Pregabalin

Mental health
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Hi. I have been on sertraline for 4 weeks. I've increased up from 50 for first week, then 100 and last 3 days 150. My anxiety is still very high with aching muscles, weak legs, stomach cramps, dizziness, funny rising feeling in stomach and chest, dry mouth and general malaise.

I saw GP today and cried because I felt the med isn't working. She has given me Pregabalin 25mg twice a day for GAD. Does anyone know what this does? Or any good results with it? Please no horrible replies as I suffer health anxiety.

Really not coping St moment and want my life back

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Hi Karen,

I am not familiar with either of these meds but I want you to know that I am sorry you are suffering with this. I feel your pain.

I too have anxiety and depression. It stinks!!

Maybe give the meds a while to work. Some take a few weeks and can make you feel worse for a little while but then begin to work.

Talking on here is a good step to help make you feel better. Try to think of some other things you can do to relieve the anxiety.

Take care.

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Hi Karen

I dont know the meds, but with most meds they take time to work a few weeks at least.

Try to stay strong and positive hard i know when your suffering but there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Do you do any relaxation or meditation ... Any self help skills you know do them all.

I think that we all need TLC especially when the anxiety and all the physical symptoms get in the way of daily life.

It just proves how strong an anxiety sufferer is dealing with all the symptoms daily.

I do mindful meditation and i listen to positive affirmations both twice a day.. They really help.

Have you asked your doctor about some CBT or similar...

Rememeber Anxiety is just a thought it can not harm you.. It can make you uncomfortable and sad but you are stronger than anxiety.

Hopefully the medication will start working soon.. but in the mean time.

Meditation , breathing, when your dizzy remind yourself its just anxiety, relaxation music, fresh air and plenty of fluids xx

😊

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I am on Pregabalin 3 times a day at 50mg each time , supposed to help anxiety but to be honest i haven't really noticed a difference , i still get anxiety problems prior to appointments with my psychiatrist , etc .