Has anyone had this effect/s from Lyrica?

Question

I started taking Lyrica,75mg,but within day's of the Lyrica taking effect I started to experience both distressing and painful side effects not listed.

My lips and tongue went numb.

And I felt as if a billion ants covered in fire were crawling under my skin all at once.It was all over my body,all at once.Not just a single spot then move on to another.

That sensation hurt so much,more than the pain the Lyrica is supposed to cover,that I have now stopped the Lyrica until I see the Doctor on Monday.

Has ANYONE else experienced these or similar side effects?

I know all about the common one's to deadly one's,but I want to know if this has happened to anyone else?

I have a pretty good idea why the 'burning ants' sensation is happenening.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Your doctor can explain it best.

Answer 2

It is a side effect but not one that is usual.

Beacause this medication effects the neurons in the brain, they may be sending off the wrong signals to nerve endings in your body.

I am glad you have stopped. And are seeing your Doctor, who is the best adviser of what to do in this case.