What are the side effects of Lyrica? I have memory loss, confusion...

62-year-old woman5 years ago

Hello, I would like to know if Lyrica can cause memory loss and a bit of confusion, because I took it for two herniated discs, and I had a lot of memory loss and was knocked out and sometimes a bit confused.

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62-year-old woman · 5 years ago

Merci

Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago

Hello Madam,

Yes, Lyrica (pregabalin) can cause drowsiness and decreased wakefulness which can result in memory loss and even confusion.

Some people need to take very small doses to prevent this from happening, while others simply cannot take it due to the presence of side effects.

Good day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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