Lyrica Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common

* Difficult or labored breathing
* shortness of breath
* tightness in the chest
* wheezing

Rare

* Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
* chills
* cough
* difficulty with swallowing
* diarrhea
* dizziness
* fast heartbeat
* hives
* itching
* joint or muscle pain
* puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
* red skin lesions, often with a purple center
* red, irritated eyes
* skin rash
* sore throat
* sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
* unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common

* Accidental injury
* bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
* blurred vision
* burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
* change in walking and balance
* clumsiness
* confusion
* delusions
* dementia
* difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
* difficulty with speaking
* double vision
* dry mouth
* fever
* headache
* hoarseness
* increased appetite
* lack of coordination
* loss of memory
* lower back or side pain
* mood or mental changes
* painful or difficult urination
* problems with memory
* rapid weight gain
* seeing double
* sensation of pins and needles
* shakiness and unsteady walk
* sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
* stabbing pain
* swelling
* tingling of the hands or feet
* trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
* unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

* Anxiety
* bloated or full feeling
* burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
* chest pain
* cold sweats
* coma
* cool, pale skin
* cough producing mucus
* decrease or change in vision
* depression
* excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
* eye disorder
* false or unusual sense of well-being
* general feeling of discomfort or illness
* increased hunger
* joint pain
* loss of appetite
* loss of bladder control
* loss of strength or energy
* muscle aches and pains
* muscle twitching or jerking
* muscle weakness
* nausea
* nervousness
* nightmares
* noisy breathing
* pain
* passing gas
* rhythmic movement of the muscles
* runny nose
* seizures
* shivering
* slurred speech
* sweating
* trouble sleeping
* twitching
* uncontrolled eye movements
* vomiting