Lyrica And Alcohol (Page 5)
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You are not supposed to drink while on Lyrica. I made the big mistake of doing that. I took my dose in the morning and then got invited by some friends to go out. I do not usually drink, but started drinking around 9:30 pm. I was found in an alley behind a restaurant at 4 am. The last thing I remember was last call at 2am. I am only posting this to give a VERY strong warning not to drink while on this medication. Luckily I am OK and still alive. It is a horrible feeling to not know what happened in those 2 hours. Please do not drink while on Lyrica.

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I've only just started on Lyrica almost a week ago. I take 1 pill at night before bed. After 2 nights, I was at a wedding reception and had 1 glass of wine (which I didn't even finish) and started feeling terribly nauseous. I broke out in a cold sweat and everything. The feeling lasted about 30 minutes, then I was fine. I haven't drank even a sip of wine since then. I drink wine often, so I'm certain it wasn't the wine. Has anyone had vomiting or extreme nausea with Lyrica with or without alcohol? Thanks!

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I understand what you're saying, but believe that if so many of us are experiencing this problem for the first time ever, then there's bound to be something more to it. I was only on 75mg but am only 49kg - the combination of lyrica and alcohol definitely resulted in blackouts that I'd never experienced on alcohol alone. And I'm 53, and had only been prescribed lyrica since the age of 50. The problems began then. I believe they're directly linked. Naturally, everyone reacts differently to both alcohol and medication, so not everyone experiences what I've gone through. I'm off the lyrica now and haven't had a memory blackout since then. Truth be known, even the manufacturers of the drug aren't sure exactly how it affects the central nervous system. Most drugs are like this, particularly the psychotropics. Brain chemistry is complex - add or subtract a little neurotransmitter and the results can be unpredictable. Take care everyone.

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Im only on 50g twice a day atm...and have been for 3 days..after one month of 2x 25g. My doctors working me up slowly next week it goes up again. I am drinking right now Ive had 3 cans of ouzo and coke (which is normally enough for me at a quiet night at home...1 can =1.2 drinks) but I have just cracked another...it does make me thirsty. I havnt noticed any change at all in the effects from drinking (Ive had these drinks over 5 hours...and food..I had my medicine 3 hours ago). I dont think Id go out drinking on it..as say I get very thirsty...if I did Id be sure to limit the amount and make sure to be with people who I trusted and knew I was on the drug. I often get heart palpitations when I drink coke probably because I drink about 5 black coffees a day too...but I havnt had any tonight. I feel much more relaxed on this drug I think it has decreased my anxiety. I take it for chronic nerve pain from a bad back. Ill be interested to see how I feel in the morning. I used to sleep lightly now I sleep deeply.

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I've had the same experience though luckily I was at home at the time, so relatively safe. The complete loss of a couple of hours of my life was terrifying. Unfortunately, I didn't make the link for a while and it happened a couple more times. What can I say? My thought processes were pretty scrambled even without the alcohol.

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Hi all .i take lyrica 75 mg aday ..i have plan to go for vication i love 2 drink beer .wine a nd some time Redlable.. can i do that with lyrics 75 mg a day

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OMG! This most definitely happens. I didn't realize the blackout was something to be expected until it happened a second time from just a few drinks. Very scary because you can't tell it's coming. Very careful now!

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I only take 150 mg a day. I think the higher doses (350-600mg) is to blame. I limit my drinking to once in a while. Tops, four times a month, with five or less drinks. I notice I am more "buzzed" then I used to be (without lyrica). I sometimes even skip a dose if I know I'm going out. My advice would be to limit your drinking to 2 or so drinks if you take high doses of Lyrica daily. It absolutely intensifies the effects. Know your body a little better to prevent a blackout. Scary.

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I have just started taking Lyrica for quite severe phantom nerve pain due to a total a Bracial Plexus injury,
I started at 150mg a day ( 2x75mg) and then jumped to 300mg a day ( 2x150mg ), which I found OK for about the first week , then I got severe hangover systems , for about a 3 days when (I hadn't even had a drink ) so I dropped at once to 150 a day again and I'm doing just fine. I do miss having a Beer or two at weekends ,from what I have read from the last few posts , I should have no problems at all. I have drank quite a lot of alcohol in my day , but over the last few years have kept it down to just a couple at weekends. I reckon its time to quench that dry thirsty side affect in get in my my mouth.

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Lyrica also causes dry mouth and contributes to thirst which helps someone drink more and faster than they ordinarily would. Just how good a time did your friends have?

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Yep, happened to me yesterday, 600mg a day, went to lunch, blackout from 3pm-9pm found asleep in my garden. DEFINATELY drinking good dose on Lyrica effect me... second time it has happened!! Won't be doing again!!! Like other post thought it was just me.

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maybe it is because you dont usually drink

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I also had this problem. It was scary, after I had two drinks, I would start drinking way more heavily than ever before. Thanks for the post- I thought it was just me.

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I have been taking the maximum dosage of lyrica, 600 mg daily, and have more than a few drinks after work and have noticed no dizziness, or any other side effects. Must depend on the person...

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It is also highly possible that your problem stemmed primarily from the alcohol you drank in the many hours, though the Lyrica may have contributed.

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I have been on Lyrica at various strengths from 200mg/day down to 50mg/day. I drink (probably more than I should) but I have never experienced any problems drinking the equivalent of 5 or so drinks while on this medication. I have experience withdrawl symptoms when I stopped taking Lyrical, and that is why I am winding down slowly now.

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