Gabapentin versus Prevailing for Fibromyalgia

debbiedo49

Hi
I've got fibromyalgia and I'm taking gabapentin for this. It helps me to a point but I feel I've reached the threshold and am now going to try pregablin under advice from my g p..  I'm going to gradually reduce the gab and I'm dreading it. I've tried before and it's been painful. However I'm hoping that having a goal in mind to start pregablin I will get through it less painfully or with less withdrawals. Any advice on which one works best for you or getting through the swap over please? 

debbiedo49

Excuse the typo for Pregablin 

Pipquestions2

As far as I'm aware Pregabalin is just the same as gabapentin but stronger so it should work better

Good luck hope it fixes your pain

poppy123456

None of those worked for me but everyone's different, especially when it comes to medication. What might suit one, may not suit another. Hopefully it works for you. Good luck.

debbiedo49

Thanks guys! It’s trial and error I suppose. I’m also on a different anti depressant for fibromyalgia which seems to be okay so far, duloxetine, and I’m hoping this will help too. I’m doing this during the holidays so I can have space and time to manage it better. I’m hoping that pregab will not make me gain weight like gab has. I’m biggest I’ve ever been. If sucks!

debbiedo49

  

poppy123456

Duloxetine, is another that didn't work for me. I've actually tried almost everything there is to try, without any success. Hope it works for you. Good luck.

2Plantpot

Duloxetine has helped my anxiety but only really takes an edge off the pain.
Put a lot of weight on with it though 
Well it's either that or copious amounts of cake ?

debbiedo49

Yes I’m aware that some meds can cause weight gain nom nom ? 

Chloe_Alumni

I hope it works for you @debbiedo49!

debbiedo49

Thanks I’m in the middle of coming off gab and I’m not sure how I’m feeling right now lol ? 

Chloe_Alumni

Here if you need anything

debbiedo49

  

poppy123456

debbiedo49 said:

Yes I’m aware that some meds can cause weight gain nom nom ? 

I think most of the meds that are supposed to help with fibro cause weight gain. Not that it takes much for me to gain that weight, i only have to look at cake and chocolate and i put a pound on They really should make those things taste horrible

Good luck with the meds!

debbiedo49

  

debbiedo49

I was really suffering coming off Gabapentin but found pregablin kicked in fairly quickly. I think I was just so relieved to be getting some relief from the fibro pain. I will need to talk to my GP as I think the leaflet she gave me about the meds is a bit confusing as the meds are 75 mg 2 x daily on the box but the leaflet recommends gradually building it up to 300 mgs as a maintenance dose. I can’t remember exactly what she said as I was focusing on the instructions for Gabapentin. I know it’s trial and error getting the correct dose. So far I don’t feel as zonked out of it as I did on Gabapentin but it’s not been long. 

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @debbiedo49, I'm glad the new medication kicked in quickly for you. I know it can be confusing when starting a new medication and seeing your GP would be a good idea to get some clarify on this

debbiedo49

  

Chloe_Alumni

Wishing you a lovely day @debbiedo49

debbiedo49

Thanks I’m feeling ok x you too x

Chloe_Alumni

Glad to hear it @debbiedo49