Does Anyone Have Experience With Lyrica Cv And Glipizide Or Travoprost

[carlie]

John,

OK buddy - 1 thing we all need to take into consideration

even tho we don't like it.

Any drugs we take are to relieve or treat some type of

medical problem or symptom.

In taking any drug, it automatically alters our bodies chemestry

just like foods or liquids do.

Everything from a couple of aspirin to a bag of chips or a red bull,

in some way effects our chemesrty.

When it comes to side effects, we each must individually weigh

within ourselves and our problems....

are the negative side-effects of some particular item (such as a medication)

worth the positive effects - they are intended to produce.

I am not advocating about do or don't take any drugs,

but here is a hypothetical situation just to show what I mean.

Say I am 76 years old - doc tells me my occular pressure is "a little" high.

Tells me to take these drops.

I start the drops and begin feeling like crap.

I go back to doc - tell him I feel the side effects of the drops are making

me feel like crap.

I ask doc - OK doc, if I stop taking these drops, in your opinion, unless something

drastic should change, about how long would it take for my occular pressure to

increase to a level that would jepordize my vision.

Doc says - well if you stay away from using high amounts of sodium, I'd say

it would be 8 to 10 years before you have a real strong negative effect

on your vision.

I'm 76 years old - I would for sure choose to change my dietary habits on sodium

and not use the drops that are interacting with other meds and/or making me feel like crap.

I'm 76 and don't want to spend my last few years feeling like crap

for what I feel is a small investment.

As I stated earlier - I am in no way advocating to take or not to take medications.

We just all need to realize in life - getting benefit of one thing usually has a price

to be paid in another way.

Especially you John,

You'r body has just recently been bombarded with chemicals from hell -

inorder to treat your cancer.

If we look in a PDR book or the internet researching side effects too much

we would even be afraid of taking aspirin.

True Story as told to me.

While my Mom was in Nurses's training a zillion years ago, a patient asked for

some aspirin. Mom went to the med cabinet and got him a couple.

This man almost died - he was allergic to aspirin.

I aslo remember the older standard eyedrops for wide angle,

I think it was sold as Timoptic was found to be the culprit of

cardiac problems for hundereds of patients taking it.

Here's a good link I found for your research on eyedrops.

http://www.aao.org/eyecare/treatment/glaucoma-eyedrops.cfm

Eyedrops to Treat Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve in which pressure inside the eye is too high for the eye to tolerate. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, but loss of sight from glaucoma can be prevented with early treatment.

Eyedrops for glaucoma are used to lower the pressure within the eye. They reduce the fluid pressure in one of two ways.

They either:

1. Decrease the amount of fluid forming in the eye, or
   
2. Increase the ability of the eye to drain fluid.
   

This fluid is called aqueous humor. It is inside the eye, and is different from tears.

To be effective, eyedrops must be used every day according to your doctor’s instructions.

Watching for Side Effects

Glaucoma medicine can keep you from losing your sight. However, you may need to tolerate mild side effects.

Different glaucoma eyedrops can cause different side effects. If you experience any, contact your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) immediately. Also, tell your other doctors if you are using eyedrops for glaucoma.

Beta-Blockers

They can cause:

• Breathing problems for those with asthma or emphysema
  
• Slow or irregular heartbeat
  
• Depression
  
• Change in sex drive (impotence)
  
  Alpha Agonists
  They can cause:
  
  
  • A red eye or red skin around the eye
    
  • Dry mouth
    
  • Fatigue or decreased energy
    
    Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
    They can cause:
    
    
    • Eye redness or irritation
      
    • Skin rash (especially in individuals with known allergy to sulfa drugs)
      
    • Change in taste (especially with carbonated beverages)
      
    • Stomach upset or nausea
      
    • Fatigue and decreased energy
      

    Prostaglandin Analogs or Prostamides

    They can cause:

    [*]Eye redness or irritation

    [*]A change in eye color (mostly in hazel or blue to green eyes)

    [*]Increase in thickness and number of eyelashes

    [*]Joint aches or flu-like syndrome

    Miotics

    They can cause:

    [*]Blurred vision

    [*]Headache

    [*]Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is rare. If you notice dark floating spots or flashing lights in your vision, call your ophthalmologist immediately.

    Many new eyedrops are becoming available. As with any medication, eye medications can cause eye allergies, irritation or other side effects, as listed above.

[1994andcouting.....]

Is anyone familiar at all with this drug LYRICA CV, can have possible nasty side effects.

I had a very bad reaction the Lyrica. My mouth swelled. I couldnt talk or eat for a few days. I tried it again a few months later,same results. I dont take it anymore and told my VA doc about it.

[Pete53]

Lyrica is a new generation gabapentin aka Neurontin. Lyrica is the brand name.

[bbknor]

Without Lyrica I can't function. Does get me to work but its hell if I miss doses. Was on Gabapentin which caused a lot of cognative problems with numbers which I work with alot. Lyrica takes the pain away so I can walk and cuts the burn of the PN. Only bad thing is the weight gain 25 puonds in the last 4 mounths since my dose was increased. Gluclose went to 120 and now the Doc is thinking other things.

[halos2]

Carlie,

You get a "ROYAL SHOUT OUT" from me!! In tankers need, you went over the extra mile to offer him not only valid information, but the compassion of a true friend with the correlation and examples offered.

This info saves him time, effort, energy to do other things also important to him. He needs his rest, and has had enough to tow, without needing to investigate his condition/medication and side effects.

Tanker rest, eat, drink fluids,do exercise(amb etc) as tolerated, and know we all continue to offer you hope and strength. :)

John,

OK buddy - 1 thing we all need to take into consideration

even tho we don't like it.

Any drugs we take are to relieve or treat some type of

medical problem or symptom.

In taking any drug, it automatically alters our bodies chemestry

just like foods or liquids do.

Everything from a couple of aspirin to a bag of chips or a red bull,

in some way effects our chemesrty.

When it comes to side effects, we each must individually weigh

within ourselves and our problems....

are the negative side-effects of some particular item (such as a medication)

worth the positive effects - they are intended to produce.

I am not advocating about do or don't take any drugs,

but here is a hypothetical situation just to show what I mean.

Say I am 76 years old - doc tells me my occular pressure is "a little" high.

Tells me to take these drops.

I start the drops and begin feeling like crap.

I go back to doc - tell him I feel the side effects of the drops are making

me feel like crap.

I ask doc - OK doc, if I stop taking these drops, in your opinion, unless something

drastic should change, about how long would it take for my occular pressure to

increase to a level that would jepordize my vision.

Doc says - well if you stay away from using high amounts of sodium, I'd say

it would be 8 to 10 years before you have a real strong negative effect

on your vision.

I'm 76 years old - I would for sure choose to change my dietary habits on sodium

and not use the drops that are interacting with other meds and/or making me feel like crap.

I'm 76 and don't want to spend my last few years feeling like crap

for what I feel is a small investment.

As I stated earlier - I am in no way advocating to take or not to take medications.

We just all need to realize in life - getting benefit of one thing usually has a price

to be paid in another way.

Especially you John,

You'r body has just recently been bombarded with chemicals from hell -

inorder to treat your cancer.

If we look in a PDR book or the internet researching side effects too much

we would even be afraid of taking aspirin.

True Story as told to me.

While my Mom was in Nurses's training a zillion years ago, a patient asked for

some aspirin. Mom went to the med cabinet and got him a couple.

This man almost died - he was allergic to aspirin.

I aslo remember the older standard eyedrops for wide angle,

I think it was sold as Timoptic was found to be the culprit of

cardiac problems for hundereds of patients taking it.

Here's a good link I found for your research on eyedrops.

http://www.aao.org/eyecare/treatment/glaucoma-eyedrops.cfm

Eyedrops to Treat Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve in which pressure inside the eye is too high for the eye to tolerate. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, but loss of sight from glaucoma can be prevented with early treatment.

Eyedrops for glaucoma are used to lower the pressure within the eye. They reduce the fluid pressure in one of two ways.

They either:

1. Decrease the amount of fluid forming in the eye, or
   
2. Increase the ability of the eye to drain fluid.
   

This fluid is called aqueous humor. It is inside the eye, and is different from tears.

To be effective, eyedrops must be used every day according to your doctor’s instructions.

Watching for Side Effects

Glaucoma medicine can keep you from losing your sight. However, you may need to tolerate mild side effects.

Different glaucoma eyedrops can cause different side effects. If you experience any, contact your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) immediately. Also, tell your other doctors if you are using eyedrops for glaucoma.

Beta-Blockers

They can cause:

• Breathing problems for those with asthma or emphysema
  
• Slow or irregular heartbeat
  
• Depression
  
• Change in sex drive (impotence)
  
  Alpha Agonists
  They can cause:
  
  
  • A red eye or red skin around the eye
    
  • Dry mouth
    
  • Fatigue or decreased energy
    
    Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
    They can cause:
    
    
    • Eye redness or irritation
      
    • Skin rash (especially in individuals with known allergy to sulfa drugs)
      
    • Change in taste (especially with carbonated beverages)
      
    • Stomach upset or nausea
      
    • Fatigue and decreased energy
      

    Prostaglandin Analogs or Prostamides

    They can cause:

    [*]Eye redness or irritation

    [*]A change in eye color (mostly in hazel or blue to green eyes)

    [*]Increase in thickness and number of eyelashes

    [*]Joint aches or flu-like syndrome

    Miotics

    They can cause:

    [*]Blurred vision

    [*]Headache

    [*]Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment is rare. If you notice dark floating spots or flashing lights in your vision, call your ophthalmologist immediately.

    Many new eyedrops are becoming available. As with any medication, eye medications can cause eye allergies, irritation or other side effects, as listed above.

[airborne18]

I have taken both neurotin and lyrica. With lyrica I had dizzeness bad.. Neurtin I had it, but it was not as bad as lyrica.

I am permanently on neurotin, my local VA won't pay for lyrica. They actually don't like paying for neurotin either, since it is not formulary, and I had to be approved for it.