PRODUCT DETAILS
Composition
- Active ingredient: Pregabalin 75 mg
- Drug class: Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic pain agent
Indication / Uses
Used for:
- Neuropathic (nerve) pain (e.g., diabetic nerve pain, shingles pain)
- Fibromyalgia
- Epilepsy (partial seizures, as add-on therapy)
- Generalized anxiety disorder (in some cases)
Direction of Use
- Take exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional
- Usually taken once or twice daily
- Can be taken with or without food
- Swallow with water
- Do not stop suddenly without medical advice
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Drowsiness or sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Difficulty concentrating
Serious side effects (seek medical help):
- Severe allergic reaction (swelling, rash, breathing difficulty)
- Mood changes or suicidal thoughts
- Severe swelling of limbs
- Breathing difficulty (especially with other sedatives)
Warnings
- May cause significant drowsiness and dizziness
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until effects are known
- Risk of dependence with long-term use
- Withdrawal should be gradual under medical supervision
Interactions
May interact with:
- Alcohol (increases drowsiness and sedation)
- Opioid painkillers
- Sleeping tablets or sedatives
- Antidepressants
- Other anti-anxiety medicines
Caution
- Use cautiously in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed)
- Avoid alcohol
- Elderly patients are more sensitive to side effects
- Inform doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding