The most common side effects of Lyrica are: drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, unsteadiness, fatigue, swollen arms/legs, increased appetite, weight gain, nausea, dry mouth or constipation.  If you are considering Lyrica as a treatment for Fibromyalgia, you may notice that some of these side effects are also symptoms of FM.  If those symptoms worsen or additional symptoms appear, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. 

Below are rarer but more serious possible side effects.  Contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:

Unlikely but more serious:

• change in amount of urine
• difficulty speaking
• loss of coordination
• mental/mood changes
• muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially if you are tired or have a fever)
• stomach/abdominal pain
• uncontrolled movements (e.g., tremor, twitching)
• unusual tiredness
• vision change

Rare but very serious:

• unusual bleeding/bruising
• slow or irregular heartbeat

This medication rarely may cause mood or behavior changes, such as anxiety, agitation, hostility, pressured/rapid speech, or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop unusual (possibly sudden) mood changes.

Finally, a very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/lips/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

Click here to read a complete drug profile for Lyrica.

I hope this helps you make your decision. 

Best wishes,

Karen

Hello:

Lyrica worked ok for me but I found I was really hungry, my hands were always swollen, and I was dizzy all the time, these, are some of the side effects.

Al

weight gain, blurred vision, headache, constipation and several others.