Hi, My question is, I have CHF do you think I should be taking (Lyrica), at this time my ankles and calves are swelling and I am gaining weight,only been taking Lyrica for 2 weeks as you can imagine I am taking othere meds due to my condition. Thank you Bill
Lyrics is known to cause fluid retention, so it should be avoided in decompensated CHF, however in stable pt it can be used, I would suggest you to make sure that your CHF is not under treated, and if it's not the case, and you still gain weight, in spite of adequate diuretic, beta blocker, ace and other Chat Doctor.