What Lyrica (pregabalin) capsule is and what is it used for?
Lyrica is medication that contains pregabalin which is used for the
treatment of epilepsy, generalized anxiety disorder, peripheral and central
neuropathic pain.
Lyrica capsule
has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and analgesic properties and it works by binding
to the auxiliary subunit called α2-δ protein of voltage gated
calcium channels in CNS.
Do not take Lyrica capsule if you are
allergic pregabalin.
Do not take
Lyrica capsule
·
If you have severe kidney problems
·
If you are suffering from depression
·
If you are a drug addict or
have history of drug abuse
·
If you consume alcohol
·
If you have heart problems
You must
immediately stop taking Lyrica capsule and consult your doctor if you
experience any of the following symptoms:
·
Hypersensitivity reaction or
any sort of allergic reaction of skin by using Lyrica capsule
·
Swelling of face, neck, throat
also called angioedema occur by use of Lyrica
capsule
·
If seizures become more
frequent after using Lyrica capsule
·
If you have suicidal thoughts
after using Lyrica capsule
If you are less
than 18 years of age then you must not take Lyrica capsule as the safety
profile of Lyrica capsule is not been established in this age group.
You
must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently been
taken any of the following medicine:
Any medicine
that causes sedation including opioids, pain killer such as oxycodone,
lorazepam etc
Do not take Lyrica capsule with alcohol as it will potentiate
dizziness, sleepiness and also decreases concentration.
Lyrica capsule can be taken with or without food.
If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or if you
are a breastfeeding mother, you must consult your doctor or pharmacist before
taking Lyrica (pregabalin) capsule.
You may experience dizziness, sleepiness and reduced
concentration; therefore, you must not drive or operate machinery if you are
taking Lyrica capsule or unless you become aware that Lyrica capsule does not
affect your consciousness.
You should take Lyrica capsule exactly
the way your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Take Lyrica capsule orally with water
without opening the contents of the capsule.
The recommended dose range of pregabalin
is 150 mg to 600 mg per day in two to three divided doses.
The recommended starting dose for neuropathic pain,
epilepsy and generalized anxiety disorder is 150mg but you can take a single
capsule of 300mg twice a day if you are not feeling well after taking 150mg
dose. The maximum dose is 600mg in 24 hours.
Your doctor will
decide the right dose for you depending upon your health and underlying
condition.
Continue the treatment with Lyrica capsule until your
doctor asked you to stop after following dose tapering mechanism.
If you take an overdose of Lyrica capsule you might feel
sleepy, confused, agitated and restless. Therefore you must immediately contact
your doctor or visit the nearby health facility if you take more Lyrica capsule
than you are prescribed.
Always try to take your medicine on its right time. If
you forget to take your scheduled dose of Lyrica capsule then take it as soon
as you remember it until it’s time to take your next dose, if so then take your
next dose at its right time but do not take a double dose to make up for your
missed doe.
You must follow the pattern of gradual dose reduction
for at least one week, if you want to stop taking this medicine in order to
avoid withdrawal effects of Lyrica capsule as it causes dependence.
The withdrawal effects of Lyrica capsule are: headache,
nausea, anxiety, nervousness, depression, convulsion, diarrhoea, dizziness etc.
If you will stop taking Lyrica capsule suddenly you will experience such
effects.
Some of the common side effects of Lyrica capsule are:
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, confusion, disorientation, tremor, weak
memory, insomnia, fatigue, numbness, blurred or double vision, vertigo, dry
mouth, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, muscle cramp etc.
Lyrica
(Pregabalin) capsule does not require any special condition of storage. Keep
Lyrica capsule out of reach and sight of children.
Do not take Lyrica capsule after its expiry date mentioned on the pack and blister strip.
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