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
150 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, as determined by your doctor.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water, either two or three times a day, at about the same times each day. If taking twice a day, take one dose in the morning and one in the evening. If taking three times a day, take one dose in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
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, poor memory, memory loss, shaking, difficulty speaking, tingling, numbness, feeling calm, lethargy, sleeplessness, tiredness, feeling unusual.
- •Blurred vision, double vision.
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo), balance problems, falls.
- •Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, nausea, bloated stomach.
- •Erection problems.
- •Swelling, including swelling of arms and legs.
- •Feeling drunk, abnormal walking style.
- •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, difficulty finding words, hallucinations, unusual dreams, panic attacks, indifference, aggression, improved mood, mental disorders, difficulty thinking, increased sex drive, sexual problems like inability to orgasm or delayed ejaculation.
- •Vision changes, abnormal eye movements, vision changes like tunnel vision, flashes of light, jerky movements, weaker reflexes, hyperactivity, dizziness when standing, sensitive skin, loss of taste, burning sensation, movement tremors, decreased awareness, loss of consciousness, fainting, increased sensitivity to noise, 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 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, pain including muscle pain, neck pain.
- •Chest pain.
- •Difficulty urinating or painful urination, incontinence.
- •Weakness, thirst, tight feeling in the chest.
- •Changes in blood and liver function tests (increased creatine kinase, ALT, AST; decreased platelet count, neutropenia; increased blood creatinine, decreased blood potassium).
- •Allergic reactions, facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring.
- •Painful periods.
- •Cold hands and feet.
- •Disturbed sense of smell, seeing objects sway, changes in depth perception, bright vision, loss of vision.
- •Dilated pupils, crossed eyes.
- •Cold sweat, tight feeling in the throat, swollen tongue.
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
- •Difficulty swallowing.
- •Slow or reduced movements.
- •Difficulty writing.
- •Fluid build-up in the abdomen.
- •Fluid in the lungs.
- •Seizures.
- •Changes in heart 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.
- •Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
- •Parkinsonism, or symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, slow movement, and muscle stiffness.
- •Liver failure.
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation).
- •Development of dependence on pregabalin (drug dependence).
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you get signs of an allergic reaction like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash.
- If you get severe skin reactions like red, flat, target-shaped spots with blisters, skin peeling, or sores in your mouth, throat, or eyes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), stop the medicine and see a doctor right away.
- This medicine can make you dizzy or sleepy, which may increase your risk of falls. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- This medicine can cause blurred vision, vision loss, or other vision changes. Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication might need to be adjusted.
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- If you take other medicines for pain or muscle spasms (especially if you have a spinal cord injury), some side effects like sleepiness might get worse when taken with this medicine.
- Some people have had heart failure while taking this medicine, especially older patients with heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have any heart conditions.
- Some people have had kidney problems while taking this medicine. If you notice you are urinating less, tell your doctor. Stopping the medicine might help.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you take other medicines that can cause constipation (like some painkillers), you might get stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you get constipated.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol, prescription medicine, or drug abuse, as you may be at a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- Seizures have occurred during or shortly after stopping this medicine. If you have a seizure, contact your doctor immediately.
- Some patients have reported reduced brain function (encephalopathy), especially those with other serious medical conditions. Tell your doctor if you have a severe liver or kidney disease.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have nervous system problems, breathing problems, kidney failure, or are over 65, your doctor might adjust your dose. Contact your doctor if you have difficulty breathing or shallow breathing.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will tell you how to gradually stop taking it over at least one week to avoid withdrawal symptoms like sleep problems, headache, nausea, anxiety, or seizures.
- This medicine is not for children and teenagers under 18 years old, as its safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, and affect your concentration. Do not drive or use complex machines until you know how it affects you.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor says so. It can cause birth defects if taken during early pregnancy. Women of childbearing age should use effective contraception.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.