Question 1

what is the typical dose of lyrically?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : You must mean lyrica (pregabalin). Usual starting dose is 50 mg twice a day. It can be titrated. It is used for neuropathy  pain.

Question 2

what are side effects of lyrics. i take 75 mg tablets x2?

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Low dose: We do start most patients on Lyrica (pregabalin) at your dosage to avoid adverse effects, and would note that higher dosing will be more effective.  The typical side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, leg swelling, and weight gain.

Question 3

what are the effects of taking lyica and drinking alchohol?

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Thanks for asking!: Don't do this.  Alcohol with a sedative in any class is dangerous.

Question 4

i've been on lyrica 75 mg for a month and i am getting continues body pains at night is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Complication : Probably a side effect. Talk to your physician as you may need to reduce the dose. Good Luck

Question 5

is lyrica (pregabalin) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lyrica (pregabalin) is very effective for fibromyalgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy and lumbar radicular pain.

Question 6

what does lyrica (pregabalin) do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Lyrica (pregabalin) was first introduced for seizures. However, it was found to have good activity in treatment neuropathic (nerve) pain. This type of pain is sometimes present in shingles and can last for a long time after the rash is gone.

Question 7

does lyrica repair damaged nerves?

Accepted Answer

No.
No: Lyric and gabapentin inhibit afferent (going to the brain) sensory nerves to diminish to input to your brain and help decrease pain or neuropathy.  Nerves heal

Lyrica and  gabapentin (Neurontin) simply inhibit the afferent (going to the brain) sensory nerve input in ordeer to diminish the pain or neruopathy experienced.  The nerve will heal themselves if possible.

Question 8

can i take lyrica before an emg test?

Accepted Answer

: I've seen patients have EMGs without stopping psychoactive or.neurological meds.  Some specialists ask you to stop muscle relaxants,tranquilizers, caffeine before an EMG. I recommend calling the EMG department and get specific instructions from them,the technician or the neurologist, that is whoever is going to perform your EMG.

Question 9

can lyrica (pregabalin) effect memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not always: Any medication that affects the central nervous system can definitely affect memory, and in that Lyrica (pregabalin) qualifies.  If one was started on a high dose, there definitely could be memory complaints.  Typically in my experience if the dose is started low and brought up very slowly memory problems are not seen.

Question 10

could i take lyrica (pregabalin) for "mood"?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In controlled studies, about 5% of patients reported euphoria, but additional studies are needed to see if this will help mood.

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