Users of an anti-anxiety drug, Pregabalin, have come forward to share their harrowing experiences with the medication, revealing how it has ‘destroyed’ their lives and left them grappling with severe side effects. The drug, commonly prescribed for anxiety, epilepsy, and nerve pain, has been likened to ‘selling a car without brakes’ by medical professionals.

According to accounts from users, Pregabalin can lead to dependency, with some individuals becoming addicted to the ‘euphoric’ effects it produces, while others rely on it for its calming properties. Many liken the experience of trying to wean off Pregabalin to the challenges of discontinuing highly addictive substances like morphine and oxycodone.

Reported side effects of Pregabalin include erratic behavior, blurred vision, mood swings, and suicidal thoughts, leaving many users desperate to reduce their dosage or discontinue the medication altogether. One user, Penny Carroll, described feeling like she was ‘losing her mind’ after taking the drug, expressing anger at not being warned about its side effects and the lack of guidance on how to safely taper off the medication.

Shockingly, Pregabalin has been linked to nearly 3,400 deaths in Britain over the past five years, with a significant increase in fatalities associated with the drug. Recent data indicates that Pregabalin has the fastest rising death toll of any drug in the UK, ranking only behind opiates, cocaine, and benzodiazepines in the number of linked fatalities.

These revelations shed light on the alarming impacts of Pregabalin use, prompting concerns about the potential dangers and inadequate awareness surrounding its prescription and usage.