helped my life and wellness. my pain is manageable, my migraine attacks are very rare these days, and i have great confidence in public speaking and social interaction now more than ever. I greatly benefited from this medicine. I just hope it has the same effect on other people as some don't react to this medicine as my body does.
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I have 150mg lyrica, I have continuous pain in the muscles and nerves of my legs. and I suffer from anxiety. If I take a lyrica 150, after how many minutes or hours does it take for the pain in my legs to go away?
Hi @@MatteoXVI16 i only take 75mg and i notice within 30-60min i feel the pain subsides. its best to speak to a medical professional about this. i hope you feel better!
Good afternoon, dr. Furlan, i have a question. I have been taking pregabalin since 2 years for a herniated disk (fused last year). Recently the neurologist doctor advised me to raise the dose to 150 mg twice/day. The farmacist said i can also try to take 150 in the morning, but only 75 mg in the evening, because during the night i don't feel any pain anyway. I know pregabalin has a 12 hour time of action, so it makes sense to me. I understand you master the way of the functioning of this medication, so i kindly ask you to please tell me if this second option of treatment is advisable or not. Thank you very much, dr Furlan, i appreciate your videos very much! Cristina Roșca, Romania
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@@DrAndreaFurlan how habit forming is this.? i was gonna everyday until i heard its extremely habit forming. most of my meds are written as needed but i understand your point.
Please be careful when taking Lyrica and Cymbalta, for some it works but for others it can have SERIOUS side effects 😢, our daughter was on this medication for nerve pain but had severe suicidal thoughts & in 2019 she took her life, at the time we had no idea that this was a "side effect' of these medications. Please be careful & tell your doctor if you have any suicidal feelings.
150mg an hour before bed gives me a chance to sleep after suffering spinal cord injuries. I don’t experience any problems with my thinking the next day (I am a professor of economics). i suspect like most things it depends on the person and their mindset😊
Hello Dr.Andrea . I'm a male in my mid 40s with sciatica nerve pain. My doctor prescribed me Pregabalin 150 mg twice a day. It's now been 5 weeks on the medication. Question can taking Pregabalin cause sexual side effects like lowered libido, erectile dysfunction and less effective orgasms? Thank you.
Iv been prescribed pregabalin for years on maximum dose 600mgbit used to make me feel almost drunk and floating down the street now it doesn’t really do anything to now, great video tho thanks
@@DrAndreaFurlan no problem just for reference it is very addictive and highly abused but doctors have seemed to click on now I think when it came out they had claims of non addictive ect.. as a recovering addict I can tell you if you have been on pregabalin for a long time and try and go cold turkey you will have pretty bad withdrawals… things are no joke
I was prescribed Gabapentin 600mg 3 times daily. It did not help with my pain, but it did cause me to have increased appetite, change in my vision and extreme depression. Would I have the same side effects with Pregabalin? Just because I had no relief with Gabapentin does this mean that I would not receive relief with Pregabalin? Thank you.
Wow , good information, thx again. For me it was pretty good for my chronic pain but and it is a big but …. I would be so confused at night. Getting up to go to the bathroom was an adventure…. Still dont know where to go to help lowering my stupid pain .
Question: If Pregablin "calms nerves", is the idea to take it for a fixed duration of time until the nerves are calmed down and then when you come off it the nerves remain calm??? OR....does it only calms nerves WHILST taking it hence loosing it's effect when you finish taking it?
Taking it at the moment but so far all it seems to be doing is making my thigh and knee swell up. this is on 75mg i would hate to think how painful my leg and knee would get if the dose is higher. Maybe not best for me.
Been on Lyrica for over a year, went off (safely with dr advice) to see if it did anything. Holy crap was it ever helping. Reached my lowest point lying in bed for most of the day because everything hurt - 100mg/day fixed it. Question... weight gain is a side effect - does it change metabolism or just make you want to eat more? I want to prevent this because I am obese and losing weight through diet.
Both. I'm on pregabalin since a year again and I'm tracking my cals since I gave birth to my daughter 3 years ago. Even though I'm mostly under 1300cals a day i gained weight from 60 to almost 80 kg so yes its messing with your metabolism and makes you more hungry plus your body is restraining water on it. But as it is with side effects it's not on everyone who has them
I take 1 mg Mirapex twice daily and 150 mg pregabalin three times daily to control my severe RLS. My prior meds, Gabapentin and ropinirole, had stopped working for me.
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Do you have any research to back up that statement that pregabalin is more effective after 3 to 6 months, anything can be addictive, including Lyrica. It should not be controlled though. Neither should low-dose benzodiazepines. as both are significantly less toxic and carcinogenic, then ethanol is I think if you should be able to buy ethanol, you should be able to buy pretty much any schedule 4 compound in the United States.
Hello Doctor, I diagnosed by fibromyalgia 6 years back. I took lots of medicines but my pain is still in my upper back area. Now my doctor priscribed me duloxetine and pregabline for 1 month and after taking only 1 week my pain gone 100% and I was so happy but unfortunately it came back after some time. Please guide me have I fibromyalgia or any other disease. Thank you hope will get reply :)
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@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you doctor for the reply. I am from India and I have seen lots of your videos and all are really very informative and knowledgeable.
Question: 6. Not toxic to the liver or kidney. I’m on Pregabalin and I have had kidney cancer and I’ve had kidney stones several times. Doe you think I should tell my pain management doctor. He did schedule me for an MRI not knowing that I have had brain coils installed back in 2013, from a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke.
It is a controlled drug here in the UK. It is controlled at a level just below morphine when getting it on prescription from a doctor. We have to sign twice to show we are receiving a high risk controlled drug, this is due to high recreational abuse.
@@kevyanaeast4059 It's a crappy drug, nobody would abuse this stuff. Too much & it just give you a bit of energy. I don't like it; it seems to mess with my mind a little.
I've gained a lot of weight on Pregabalin. Like 4 clothing sizes more without eating more and with more movement bc it made my pain so much better. It makes my Fibromyalgia sooo much better, I'm actually able to work 4 days a week now. I'm able to move and exercise more and have such a better quality of life. I could do without the medical weight discrimination, since I'm healthier than ever, just fatter. But they like to focus on my weight as the only thing that matters. I dont care, I'm very greatful for Pregabalin. The only thing that bothers me is that my libido is completley dead.
Hi @Debbie Matteo You seem very frustrated with this drug. I am sorry it didn’t work for you. But spreading lies and fake messages about me does not make you more trustful. Actually it does diminishes the credibility of your message. I have never been paid to say good things about duloxetine. So what you are saying about me is defamatory and arrogant. If you don’t delete or edits your comments it will give an opportunity for people to find out how you are lying.
@@DrAndreaFurlanlool you tell him woman! I also take pre gablin I like 600ml or 2 300ml and it numbs the pain and makes me feel lovely I love pre gablin,right now I'm on 300ml pre gablin and 200ml codeine 😊
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I wanted to know if the dependence of Pregablin the same as dependence on SSRIs and other anti depressant medication ? I am looking to take Pregablin for anxiety. I'll be grateful for your kind response.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Many thanks for your kind response, Dr. I will certainly be talking to my doctor about whether or not I should take Pregabalin. I have been on numerous medications for a very, very long time now and sleeping well and being fresh in the morning has been my life's greatest challenge unfortunately. I am a very light sleeper actually and struggle to sleep well and anxiety exacerbates everything for me. Of course you don't know my complete profile, but would you recommend considering Pregabalin in my a case ? I have read some very positive reviews for it. Will be grateful for your kind response.
Thank you for this educational video. Pregablin is effective for me at a 50 mg at night as prescribed by my somnologist for multiple micro-arousals during sleep due to RLS. However, there are side effects (dry mouth in the morning and difficulty concentrating) even at this next to the smallest dose available of 25 mg.
@@DrAndreaFurlan weather the person is prone to substance abuse or not when taking this drug for a long period of time trying to just come off cold turkey is pretty bad well atleast at my dose of 600mg when I try to come off cold turkey im in bad withdrawals im now tapering down
A me, per un attacco acuto di sciatalgia, il medico ha prescritto il Lyrica (Pregabalin) per 2 settimane, alternato a un cortisonico.(Deltacortene). E' corretto?
Pregabalin oral capsule is used for long-term treatment. It comes with serious risks if you don't take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don't take it at all: Your pain or seizures won't go away or may get worse.
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Tq so much doctor,iam suffering with cervical spondylitis, more pain in my left arm and my upper back,my doctor advised pregabalin twice a day ,I got got good relief,I got more doiets..you gave very good clarification with your all 10question N answers,tq so much my dear doctor,tq 🙏🏻this is lathaji from INDIA 🇮🇳 🤝💐.
As an analgesic, an arthritis specialist, it is often necessary to be able to understand the administrative dose based on weight and height for each patient. Thanks for your review.
I am on pregabalin for my diabetic neuropathy. I am currently taking 200mg per day and its working quite well at this dose....for now. It does suggest to take it twice a day. But I find the pain less in the morning. So I take 2 50mg at 1pm and another 2 at around 7pm, enough time to make sure they are working before I turn in. I am glad I take it at 1pm. I am off work at 2pm and that way the brain fog doesnt affect my work. Peace all. :-)
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Pregabalin is considered a controlled substance in some US states. After trying many medications and different dosages for my FM pain, 50 mg pregabalin bid gives the best balance of pain control with the fewest side effects.
So helpful. I just started Lyrica and love the way it has completely taken away my pain. It's been years living with chronic pain. I also recently noticed I've gained weight but hadn't changed my habits. So...now I have to find new ways to combat that weight gain, but now without pain, I can easily exercise.
I you don't mind, what chronic pain were you suffering from? I'm on Lyrica too, for chronic sciatica
Did you gained weight from Lyrica?
@@thobilenyathi9708 have you gain weight from lyrica?
No
@@thobilenyathi9708 I have multiple sclerosis
Health care workers in the US are reluctant to treat pain. I had a total hip replacement & my surgeon decided pain management wasn't a priority. Instead of treating my post-op pain, recovery was excruciating. This guy, instead of pain medication, decided gabapentin was the only thing for me, which of course wasn't even close. I understand the efficacy of gaba should be an adjunct to real pain medication. Sadly, the medical/nursing folks have a knee-jerk reaction to this "opioid crisis" & do not realize many of us are really hurting & won't become addicts.
I know,bit is totally ridiculous that you a person cannot get something that really helps.. I would like them to have feel some of what we have to deal with-- I would not want anyone to feel that bad for long* but, it would drive the point home!
Try the UK practitioners are reluctant to prescribe opioid because we have socialised health care and the gutter press go mad about 'junkies getting high on taxpayers money'. So we find our own ways to deal with pain.
As a former cancer patient, I understand what you are saying. In California anyone can smoke weed just for fun, but most doctors REFUSE to treat pain properly with prescription drugs. A LOT of practitioner offices are “narcotic free” meaning even if it is medically necessary, they will not prescribe the medicine you need for pain.
That is directly what happened to me. As a result of the pain and discomfort after total hip replacement I was reluctant to do anything much more active than watch TV and surf the Internet. Without pain relief, I suffered severe muscle atrophy. Now, one year post surgery, I still cannot walk without canes. People don’t realize that when the surgeon does a total hip replacement, they are sawing off one of the largest bones in your body. Medicine of the 2020s has gone a big step backwards.
It's the same in the UK too
I was prescribed lyrica for fibromyalgia I ended up on the highest dose as my body became dependant on it. I went to a pain clinic for 3 weeks they told me that it was no longer working for me. So I dropped down slowly then I suddenly started feeling depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts so I checked into a rehab. The doctor took me off too quickly he took me down 25mg every other day I went from 275mg to 75mg in less than 2 weeks. I ended up suffering 2 years of hell from withdrawals, I suffered anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, chills, sweats, loud tinnitus and seizures none I had before that drug. I have been completely off for over 2 years now and I still suffer severe icy chills, loud tinnitus and funny turns. I am hoping that the seizures have stopped as 19 in less than 2 years was enough. Unfortunately many health care professional don't understand withdrawals from lyrica and there is no help for us.
Hi Fiona. I'm sorry to hear that.
I am on 450 mg daily what size do u think u can drop to first
Hi Fiona u take 450 mg daily what would a safe dose to drop to to avoid withdrawals
I couldn't take Lyrica when it came out, Pregablin or Aptiom...just awful...
Yeah that stupid doctor caused you unnecessary suffering by dropping you way too quickly.
You should have been dropping 25 mg a week/10days...not every day..hell no.
Lyrica withdrawal is very similar to Xanax withdrawal... DANGEROUS to drop too fast.
Dear Dr. Andrea . At the moment I use cbd oil to control pain , because it doesn't have side effects and is natural. However it is expensive. If I can no longer afford to use it all the time, can I take gabapentin or the other one at the same time as cbd oil . In order to make the change as " painlessly " as possible.
I should say that i also take 100 mgs tramadol every day , prescribed. Thank-you so much for your help . K. Davis
Thank you Doc. For the very nice explanation about what Probagalin work, usis and the effects , thank you very much Doc.
You are very welcome
I'm from Philippines am thankful for your information about pregabalin.
I was taking 150 mg twice a day, but started having problems with memory loss! I was so scared because it was very unexpected and called my neurologist. She said this was a side effect and lowered the dosage to 75mg twice a day. The side effect subsided.
Why u eat this
Did you gain any weight?
Realy now no problem?
Thank you for this great presentation. I have suffered peripheral nerve pain and just had two back surgeries eleven weeks ago. The surgeon just prescribed Pregabalin and I am hopeful this works. I certainly appreciate this informative video.
Thank you
@@DrAndreaFurlan lol
This Video is very informative because compared the side effects pregabalin and Gabapentin thanks Dr.Andrea ,blessings
Thank you for the info. I've had a problem with chronic leg pain, which resulted in me taking heroin just so that I could continue to function normally and walk! I've recently quit the heroin and found that pregabalin helps with both the leg pain and also with the extended withdrawal effects from shooting heroin 6 times a day for 5 years! I'm seeing my doc next week and hoping to get a supply of pregabalin.
Thanks for sharing with me.
I would highly suggest your Dr give you Suboxone,l never suffered l had been on strong narc pain meds for 25-25 yrs l just got fed up with taking all the pain meds because it wasn't helping any more and stopped had l realized the withdrawals l never would had done that. I found a wonderful Dr who put me on suboxone 1mg two times which is this is the lowest dose l also found it really helped my anxiety. It's been four years and l have my life back, Suboxone addressed not only the horrible withdrawals but helped my anxiety as well.
Now u got ur new addiction, taking lyrica instead of heroin…
@@uncle.d. Yes.. Pregabablin is also addictive.
I was on Pregabalin for 9 years. I slowly went from 75mg up to 450mg a day for nerve pain.
It gave me insomnia, elevated mood/high, disinhibition. I was a nightmare and went to therapy to work out what was wrong.
Once I finally worked out the Pregabalin was causing me all these issues I stopped it immediately along with mirtazapine. I had terribly bad withdrawals, suicidal and delusional. But I knew it was the withdrawal so hung on in there.
I sadly lost my job due to the nerve pain that came back. But I have my brain and personality back.
I've heard some pretty bad stories from other people since stopping Pregabalin.
It does help nerve pain but ask friends and family to keep an eye out for strange behaviour.
I have started taking pregabalin 75 mg. For my hip pains and it has helped some. But I also like taking it because it helps my insomnia a lot! Lyrica and a 5mg melatonin lets me get some sleep . Will that amount cause me to gain weight? I am too heavy already which aggravates my hip pain. I am 72 yrs old, 5’3, 170 lbs. - can’t afford to gain more!!!
Listen to this person, I have the same problem, DRUG FROM HELL!
@@jameslink6623 I'd be interested to hear.
I was on 500 mg and reduced to 150 mg without problems 🤷🏻♀️😬 i was on it 11 years ago already was taking the max dosage and got rid off it by myself without withdrawal or whatsoever.but i had to say I've been through an opiate withdrawal 13 years ago maybe that's why i didn't found it to harsh to reducing it 🤷🏻♀️
Pregabalin is the fucking worst, get ready for massive long lasting withdrawals for anyone that takes it.
Thank you so much for this. This is the best video I have seen explaining Pregabalin. I think I need to go back to my Dr as I have chronic pain and I only take 75mg 3 times a day
I’m glad to hear you like the video
I take Lyrica for restless legs.
For years I didn't know what was going on with my kicking legs when I rest or go to bed. It's the best thing I ever did, absolutely no kicking or that nasty feeling of a slow electric shock running up my legs.
It has worked wonders for me. I have also had restless legs and random "tic" like movements for going on 6 years now, and Lyrica has helped so so much. Feels good I can go to work without worrying about everything flying out of my hands
I have restless legs too, it's so painful.
I'm on Lyrica as well for restless legs. It helped me so much but the weight gain is harsh. I'm 5'0 and had in the beginning (was right after I gave birth) 60kg now I'm almost 80 😭 i reduced my dosage from 500 mg to 150 mg but I'm still gaining weight. I'm also tracking my calories been mostly under 1300cals a day. I'm trying now to get rid off Lyrica completely because the weight gain is not tolerable. I feel handicapped by it, can't move as before, my knees are hurting me, my back pains me. So as much as it helped me i have to stop taking it and maybe just taking it as a emergency medication when it's getting to bad with my legs 🤷🏻♀️
@@AustinLnX what dose do you take?
what's your dose for restless legs?
Very Good explanation of Pregablin! I take for Trigeminal nerve pain wich is terrible painful. But Dry mouth and Headaches are bad!
I like when she explaine .. its easy to understand.. thankss po❤
You're welcome 😊
Thanks, Dr. Andrea. You explained that so well. I’ve been taking pregabalin for about 5 years now and it does help some with my nerve pain. My main side effect was brain fog so I lowered my dose and it seems to have helped lessen it.
Glad it was helpful!
Have you experience any weight gain from it?
Janet Rodriguez yes due to fluid retention
But she was ABSOLUTELY wrong about it being a controlled
Sorry about that but anyways it is a schedule 5 drug..., I have 0 idea how she did not no that...
I was on 150mg a day for myself sciatica pain. I hated it with a passion, always felt dizzy, lightheaded.
When I suddenly stopped taking it, it took me 2 weeks the withdrawals were horrendous.
It only helped to reduce the pain for the first few months.
I am now on amitriptyline, not as bad as pregabalin, but it doesn't help either.
Try Omega 3 for that,that save me
Have you tried CBD oil? It is expensive and some people cannot handle it . Also please be careful when taking it with other pills because we are all different. Too many doctors take the cookie cutter approach to patients . We are not all the same.
Trying to stop using this medication is just like , or worse withdrawal from opioids ! Severe anxiety and diarrhea. Must use titration to stop. I felt horrible. Please don’t take it if possible.
Same I was in amitrityline and it worked for 2 weeks but stopped working right after, now given pregabalin but hesitant to take it.
@@peca2424 please share your story how omega 3 fatty acids had saved your life..
Thank you for the wonderful series of videos, each very relevant to the conditions I am currently in.
How long you have to take pregabalin for sciatica nerve pain
Thank for sharing with us about prengabalin. You are very clear explanation.
Pregabalin made me hungry all the time and made me gain weight. Also became very inhibited and talkative like I was drunk. Switching to the highest dose of Gabapentin did not increase my appetite and did not cause any weight problems, or make me feel drunk. The only problem is that the Gabapentin takes twice as long to reduce the pain as the Pregabalin, often taking 1 and a half to 2 hours to relieve the pain.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing your story. Can you tell what dose you are taking for gabapentin? I had tried gabapentin before and it was only 50% helpful. Currently i am on lyrica (99% pain improvement) but i feel very drowsy and drunk as you described. I am taking 125 mg per day!! If gabapentin can help me if i take it longer then i would love to try that
So you can feel effects right after you take it,like you wrote 1.5-2h????They say it takes up to two weeks to feel its potencial of full effects...Will I feel an effect the day I take it?Different resources says different thing.Hope you can answer my question.
From 1 April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin are Schedule 3 controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means that additional requirements are needed on the prescription. For example, the dose must be clearly defined.
Thanks Trevor.
Thanks so much for this informative video. You surely are well versed in your discipline. I have severe chronic pain in my lower half of the body, from the belly button down. My doctor started with tramadol, now it's gabapentin. Both work but not fully. Maybe 60%. Your discussion on gabapentin and its efficacy and side effects help my literature greatly.
I have the exact same problem. I am about to try lyrica.
Try diclofenac
Thank you for this new video on pregabalin....
god Bless You
*God Bless you so much
You are welcome.
Thank you! The weight was the thing I noticed. Since I started pregabalin for fibromyalgia (helped around a year and now they increased my dose) I have gained at least 5 kilos and might seem like little but I have a specific diet due food allergies and was hard to gain any weight. So it amazed me how clear the side effect is. I hopefully can change my treatment mostly because the pain is increasing.
Long term this drug increases pain, even when taken extactly as prescribed. It's a posted side effect, along with weight gain.
I am a registered nurse with fibromyalgia and the Pregabalin made me hungry like a wild dog non-stop and caused me to gain weight. I stopped the Pregabalin and changed over to it’s older cousin drug called Gabapentin in the same drug class, and the hunger and weight gain did not happen at all like the Pregabalin. The thing that you need to know is that the Gabapentin is that it takes twice as long to kick in to relieve the pain, about 1 and a half hours to two hours. Also the milligram dosage is higher by about three times the dose compared to the Pregabalin because it is absorbed differently in the small intestine. So for example I take 3600mg. per day which is the maximum recommended per day. I take3 400mg. capsules three times a day. It works as well for my fibromyalgia pain as the Lyrica with none of the weight gain, hunger or feeling like I was drunk. You may have to look up a chart to show to your doctor that compares equivalent dosing comparing the two drugs so he/she is not afraid to prescribe enough. Doctors usually start out on the lowest dose to see if the patient gets relief and tolerance. Doctors usually forget to increase the dose unless the patient asks. I am a 130 pound female and take this dose because it is absorbed differently than the Pregabalin, but they both act very much the same in one’s brain. I was so glad when I switched because I could not tolerate gaining a lot of weight! Good luck, call me if you need to ask any questions 281 507-4742 Lesley Sears RN
Why do most pain or depression drugs cause weight gain! If often never weight loss.
@@amyadeline9497 I've been on it over 12 years.
Utterly addicted.
This woman might be on commission by the drug companies.
@@amyadeline9497 side effects listed in UK include risk of physical and mental dependence.
Try and stop taking it!
It's same as Xanax withdrawal to me, I've done heroin/ opium and methadone withdrawal before but this can be worse.
Seizures, sudden cardiac death, insomnia, derealization, the desire to die rather than keep suffering and this can last from months to years.
If you take something like this daily it's likely forever.
Thanks doctor Andrea , I’m taking pregabalin3 for a month
thank you so much Doctor...it was so informative.ive bern waiting for this.now i feel more secure while taking pregabaline.more power to you.
Thanks for sharing this information and been helpful as I am taking pregabalin for Fibromyalgia.
Has it make it you gain weight?
When I use Pregabalin 75 mg. I get good sleep. But I used to get dizziness in day time. Further, my feet swell if I take 3 days. I was a diabetic person. But now almost I recovered
Worked for less then a week, dose increased with no benefit then try stopping Lyrica and Wow! very bad WD's nervous, panic and severe depression for a week and that was only after I took less and less after being on it less then two months. I had baclofen which did not help either with pain but did take the edge off of the withdrawl.
This drugs work at first than it destoys your brain
Clearly explained point by point, many thanks Dr 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I have been suffering from Neurotic pain, previously on SSRI but not helpful. My doctor just prescribed Pregabalin, thx for the detailed explanation.
Thanks for your information, from Spain 👍🏻
Thank you Dr! 100 mg a day of pre-Gabalin has been a miracle for me! I am so grateful that it has cut my fibromyalgia pain off at the pass. I realize that compared to many other patients, I am very lucky that this has worked for me and especially this dosage… Thank you for your extremely informative video, all the information you provided is very important!
Pregalin (Lyrica) have Been godsend For me too,I have neuropathic pain,i got Also tramadol, oxycodone and Valium
Hello Dr. Furlan, thank you for the video. You have answered all my questions about Pregabalin. So thank you so much!! God bless!
Glad to hear that
Thanks doctor for the explanation
Now I know you are realy aGOD Sent
Thanks for explaining. Regarding alcohol. I take 2x75mg pregabalin and do not feel sleepy or dizzy at all. Is it dangerous to drink alcohol with pregabalin or will it just make you sleepy?
Hi Andreas. Yes, it is dangerous.
I was addicted to pregabalin.... when I went off it, I suffered pretty bad withdrawals. Is this not a type of addiction?
I explain in the video that dependence and withdrawal symptoms happen with many medications, including thyroid hormones. People don't say they are addicted to thyroid hormones.
It is an addictive drug and don't let any doctor tell you any difffently. The official Lyrica website warnings now states it has addictive potential.
Why is it so hard for doctors to research the drugs they prescribe?
Good on you for getting off it.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Well people have stated multiple times they are addicted to pregabalin
I am 86 years. Taking this drug since a year.But I still suffer from insomnia. However even antihistamine or some cough syrups which make others sleepy the whole keeps me awake and alert
Ever since taking pregabalin NT my health providers have stopped prescribing restyl or anxit. Sometimes I worry whether taking pregabalinNT with anxit has any adverse effect.
As PT watching your video allow me to understand better some complex topics and more important to comunicate more effectively to the patients.
Thanks Dr Andrea!
That is very nice to hear. Thank you for your kind words.
Thanks Doc,this has been an eye opener for me as I have been taking it for the last 13 years.
I'm glad you like this video. I have enabled "Super Thanks" in all of my videos.
Does it increase energy my Dr just put me on this..
What is the most effective medications for fibromyalgia? Most effective for injury induced neuropathic pain?
Cbd
Dual reuptake inhibitors such as tricyclics, SSRIs and SNRIs have the strongest evidence, but holistic interventions including psychology, lifestyle changes, considered copharmacy etc are the only way out - the way out is the way in!
I’m on Cymbalta 60 mg and now am a going to also take Pregabalin. Dr’s say for Fibromyalgia add it along with; in addition to Cymbalta
Hello. I was inpatient in a pain clinic for 15 days here in Germany in my hometown, where I was dosed to 2 times 100 mg pregabalin for the first 7 days from initially 2 times 50mg until one day before my discharge. This also worked well for me, because except for tolerable fatigue and drowsiness, my pain has been positively influenced. At home, after three days, however, side neck pain and ear pain were suddenly added only on the right side. Now I don't know if there are other side effects or just the consequences of stretching the lateral neck muscles. I started to reduce 50 mg at once because I also probably had problems with the right mucous gland in the mouth. It's a pity, as it really gave me relief. I hope that I will soon be able to go up to 2 times 75 mg again.
Thank you for sharing
@@DrAndreaFurlan
Hello Doc. Me again. I now had to stop pregabalin because of the side effects that became more and more. The benefit/risk factor had gone completely negative. At the moment I stick to Metamizole, which to my knowledge is not distributed in Canada here in Germany but already, more bad than quite afloat because I do not want to take opioids that I have been prescribed. Not yet. Greetings from Germany, Thomas .
@@thomasromeni8063 are you getting any side effects from metamizole as you got from lyrica?
@@jash2199 no metamizole or Novalgin is a bit stronger than ibuprofen (of course it's a different pain killer but still) I'm on Lyrica as well an the side affects are harsh...i mean the weight gain and the immobility because of the weight.
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Professionally presented but I think researchers need to find a solution to the trend of weight gain for consumers of the drug. It’s not enough to say, “you will gain weight” and brush it to the side like it’s nothing.
Very nice video.
Very intelligent doctor 👌.
All concepts cleared.
Thankyou mam.
Namastey From India. 🙏
You're most welcome
Thank you so much for this video. I've been taking Pregabalin since 2017 and it really helped my life and wellness. my pain is manageable, my migraine attacks are very rare these days, and i have great confidence in public speaking and social interaction now more than ever. I greatly benefited from this medicine. I just hope it has the same effect on other people as some don't react to this medicine as my body does.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com
I have 150mg lyrica, I have continuous pain in the muscles and nerves of my legs. and I suffer from anxiety. If I take a lyrica 150, after how many minutes or hours does it take for the pain in my legs to go away?
Hi @@MatteoXVI16 i only take 75mg and i notice within 30-60min i feel the pain subsides. its best to speak to a medical professional about this. i hope you feel better!
Very important explain thank you very much Dr Andrea Furlan i like to see you vidio good bye
Thanks
Good afternoon, dr. Furlan, i have a question.
I have been taking pregabalin since 2 years for a herniated disk (fused last year). Recently the neurologist doctor advised me to raise the dose to 150 mg twice/day.
The farmacist said i can also try to take 150 in the morning, but only 75 mg in the evening, because during the night i don't feel any pain anyway. I know pregabalin has a 12 hour time of action, so it makes sense to me.
I understand you master the way of the functioning of this medication, so i kindly ask you to please tell me if this second option of treatment is advisable or not. Thank you very much, dr Furlan, i appreciate your videos very much! Cristina Roșca, Romania
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it relaxed me. im gonna take it but not daily.
Please talk to your doctor. This medication is supposed to be taken daily, not on as needed basis.
@@DrAndreaFurlan how habit forming is this.? i was gonna everyday until i heard its extremely habit forming. most of my meds are written as needed but i understand your point.
Beautifully explained....even doctor s and GPs will benefit immensely
Pregabalin is very useful in anxiety ....I feel very relaxed!!!
Some people feel like that. Not everyone.
@@DrAndreaFurlan yes mam everyones body work differently.... Thank you so much for your reply watching your videos from India👈
Per cfar sherben shqip
Please be careful when taking Lyrica and Cymbalta, for some it works but for others it can have SERIOUS side effects 😢, our daughter was on this medication for nerve pain but had severe suicidal thoughts & in 2019 she took her life, at the time we had no idea that this was a "side effect' of these medications.
Please be careful & tell your doctor if you have any suicidal feelings.
150mg an hour before bed gives me a chance to sleep after suffering spinal cord injuries. I don’t experience any problems with my thinking the next day (I am a professor of economics). i suspect like most things it depends on the person and their mindset😊
Hello Dr.Andrea . I'm a male in my mid 40s with sciatica nerve pain. My doctor prescribed me Pregabalin 150 mg twice a day. It's now been 5 weeks on the medication. Question can taking Pregabalin cause sexual side effects like lowered libido, erectile dysfunction and less effective orgasms? Thank you.
Yes, pregabalin can cause impotence.
Iv been prescribed pregabalin for years on maximum dose 600mgbit used to make me feel almost drunk and floating down the street now it doesn’t really do anything to now, great video tho thanks
Thank you for your comment.
@@DrAndreaFurlan no problem just for reference it is very addictive and highly abused but doctors have seemed to click on now I think when it came out they had claims of non addictive ect.. as a recovering addict I can tell you if you have been on pregabalin for a long time and try and go cold turkey you will have pretty bad withdrawals… things are no joke
I used to read about suicidal behavior linked to this drug used. Should I be concerned?
Absolutely
I wanted to die when I took it. I kept the bottle to remind myself how I almost drove my vehicle into a bridge underpass. Never will I try this again.
Thank you so much Dr. Andrea Furland for your explanation regerding pregabalin. Love you always fr. Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Evening Doc thank you much for the info Godbless❤
Welcome!
I was prescribed Gabapentin 600mg 3 times daily. It did not help with my pain, but it did cause me to have increased appetite, change in my vision and extreme depression. Would I have the same side effects with Pregabalin? Just because I had no relief with Gabapentin does this mean that I would not receive relief with Pregabalin?
Thank you.
Don’t take pregab it will ruin you if you felt that from gaba
Yeah you will
There both almost the same but still different
Wow , good information, thx again. For me it was pretty good for my chronic pain but and it is a big but …. I would be so confused at night. Getting up to go to the bathroom was an adventure…. Still dont know where to go to help lowering my stupid pain .
Question: If Pregablin "calms nerves", is the idea to take it for a fixed duration of time until the nerves are calmed down and then when you come off it the nerves remain calm??? OR....does it only calms nerves WHILST taking it hence loosing it's effect when you finish taking it?
Are you still addicted?
Please research deprescibing these meds. If not done as a VERY slow taper, withdrawal symptoms can be deadly.
Thank you!
Please research and report. A thank you isn’t enough to keep people from being harmed.
Taking it at the moment but so far all it seems to be doing is making my thigh and knee swell up. this is on 75mg i would hate to think how painful my leg and knee would get if the dose is higher. Maybe not best for me.
Been on Lyrica for over a year, went off (safely with dr advice) to see if it did anything. Holy crap was it ever helping. Reached my lowest point lying in bed for most of the day because everything hurt - 100mg/day fixed it. Question... weight gain is a side effect - does it change metabolism or just make you want to eat more? I want to prevent this because I am obese and losing weight through diet.
How many weeks or months did it take for lyrica to work for your pain?
Both. I'm on pregabalin since a year again and I'm tracking my cals since I gave birth to my daughter 3 years ago. Even though I'm mostly under 1300cals a day i gained weight from 60 to almost 80 kg so yes its messing with your metabolism and makes you more hungry plus your body is restraining water on it. But as it is with side effects it's not on everyone who has them
Definitely slows down metabolism mine is super fast normally but when I use these I get bunged up
it makes me WANT to eat more, so i do. have gained 6kgs in 6 weeks on 100mg/day I don't think it has reduced the pain
Good video on pregabalin ..uses dosages sideeffects with cochrane evidences .
Andrea thank you for all the videos you help us a lot. What is your opinion for metabolomic medicine for autoimmune disorder?
This video has really helped me. Thank you.
I take 1 mg Mirapex twice daily and 150 mg pregabalin three times daily to control my severe RLS. My prior meds, Gabapentin and ropinirole, had stopped working for me.
I don’t know why, but I tore many ligaments and tendons due to Lyrica induced muscle atrophy, so I’m mostly bedridden now.
Im sorry to hear this.
Hi Dr.Andrea ,your videos are awesome, thank you so much 💓
Glad you like them!
no risk of pregabalin addiction? plz plz do your research! dependency is very common!!
Dependence is not addiction.
Do you know the difference between dependence and addiction?
Very Interesting, as usual. Thanks a lot
Muchas Gracias muy claro y bien explicado ❤
Ahora entiendo porque comprendo muy bien su inglés por su origen de Brasil, felicidades.
Hello Dr Andrea. Your video was very informative, easy to follow and well presented. I will be certainly be watching it again. Thank you.
Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel th-cam.com/users/DrAndreaFurlan And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔
Im getting increased appetite...will. it go away
Do you have any research to back up that statement that pregabalin is more effective after 3 to 6 months, anything can be addictive, including Lyrica. It should not be controlled though. Neither should low-dose benzodiazepines. as both are significantly less toxic and carcinogenic, then ethanol is I think if you should be able to buy ethanol, you should be able to buy pretty much any schedule 4 compound in the United States.
What are your thoughts or observations on its efficay for SFN (small fibre neuropayhy)?
SFN is as type of neuropathic pain, and it should respond well to pregabalin.
does anyone know of a Pregabalin review on TH-cam that is not sponsored by Pfizer?
☝🏻 Mine is not sponsored 🙏🏻
Dear Furlan. I appriciate your work so very much . Heartly thanks
Hello Doctor, I diagnosed by fibromyalgia 6 years back. I took lots of medicines but my pain is still in my upper back area. Now my doctor priscribed me duloxetine and pregabline for 1 month and after taking only 1 week my pain gone 100% and I was so happy but unfortunately it came back after some time. Please guide me have I fibromyalgia or any other disease.
Thank you hope will get reply :)
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@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you doctor for the reply. I am from India and I have seen lots of your videos and all are really very informative and knowledgeable.
Hello dr, i have a query ..does pregabalin & methylcobalamin capsule heal compressed nerve and functining of leg? Please reply
Question: 6. Not toxic to the liver or kidney. I’m on Pregabalin and I have had kidney cancer and I’ve had kidney stones several times. Doe you think I should tell my pain management doctor. He did schedule me for an MRI not knowing that I have had brain coils installed back in 2013, from a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke.
I'm sorry to hear that Marc.
It's poison... please research it. Lyrica is being banned in Northern Ireland for good reason. This is absolutely horrifying.
Of course you should tell your doctor. Are you new to the planet?
Yea doc. Furlan! How could I not trust you? You have the same last name as mine! 😅 Amxiety diaorders here. Let's see how it goes. Thanks!
It is a controlled drug here in the UK. It is controlled at a level just below morphine when getting it on prescription from a doctor. We have to sign twice to show we are receiving a high risk controlled drug, this is due to high recreational abuse.
It is a controlled drug her in the USA too !
@@kevyanaeast4059 It's a crappy drug, nobody would abuse this stuff. Too much & it just give you a bit of energy. I don't like it; it seems to mess with my mind a little.
Hello, dear Dr Furlan , could you translate in Italian your exceptional and very useful videos?
All of my videos have closed captions in Italian.
@@DrAndreaFurlan ohhh its true!!!!
I apologize ! Thank you so much and a big kiss from Naples in Italia !
I've gained a lot of weight on Pregabalin. Like 4 clothing sizes more without eating more and with more movement bc it made my pain so much better. It makes my Fibromyalgia sooo much better, I'm actually able to work 4 days a week now. I'm able to move and exercise more and have such a better quality of life. I could do without the medical weight discrimination, since I'm healthier than ever, just fatter. But they like to focus on my weight as the only thing that matters. I dont care, I'm very greatful for Pregabalin. The only thing that bothers me is that my libido is completley dead.
You will keep gaining and your weight will become a problem . Good luck
Hi @Debbie Matteo
You seem very frustrated with this drug. I am sorry it didn’t work for you. But spreading lies and fake messages about me does not make you more trustful. Actually it does diminishes the credibility of your message. I have never been paid to say good things about duloxetine. So what you are saying about me is defamatory and arrogant. If you don’t delete or edits your comments it will give an opportunity for people to find out how you are lying.
@@DrAndreaFurlanlool you tell him woman! I also take pre gablin I like 600ml or 2 300ml and it numbs the pain and makes me feel lovely I love pre gablin,right now I'm on 300ml pre gablin and 200ml codeine 😊
What doctors don't tell you is the withdrawal is horrible. So coming off the tablets are very hard to do as the drug is that addictive
I was suicide when I came off it cold turkey worst time of my life... never again
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
I wanted to know if the dependence of Pregablin the same as dependence on SSRIs and other anti depressant medication ? I am looking to take Pregablin for anxiety. I'll be grateful for your kind response.
Dependence on anticonvulsants seems to be stronger than dependence on antidepressants.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Many thanks for your kind response, Dr.
I will certainly be talking to my doctor about whether or not I should take Pregabalin. I have been on numerous medications for a very, very long time now and sleeping well and being fresh in the morning has been my life's greatest challenge unfortunately. I am a very light sleeper actually and struggle to sleep well and anxiety exacerbates everything for me. Of course you don't know my complete profile, but would you recommend considering Pregabalin in my a case ? I have read some very positive reviews for it. Will be grateful for your kind response.
Thank you for this educational video. Pregablin is effective for me at a 50 mg at night as prescribed by my somnologist for multiple micro-arousals during sleep due to RLS. However, there are side effects (dry mouth in the morning and difficulty concentrating) even at this next to the smallest dose available of 25 mg.
Aw Dr u explained briefly very nice or sweet am also pharmacist am seeking from India
Hi Mandeep. Glad it was helpful!
I'm using 900mg in one go. I can't quit. It's definitely addicting.
I’ll refer you to this mate online who sells em and other psychedelic substance
@@jessicacarson6117 mhmm 🥵💦
900mg is definitely to to high. Pls get some help before your liver and your kidney strikes.
Doctors should tell people about the withdrawals of this stuff coming from a heroin addict the withdrawals are really bad of this drug
Hi Jaikai. People who have previous substance use disorders might be more predisposed to have difficulty coming off pregabalin
@@DrAndreaFurlan weather the person is prone to substance abuse or not when taking this drug for a long period of time trying to just come off cold turkey is pretty bad well atleast at my dose of 600mg when I try to come off cold turkey im in bad withdrawals im now tapering down
Dr.Furlan what is Pregabalin?
A me, per un attacco acuto di sciatalgia, il medico ha prescritto il Lyrica (Pregabalin) per 2 settimane, alternato a un cortisonico.(Deltacortene).
E' corretto?
I like your explanation. Very much, have a nice day mam
Thanks a lot
Pregabalin oral capsule is used for long-term treatment. It comes with serious risks if you don't take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don't take it at all: Your pain or seizures won't go away or may get worse.
Thanks so much for the teaching.
You are very welcome