Lyrica Withdrawal

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Hello forum,

I recently, 2 weeks ago, had to stop taking Lyrica as it was giving me a rash. I was taking 300mg a day of it and the maximum recommended dosage is 600mg...

Anyways, ive been having a withdrawal symptom where my heart beats really hard and fast at night whilst trying to get to sleep. Ive poked around on the internet and this is a withdrawal symptom many other people are having. It is a very scary situation, let me tell you. It seems that this can last months after discontinuing the drug. The rash is slowly receding, I think, but ive read first person accounts where they say the rash has continued on for them over a year!

Is there anything you think I can do ??? other than wait it out ... I dont mind the rash as it has stopped itching now... im more worried about these heart pulpitations at night... It hasnt been every night, just 1 in 3 and im sure its due to the lyrica withdrawal as it started the very night after i stopped taking...

Thanks Luke

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Hi Luke. I used to take Lyrica long time ago. I took it for 6 months. I stopped due to the rash as well. The rash did not last long after stopping. I was also takin Cymbalta at the time as well. They didn’t know which one was doin it so they took me off both… Min

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Thx for your response Min :slight_smile: its good to hear other peoples experiences…



Min C said:
Hi Luke. I used to take Lyrica long time ago. I took it for 6 months. I stopped due to the rash as well. The rash did not last long after stopping. I was also takin Cymbalta at the time as well. They didn't know which one was doin it so they took me off both.. Min
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so taking more lyrica made the withdrawal symptoms retreat ? ... You are right i should visit my Dr. about this. I mentioned it to her when i saw her last friday but i hadnt had any symptoms for a few days at the time and we thought it had passed. How long did your withdrawal last ?

Given what ive been through these past 3-4 weeks i never would have started taking Lyrica. I was only on it for about 3 months i think combined with my other medications.