Neuropathic Pain
"I started taken lyrica for trigger spots
(burning painful hot spots through out my back) plus lower back pain. I began taking 150mg 2x a day. It was wonderful, no more daily nagging pain. However, the side affects started to out weigh the pain relief. I had to start taking a water pills because of the water retention, my memory&amp; cognitive thinking were really effected. On three separate occasions, I was sent home from work because I was so drowsy I kept falling asleep. I was staggering, slurring my speech. My supervisor thought I had been drinking. It was very embarassing. If I did not have all these side effects, I would&#039;ve stayed on these meds but it was getting out of control-my weight has sky rocketed also. I&#039;m weening off.Pain is back."