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New medication side effects help!

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maliafawn · 19/06/2025 11:22

Posting here for traffic, sorry!

I was prescribed pregabalin twice a day, yesterday, i took a dose before bed and another dose this morning, 75mg.

Im off my face, literally high as a kite, i feel like im floating, i cant see properly, i cant focus, im starting something then totally forgetting what im doing distracted by nothing.

I understand the spacey feeling was a possible side effect, i didnt expect it to be this intense though. my eyes are pin prick i look off my face!

Ive got to take my daughter to the hairdressers in 3 hours, i cant drive so can get a taxi, but theyre going think im on drugs, which i kind of am, but illegal ones! We cant not go! Its for her prom hair, then, i have to do her make up! Shes going to look ridiculous.

So my question, has anyone taken this and can tell me it will have worn off by 2pm and i have to take her to get her hair done, and all the other prom prep! Cos i cant do it when im high as a kite floating with the fairies!

Just to mention, my kids at 22 18 and 16, 2 are at work, just the youngest here, so im not responisible for any small children in my current drugged up state.

Its taken me 20 minutes to type this out, i apologise for any remaining typos.

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maliafawn · 19/06/2025 12:11

springintoaction321 · 19/06/2025 12:03

It sounds like one dose at night would be best - but you really need to speak to GP about that plus randoms on internet can't really advise properly.

This is what i asked the recptionist and im waiting for them to call back, to see if i can reduce it to just at night to start with as i cant be like this every day!

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Nynm23 · 19/06/2025 12:08

Prcegablin is a nasty medication which can be highly addictive due to that off your face feeling.

speak to your gp and seek an alternative where possible.

maliafawn · 19/06/2025 12:08

Daphnise · 19/06/2025 12:07

You need a doctor not the internet.

Ive called the GPs an im still waiting for them to call me back 2 hours later which is why i posted tosee if anyone had had similar side effects and how long they lasted.

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Daphnise · 19/06/2025 12:07

You need a doctor not the internet.

maliafawn · 19/06/2025 12:05

springintoaction321 · 19/06/2025 12:02

What are you taking it for?

Don't have any more for at least 24 hours.

And drink plenty of water (not sure why I said that, but it seems sensible Grin

All you can do is assess how you feel in 3 hours

Its for nerve damage to my spine and leg,

The box says it can cause dizzyness drowsiness and vision disturbances then in capitals warning do not stop taking this medication

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springintoaction321 · 19/06/2025 12:03

It sounds like one dose at night would be best - but you really need to speak to GP about that plus randoms on internet can't really advise properly.

springintoaction321 · 19/06/2025 12:02

What are you taking it for?

Don't have any more for at least 24 hours.

And drink plenty of water (not sure why I said that, but it seems sensible Grin

All you can do is assess how you feel in 3 hours

maliafawn · 19/06/2025 11:57

Anyone 😭

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