Lyrica, feeling like a zombie

Mental health
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I've been taking Lyrica 150mg twice a day for the past 2 months. My anxiety is not completely gone, but it's much less intense and more manageable, so it's like i don't really have it through the day. However it's side effects are making me wonder if i should really be taking it. I've been experiencing memory loss, brain fog, among other things. I've lost interest in everything around me, friends, family, even the things that i used to enjoy. Nothing has an effect on me and it's like i don't care about anything anymore. For example, when i watch a movie or read a book it's like i didn't really do it in the first place cuz it doesn't have any effect on me, i feel completely numb. I have to drag myself to do anything through the day, i feel like i don't care about my life anymore. If i could i would just sleep all day. Even when i had the worst anxiety and panic attacks this wouldn't happen. I prefer living with anxiety and still feel like myself then to be a zombie. 

I want to know if anyone had any experience like this with this drug and what you think i should do about it. Any support would be appreciated.

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It’s acrually a very common side effect. I would suggest talking to your doctor. You may need your dosage evaluated. 

Or even try a new medication. 

If you say your anxiety is not as bad and manageable. You me be able to handle a lower dosage 

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Hey there,

At first when I was on 75 mg at night it makes it dizzy. After two weeks , my dosage is 75 mg in the morning and 75 mg at night . In the morning , my anxiety is a lot better . Didn’t feel like zombie at all. But Lyrica is a hood drug for anxiety as it is not addictive like the benzodiazepines. You need to give time to this drug. Hang on there 

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THis happened to me and the drs discontinued th drug , Lyrica. It caused a movement disorder and Long qt syndrome and my bakanace has never been right since. It has to be discontinued slowly . t is a nasty drug and no drug should be taken with a view to getting used to the side effects according to my drs