Pregabalin 150mg

Pregabalin belongs to a class of medications called anti-epileptics or anticonvulsants. It also acts as an anxiolytic and an atypical analgesic. It is useful for treating neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), post-herpetic neuralgia, general anxiety disorder, and nerve pain following a spinal cord injury. The medicine effects the chemicals in the brain that transmit pain signals and shows down impulses in the brain that induce seizures. It is also effective as an add-on therapy for treating epilepsy in adult patients with partial seizures either with or without secondary generalization. It is also familiar as Lyrica. It is available in the form of a capsule, tablet and oral solution.

BENEFITS

● It is very useful in the treatment of nerve pain or neuropathic pain.

● It is one of the best anti-nerve pain medications.

● You can get a beneficial effect very quickly within 12 to 24 hours.

● It is also useful in relieving pain due to anxiety disorder.

● The medicine helps in reducing pain in arms, legs etc. due to diabetes.

DOSAGE

● Do not break, split or open the capsule contents but swallow as a whole with a sufficient quantity of water.

● Start it with a low dose and gradually increase as per the response during the first week of therapy.

● Response to the symptoms may take several weeks to resolve and try not to stop the medicine without consultation.

● Try not to skip the medicine and take it as soon as possible.

● Overdose can cause drowsiness, so avoid an overdose of the medicine without talking to your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS

● It is a habit-forming medicine and try to avoid taking frequent or large doses.

● Never stop taking the medicine suddenly as it may lead to symptoms such as headache, nausea and drowsiness.

● The oral solution should be taken by using a measuring spoon or cup.

● Do not drive with medicine consumption as it can affect mental alertness.

● Avoid operating heavy machinery with the consumption of medicine.

● If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or allergic to the medicine, avoid the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS

● Dizziness

● Dry mouth

● Upset stomach

● Muscle cramps

● Headache