Well, this was my first week on Lyrica. I am taking 25 mg. at night and am to start taking 50 mg. a week after two weeks. So far, I haven't noticed side effects, but it is a low dose. Then again, I also haven't had a noticeable effect on my daily headaches. I am also using Zanaflex in the mea...
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nerve blocks...and meds response to your post
baby g
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 12:09 AMre: nerve blocks...and meds response to your post
SusieB
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 07:26 PMThat's wonderful! I was on 8 mg. Zanaflex at night and now 5 mg. valium (because I was grinding my teeth at night and have braces on -- OW!). The neurologist has me on 150 mg. of Lyrica morn, afternoon and before bed. He added noritriptyline (sp) and wants me to move from 10 mg up to 30 at night. He said it is supposed to help people with TMJ disorder who wake up with headaches like I do. I'm sure hoping.
I've gained a lot of weight since taking on Lyrica. I am hoping I can lose it through diet and exercise since I did give in to the sweet cravings for a while!
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