Pregabalin

[Richard Langford]

Anyone taking Pregabalin? Apparently, it has an uninhibiting 'devil may care' effect? Is that the case? Any side effects as such?

 

[wiggy]

I was prescribed it for a couple months for neuropathic pain after a fracture. I didn't notice any analgesic effects from it, in fact I didn't notice any effects at all - I also stopped taking it without any taper and didn't feel anything. Probably one of those things that's highly down to individual response though, opiods were similarly inert, I got next to no analgesic effect out of them and didn't have any withdrawal coming off cold turkey.

 

[Richard Langford]

I was prescribed it for a couple months for neuropathic pain after a fracture. I didn't notice any analgesic effects from it, in fact I didn't notice any effects at all - I also stopped taking it without any taper and didn't feel anything. Probably one of those things that's highly down to individual response though, opiods were similarly inert, I got next to no analgesic effect out of them and didn't have any withdrawal coming off cold turkey.

Some people are medically immune to the effects of Opioids apparently.

 

[wiggy]

Some people are medically immune to the effects of Opioids apparently.

I did eventually start feeling sleepy when they ramped up the dose enough. More to the point though, I think it's simply not reliable to pursue a medication for the reported side effects rather than the intended label use, especially something as intangible as this.

 

[Innereye]

I take it, find it helpful. Not as intense as other things but a good substitute

 

[Killmeonce]

I've been prescribed many a drug. But none made me as sleepy as Pregabalin did. I could sleep for 18 hours on a relatively low dose. It was horrible. Really helped with my ocd, though. I suppose every individual may react to it differently.

 

[KillingPain267]

I have a history with this medication and other drugs to compare it to:

I used to take 300mg of pregabalin recreationally once in a while and for insomnia.

In such a sudden high dose it gives 1. a slight weird wired buzz after 2-3 hours like having a few weak drinks. 2. But in addition, it makes walking feel like floating and colors enhanced and slightly flashing. 3. A little dizziness and derealization too which I describe as the world seeming like a video game. 4. When closing eyes, I can still see the flashing colors. 5. It makes me feel both energized and tired at the same time thus helping with sleep. 6. Slight back pain reduction too. 7. It's something in between a weak hallucinogen and alcohol.

It makes me a little apathetic and reduces anxiety (like you said, devil may care attitude) but not much at all compared to an opioid high or a good full glass of whiskey, so I'm not tempted to abuse pregabalin as much as alcohol and opioids. Also, tolerance to pregabalin's mind-altering effects and side effects subside as quickly as opioids do.

As for side effects, the above mind-altering effects ARE side effects listed, but they subside after a few uses. I haven't had any other side effects than a little memory confusion. I eventually got it prescribed for anxiety 150mg in the morning and 150 in the evening but it doesn't do much except take very little edge off my anxiety. If I take the dose at once I again feel the above effects.