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Diabetic Connect Member Bizz

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Lyrica Reaction?

by Bizz
August 13, 2009 11:21 PM
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Hi all! I'm new to the site and already have found so much helpful info and kindness.

I think I may be having a reaction to Lyrica and wondered if anyone else has had this experience?

I started taking Lyrica about 3 weeks ago. The first time I took it I felt like I was on speed! I chalked it up to the fact that I was getting some pain relief for a change and ran around cleaning house (lol)....I have neuropathy and fibromyalgia.

For the past 3-4 days I have been itchy. Mainly on my head and neck but it's spread to my hands also. I have tiny red bumps but not so many that I would really call it a rash. It's SO irritating!!

I got on the Lyrica website and found out that the "high" feeling and the "rash" are both reactions to the Lyrica.

I just wondered if anyone else has had this happen? Since the "high" feeling went away, I'm kind of hoping the itch will also. I really don't want to give up the relief I get from this medication but the itch is driving me crazy.


Tags: lyrica, medication, reaction

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Diabetic Connect Member mamaoak
mamaoak
mamaoak replied August 15, 2009 11:21 PM 

sorry i do not know any thing about tis med you might could have an allergy to it to it.

Diabetic Connect Member Darly
Darly
Darly replied August 16, 2009 12:48 AM 

Welcome Bizz! I also suffer from fibromyalgia,also take lyrica. I have some type of neuropathy as I have tingling in my hands,legs,and feet. I was told to up my lyrica for this,it is working some,not as bad as it was. I did get the "High"..was actually funny, my first day of taking lyrica,have not had any other problems from it. You may have some form of allergic reaction,you may have to tell your Doctor about it.
Sorry I didn't have any solutions for you, just wanted to say Hi,and let you know I also took lyrica. Have a healthy night! Darlene :)

Diabetic Connect Member lipsie
lipsie
lipsie replied August 16, 2009 2:09 PM 

Hiya, I also take Lyrica...I don't have this problem either..seems odd that you'd have a reaction this late of taking it though to me. Maybe allergies? But really you'll have to see your doctor to find out. That would suck cuz it's helping you so much, I know it's a miracle drug for me! Good luck! Hugs! Sheila

Diabetic Connect Member Trinidad \u0026 Kim
Trinidad \u0026 Kim
Trinidad \u0026 Kim replied August 24, 2009 9:29 AM 

If you havent contacted your doctor you need to do so ASAP there are other drugs try Neurotin