Lyrica (Pregabalin) - side effects, effects on the body, consequences of overdose, treatment for Lyrica

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Pharmacy drug or medicinal product? These are the kinds of debates that are constantly going on about certain drugs that are widely used in the treatment of certain diseases, but at the same time are successfully used by drug addicts to get a high. First you need to figure out what “Lyrics” is.

Lyrica tablets - what is it, effect, active ingredient
What does the drug Lyrica look like, photo
Lyrica action, instructions
Ways to use Lyrica
Drug effect
Pregabalin
Symptoms of drug use - how to understand that a person is on Lyrica
Eyes are the main feature
Side effects from Lyrica
How does it affect potency?
How addiction is formed
Is it possible to die from Lyrica?
Alcohol compatibility
Lyrica Test
Medical therapy

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Lyrica tablets - what is it, effect, active ingredient

The drug was originally prescribed as a medicine to treat epilepsy. It has an anticonvulsant effect, giving the same effect as antidepressants. Widely used in addiction medicine to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Alas, Lyrica pills for getting high will quickly lead a person to an impressive list of side effects. Since 2012, the drug has been sold only by prescription precisely because of the increased number of Lyrica drug addicts.

What does the drug Lyrica look like (photo)

The medicine is an oblong gelatin capsule of red and white color.

Photo of Lyrica tablets

The price of these tablets is relatively low, so the drug “lyra” has gained even more popularity among pharmacy drug addicts.

Lyrica action, instructions

The product contains pregabalin - this active substance affects opioid receptors in the human brain. As a result, pain is reduced and there is an anticonvulsant effect. The medicine has proven itself in the treatment of generalized anxiety symptoms. Analogues of the drug contain substances similar in action, for example, Algerica, Gabana.

Lyrica's instructions indicate doses for the treatment of certain diseases - from 150 to 600 mg per day. In addition, withdrawal from the drug should be gradual - the dose is reduced daily. After stopping the medication, reactions such as nausea, depression, excessive sweating, chills and lack of appetite are possible.

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Ways to use Lyrica

The harm from lyrics is further aggravated by the method of administration. Drug addicts practice several methods of use:

together with alcohol, which greatly accelerates the destruction of the liver and kidneys;
standard oral administration without dosage control and diet causes disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
Some drug addicts believe that if the drug is inhaled, the rush will increase. Perhaps such an effect is present, but at the same time the respiratory tract is affected, and the risk of spasms increases;
Parenteral administration (intravenously) is dangerous due to the occurrence of sepsis, transmission of HIV and hepatitis, and the likelihood of blood clots increases many times over.

Even short-term use of the medicine (including under the supervision of a doctor) can be addictive.

Drug effect

The effect of the drug "Lyra" is similar to the effect of heroin - a person feels euphoria, relaxation, and bliss. Some people experience a surge of strength and extraordinary love for everyone around them.

Fig.: Preparing the lyrics

Pregabalin

This substance is a synthetic substitute, a synthetic analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Absorption is quite fast, which is what drug addicts take advantage of. In addition, pregabalin is not detected by standard tests; it can only be detected by chemical and toxicological analysis of human biomaterial.

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Symptoms of drug use - how to understand that a person is on Lyrica

How to recognize a person who uses this drug for a high? Most often you will notice empty Lyrica packs in the trash can or pockets. At the same time, the drug addict believes that he will not be exposed, because this is medicine. This is a complete lie - the drug is not sold without a doctor’s prescription, and for this there must be serious indications for use. Other signs include:

absent-mindedness, the addict periodically completely “disconnects” from the world around him”;
a person may stagger, he cannot control his body even when walking normally;
frequent mood swings from laughter to deep depression, and all this alternates;
heavy sweating with a strong unpleasant odor;
slurred speech.

Eyes are the main feature

The most important sign of drug intoxication is the eyes. When using Lyrica, you can see dilated pupils that do not react to light, your eyes do not focus and constantly run around.

Sometimes the opposite effect is observed - the eyes become glassy and practically do not move even when communicating. Anyone who has ever seen a drug addict will understand what it looks like. There is a possibility of severe redness of the whites of the eyes.

Fig.: Eyes of a drug addict under the lyrics

Signs of an addict

You can recognize a person who abuses Lyrica by the following signs:

constricted pupils;
redness of the conjunctiva of the eyes;
unsteady gait, as if it is difficult for him to move;
excessive excitability;
sudden mood swings - from calm to aggression;
drowsiness;
indifference to the surrounding world;
sweating;
skin diseases: rashes, ulcers on different parts of the body;
tremor of the limbs;
weight loss;
severe swelling on the face;
shortness of breath, non-productive dry cough;
slurred speech;
increased libido.

Pregabalin addicts are characterized by behavioral changes:

sharp reaction to stimuli;
absent-mindedness;
fits of rage;
panic attacks;
depressive states;
memory loss;
lack of concentration.

Side effects from Lyrica

Like any other drug, Lyrica has an impressive list of side effects: tremors of the limbs, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, increased sweating, hallucinations, dry mucous membranes, bloating, lack of sexual desire and erection. Due to frequent diarrhea, it is possible to wash out all useful substances from the body, in particular calcium, which threatens osteoporosis.

Memory lapses, so common to many drug addicts, are also relevant when taking Lyrica. A person may not remember what happened an hour or a day ago.

How does it affect potency?

As mentioned above, the drug almost completely eliminates libido. At the same time, problems with potency may not be solved even after stopping taking Lyrica. There are known cases of infertility.

How addiction is formed

The addiction to the drug forms unnoticed by the user - the first doses only bring a feeling of high. Next, the body begins to adapt to the active substance and requires increasingly larger dosages to return to the original sensations. Often, an increase in the amount of Lyrica can cause a sharp change in mood and causeless aggression even towards close people. There are known cases of suicide under the influence of the drug.

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Treatment of “lyrical” addiction

Since Lyrica is a drug, treatment is the same as for any other drug addiction. First of all, the patient himself should stop using this substance. Treatment under pressure will not bring the desired result; there will remain a risk of returning to the ranks of drug addicts, only perhaps from another substance, stronger and more dangerous.

· Upon admission of a patient to our clinic, the narcologist, through a medical examination, finds out what effects long-term use of Lyrica tablets has had on the patient’s body.

· Development of an individual treatment method.

· Cleansing the body using a medicinal treatment method - detox.

· Throughout the entire period of rehabilitation, intensive work is carried out by psychologists. Lyrica is very difficult to remove from the body, so over the course of a week it breaks the rehabilitation person just like a hard-core heroin addict. Although, many who have “slipped” admit that they feel the withdrawal is much worse.

· After the body is completely cleansed of the breakdown of the drug, the second part of rehabilitation treatment begins. Antidepressants are prescribed, work is underway to restore all poisoned organs, and testing is carried out for addiction to medications with low levels of pregabalin to exclude the possibility of re-addiction.

· The last stage of drug therapy is psychological consultation with the patient and his relatives. The goal of such conversations is to help the former addict return to normal life, teach the family to trust each other again and forget past grievances.

Is it possible to die from Lyrica?

This medicine, at an adequate dosage prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of certain diseases, is not capable of causing death. But drug addicts most often combine Lyrica with other drugs or alcohol, and also do not control the number of pills. In this case, an overdose occurs and the corresponding phenomena are vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and coma.

If a drug addict has heart or kidney problems (and almost 80 percent of drug users have them), then death from an overdose is also possible. It is worth noting that such cases occur when taking Lyrica for a sufficiently long time. The lethal dose of a drug is individual for everyone, it all depends on the duration of use and the condition of the body as a whole.

DOTOXIFICATION

Harm of the drug

People who use Lyrica as a drug experience the following side effects:

development of a stable addiction that is difficult to get rid of on your own;
loss of strength, constant desire to sleep;
decreased visual acuity;
decreased mental activity, short-term memory loss;
disturbance of consciousness: confusion of thoughts, inability to concentrate on anything;
headaches, migraines;
swelling under the eyes;
long-term inactivity - the consumer sits in place for hours and looks at one point;
fainting, loss of consciousness;
myoclonic spasms;
delirium, inappropriate thoughts and actions;
damage to the skin and teeth;
depression, thoughts of suicide.

The occurrence of side effects does not depend on the duration and frequency of taking Lyrica in narcotic doses. Even after the first dose of the drug, after an elevated mood, a person faces negative consequences.

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Alcohol compatibility

Drug addicts often combine alcohol and Lyrica. This is done to enhance the effect. Such a tandem is doubly dangerous:

alcohol reduces the breakdown and release of pregabalin, which can result in severe intoxication of the body;
the combination of medication and alcohol can cause powerful disturbances of consciousness and hallucinations.

Everything also depends on the concentration and strength of alcoholic beverages, as well as on the dosage of the medicine. In large quantities, this combination can cause mental disorder.

Consequences of long-term use

With long-term use of Lyrica for recreational purposes, consumers face the following complications:

The cardiovascular system suffers: increased heart rate, blood clots form in the vessels, arrhythmia, insufficiency of cardiac function;
Respiratory organs: dry nasal mucosa, itching, nosebleeds, swelling of the larynx and lungs, pneumonia;
Gastrointestinal organs: vomiting, development of gastritis, high stomach acidity, ulcers, colitis, dysbacteriosis; pancreatic diseases;
Urinary system: renal failure, involuntary urination;
Liver: cirrhosis, development of failure;
Eyes: dryness, burning, decreased visual acuity;
Musculoskeletal system: destruction of muscle fibers, pain in the limbs, tremors, convulsions, joint damage;
Immune system – the body’s resistance to infections and viruses decreases;
Reproductive organs. In women, the menstrual cycle becomes disrupted, chest pain appears, ovarian function decreases, and infertility develops. In men, erection is impaired and impotence develops;
Cognitive disorders: memory and attention are lost, intellectual abilities are reduced, the person degrades.

Abuse of pregabalin also affects the mental state: apathy, depression develops, and there is a risk of developing schizophrenia. Some mental problems remain even after drug withdrawal and addiction treatment.

Lyrica Test

It was already mentioned above that this drug is not detected by standard urine and blood tests. These tests are designed to detect marijuana, heroin, cocaine and other drugs. It is possible to conduct a chemical and toxicological examination. However, the medicine does not belong to the list of narcotic substances.

History of creation

The medicine was created by an American pharmaceutical company in the late 90s. Initially, the drug was intended for the treatment of epilepsy. Pharmacists indicated the absence of significant side effects. But by the early 2000s, it became known that one of the accompanying effects of Lyrica is mild euphoria. This has caused many users to increase their dosage. Then the substance began to be used for recreational purposes. Currently, the drug pregabalin is available only by prescription in many countries around the world.

Medical therapy

Treatment for a drug addict taking Lyrica is virtually no different from therapy for a heroin and other drug user. It can be roughly divided into two stages:

removing the drug from the body, cleansing it, replenishing the lack of fluid;
further therapy, including withdrawal symptoms, drug treatment, and psychological rehabilitation.

After the drug is removed from the body and withdrawal symptoms are eliminated, it is important to conduct a comprehensive examination. This will allow you to understand what you need to pay attention to. Most often, drug addicts suffer from liver, kidneys and heart.

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The most difficult stage is not physiological, but psychological - the drug can be easily removed from the blood, but it is very difficult to remove it from consciousness. Psychotherapy is mandatory for all patients. Sessions with a specialist or in a group will help to cope with a person’s internal problems, which often lead to drugs.

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Another difficulty is returning to normal life, because outside the clinic the likelihood of buying a drug is at every turn. It is best to continue psychotherapy sessions for an addicted person regularly throughout life. They are also necessary for family and friends - often parents, husbands, wives, brothers or sisters become codependent and do not know how to behave correctly.

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to ““Lyrics - a drug or a medicine?””

Yaroslav:
November 20, 2021 at 09:21
The drug Lyrica is nothing more than a medicine used to combat pain and cramps. To be precise, Pregabalin, also known as Lyrica, is an antiepileptic drug. It is a strong pain reliever.
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Lyubov Uspenskaya:
November 27, 2021 at 06:30
The pregabalin molecule, being an analogue of GABA, binds to the additional subunit (?2?) of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system, which contributes to the manifestation of analgesic and anticonvulsant effects. A decrease in seizure frequency begins within the first week.
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Yana:
December 23, 2021 at 01:56 pm
I just can’t understand how you manage to write such interesting notes.
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Vladimir:
January 28, 2021 at 02:39 pm
An indispensable remedy for neuropathy. The only thing that helps relieve severe pain.
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Boris:
February 8, 2021 at 16:03
Tell me, how does the analgesic effect of Lyrica manifest itself - immediately after ingestion or after a course of administration?
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Elena:
May 8, 2021 at 08:39 pm
Lyrica is not a therapeutic drug, but a symptomatic one. Helps very well with neuropathic pain. The pain goes away, but the pathology remains, REMAINS. A herniated disc can only be cured surgically; other types of supposed treatment involve eliminating pain for a short period of time. Personally, two 75 mg capsules twice a day are enough for me. In the morning and in the evening. For a drug addict, this dosage is “a drop in the bucket.” They can always find this drug in a pharmacy without a prescription, 300 mg capsules. Two per appointment. But people with pain syndrome may not even get a prescription. Pharmacists find errors in the prescription every time. They take away the recipe, and you’re left with “butter.” Corruption is all around. At the doctor, at the pharmacist. I didn't even know what was written in my medical history. You'll never know what prescription you've been given. There is one dosage in the medical history, and another in the prescription. And the discharge date doesn’t match. I’m HORROR!
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Dmitriy:
September 26, 2021 at 10:02 pm
To everyone who will read this article after they have been prescribed Lyrica or Convalis. Yes, the drugs are quite powerful and have consequences. Unfortunately, the neurologist prescribes only a course of complex treatment. hepabeptin, Lyrica, injections, vitamins B1 and B6, etc. Amitriptyline goes there too. None of the above will relieve pain immediately. The pain is relieved by a set of measures and course. Those. when you come in with severe pain, there is a 99% chance you will come out without a short-term solution. They will tell you to hold on, the pain will go away in a month (or maybe in 6). See for yourself in the direction of distracting ointments. Perhaps they will prescribe a Versatis patch, it is expensive, and if the pain is severe(!), the reduction does not justify the price. Moreover, after the patch there is a 12-hour break and it will hurt. Strong painkillers (or God forbid tramadols, etc.) are generally when things are really bad. Look towards oflomelid (if the damage is not severe) or gevkamen (this one remarkably relieves pain, costs 50 rubles), but not a single doctor talks about it. Also be sure to consult a dermatologist and neurologist. Don't take my comment as a ready-made solution.
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Vladimir:
September 30, 2021 at 09:31 pm
For some reason, everyone is silent about Cymbalta. For example, my doctor prescribed Lyrica and Cymbalta to drink at the same time. I have polyneuropathy. The pain is partially relieved. The doctor said that Lyrica should be added per capsule. I tried to add it, but at the same time my head and temples were compressed on the sides. I didn't drink the second one. I don’t know how long to take it. Everyone around, both doctors and people, say we need to get away from this nasty thing. As much as we are doctors, we have in common so many different opinions. One
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Withdrawal

Withdrawal after discontinuation of Lyrica is accompanied by the following symptoms:

persistent insomnia;
anxiety;
mood swings;
pain in the head;
irritability;
nausea, diarrhea;
tremor;
tachycardia;
hypertension.

During withdrawal, a person experiences an obsessive craving for using Lyrica. In individuals with a history of long-term use of opioids and opiates, discontinuation of pregabalin may result in craving for these drugs with a high risk of relapse.

How to quit on your own

To quit Lyrica on your own, the main condition is to have a clear and firm desire to quit the drug forever. An important stage of home treatment is overcoming withdrawal symptoms. To ease this period, it is recommended:

increase your drinking regimen to 2-3 liters per day;
take care of proper nutrition, forget about junk food;
give up not only Lyrica, but also alcohol and other drugs;
stop communicating with other addicts and companies in which the drug was used;
for insomnia, take light sleeping pills;
for increased excitability, apathy, anxiety - soothing decoctions;
to improve health - vitamin and mineral complexes.

Relatives are advised to support the addict, ensure a calm environment at home, eliminate any irritants, prevent the occurrence of stressful situations, in order to avoid a breakdown.
In case of severe and long-term addiction, as well as in case of Lyrica overdose, therapy should be carried out only in a hospital under the strict supervision of narcologists and psychologists.

How to ease withdrawal symptoms

Abstinence treatment should be carried out in a hospital. To relieve withdrawal symptoms, an important task is to detoxify the body from the drug. For this purpose, infusion therapy is used in combination with forced diuresis. Extracorporeal blood purification methods may also be prescribed: plasmapheresis or hemodialysis.

Symptomatic treatment of withdrawal involves taking medications:

for hypertension, clonidine is prescribed (the drug has a parallel sedative effect);
for depression and psychotic disorders - antidepressants;
for heart pathologies, tachycardia - cardiac glycosides, anxiolytics;
for liver damage - hepatoprotectors;
to restore mental and nervous activity - nootropics, B vitamins;
for general improvement of the condition - vitamin and mineral complexes.

After the drug is removed from the body and withdrawal symptoms disappear, the patient undergoes psychological rehabilitation.

How addiction is formed

Every addiction begins with a stage of trial and experimentation. Users then choose one of two decisions - never return to drugs again, or continue experimenting. The second way is the development of addiction, which occurs in several stages:

Experimentation. At this stage, a person tries the drug for the first time in order to gain new emotions and feelings. This often happens in clubs, and often the first attempts are made while intoxicated. There is a desire to repeat the use in order to obtain euphoria.
Regular drug use. Psychological addiction begins to develop, the consumer regularly takes Lyrica and receives the desired effects. Tolerance appears - previous doses do not give pleasure, the addict increases the dose of the drug.
Addiction. All actions and thoughts of the consumer are only around the drug. After the substance wears off, withdrawal symptoms begin. Even high doses of Lyrica do not provide initial pleasure. A person continues to use in order to get rid of withdrawal symptoms.

At this stage, there is a high risk of overdose, parallel use of alcohol along with Lyrica to enhance the “effect,” trying other drugs, and developing polydrug addiction.
The addict completely degrades, loses social and family connections. The state of health deteriorates significantly. It is impossible to get rid of addiction on your own at the final stage, but such patients are provided with help in rehabilitation centers.

Literature:

Delinquency of “Pharmacy drug addiction” as a determining factor in strengthening control over the circulation of medicines / Vladimir Ilyich Zhukovsky, Natalya Vladimirovna Dovgolyuk / 2021 / Humanitarian and legal research.
Clinical manifestations of new potentially dangerous psychoactive substances during a medical examination for intoxication / Anna Vladimirovna Myslivtseva, Elena Vladimirovna Malyshko / 2021 / Chief Physician of the South of Russia.
The problem of pharmacy drug addiction in Tver / Inzhevatova A.E., Minakova Yu.E., Morozov A.M. / 2021 / FORCIPE

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Resocialization

The final stage of Lyrica addiction treatment is the patient’s return to society. To achieve this, psychologists and employees of rehabilitation centers help: