I've been taking Lyrica for almost two years. It has really helped with my pain. I have cronic pain syndrome and still have to take other pain meds but this med has helped alot. I use to cry almost every night because I was so tired of the pain. I have pain still but I can live my life. The only side effect that I have is the weight gain. I've gained 40lbs the last couple years and I hate it. I tried to eat better and watch what I eat but the weight still came on. That part sucks.