Take lyrica (Pregabalin) off the market!

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#2

it has ruined my life and I'm stuck on this awful drug with no help from anyone

(Sheffield, 2017-05-28)

#3

This drug has left horrendous side egfects

(Southampton, 2017-05-28)

#4

I'm signing because this synapse killer was sold to my partner as a miracle cure for his nerve pain. And it nearly took his life instead. His new pain specialist described it as a drug of last resort due to the devastating side effects. It is time for the devastation to end.

(Terling, 2017-05-28)

#6

It had devastating effects on my life

(Dulong, 2017-05-28)

#7

Its a disgusting poison of a drug that jas almost killed me more then once TAKE IT OFF THE MARKET NOW!!!

(Brisbane, 2017-05-28)

#8

This drug is extremely dangerous and needs to be banned!!!!!!!!

(Pennsville, 2017-05-28)

#9

Horrible withdrawals!!

(Atlanta, 2017-05-28)

#11

This medication has hospitalization withdrawls! No one should take this drug. It is ruining lives!

(Surprise, 2017-05-29)

#12

Forgetful, tired, depression, anxiety

(Buffalo, 2017-05-29)

#14

I have suffered incredibly taking this drug and withdrawing from this drug. I took 10 months to taper off 150mg.... sufferred horrendous withdrawl symptoms including seizures (no hx of prior). Have been bed bound and debilitated because of this drug. The literature and doctors knowledge of this drug do not at all reflect the torture this drug has put me and thousands of others through. It is DANGEROUS !

(Cicero, 2017-05-29)

#15

This drug is being prescribed by doctors in Australia without any concern for the horrible side effects. In my case I lost a year trying to cope with withdrawals even though there, according to the doc, are none. People will die from this, and something else will be blamed. There has got to be better ways of dealing with pain that does not affect our brains/nerves. The anxiety/panic is unbearable.

(Narrandera, 2017-05-29)

#17

This med messed with my wellbeing. I had very bad mood swings

(Springfield, 2017-05-29)

#18

Severe Medical Reaction resulting in my having A functional neurological disorder with dissociative attacks

(Caboolture, 2017-05-29)

#20

Pregabalin has ruined my life - and I only took it for 1 month!

(Southend on Sea, 2017-05-29)

#21

I Was Also Affected By Lyrica.. Suicidal thoughts

(Devon, 2017-05-29)

#22

I'm currently on this drug and the problems it's caused me both on it and getting weaned of us amazing!!

(Newcastle, 2017-05-29)

#24

This drug has destroyed my life. Destroyed my memory. G.p should be better informed of its side effects. I had no idea until I put my symptoms into Google and the drug lyrica I was taking popped up with all the side effects I had since starting this drug. I now would rather suffer in pain than take anything similar to this poison.

(Chester, 2017-05-29)

#25

This drug has given me shocking side affects and needs to be taken if the market

(Lake Illawarra, 2017-05-29)

#27

Lyrica has destroyd my life!!!!

(Bergen, 2017-05-29)

#29

This medication is poison

(Frankston, 2017-05-29)

#30

It has Taken away My Health & Wellness

(Dublin, 2017-05-29)

#31

This medication nearly killed my husband in a matter of 8 weeks.

(Nanuet, 2017-05-29)

#32

Dry mouth

(Franklin, 2017-05-29)

#33

I'm signing this because Pregabalin nearly killed me.

(Eastbourne, 2017-05-29)

#34

This is a deadly .. HARMFUL... LIFE THREATENING.. TOXIC DRUG..... Far as I'm concern Pfizer should be SUED and EVERYONE THAT'S HAD TO SUFFER IT DESTRUCTION INCLUDING THE FAMILIES OF LOVED ONES THAT DIED OR LIVES WERE SERENELY ALTERED BY THIS DRUG.... NO AMOUNT OF MONEY COULD EVER COMPENSATE FOR THE DAMAGE AND LIFE ALTERING EFFECTS FROM THIS DRUG..... IT'S PLAIN EVIL.. GOVERNMENTS N PFIZERS N THE DOCTORS WHO PRESCRIBES IT WAY OF MAKING BIG MONEY WHILE KILLING PEOPLE OFF N MAKING THEM THINK THAT WE RE GETTING HELPING FROM THE PAIN IN SUFFERING .. ONLY TO CAUSE MORE PAIN N SUFFERIMG

(Pittsfield, 2017-05-29)

#36

I am a user of lyrica and have been for 5 years on a dose of 600mg a day. With so many side effects it's scary

(Cleveland, 2017-05-29)

#37

I had no idea how dangerous this medication is until I was prescribed it

(Gold Coast, 2017-06-03)

#38

Pregablin is an evil drug that destroys people

(Wakefield, 2017-06-03)

#41

Pregabalin has made my life hell! Horrendous double vision,my weight ballooned, putting on over 2 stone...my joints are bad enough and don't need extra weight on them! Awful nightmares..that are so real,I think they've happened! Overheating of my body temperature and many a other issues.Reducing down over 6 weeks,as per the Dr's orders,was the worse thing ever! The withdrawals are insane! I was constantly during water and constantly overheating,I couldn't keep up with it,and became dehydrated. I was physically violently sick, couldn't sleep,had bad chills, anxiety that was off the scale..i don't normally have anxiety!.headaches...was off it for 3 weeks,but couldn't take it anymore,so had to go back onto 75mg which calmed the withdrawals down.. eventually. I was originally on 600mg. I'm now too scared to reduce down again...but I will..I'm not letting this poison beat me!! I've watched a BBC iPlayer program on Lyrica/ Pregabalin addiction in Ireland..the stuff is as bad as Heroin and so is the addiction! Phiser need to listen to the people who suffer the side effects of this poison and then have to live through lasting effects that this vile drug leaves behind!! Take it off the market before you have a lot of deaths on your hands Phiser!!

(Stoke-on-trent, 2017-07-31)

#43

This drug is terrifying & should'nt be prescribed

(Connolly, 2017-07-31)

#44

It took me 8 months to ween off it with horrible side effects

(Townsville, 2017-07-31)

#45

I was a victim of this drug, it made me suicidal, suffered many other side effects. I know of thousands of others who have had similar side effects. It is dangerous

(Lake Macdonald, 2017-07-31)

#47

it has destroyed my life.

(brighton, 2017-07-31)

#48

This drug has destroyed my memory, my vision and has given me anxiety beyond medical care. It has destroyed my white blood cell count and changed my chemistry forever. It is poison.

(LINDENHURST, 2017-07-31)

#49

This is an evil drug that has robbed me of many years of my life. The side effects of this drug are much worse than the conditions i have and has left me in a terrible mess.

(Canterbury, 2017-07-31)

#50

i'm signing because of the devastation this drug has caused to my health and my personal life. i was never warned of the terrible side effects of taking this drug or what would happen if i stopped taking it.

(port talbot, 2017-07-31)

#52

this drug should never be prescribed. the side effects are terrible and when you stop taking it the withdrawal process is devastating.

(port talbot, 2017-07-31)

#55

Because I was on it and the side effects were life changing for the worst terrible suicidal thoughts, anger full blown rage, terrible mood swings and ringing in my ears with hearing loss. I want to prevent others from going on this horrible medication.

(Kasson, 2017-07-31)

#57

I was on this horrible drug for 14 years. Thought I was losing my mind! Gained 30 pounds. Had to wean off very slowly! Continue to have anxiety and waves of depression. Never again!!

(Melrose, 2017-07-31)

#58

Lyrica has bad side effects and is really addictive. I took it for 5 years, it caused me depression, anxiety, nausea, sickness, hair loss, spasms etc. It was very difficult to get off the drug. The side effects were worst than the relief.

(Sheffield, 2017-07-31)

#59

Horrible side effects on this medication. Trusted my doctor that it was helping but it only caused more problems. Doing much better now off Lyrica.

(North Beach, 2017-07-31)

#60

I have became dependant on these terrible drugs with life changing side effects that is damaging my stomach I now have tremors hair loss more pain that I has organally memory loss sweats

(south shields, 2017-07-31)

#62

I was on lyrica 600 mg for two years I have horrible side effects and got no pain relief but nearly an addiction to a horrendous drug
Has ruined my life

(Kearns, 2017-07-31)

#65

Had all the side effects, especially edema. Legs so swollen couldn't walk. Gained 105 pounds. I stopped taking against medical advice and was able to throw away the cane and walk again. Horrible med. Stop pushing it on everyone!

(Jonesboro, 2017-07-31)

#66

I experienced the powerful addictiveness of them!

(Sheffield, 2017-07-31)

#67

This drug almost ruined my life. Made me pass out and the withdrawals were horrible.

(New Milford, 2017-07-31)

#70

I took it and I am still suffering the bad side effects months later

(Leopold, 2017-07-31)

#71

I'm signing because Lyrica almost took my life. It gave me symptoms that showed up as lupus. I couldn't walk without a cane , my body felt like it was shutting down along with severe swelling in my feet legs and hands. I felt brainless at times and when trying to come off of Lyrica I felt suicidal, depression, and the worst anxiety I've ever felt in my life. This drug is horrible and should not be on the market.

(Tulsa, 2017-07-31)

#72

The side effects almost killed my husband. He had to relearn to walk again. This is a dangerous dangerous drug!! Gp, np, ortho, and brain surgeon all prescribed it. It took a nurse, and a pharmacist to tell me he was over medicated. Wish i could list all of it. 35 pills ×3 a day. Lyricahe was prescribed 12 pills a day

(Lakeside Oregon, 2017-07-31)

#74

Lyrica (pregabalin) is a monster, it should only be given as end of life meds.

(Maldon, 2017-07-31)

#76

This drug is really bad and no one should be subject to the horrible side effects.

(Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 2017-07-31)

#77

I have heard about the dangers of Lyrica. I get Lyrica myself, with no effect and I cannot get off it because if the awfull withdrawels! Wish I had never taken the first pill, 10 years ago. During the past decade I have felt worse, and I suspect the Lyrica have done something bad to my brain. My psych will not believe it

(Aarhus, 2017-07-31)

#78

I need lyrica and my insurance had changed lately and it not covering it

(Ajman and Dubai, 2017-07-31)

#79

Lyrica has made my life a living hell for the past 5 or 6 months barely able to function at work or being a mom at home . I have severe panic disorder and anxiety from this garbage they push down our throats!

(Coral Springs, 2017-07-31)

#81

I'm signing this petition because I want Lyrica to be taken off the market! I do not want anyone else have to go through the hell that I've gone through these past ten years

(Woodstock, New Brunswick, 2017-07-31)

#82

Lyrica almost killed me

(Beaverton, 2017-07-31)

#83

This drug creates almost evil side effects.

(Seattle, 2017-07-31)

#84

Lyrica ruins lives. Withdrawals can take over a year after stopping the drug, and they are horrendous. The trial data is also woefully incomplete as regards common adverse effects. I know of at least 5000 other former users who would testify to this.
It's a poison.

(CHIGWELL, 2017-07-31)

#86

Lyrica caused me to lose my job, family and friends. It caused me to lose my memory, motor ability, brain function, digestive functioning, and sanity. It took new wholeyears to recover from the brain-damage inducing drug that doctors know nothing about. It ruined my life. I could not leave my own home for three months or drive for 6 due to the withdrawals and anxiety that came with it. It completely disabled me when I was only 25.

(Dearborn, mi, 2017-07-31)

#88

The drugs are brutel, they should never be on the market , withdrawals are horousdous.

(St john's, 2017-07-31)

#89

This drug just about destroyed my life. I spent over a year carefully and slowly withdrawing. I wouldn't wish this ineffective drug on anyone

(LONDON, 2017-07-31)

#90

I've seen what it can do.

(Stevenage, 2017-07-31)

#93

Because they Ruined peoples lives

(Stevenage, 2017-07-31)

#94

This drug nearly destroyed my daughter!!!!!

(Walkern, 2017-07-31)

#95

This medication has destroyed my mental and physical health.

(London, 2017-07-31)

#96

I'm having horrible withdrawals from this poison my doctor prescribed for me.

(Wichita, 2017-07-31)

#97

I am signing because I had such a bad reaction to this medication. I had a doctor insist I take this medicine 3 times even knowing my reaction to it was forgetfulness, sever depression, confusion, anxiety, dizziness and issues with my eyes to caused a auto accident.

(Auburntown, 2017-07-31)

#98

Lyrica is a bad drug that messed with my brain. When I tried to go off of it, or ran out, I'd get very sick. I had to taper off of it very slowly by dissolving it in water and remove 10% at a time. Bad

(Wichita, 2017-07-31)

#99

This medication caused be to go blind, deaf, unable to speak. I was in a wheel chair immobile within 6 months. Withdrawal was horrible and denied by Dr. had to do it alone. All symptoms improved after discontinuation of Lyrica

(Cedar Falls, 2017-07-31)

#102

I am currently trying to come off lyrica and it has been hell for me and my family .

(Plymouth, 2017-07-31)

#103

I took Lyrica for 5 yrs and the side affects were terrible, brain fog, weight gain, dizziness, and the withdrawals to get off of it were terrible, and doctors don't believe there is any withdrawal, so they don't help wean you off of it.

(Asbury, 2017-07-31)

#107

I'm signing because I am currently taking Lyrica for Fibromyalgia and having a very difficult time weaning off due to terrible side effects.

(West Edmeston, 2017-08-01)

#108

This drug is completely toxic and never should have made it to market. So many people are suffering. Please remove it.

(Virginia Beach, 2017-08-01)

#109

I'm signing because I have horrible side effects importantly memory issues and hair loss.

(Asheboro, 2017-08-01)

#111

Lyrica had a devastating effect on my wife and family for MONTHS.

(Huntingtown, 2017-08-01)

#113

this medication has very dangerous side effects.

(tecumseh, 2017-08-01)

#115

I have used this terrible drug, getting off it was terrible

(Sydney, 2017-08-01)

#116

I trusted my doctor and took this med. Immediately my pharmacy (rite aid) sent literature in the mail discussing the concerns and signs/symptoms if adverse reaction. After a few short months of turning into a person i did not know, I began tapering off. I thought.i.was.going.to.die. It has taken months and even still, almost a year after taking I do not feel like 'myself'.
The horrible thing, i can deal with and handle my actions. HOWEVER an amazing husband and even greater little boy that calls me mama had to sit back and go through this with me, because I took everything out on them. Thankfully my family and I have been able to move forward, stronger. I want proper education for others and hope this drug becomes illegal.
<3

(Waynesboro, 2017-08-01)

#117

Personal experience

(Coffs Harbour, 2017-08-01)

#118

This drug is poison and ruins people's lives.. It's deadly.. This drug is murder.. Having this drug prescribed for any reason is killing people off, giving us false hope of being pain free and causing Soo many other unnecessary health issues (a list too long to note by far) The *******s that make it should be Force to take it themselves for awhile to experience what this drug is doing to people ( our lives n health perminantly altered by a drug (LYRICA) that was described as " a way to get our lives back") False hope that never worked... Go ahead people that disagree.. take this drug!!!! Then try to come off it..!! Let me tell u the side effects while on it if those weren't bad enough... Try coming off it while this poison (LYRICA) says hahaha I couldn't kill ya while u were taking me so I'll do my best to kill ya during the month to yrs it'll take ya to be free of me!!!! Sick nastey drug LYRICA is !!!! It's worse and more dangerous then any street drug ever ...

(Pittsfield, 2017-08-01)

#119

This drug should have been tested much more throughly, the side affects and withdrawal symptoms are terrible, and so many Drs don't know or realise how bad it truly is.

(Boggabri, 2017-08-01)

#120

Because after 5 days I was shaking so much they though I had Parkinson's . It gave me brain hog and made a mess of my endocrine system

(Monastereviin, 2017-08-01)

#121

I was on Lyrica for nearly 7 years! I became a walking non functioning zombie on them! Certainly not a safe drug being used for anything!

(Waurn Ponds, 2017-08-01)

#124

My husband passed away suddenly and suffered incredibly bad side effects from this drug. I believe it contributed to his death.

(Dublni, 2017-08-01)

#125

I have had extreme side effects and very much health trouble at withdrawal. At the moment i am suffering from severe post acute withdrawal syndrome. The medication pregabaline never took my pain away. I wish i had never ever taken it,i would have had my life back then already after 4 months off the stuff. Including withdrawal i took this medication for 5 months. (2,5 was for withdrawal).

(Utrecht, 2017-08-01)

#127

I was close to taking my own life. I'd already been on the sister drug neurotonin in the same situation. It left me a basket case and unable to function with huge memory and aggression issues

(Stafford, 2017-08-01)

#129

Lyrica has ruined my health and life.
The drug is evil and the CEO of Phizer should do time

(Brentwood, 2017-08-01)

#132

After taking Lyrica, I have diminished ability to complete thought processes. I am, at times, unable to speak in complete sentences.

(Sunbury, Ohio, 2017-08-01)

#134

On LYRICA I gained 30+ pounds. I also had trouble keeping my balance. I fell twice and knocked out teeth each time. I had over $9,000 in dental work that needed to be done. Since stopping this horrible drug, I lost the weight and no longer have balance issues. I tapered off very slowly and fortunately had no trouble getting off the drug. Others are not as fortunate with withdrawal from LYRICA.

(Bel Air, MD, 2017-08-01)

#136

Doctors are prescribing this having no idea of the potential side effects, which in my case lead to me being suicidal, among other things. It took me several long, painful months to cut down gradually and get off this horrible medication, and I will never take it again, or let anyone in my family take it.

(Albany, 2017-08-02)

#137

I dont believe it was tested for long term use and is prescribed for long term use. I have had adverse effects

(basingstoke, 2017-08-02)

#141

This crap is poison! It almost caused me to take my own life. 7 months later I'm still suffering from the ongoing side effects. The withdrawals from this medicine were terrible. It cost me relationships, and strained family relationships. I lost my job, my home, my life!!

(Yemassee, 2017-08-02)

#143

I'm very lucky that I survived after taking this poison.

(Bunker hill, 2017-08-03)

#144

It's poison destroys synapses in the brain Legalize Cannabis instead much better option for all Australians

(Nimbin, 2017-08-03)

#146

The side effects whist on and coming off pregabalon are life changing in a negative way

(Plymouth, 2017-08-05)

#147

I took a medication that I was told was very safe and every side effect listed. The Dr's answer take max dose and tramodol to sleep. Dan near ruined my life. The withdrawal affects were something I wouldn't wish on anyone

(solwezi, 2017-08-05)

#148

I took this poison for almost 10 years , you know why .

(Eau claire, 2017-08-05)

#149

I took Lyrica and it made me deathly I'll. It caused an extremely adverse reaction with other medications I was on and induced a manic depression episode.

(Huntingtown, 2017-08-06)

#150

I'm signing because ignorant doctors prescribed Lyrica for 2 worn out discs and I grew deaf and blind on this drug. I Had chills and hot flushes ALL the TIME, developed arthritis and gout, sore feet, mouth ulcers, an aneurysm, itchy skin, burning eyes, double vision, swollen feet, swollen breasts, dry mouth, trouble breathing, hallucinations, and black outs while on Lyrica for 6 years.

(Pretoria, 2017-08-06)

#151

Lyrica made me frighteningly sick.
The company creating it should be closed down

(Bunbury, 2017-08-07)

#152

This drug has put my boyfriend through hell!!

(Hobart, 2017-08-07)

#153

Because the withdrawal from this med is horrible and most drs will pull u cold turkey off of it.

(Moses lake, 2017-08-18)

#154

My husband has used Lyrica for 4 months due to severe shingles pain. He has been off the drug now for several weeks and is continuing to have terrible side effects.

(Rosalia,, 2017-08-20)

#156

because I was taking it the side effects are awful the withdrawal is worse, you build a tolance to it over time and it stops working so the dr. increase more side effects and people are fooled into thinking the side effects are part of the condition they are being treated for and THE DRUG COMPANY KNEW IT!!!!!

(buffalo, 2017-09-09)

#157

I'm signing because Lyrica made my life a nightmare. They shouldn't be using this to treat Fibromyalgia, especially when we get Fibro Fog and this medication stops your brain synopsis from firing. This in turn gives you Dementia like function. This is just one of the horrible things that this medication does to you.

(Green Bay, 2017-09-28)

#158

I’am signing it because I have it for three days And now I feel awful

(Thornhill, 2018-05-29)

#159

The serious side effect Lyrica has of suicidal thoughts/tendencies along with a multitude of other side effects along with the very serious withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop Lyrica make it dangerous to the community. I don't believe the test results were reported accurately nor do I think the patient's side effects are being reports accurately.

(Benton, 2018-06-25)

#160

I was on Lyrica after ankle reconstruction surgery, I had suicidal thoughts and depression/anxiety/effected my thought process while coming off it, nobody should ever feel the way I did from a drug that was given to me by a medical profession (that I trusted).

(Corio, 2020-09-17)