Pregabalin 1A Farma
Pregabalin 1A Farma is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and a type of anxiety in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
75 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
1A Farma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which is usually between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Always take this medicine as your doctor tells you. Swallow the capsule whole with water. You can take it with or without food, either two or three times a day, at about the same times each day.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased libido
- •Irritability
- •Attention disturbance
- •Clumsiness
- •Impaired memory
- •Memory loss
- •Tremor
- •Speech difficulties
- •Tingling
- •Numbness
- •Sedation
- •Lethargy
- •Insomnia
- •Fatigue
- •Abnormal feeling
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo
- •Balance disorder
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Abdominal distension
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Swelling (including limb swelling)
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal gait
- •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-perception
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy
- •Aggression
- •Elevated mood (mania)
- •Mental impairment
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Sexual dysfunction (e.g., inability to achieve orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Vision changes (e.g., tunnel vision, light flashes)
- •Abnormal eye movements
- •Jerky movements
- •Weakened reflexes
- •Hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Skin hypersensitivity
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Malaise
- •Dry eyes
- •Eye swelling
- •Eye pain
- •Eye strain
- •Tearing
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm disturbances
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Heart failure
- •Redness/flushing
- •Hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Stuffy nose
- •Increased salivation
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Pain (including muscle pain)
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain during urination
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Chest tightness
- •Changes in blood and liver test results (e.g., increased creatine kinase, decreased platelet count)
- •Hypersensitivity reactions
- •Facial swelling
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Rhinitis
- •Nosebleed
- •Cough
- •Snoring
- •Painful menstruation
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Impaired sense of smell
- •Shaky vision
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Bright vision
- •Loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils
- •Squint
- •Cold sweat
- •Throat tightness
- •Tongue swelling
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slowed or reduced movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Convulsions
- •Changes in electrocardiogram (ECG) related to heart rhythm disorders
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Male breast enlargement
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Decreased urine output
- •Urinary retention
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition
- •Suicidal behavior
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., breathing difficulties, eye inflammation, severe skin reaction with red patches and blisters, skin peeling, sores in mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinsonism (symptoms like tremor, slow movement, muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Development of dependence on pregabalin (drug dependence)
Important Warnings
- If you get swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, tell your doctor right away. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you get severe skin rashes, such as red patches with blisters, skin peeling, or sores in your mouth, eyes, or genitals. These could be life-threatening.
- This medicine can make you dizzy or sleepy, which might cause falls, especially if you are older. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Your vision might become blurry, you could lose some vision, or have other changes in your eyesight. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your vision. These changes are often temporary.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication might need to be adjusted.
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- Taking this medicine with other drugs for pain or muscle spasms can make you more drowsy or have worse side effects.
- Some patients have had heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have had any heart problems before starting this medicine, especially if you are older or have heart disease.
- Some patients have had kidney problems. If you notice you are urinating less while taking this medicine, tell your doctor.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away. This has been reported in some patients taking epilepsy medicines, including Pregabalin 1A Farma.
- If you take this medicine with other drugs that cause constipation (like some pain relievers), you might get stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you often get it.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever abused alcohol, prescription drugs, or street drugs, or been dependent on them. You might be more likely to become dependent on Pregabalin 1A Farma.
- Seizures have happened during or soon after stopping Pregabalin 1A Farma. If you have seizures, tell your doctor right away.
- Some patients have had problems with their brain function (encephalopathy), especially those with other serious illnesses. Tell your doctor if you have had any serious conditions like liver or kidney disease.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have nerve, breathing, or kidney problems, or are over 65, your doctor might change your dose. Contact your doctor if you have trouble breathing or shallow breaths.
- Pregabalin 1A Farma is not meant to be used by itself for epilepsy. It must always be taken with another epilepsy medicine.
- Do not take Pregabalin 1A Farma if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Only use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding if your doctor says it's okay. Using it in the first three months of pregnancy can cause birth defects.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, and affect your focus. Do not drive, use complex machines, or do dangerous tasks until you know how it affects you.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Pregabalin 1A Farma.
- Do not stop taking Pregabalin 1A Farma suddenly. Talk to your doctor first. Stopping too quickly can cause withdrawal symptoms like trouble sleeping, headache, feeling sick, anxiety, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, seizures, nervousness, feeling down, thoughts of self-harm, pain, sweating, and dizziness. These effects might be stronger if you have taken the medicine for a long time.
- This medicine is not for children and teenagers under 18 years old. We don't know if it's safe or works well for them.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date on the box.
- Keep this medicine where children cannot see or reach it.