I Am A Regular User Of Lyrica To Treat Neuropathy

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2018

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Question : I am a regular user of Lyrica to treat neuropathy in my feet. I have experienced difficulty reaching orgasm. is there a relationship between the lyrica and that issue? What can be done to alleviate it, but still address my neuropathy issue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lyrica has association with sexual disturbance...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Lyrica is associated with some sexual disturbances. Erectile dysfunction and anorgasmia (difficulty reaching orgasm). You can talk to your treating doctor and discuss about it. It gets better after stopping medications.

But unfortunately most medicines used to treat symptoms of neuropathy have similar side effects. You can talk to your treating doctor as well as to your partner.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar