Success with Lyrica? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

robbielee129 · 02-14-2008, 09:20 AM

Has anyone had success with the new FDA approved drug for Fibromyalgia, Lyrica? What can you tell me about it? Also, I have been continually turned down for medical insurance because of my Fibro. Do you know the cost of Lyrica?
Robbielee129

robin3209 · 02-14-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by robbielee129

Has anyone had success with the new FDA approved drug for Fibromyalgia, Lyrica? What can you tell me about it? Also, I have been continually turned down for medical insurance because of my Fibro. Do you know the cost of Lyrica?
Robbielee129

Lyrica Success.
I have now been taking this medication for approx. 3 months. I had to push alittle with my insurance co. to okay it, which they did. I seem to be having good success with this, I am now taking 300 mg aday, this is the highest amount to be taken. The fibro fog has lifted (thank goodness) which is a great blessing, also it has lessened my attacks and my pain does not seem to over whelm me on a daily basis. I still have muscle pain when someone or etc. hits my trigger points especially shoulders neck and arms mornings are still tough, but all in all I think this is a good drug for this disease. NA on cost as I have a min. pay amount from insurance. Good luck and fight those insurance people.
Robin3209

shellyj · 02-14-2008, 06:36 PM

Ditto on Robin's reply. I too am at 300mg/day. When I first start out I had some minor side effects. But, I'm so glad I continued it. I can function again. I still have some symptoms but they aren't terrible like before. And like Robin said the "fibro fog" is gone for the most part. I really think it has helped me more mentally. I have more energy also. The cost is expensive to say the least. With insurance I pay $60. I think it runs around $130. And if my hubby & I figured right this is going to be a month dose. Also, don't forget pharamacies can give you a weekly dose to help with out of pocket. Same price, but in payments I guess. Good luck to you & don't give up.

Shelly

robbielee129 · 02-15-2008, 10:03 AM

Thanks Shelly & Robin for your input. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get medical or perscription drug insurance? Even the state's medical plan has turned me down! Mostly I think because they see I've taken Vicodin for the past 5 years.

sherryrenee0423 · 02-15-2008, 01:12 PM

I started Lyrica on the 31st of January. I'm still adjusting to the medicine because my doctor increased my dose yesterday. I am up to 150mg a day. It is still giving me that 'high' feeling. It worked great for the first week, but I've really had some pain this last week. Sleepiness, dizziness, and headaches are my main side effects, but my doctor said all of that will go away soon. I still have Fibro fog, but like I said, I'm only on 150 mg. Good luck.