Lyribastad
Lyribastad is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The dose, tailored for you and your condition, is usually between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water, either two or three times a day, as your doctor tells you. If twice a day, take one in the morning and one in the evening. If three times a day, take one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
Important
Do not exceed 600 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Attention problems
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory impairment
- •Memory loss
- •Tremor
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Lethargy
- •Stupor
- •Insomnia
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Abdominal bloating
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling, including in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal gait (walking style)
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Decreased appetite
- •Weight loss
- •Low blood sugar
- •High blood sugar
- •Changed self-perception
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy (lack of interest)
- •Aggression
- •Increased happiness or elevated mood
- •Mental disorder
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Sexual problems (like inability to orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Vision changes (e.g., tunnel vision, light flashes)
- •Abnormal eye movements
- •Jerky movements
- •Weak reflexes
- •Hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Sensitive skin
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes
- •Eye swelling
- •Eye pain
- •Tired eyes
- •Increased tear flow
- •Eye irritation
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Fast heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rhythm
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing
- •Hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Muscle pain
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating
- •Incontinence (loss of bladder control)
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Chest tightness
- •Changes in blood and liver test results (e.g., increased creatine phosphokinase, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, decreased platelet count, neutropenia, increased blood creatinine, decreased blood potassium)
- •Hypersensitivity reactions
- •Facial swelling
- •Itching
- •Hives (nettle rash)
- •Runny nose
- •Nosebleeds
- •Cough
- •Snoring
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
RARE
- •Abnormal sense of smell
- •Flickering vision (seeing objects as if shaking)
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Bright vision (seeing things brighter than usual)
- •Loss of sight
- •Dilated pupils
- •Squint (crossed eyes)
- •Cold sweat
- •Tight feeling in throat
- •Swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced body movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid in the abdomen (ascites)
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures (convulsions)
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG) related to heart rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Breast growth in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Decreased urine output
- •Difficulty urinating (urinary retention)
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition (acting without restraint)
- •Suicidal behavior or thoughts
- •Allergic reactions with breathing difficulties, eye inflammation (keratitis), and severe skin reactions (like red spots with blisters, skin peeling, mouth sores).
- •Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms such as tremor, slow movement, and muscle stiffness
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Becoming dependent on Lyribastad
- •Shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- If you experience swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor immediately as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Serious skin rashes, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, have been reported. Stop taking this medicine and seek medical help right away if you notice any severe skin reactions.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness, which may increase the risk of falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- If you notice any changes in your vision, such as blurred vision or loss of vision, tell your doctor right away.
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- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.
- Tell your doctor if you have had heart problems, as heart failure has been reported in some patients.
- If you notice a decrease in urination during treatment, tell your doctor as kidney problems have been reported.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you experience constipation, especially if you are prone to it, as stomach problems can occur.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illicit drug abuse or dependence, as you may be at higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- If you experience seizures, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you have a serious medical condition like liver or kidney disease, tell your doctor as brain function issues have been reported in some patients.
- If you have breathing difficulties or shallow breathing, contact your doctor.
- You may become dependent on this medicine. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Note especially central nervous system adverse effects. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Addiction may develop. (updated 14.4.2025)