I asked my pain clinic doc to allow me to try Lyrica. She was not gungho on the idea. She said they are similar and she did not think Lyrica would provide better relief. But I pleaded and she gave in saying I exasperated her. I heard good things about Lyrica and since I am not completely satisfied with My

Pain really, I wanted to try it. So the doc wrote on the orders to get the insurance preauthorization for Lyrica completed and then call her for instructions.That hit me off guard when I read this on the summary sheet when i got home.

 

Well one Huge mistake on my part was not to ask how this switch was going to work. Apparently they will wean me off gaba and then start lyrica so I am in pain at lower dose now cannot dream of going lower off. I am panicked pleading peeved. How could she fail to warn me that this is how it goes. So does that mean i am stuck on gaba for life or have to live in pain. Isnt there another way

Source: They Are Eliminating Gaba Before Starting Lyrica