Guest guest Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Debra, My doctor gradually increased my Lyrica until I felt that the improvement stopped. I am now taking 225 mg twice a day which he says in the maximum dosage. I am definitely not pain free but much, much better than I was before starting it. So far I haven't had any of the side effects others have mentioned. I'm thankful for the improvement that I have and feel like life is manageable for me. Good luck with managing your Lyrica dosages. Cindi in KC > > I was just going to let you all know that the Lyrica is not as effective as the first week I took it. I still suspect it helps some, but as I expected, the dose will need to be increased from the 75mg twice a day. I do hope that with a dose increase it will STAY effective enough. > Don't get me wrong, I still think it takes the edge off but I don't feel " cured " like I did at first. > > hugs, > Debra V. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'm on 400mg/day and although I know it helps, I am still in pain and I don't feel cured. I'm wondering just how high I have to go to get sustained relief. hugs debra van ness ladybug75901@...> wrote: I was just going to let you all know that the Lyrica is not as effective as the first week I took it. I still suspect it helps some, but as I expected, the dose will need to be increased from the 75mg twice a day. I do hope that with a dose increase it will STAY effective enough. Don't get me wrong, I still think it takes the edge off but I don't feel " cured " like I did at first. hugs, Debra V. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Debra, When I started Lyrica,I was on 75mg 2x a day. It did seem to help but the relief didnt last long. My doctor increased my dose to 100mg 3xdaily. I can feel the difference. I think as with all meds our bodys adjust and we have to have a different dosage. Be Blessed, Shundra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 me either debra i know it helps but it would help better at higher doses. i will ask the doctor if i can take a dose a tid or qid . diane --- debra van ness ladybug75901@...> wrote: > I was just going to let you all know that the Lyrica > is not as effective as the first week I took it. I > still suspect it helps some, but as I expected, the > dose will need to be increased from the 75mg twice a > day. I do hope that with a dose increase it will > STAY effective enough. > Don't get me wrong, I still think it takes the > edge off but I don't feel " cured " like I did at > first. > > hugs, > Debra V. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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