I’ve weaned off Lyrica with no problem. Weaning off Cymbalta is difficult but doable. I used nasal decongestant, Tylenol, anti anxiety meds and small doses of an SSRI (Lexapro) to help with the withdrawal symptoms. Took about 5-7 days to stop withdrawals. I’ve never heard of actual brain damage from either med. I’m back on both meds again.

I was on Lyrica and when I stopped it I had no symptoms.

These 2 meds make me able to work, I do miss work frequently n must leave early n I gained 40 lbs. but I'm 50% better then I was 2 years ago.
I wouldn't change a thing right now

Thank you for asking these excellent questions!

I am prescribed 100 mg of pregabalin up to three times a day, and I am OK with the fact that I do not have to take the entire dosage… Most days I can skate by on one pregabalin and a Cymbalta… Some days I have to take two pre-Gabalin That seems to help me cook along OK with very little pain and a bit more energy

I don’t know why, but one of my specialists put me on Aricept and Namenda, which as you probably know are both anti-Alzheimer‘s drugs.

Yeah, I certainly don’t want brain damage or Alzheimer‘s, and at the same time I can’t live with suicidal pain and horrific light sensitivity and the inability to walk without a walker or being in a wheelchair… I take vitamin and mineral supplements and I do the best I can… I hope things go well for you! 💐😃

When people talk about “withdrawal“ I do not understand what they are referring to… Do they mean that the pain and sensitivity symptoms come back? If I delay preGabalin for over 36 hours, then I do experience a return of hellish pain, but I do not consider that a withdrawal.“… I hope that helps

I was prescribed pregabalin by my doctor, but I haven't taken them yet...got them in June.
I just recently have started losing weight! I really don't want to gain it back. I was afraid weight gain may be one of the side effects😕