Hi Regina, I have tried for a couple of months to make the switch. I am not very successful. I was taking 5200 mg of Neurontin per day, and my Neuro started me on 50 mg 1xper day for a week, then 2xper day for another week, then up to 3xper day for another week. After that, after a few weeks, I was to start to decrease my Neurontin by 400 mg gradually. I got by the first reduction pretty well, without much trouble. I was feeling so wonderful - without the pain, not really any tingling or burning, no hypersensitivity either late at night. It was great. Then I tried lowering it again. Well, that was a problem. I had such pain in my legs. I did this for 4 days, figuring that my body would adjust, but I was so miserable and climbing out of my skin. So, my Neuro told me to add it back in. I love the mentally clearer feeling with the Lyrica. So, at this time I am still at the same level, but I think I am actually over-medicated at this point. I was supposed to try to reduce the Lyrica since I cannot reduce my Neurontin at this time, and try again another time. So, at this time I feel better that my Neurontin is down to 4800 mg/day, but I am still at 150mg of Lyrica. I think that the winter time is also possibly the worst time to try to do this. This is my experience. I do not know if I am having any side effects from the Lyrica, I don't think so, except I have put on a few pounds. I have also been sick for about a month and my husband has been in charge of the meals and he takes the easy way out of it, and I have had very little movement going on. Good luck, in my book, it's definately worth the try. Hugs, Barbara A
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