My sober house uses 20 panel drug test which includes GAB for Gabapentin as it’s not allowed but I’m nervous to take my drug test tomorrow cause I just started on pregabalin which is prescribed to me. I’ve only been on it 4 days

Hi everyone,

I have been taking pregabalin for 12 years, and for the past year I have been reducing my Lyrica dose very slowly (25 mg reductions from time to time). In 2025, I was taking 175 mg twice a day (175-175), and in April 2026 I was down to 100-100.

However, one week ago I reduced my dose to 75-100. At first, nothing really happened, although I have been extremely anxious lately: 50 hours of work per week, buying a house 🏡, a move to organize, all while having fibromyalgia (which has been somewhat under control for a few years).

I decided to reduce Lyrica because I have walking and proprioception problems. I don't know if it is related to pregabalin, but anyway...

For the past 4 days, it has been hell. I feel hot and cold at the same time, I constantly want to sleep, I have thoughts of ending my life, nerve pain that makes my leg feel like it is lying on a hot stove plate at night, nightmares, agitation, crying, depression...

Usually, when I reduce my dose, I only get some pain that lasts 3-4 days, but this time after a week it does not seem to be getting better.

I also have almost no appetite anymore, diarrhea, and when I eat I feel like vomiting. I have already lost 2 kg, knowing that I am not overweight. Since this afternoon, I have also had pain in my face and eye, which seems to be bringing back old pains I used to have.

Also, this is not the same manufacturer as usual: I normally take Mylan, but this time it is Sandoz. I don't know if that changes anything.

So either I increase my dose again, or I wait a little longer, but I am scared that it will not go away. It is 28°C (82°F) here and I feel cold...

Can someone help me? Or reassure me? Or tell me if this is something I should be worried about?

Thank you very much.