Re: Re: Neurontin & Lyrica

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I take Kepra for the neurological pain. Its an anti convulsant like

neurontin etc.

Jolene

In a message dated 4/27/2008 6:41:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

stephieann2@... writes:

I couldn't take Lyrica so they couldn't give me Neurontin. I'm wondering

though if there is something else they could give me? Besides for telling me to

exercise, take my Flexeril, and sleeping med and pain meds as needed, nothing

is really helping my FMS or neuropathic pain. I have been walking on my

treadmill, but for a few days this week, could not even stand up on my feet.

The

rheumatologist still hasnt called me back on that issue so I'm thinking of

going to the family doctor or seeing if I need a referral to a podiatrist. More

than likely they will say " oh its inflammatory see the rheumatologist " which

I do in june. If I can make it that long! I've been in bed all day today

with a pain flare. I'm also having really bad weakness in the legs, and pain

across the joints of the hand (but by the time I see her, this problem will

probably have passed too

mezuro <_mezuro@..._ (mailto:mezuro@...) > wrote: This is a

little old news on Lyrica but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin)sleep patterns. A s

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding)slightly different (a

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

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I have a question - what is the average cost of Lyrica for one month - let's use

150mg a day for the example.

Thanks!

mezuro <mezuro@...> wrote:

This is a little old news on Lyrica but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin), the two drugs

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding), but one obvious

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

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[Guest guest]

Yes the kepra has worked good for my crps.. They are also using lamictal and

topomax as well for neuropathic pain. I also take cymbalta

Jolene

In a message dated 4/27/2008 7:28:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

stephieann2@... writes:

Ty Jolene! I will check into that! I know they were hoping the Effexor would

do something but they all concluded it wasn't as good as the Cymbalta I had

taken before we tried Lyrica that didn't work...

_Jolenefive@..._ (mailto:Jolenefive@...) wrote: I take Kepra for

the neurological pain. Its an anti convulsant like

neurontin etc.

Jolene

In a message dated 4/27/2008 6:41:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

_stephieann2@stephiean_ (mailto:stephieann2@...) writes:

I couldn't take Lyrica so they couldn't give me Neurontin. I'm wondering

though if there is something else they could give me? Besides for telling me

to

exercise, take my Flexeril, and sleeping med and pain meds as needed,

nothing

is really helping my FMS or neuropathic pain. I have been walking on my

treadmill, but for a few days this week, could not even stand up on my feet.

The

rheumatologist still hasnt called me back on that issue so I'm thinking of

going to the family doctor or seeing if I need a referral to a podiatrist.

More

than likely they will say " oh its inflammatory see the rheumatologist " which

I do in june. If I can make it that long! I've been in bed all day today

with a pain flare. I'm also having really bad weakness in the legs, and pain

across the joints of the hand (but by the time I see her, this problem will

probably have passed too

mezuro <__mezuro (DOT) _me_ (mailto:_mezuro@...) _

(mailto:_mezuro@..._ (mailto:mezuro@...) ) > wrote: This is a

little old news on Lyrica but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin)sleep patterns. A succe

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding)slightly different (and b

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

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I couldn't take Lyrica so they couldn't give me Neurontin. I'm wondering though

if there is something else they could give me? Besides for telling me to

exercise, take my Flexeril, and sleeping med and pain meds as needed, nothing is

really helping my FMS or neuropathic pain. I have been walking on my treadmill,

but for a few days this week, could not even stand up on my feet. The

rheumatologist still hasnt called me back on that issue so I'm thinking of going

to the family doctor or seeing if I need a referral to a podiatrist. More than

likely they will say " oh its inflammatory see the rheumatologist " which I do in

june. If I can make it that long! I've been in bed all day today with a pain

flare. I'm also having really bad weakness in the legs, and pain across the

joints of the hand (but by the time I see her, this problem will probably have

passed too

mezuro <mezuro@...> wrote: This is a little old news on Lyrica

but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin), the two drugs

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding), but one obvious

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

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If I remember correctly it was a little over $200 for mine. My Effexor XR is

about $200 a month too. My lunesta is $203 a month.

<ltdavis_jrdavis@...> wrote: I have a question - what

is the average cost of Lyrica for one month - let's use 150mg a day for the

example.

Thanks!

mezuro <mezuro@...> wrote:

This is a little old news on Lyrica but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin), the two drugs

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding), but one obvious

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

ltdavis_jrdavis@...

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Ty Jolene! I will check into that! I know they were hoping the Effexor would do

something but they all concluded it wasn't as good as the Cymbalta I had taken

before we tried Lyrica that didn't work...

Jolenefive@... wrote: I take Kepra for the neurological pain. Its

an anti convulsant like

neurontin etc.

Jolene

In a message dated 4/27/2008 6:41:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

stephieann2@... writes:

I couldn't take Lyrica so they couldn't give me Neurontin. I'm wondering

though if there is something else they could give me? Besides for telling me to

exercise, take my Flexeril, and sleeping med and pain meds as needed, nothing

is really helping my FMS or neuropathic pain. I have been walking on my

treadmill, but for a few days this week, could not even stand up on my feet. The

rheumatologist still hasnt called me back on that issue so I'm thinking of

going to the family doctor or seeing if I need a referral to a podiatrist. More

than likely they will say " oh its inflammatory see the rheumatologist " which

I do in june. If I can make it that long! I've been in bed all day today

with a pain flare. I'm also having really bad weakness in the legs, and pain

across the joints of the hand (but by the time I see her, this problem will

probably have passed too

mezuro <_mezuro@..._ (mailto:mezuro@...) > wrote: This is a

little old news on Lyrica but clarified my understanding (I

think).

Lyrica Now Available to Patients

By Kerrie | September 21, 2005

Pfizer announced today that Lyrica (pregabalin) is now available for

doctors to prescribe to patients. The drug is indicated for use for

neuropathic pain and seizures, but has also shown to improve patients'

sleep patterns. A successor to Neurontin (gabapentin)sleep patterns. A s

act similarly in the body. Of course the chemical structure is

slightly different (and beyond my understanding)slightly different (a

difference is that Lyrica is more potent, which makes it effective at

lower doses. This in turn decreases the likelihood of side effects.

The FDA won't let Pfizer mention this, but Lyrica, like Neurontin, is

likely to be prescribed to headache patients off-label. And, based on

a conversation with my headache specialist, it's a potentially

exciting new option for prevention.

Even with his endorsement, I'm a little skeptical. You see, the FDA

has approved the manufacturing of gabapentin as a generic. Once the

generic is available, sales of Neurontin, also a Pfizer drug, will

drop. Lyrica could become to Neurontin like Clariniex is to Claritin.

It's too soon to tell if Lyrica will be a significant new drug for

headache patients or if it will another name-brand moneymaker. For all

our sakes, I've got my fingers crossed for the first option.

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[Guest guest]

I take lyrica and I swear I have dizziness from it. I am suppose to go up to

300 mgs 2 times a day now and I am worried it is going to be too much for me.

I have to pick up my script today at the store but last time I got it filled

it was 35. WITH good insurance....I cannot imagine how much it is without

insurance !!! EKKK

amber

when I took neurontin a long time I go I felt soooo doped, I did not give it

enough time to settle in my system though to see if I evened out on it

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I also want to add back a long time ago I tried tergrtol (another anti

convulsant) for nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy)......again I probably did not

give it enough time to do anything but I did not feel as doped on it as I did

the neurontin.

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Beverly,

Thanks for your response. Did you ever get over being so sleepy in the

mornings. That's the main reason I don't want to try it again. I sat at the

kitchen table trying to read the paper with my head nodding. I couldn't keep my

eyes open. I heard that this side effect went away with time. Is that true?

Joyce

More pain

> Scoliosis Treatment

> Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:46 PM

>

> Hi,

> I'm still new to the group and am not the best in

> keeping up...

>

> I had aqua therapy Tuesday night for the first time.

> I was hurting a bit while doing this and asked the

> therapist about this. The next morning I woke up and

> felt wonderful! No pain! Pain didn't start until

> after I did a couple of errands around town and was

> headed in to work. But even then it wasn't bad. That

> was Wednesday morning. Thursday morning and this

> morning I've woken up basically screaming and crying

> with pain from head to foot. I feel like it is hard

> to move and every muscle hurts. An hour after I take

> my morning meds I'm usually okay but still feeling

> achy and like I really can't do anything any more. Is

> this from the aqua therapy I had 3 days ago? Is it

> from my meds I'm taking for pain? Right now I'm up to

> 1200 mg neurontin, 4 percocets and 200 mg provigil (I

> know this doesn't have anything to do with pain but it

> seems to help the pain settle down). In addition, I

> know I am depressed and I take 60 mg of cymbalta for

> that. Is this just a reaction that I'm having because

> both DH and DS are not home? I'm used to DH not being

> home but this is the first time DS (16 yo) been away

> when he's not with his relatives. I'm confused. I

> don't know what to do. I feel like I have to back out

> of all my commitments and I just can't do anything any

> more. Suggestions? I'm desparate.

>

> Thanks,

> Marietta

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Bev,

Doesn't the Lyrica make you groggy also?

Joyce

More pain

> > Scoliosis Treatment

> > Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:46 PM

> >

> > Hi,

> > I'm still new to the group and am not the best in

> > keeping up...

> >

> > I had aqua therapy Tuesday night for the first time.

> > I was hurting a bit while doing this and asked the

> > therapist about this. The next morning I woke up and

> > felt wonderful! No pain! Pain didn't start until

> > after I did a couple of errands around town and was

> > headed in to work. But even then it wasn't bad. That

> > was Wednesday morning. Thursday morning and this

> > morning I've woken up basically screaming and crying

> > with pain from head to foot. I feel like it is hard

> > to move and every muscle hurts. An hour after I take

> > my morning meds I'm usually okay but still feeling

> > achy and like I really can't do anything any more. Is

> > this from the aqua therapy I had 3 days ago? Is it

> > from my meds I'm taking for pain? Right now I'm up to

> > 1200 mg neurontin, 4 percocets and 200 mg provigil (I

> > know this doesn't have anything to do with pain but it

> > seems to help the pain settle down). In addition, I

> > know I am depressed and I take 60 mg of cymbalta for

> > that. Is this just a reaction that I'm having because

> > both DH and DS are not home? I'm used to DH not being

> > home but this is the first time DS (16 yo) been away

> > when he's not with his relatives. I'm confused. I

> > don't know what to do. I feel like I have to back out

> > of all my commitments and I just can't do anything any

> > more. Suggestions? I'm desparate.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Marietta

> >

> >

> >