HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I am on 300mg of lyrica (pregabalin) daily, 100mg 3 times daily i find it very sedating.will the sedation ease off. thanks?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

"drunk" feeling: You may expect 10-12 weeks for the "drunk" feeling to go away. Good luck to you!

Answered 8/22/2015

2.4k views

Thank
Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

You are on: a therapuetic dose. It should ease. I usually give a dose at noon and twice the dose at night!

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

505 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How long does it take for the side effects of lyrica (pregabalin) and zolpidem go away? I feel sedated + dificult the breath when waking up meds for 16d

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I am on 150mg Lyrica (pregabalin) 3 times daily for G A D along with 20mg Lexapro.I am always tired.Would it be safe to reduce Lrica to 150mg twice daily. Thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am on 150mg Lyrica (pregabalin) 3 times daily along with other Meds.I feel tired always.Is it safe to reduce Lyrica (pregabalin) to twice daily. Thanks?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I am on remeron 30mg, lexapro 15mg and lyrica (pregabalin) 150mg 3 times daily for G A D.I am on these Meds for months.Why do I feel so groggy still. Thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I took a 5mg Valium 10 days ago,only one, and now I have a rx for Lyrica 75mg to be taken 3 times daily. Is it safe to start the Lyrica after taking the Valium 10 days ago?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am on 300mg Lyrica (pregabalin) for G A D when does the sedating effects wear off. Thanks?
When does the sedating effect of Lyrica (pregabalin) wear off. Thanks?
I am taking Lyrica (pregabalin) for Anxiety.I find it great.How long does the sedating effect last. Thanks?
Can reducing lyrica (pregabalin) for a few days cause irritability.I am on 150mg three times daily.I reduced it to 300mg and I am dizzy and Irritable. Thanks?
After infrequent use will i then experience the same kind of rebound anxiety from the sedating effects of the lyrica (pregabalin) the following day?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.