Lyribastad
Lyribastad is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
200 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you your dose. It is usually between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water. You will take Lyribastad two or three times a day, at about the same time each day.
Important
Do not take more than the dose your doctor prescribed, typically a maximum of 600 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sexual desire
- •Irritability
- •Trouble paying attention
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems
- •Memory loss
- •Tremor
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Tingling sensation
- •Numbness
- •Lethargy
- •Stupor
- •Sleeplessness
- •Tiredness
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Swollen abdomen
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Swelling, including swelling of the arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal walking style
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain (pain in arms and legs)
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Weight loss
- •Low blood sugar
- •High blood sugar
- •Changes in self-perception
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Trouble finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Unusual dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy
- •Aggression
- •Elevated mood
- •Mental problems
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sexual desire
- •Problems with sexual function (like inability to orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Changes in eyesight
- •Unusual eye movements
- •Tunnel vision
- •Flashes of light
- •Jerky movements
- •Weakened 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
- •Swollen eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Reduced sharpness of vision
- •Watery eyes
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm problems
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing/redness
- •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 urinating
- •Pain when urinating
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Tight feeling in the chest
- •Changes in blood and liver tests (e.g., increased liver enzymes, changes in blood cell counts)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Facial swelling
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Runny nose
- •Nosebleeds
- •Cough
- •Snoring
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Smell disorders
- •Seeing objects as shaky
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Bright vision
- •Loss of sight
- •Dilated pupils
- •Squint
- •Cold sweat
- •Tight feeling in throat
- •Swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movements
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid buildup in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in ECG related to heart rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage
- •Nipple discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Reduced urine output
- •Inability to urinate
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition
- •Self-harming behavior
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Severe skin reactions (like red target-like spots or blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes; can be preceded by fever/flu-like symptoms, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (tremor, slow movement, muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Lyribastad if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you get a severe allergic reaction (swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or a widespread skin rash), stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- Severe skin reactions (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have been reported. Stop taking Lyribastad and get medical help immediately if you notice any severe skin rash or blistering.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, which might increase your risk of falls, especially if you are older. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Lyribastad may cause blurred vision, loss of vision, or other eye problems, which are usually temporary. Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes.
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- Some patients, especially older ones with heart problems, have had heart failure while taking Lyribastad. Tell your doctor if you have any heart conditions before starting this medicine.
- Some patients have had kidney problems while taking Lyribastad. If you notice you are urinating less, tell your doctor.
- Some patients taking medicines for epilepsy, including Lyribastad, have had thoughts of harming themselves or suicide. If you have these thoughts, contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever misused alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs, as this medicine may increase your risk of becoming dependent on it.
- Seizures have occurred during or shortly after stopping Lyribastad. If you have seizures, contact your doctor right away.
- Brain problems (encephalopathy) have been reported in some patients taking Lyribastad who had other health conditions. Tell your doctor if you have a severe medical condition, including liver or kidney disease.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have nerve or breathing problems, kidney failure, or are over 65, your doctor may adjust your dose. Contact your doctor if you have difficulty breathing or shallow breathing.
- If you notice signs of dependence (needing more than prescribed, using for other reasons, failed attempts to stop, feeling unwell when stopping), talk to your doctor.