Help required - re: Pregabalin

[Arty]

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!!)

[Suzi]

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....

[Paula]

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