Pregabalin Lyrica

Pregabalin Lyrica

Pregabalin Lyrica:

Pregabalin is an active ingredient of the brand name Lyrica.

Pregabalin Lyrica is anticonvulsant and anxiolytic.

What are indications of pregabalin Lyrica?

Pregabalin Lyrica can be used for treatment:

• Seizures: certain types of seizure that’s why pregabalin Lyrica is known as an anticonvulsant.
• Neuropathic pain: nerves pain due to complications of long-term diabetes.
• Fibromyalgia: pregabalin Lyrica is used as an alternative agent in the treatment of fibromyalgia.
• Postherpetic neuralgia: nerve pain post herpes zoster infection as a complication of herpes infection.
• Spinal cord injury: nerves pain due to spinal cord injury.
• Generalized anxiety disorder: as anxiolytic medications.

 

Pregabalin Lyrica side effects:

Your doctor will discuss with you possible side effects that may occur before starting a treatment.

Side effects include:

 

• Chest pain.
• Abdominal pain.
• Hypotension or hypertension.
• Peripheral edema.
• Weight gain.
• Contact dermatitis.
• Blurred vision.
• Decreased libido.
• Dry mouth.

In severe cases the following side effects may occur:

 

• Severe dizziness.
• Mental problems.
• Suicidal attempts.
• Severe allergic reaction.
• Trouble breathing.
• Unusual change in your mood.

In that case, call your doctor and stop the medication immediately.

Pregabalin Lyrica dosages and strengths:

Pregabalin Lyrica found in many dosages form and in different strengths:

• Capsules: are found in strengths 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 225mg, 300mg
• Tablets: are found in extended-release form in strengths 82.5mg, 165mg, 330mg.
• Oral solutions: in strength 20mg/ml.

How to use pregabalin Lyrica?

You should follow your doctor’s instructions when starting the treatment.

The following are tips you should follow:

• You should not chew or crush the tablet.
• You should swallow the whole tablet.
• You should use it by your mouth.
• You may use it with or without food.
• You should take it in a scheduled manner.
• You should not stop it suddenly.
• You should keep it away from heat and light.
• You should avoid alcohol during the treatment.

Pregabalin Lyrica warnings and precautions:

Many medical conditions are use of pregabalin Lyrica that may be contraindicated:

• Cardiovascular disorders: due to peripheral edema of pregabalin Lyrica, use in congestive heart failure is contraindicated.
• Peripheral edema: a common side effect of pregabalin Lyrica, so use with cautions in heart failure patients and medications cause weight gain.
• Severe allergic and hypersensitivity reactions: you should not use if you have an allergy to pregabalin Lyrica.
• Severe renal impairment: there is a specific dose adjustment according to the degree of impairment, so you should tell your doctor if you have renal impairment.
• Respiratory depression: a life-threatening condition and mainly occurs in the elderly and patients with had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

So, you must tell your doctor if you have the following medical conditions before starting the treatment:

• If you have an allergy to pregabalin.
• If you have a heart failure.
• If you have suicidal thoughts.
• If you have depression.
• If you have renal impairment.
• If you have a bleeding disorder like in the case of thrombocytopenia which is low platelets count.
• If you have respiratory disorders especially obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Things you should not do once start the treatment:

• You should not drink alcohol in concomitant with the treatment.
• You should not drive.
• You should not operate machinery.
• You should not stop the medication suddenly without referring to your doctor.
• You should not use it if you have a previous allergy to it.

Pregabalin Lyrica overdose signs and symptoms:

Pregabalin Lyrica overdose causes:

• Ingestion of too much dose.
• The use of concomitant medications increases the effect of pregabalin Lyrica due to interactions.

Signs and symptoms of overdose:

 

• Trouble breathing.
• Reduced consciousness.
• Heart block.

If you feel one of the previous side effects, you should call your doctor, stop medications, and visit the emergency department.

Pregabalin Lyrica and other medications interactions:

Many drug-drug interactions may occur.

So, you need to revise your medications with your doctor.

Examples of these interactions:

Medications should avoid concomitant use:

 

Medications decrease effects of pregabalin Lyrica:

 

Medications increase the effect of pregabalin Lyrica:

 

• Kava-kava.
• Magnesium sulfate.

Besides all these interactions, pregabalin Lyrica affect the efficacy and safety of other medications:

 

• CNS depressant.
• Oxybate salt products.

Pregabalin Lyrica use in special populations:

• Elderly: Use with caution in the elderly and you should start with a low dose and increase it gradually.
• Pediatrics: pregabalin Lyrica not FDA-approved in pediatric.
• Renal impairment: a specific dose adjustment is necessary.
• Cardiac patient: use with caution especially in congestive heart failure patients.
• Pregnancy: under the supervision of your doctor, it may be used in certain cases to control seizures.
• Lactating: should be avoided in breastfeeding as it can be secreted in milk.

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