Pregabalin 1A Farma
Pregabalin 1A Farma 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
1A Farma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually between 150–600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules by mouth with water, exactly as your doctor tells you. You can take the medicine two (morning and evening) or three times (morning, afternoon, and evening) a day, always around the same time.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 600 mg. Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood (feeling good)
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation (trouble knowing where you are or what time it is)
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Attention problems
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory impairment
- •Memory loss
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Speech difficulties
- •Tingling
- •Numbness
- •Calmness
- •Lethargy (sluggishness)
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Fatigue (tiredness)
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Abdominal swelling
- •Erectile dysfunction (trouble with erections)
- •Swelling
- •Swelling in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal gait (unusual walking)
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle spasms
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain (pain in arms or 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 (lack of feeling)
- •Aggression
- •Improved mood
- •Psychiatric disorders
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Problems with sexual function
- •Inability to achieve orgasm
- •Delayed ejaculation
- •Vision changes (e.g., tunnel vision, light flashes, jerky eye movements, bright vision, vision loss, seeing objects sway, altered depth perception)
- •Abnormal eye movements
- •Reduced reflexes
- •Overactivity
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Skin sensitivity
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased noise sensitivity
- •Feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes
- •Swollen eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Tired eyes
- •Watery eyes
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Heart failure
- •Hot flashes/Redness
- •Hot flushes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Pain
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating
- •Urinary incontinence (leaking urine)
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Chest tightness
- •Changes in blood and liver function tests (e.g., increased creatine kinase, liver enzymes; decreased platelets, white blood cells, increased blood creatinine, decreased blood potassium)
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Disturbed sense of smell
- •Dilated pupils
- •Crossed eyes
- •Cold sweats
- •Tightness in the throat
- •Swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid retention in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •ECG changes related to heart rhythm disorders
- •Muscle damage
- •Fluid discharge from breast
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Decreased urine volume
- •Urinary retention (trouble emptying bladder)
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition (lack of self-control)
- •Suicidal behavior
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., breathing difficulties, eye inflammation, severe skin reactions such as red patches, blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth/throat/nose/genitals, flu-like symptoms, fever)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinsonism-like symptoms (e.g., trembling, slow movement, stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Dependence on pregabalin
- •Shallow breathing
- •Encephalopathy (impaired brain function)
Important Warnings
- If you experience an allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor immediately.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you develop severe skin reactions, such as reddish patches or blisters on your skin.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness, which may increase the risk of falls, especially in older patients. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- If your vision becomes blurry or changes, tell your doctor immediately. These changes are usually temporary.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.
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- If you have a heart condition, tell your doctor before starting this medicine, as it has caused heart failure in some patients.
- If you notice a decrease in urination, tell your doctor, as kidney function may be impaired.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever abused 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.
- Impaired brain function has been reported in some patients. Tell your doctor if you have had a serious illness, such as liver or kidney disease.
- If you have nervous system, respiratory, or kidney diseases, or if you are over 65, and experience breathing difficulties, contact your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. Discuss with your doctor how to safely stop the medication over at least one week.