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Does Prolonged Use Of Lyrica Cause Dizziness, Impaired Thoughts And Sleeplessness?
I ve been on lyrica (450 mg/day) for 8 months and overall, have been on lyrica for 2 years My feeling is that the efficacy is less and I m getting more dizzy of late, as well as less mental acuity and less sleep at night. Are these common effects of prolonged use? Have an appt with my neurologist in December..... Thx Rick
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Hello Dear. Lyrica can cause dizziness, sleeplessness, confusion as side effects. Though not mandatory that everyone will experience, but it does occur in some people and at this point of time you need to contact your doctor if the dose has to be adjusted or you need another substitute medication.
Common side effects of Lyrica include: infection, ataxia, blurred vision, constipation, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, peripheral edema, tremor, weight gain, visual field loss, accidental injury, and xerostomia.
Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
Common side effects of Lyrica include: infection, ataxia, blurred vision, constipation, diplopia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, peripheral edema, tremor, weight gain, visual field loss, accidental injury, and xerostomia.
Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
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