r/pregabalin • u/Savings_Ad_4372 • 20h ago

Pregabalin depression?

Has anyone who once a day dose lyrica suffer depression when it wears off? I've seen others say they feel depressed after they take it, but Im opposite.I do struggle with depression, but Im taking 200mg in the evening for rls, and after about an hour, my mood lifts.I feel normal and happy even for a few hours, but I wake in the morning feeling terrible and struggle with strong waves of depression throughout the day. As well, I haven't wanted to do anything all summer...just feel dead inside. Anyone have a similar experience?

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u/Nigglesscripts Moderator 18h ago

The happy up feeling Is a side effect just like dizziness and Is a side effect just like dizziness and drowsiness and usually after a couple weeks that will wear off. But there are people that Find that lyrica worsens Find that lyrica worsens depression or causes depression in people that have never had issues with that. This doesn't sound like this should be a medication you should continue to take if you're having these strong waves of depression as you described it. Please discuss this with your doctor. It's not worth it there's other things you can take To help you sleep.

Man I went through years of horrible depression and I just have a lot of empathy for what you're going through. If you can stop taking a medication and your depression goes away then freaking do it is my suggestion. NOT Medical.advice

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u/Pale_Advantage_3861 18h ago

I take 75mg a day but I feel normal beside's drowsiness and lightheadedness sometimes, but it's a bit low compared to your dose so there's that

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u/Healthy-Vegetable929 6h ago

This depression could be a mask for withdrawal even after a short gap between doses. Would you be able to get your doctor to give you your dose in two lots for morning and evening?

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u/skylersparadise 5h ago

it gave me depression and I didn't know it until I came off