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    Boss Lady ;) Suzi's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arty View Post
    I have reduced the afternoon dose from 100mg to 50mg (I went to 75mg first but only for a few days) I know...it was wrong but I am keen to have more energy in the afternoons. I also briefly reduced my morning one from 100 to 75 but have now changed back. Again, I know that I shouldn't do this but I wanted to have more energy. It all stems from worry about Friday. My rational head knows that it is foolish to do these things but I want to make the job work. x (Suzi is going to shout at me!!)
    I'm not shouting at you, I wish you hadn't been doing that to your body though. You know by cutting down lots at a time it makes you more likely to have a fit/grand mal seizure right?? Seriously, you really shouldn't drop that much at a time. If you are cutting down one time then don't change the others. I'm not surprised you haven't any energy because your poor body is in withdrawal constantly!
    PLEASE Don't mess with this medication....
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    But all those changes are going to have a horrific impact on your body - it’s no wonder you’re not coping with the drug! Also, when you say your afternoon dose..... what time? I thought you’re supposed to have 12 hours between doses - that may explain why it’s zapping your energy. Please, please tell your doctor all of this, inc what times you’re taking it and get advice from them before you change anything else
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    I take a big dose morning and then 15 hours later and a 1/2 dose at lunchtime.

    Paula and I seem to have cross posted! Also, are you taking it morning and lunch? What about night?
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    I'm not personably taking pregabalin all I can do is echo what Paula and Suzi have said it is only advisable to drop a small amount at once dropping one dose then going back the original can mess you up entirely, Arty please see your doctor and work out a plant on what reduction should be made and the time scale.
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    I've been on 300mg a day of pregabalin for about 6 maybe 7 years.it took a month or so to initially get settled.i work full time no problem.
    However we react differently to them.if you have any more queries feel to ask.im no expert or medical worker but I'm willing to share any of my pregabalin experience with you.take care all

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    I'm on 50mg 3 times a day and my psychiatric nurse made it very, VERY clear that even with that small dose, if I tried to come off it, it needed to be done very, very slowly.
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    Thanks for your replies.
    I have made the big decision to hand my notice in at work. I have been sleeping badly and realise I need to rest. I will do a couple of mornings helping out with Penny's Dad. This will give me something to do but not too much. The girls are back with us this morning x
    One day at a time ....😃

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    I’m really relieved about that x
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    I know it probably feels like a backwards step, but actually love I think this is a huge positive for yourself. I assume you are going to stick with a given dosage of preg for a while? Helping out Pen's dad sounds like you'll be relieving a hugs amount of stress for her too, you get to help him too so that's a win/win situation...
    I think it's a really sensible decision, but one I also know wasn't an easy one to make. Well done lovely for doing what your mind and body needs now.
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    I'm really struggling this afternoon, I am so tired. Everything is going around in my head & I just want it to stop x
    One day at a time ....😃

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