I have been given Pregabalin 25 mg for 5 days, then up it to 50 mgs to try and help me sleep at nights.
Has anyone else used this drug, or any comments about it.
Hi Edd. I have been taking 4 pregablin 25m tablets before I go to bed. I have been taking them for about two years. They used to help me sleep and I didn’t seem to have any side effects however after two years of taking them I was back to square one. I can get to sleep but I can’t stay asleep. I wake up after a couple of hours and then dystonia and restless legs stop me from getting back to sleep. I move around in bed so much that even the dog gets off and gets back in his crate. My poor suffering wife sleeps like a baby next to me. I started on one tablet before I went to bed and then over time it has slowly risen to 4 tablets per night. I hope they work for you. Good luck. Geffino.
Hi Geffino,
Thanks for your reply, this helps me a lot.
I took my first tablet last night and it worked well, a we bit hung over this morning, but after a cup of black coffee I feel fine.
I was a bit concerned about the addiction effect.
I am 71 so if I could get a few good years I will take it.
Edd
Good news I have had 2. Nights of good sleep no restless. Leg or arms. No thoughts suicidal thoughts. May it last.
Still have tremors during the day, but I can deal with this.
About to start my 3rd night will report back after 7 days, fingers cross.
Edd
Hi Edd, thank you for your message. We’re pleased that you’ve had a couple of good nights’ sleep but we’re really sorry to hear that you’ve been having a difficult time recently. You’re not alone, and you’ve come to the right place for support.
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I been on the drug now for a few weeks taken 2 tablets at night, I would say it’s about 75% effective. Although I am still having some very bad nights. But I am now getting more sleep, If not 100% of the time.
I do have an appointment tomorrow with my Gp, hopefully we will be able to discuss this.