Pregabalin 1A Farma
Pregabalin 1A Farma is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures), nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
1A Farma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules exactly as your doctor prescribed, either two or three times a day. Swallow the capsule whole with water, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness, drowsiness, headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood, confusion, feeling disoriented, decreased sex drive, irritability
- •Trouble focusing, clumsiness, memory problems, forgetfulness, trembling, difficulty speaking, tingling, numbness, feeling calm, stupor, sleeplessness, tiredness, unusual feeling
- •Blurred vision, double vision
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo), balance problems, falls
- •Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, nausea, bloated stomach
- •Difficulty getting an erection
- •Swelling of the body, including arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk, abnormal walking
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps, joint pain, back pain, limb pain
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite, weight loss, low blood sugar, high blood sugar
- •Changes in self-image, restlessness, depression, agitation, mood swings, trouble finding words, hallucinations, unusual dreams, panic attacks, apathy, aggression, improved mood, mental problems, difficulty thinking, increased sex drive, sexual problems like inability to orgasm or delayed ejaculation
- •Vision changes, unusual eye movements, tunnel vision, flashes of light, jerky movements, weak reflexes, hyperactivity, dizziness when standing, sensitive skin, loss of taste, burning sensation, movement tremors, decreased consciousness, loss of consciousness, fainting, increased noise sensitivity, feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes, eye swelling, eye pain, tired eyes, watery eyes, eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm problems, fast heart rate, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, changes in heart beat, 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, stiff muscles, pain like muscle pain, neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty urinating or painful urination, incontinence
- •Weakness, thirst, chest tightness
- •Changes in blood and liver test results (e.g., increased muscle enzymes, liver enzymes, kidney function markers; decreased platelets, white blood cells, potassium)
- •Hypersensitivity reactions, face swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring
- •Painful menstruation
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Disturbed sense of smell, seeing objects move, changes in depth perception, bright vision, loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils, cross-eyed
- •Cold sweats, tight throat, swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced body movements
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG) related to heart rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, abnormal breast growth, breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure, decreased urine output, urinary retention
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition, suicidal behavior, suicidal thoughts
- •Severe allergic reactions that may include difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, and severe skin reactions like red, flat, ring-shaped or round patches with blisters; peeling skin; sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. These severe rashes might be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms.
- •Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinsonism (symptoms like Parkinson's disease), such as trembling, slow movement, and stiff muscles
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Developing dependence on pregabalin (drug dependence)
- •Breathing difficulties, shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- If you get allergic reactions like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor immediately.
- Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately if you notice severe skin reactions, such as widespread blisters or peeling skin (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness, which may increase the risk of falls, especially in older patients. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- If your vision becomes blurry, changes, or you lose vision, tell your doctor right away. These changes are often temporary.
- Weight gain might require changes to diabetes medication for some diabetic patients.
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- If you have a spinal cord injury and are taking other pain or muscle stiffness medicines, the side effects of this medicine might increase.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, as this medicine has been linked to heart failure, especially in older patients.
- If you notice reduced urine output while taking this medicine, tell your doctor, as it could be a sign of kidney problems.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicidal behavior, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you are taking other medicines that can cause constipation (like some pain medications), tell your doctor if you experience or are prone to constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever misused alcohol, prescription medicines, or drugs, as you may have a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- If you experience seizures while taking this medicine or soon after stopping it, contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you have had serious medical conditions like liver or kidney disease, as some patients have reported impaired brain function.
- If you have a nervous system or respiratory disease, kidney problems, or are over 65 years old, and experience breathing difficulties, contact your doctor.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms.