Hello Ann,
 
Welcome back. 
I do not take Lyrica however have heard others on this board that have and they have found it helpful (some have anyway).  It is however expensive and not covered by medical financial.  I was told by my doctor here in Calgary that it was expensive and not covered and that he felt there were still too many side effects.
 
I take Neurontin.  I take 600 mg every 5 to 6 hours.  I used to take as many as 3600 mg per day in doses of 3 (300 mg tablets) per time and 4 times per day.  I found that my memory was really really bad then,  I was sooo tired etc.  I have cut back now and really don't find a lot of difference in the relief of the pain.
 
With your doctor not available I think that the pharmacist would be your best person to discuss this with.  Please don't overdose.
 
Hope some of this info has helped you.  Do you not have any instructions printed on the medication container?
 
Heather in Calgary
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Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:10 PM
Subject: [TMIC] Questions about medication

My computer has not been feeling well so have been away for a while.  Hope everyone had a happy new year.  Prior to computer going down I heard from someone in Uk that was taking Lyrica.  I tried this and it made my muscles weak and legs stiff.  He also said his legs were stiff but he was contenting taking the Lyrica because it was helping his back.  I wonder if he is still having the side effects or if they have gone away.  If anybody else has any comments about Lyrica, let me know.
 
I am now taking Neurontin and I just got refill and accidentally did not read directions.  Ended up taking l600mg every eight hours rather than 800me.  Anyway I feel much better and was wondering if anyone knew how much of this stuff you can take.  Of course, this always happens on Friday when I cannot get doctor.
 
Many thanks for any comments.
 
Ann in Virginia


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