Means "Pregabalin". Instructions for use

The drug "Pregabalin" is an antiepileptic medication with anticonvulsant and analgesic effect. On an empty stomach the drug is absorbed quickly enough. When eating, the absorption rate decreases. With a single admission the maximum content of the active substance is reached in an hour. The drug does not bind to plasma proteins, almost not metabolized.

The medicine "Pregabalin". Indications

The drug is recommended for epilepsy (in polytherapy), neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder .

Contraindications

Medication Pregabalin is not recommended for use during lactation, with lactose intolerance, galactose or glucose absorption disorders, lactase deficiency. Lapa (for lactose-containing forms), hypersensitivity to components. Caution is shown when prescribing the drug to patients with diabetes mellitus, kidney failure. The expediency of therapy during pregnancy is determined by a specialist.

Means "Pregabalin". Instructions for use

Medication is taken orally regardless of eating. The daily dosage is from 150 to 600 mg. The total amount of the drug is divided into two or three times. With neuropathic pain, treatment starts with 150 mg / day. In accordance with the tolerability of the patient and the effect observed after three to seven days, the dosage increases to 300 mg / day, in some cases (after another week) to a maximum dose of 600 mg / day. Patients with 65 years of age are recommended lower dosages due to a deficiency of the renal system. Therapy with Pregabalin means the instruction for use is recommended to be discontinued, gradually (within a week) reducing the dose.

Side effects

On the basis of medication, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, memory impairment, coordination disorders, concentration of attention, decreased libido. The drug provokes nystagmus, a disorder of taste sensitivity, dysarthria, panic attacks, fainting. During treatment stupor, depersonalization, depression, mood change occurs. In some cases, there may be a burning sensation on the mucous membranes and skin. To the negative consequences of taking the preparation "Pregabalin" instructions for use include psychomotor hyperreactivity, anorgasmia, dizziness, hallucinations, strange dreams. The medication causes strabismus, increased lacrimation, dry mucous or puffiness of the eyes, tachycardia, sinus bradycardia and arrhythmia, "hot flashes". Some patients experience a change (decrease or increase) in pressure, mammary gland hypertrophy, neck muscle cramps, convulsions, swelling in the joints, gait disorder, thirst and leukopenia. It provokes hypoglycemia, cold sweat, hives, asthenia, papular rash, thrombocytopenia, headache and swelling of the face. On the basis of treatment there is dyspepsia, chills, fever, weight changes, a feeling of chest tightness.