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Lyrica and nails
Thu, 06/01/2006 - 13:29Topic: Medication Issues
Has anyone that is one Lyrica noticed that their fingernails or very fragile? I have been on Lyrica since the end of March and I have noticed that my nails keep breaking and bending. Any thoughts would help.
Here is what else I am on....
Zonegran 900mg
Triletal 2100mg
Lyrica 150mg
Folic acid
Zinc
birth control
thanks...
Mary
Comments
Re: Re: Lyrica and nails
Submitted by balletkat on Fri, 2006-06-02 - 11:00
Thanks for the reply. I have heard from others about the hair, and so far I have not noticed anything. I will se seeing my dr soon and I will be mentioning the nails, but I wanted to find out if others have experianced it too.
Mary
Re: Lyrica and nails
Submitted by angel_lts on Thu, 2006-06-01 - 18:46
I take trileptal and lyrica I dont seem to have a problem with nails. But my hair is falling out, possible from lyrica. Maybe it is the mix of the different meds that is causing it. take care Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/