Pregabalin 300mg to 450mg

[neowallace]

Hi Guys

I am changing my dosage from 300mg to 450mg as per instructions. Has anyone had a similar change? If so has it helped any? Has it made any difference? I suffer from anxious thinking has it helped anyone with that? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Many thanks
Steven:)

[dan1234]

Hi mate,

I think it did help. I went up from 300mg/d and 450mg/d did feel better.

I am supposed to take 3 x 200mg capsules but sometimes forget to take the lunch time one - I feel more relaxed taking it.

Dan x

[hanshan]

Hi Steven,

Yes, increasing the dose helped me.

Pregabalin only has a fairly short half life of about six hours, so spreading taking it out over the day can help maintain a steady level. Alternatively, I take 400 mg at bedtime, because mornings are when I am most likely to experience anxious feelings. Since doing this, I have only occasionally woken up feeling anxiety.

Hope this helps,

Hanshan

[neowallace]

Thanks Dan and Hanshan...

I did read that 450mg - 600mg has more effect with anxiety although you have to build up to that dosage. I started on 150mg - 225mg - 300mg to 450mg and I hope to get some good effect from that. I will keep you guys posted on my results....

:)Steven

[joy]

I'm on 300mg and not sure its doing anything still bloomin anxious.

Maybe I need a higher dose but on 300mg I'm dizzy etc.Shrink away for 2 weeks so cant do anything anyway
Would like to hear from someone who thinks pregablin works

not you Dan!!!!!!

joy

[neowallace]

Hi Joy

I think they are working. I have read that going up to higher doses seems to have better results for anxiety. It is only my second day on the higher dose but will keep you posted on any improvement.

Steven....:)

[neowallace]

Day 5 on the higher dose do think they are working. I am pretty sure my anxious thoughts have went down. I will certainly continue to take them although have been putting on the weight. Ah well if that's the price for peace of mind then :winks:

[joy]

yes do let me know yesterday had a really good day, no anx what so ever, today not so sure.

Joy

[neowallace]

Hi Joy

They are a funny tablet as they seem to just level me out. Not used to feeling like that ...:) I think what they have done is stopped me reaching for Diazepam and Codeine like I normally do. I still take Codeine but not so much and have managed to lay off the diazepam. I have been getting counselling as well. I will keep you posted Joy. I am starting a new job shortly so that will be the big test.

All the best
Steven:)

[xtremx]

Hi i had mine upped from 225 to 375 for two reason first is to help treat nerve pain but mainly for my anxiety, my doctor wants me to stop taking it but i had to use the system to get the dose upped but my dental team will keep me on it so have ways to keep it as it seem to work wonders for anxiety.

But my biggest moan about it is weight gain since starting it have gained over a stone and with being over weight to start with is a bugger. Looking to have to tell a white lie to start a vlcd on the internet to lose weight but have to fill out a medical form and if you are on certain scripts they will not allow you to do one. LOL

[neowallace]

Hi xtremx

Yeah I have put on weight as well especially since increasing the dose...I carried a few pounds over anyway but this made it worse. Apart from that I think it is working for anxiety...:)

[neowallace]

Hi Guys

Not posted about this medication for a while. I am currently taking 450mg ...300mg first thing in morning and 150mg at lunchtime. I am not convinced they have made a big difference with my anxiety. I noticed improvements when increasing the dose but that tapered off pretty quickly. I have made a decision to come off them as I don't feel enough benefits. I am tapering down to 350mg starting tomorrow as per Shrink instructions. I will try and keep posting my results....

Steven :)

[neowallace]

Hi Guys

Started tapering but after 1st Day at work maybe felt my anxiety a bit higher so going to stay on the 450mg dose just now until I settle into new job. :)

Steven...

[neowallace]

Hi Guys

Not sure about this medication at all. I have a feeling it helps a bit but would not say I think it has made a huge difference. I am staying on it just now but will be planning on coming off it in the near future when the time is right.

Steven...:)

[neowallace]

My shrink has increased the dose to 600mg to see if the helps with my anxiety. I am taking 300mg in the morning then 300mg in the afternoon. I am hoping it well settle my anxiety during the day.:unsure:

[neowallace]

Hi Guys

End of thread on this one as have been taken off this medication.

[sukita]

Hi, I have just had my pregabalin upped to 550mg -I started at 200 mg and have been increasing gradually. I know that it has worked well for many users but I have not found it effective for me. On the plus side, I suffered no side effects. I really hope that the new dose helps - would love to hear how you get on. All the best! :)

[neowallace]

Hi Sukita

I ended up at 600mg a day but they were having no effect on my anxiety and I was having stomach problems with them to. So I have been off them for a 1/2 weeks now. I think when I increased I thought they were working but it was more like a placebo effect I think. Good luck as well, I hope they start working for you...:)

Steven

[AndyatRichmond]

I suffered 7 months of severe anxiety, and I mean so severe that I didn't want to live. I tried 3 different anti-depressants, which didn't do a thing for me. Finally got to see an NHS psychiatrist who suggested pregablin. Well, finally found something that works. Have increased from 2 daily doses of 75mg to 150mg to 175mg to 200mg gradually. I have subsequently got gradually better and better. I am looking forward to increasing to 450mg a day, possibly 3 doses of 150mg. Another nice thing about pregablin is that it comes is so many different doses, from 25mg to 300mg capsules. So good luck all of you - it's certainly helped me!!