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Can Lyrica Intake Be Stopped Abruptly?

Hi there, I am taking Lyrica for disc degenration from the last 2 months. i have taken almost 74 tablets. Today I wanted to stop so I went to the doctor and asked if I can. Before he was saying that we will gradually decrease the dose but today he said I can stop. When I asked him if I can decrease the dose he replied it s not necessary. Is it o for me to stop Lyrica like this. Regards
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Lyrica (pregabalin) can cause dependance in long term users. This may lead to withdrawal symptoms if Lyrica is stopped abruptly in such patients. I would presume that your doctor might have thought a duration of 2 months does not necessarily require a dose tapering. And I too would second that opinion.
I would have recommended my patient to follow the consultant's instructions and report if there are any withdrawal symptoms. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks.
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Can Lyrica Intake Be Stopped Abruptly?

Lyrica (pregabalin) can cause dependance in long term users. This may lead to withdrawal symptoms if Lyrica is stopped abruptly in such patients. I would presume that your doctor might have thought a duration of 2 months does not necessarily require a dose tapering. And I too would second that opinion. I would have recommended my patient to follow the consultant s instructions and report if there are any withdrawal symptoms. I hope the above information helps you. Thanks.