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Is It Difficult To Withdraw From Lyrica?

I have been on Lyrica for 5 years and want to taper off of it. My doctor tried to taper me off a couple of months ago and stopped. He said I was in such shape that I needed to be on it forever. I believe it was only because my body mat be addicted to the medication. Have you had any experience with this type of problem?
posted on Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Lyrica is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants.
Suddenly stopping Lyrica or drastically decreasing the dose can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
The withdrawal should be as gradual as possible.

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Is It Difficult To Withdraw From Lyrica?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lyrica is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Suddenly stopping Lyrica or drastically decreasing the dose can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal should be as gradual as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.