Pregabalin Krka
Pregabalin Krka is a medicine for adults that treats epilepsy, nerve pain caused by nerve damage, and long-term anxiety.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe your dose, which is usually between 150-600 mg per day.
Method
Take Pregabalin Krka capsules by mouth with water. Your doctor will tell you to take them two or three times a day, at similar times each day. Swallow the capsule whole.
Important
The usual maximum daily dose is 600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Feeling disoriented (not knowing where you are or what time it is)
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Trouble concentrating
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems or loss
- •Tremor
- •Speech difficulties
- •Tingling
- •Numbness
- •Sedation (feeling calm and sleepy)
- •Lethargy (feeling very sleepy and sluggish)
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Abdominal swelling
- •Erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
- •Swelling, including in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal way of walking
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain (pain in arms or legs)
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite or weight loss
- •Changes in blood sugar (low or high)
- •Mood changes, such as restlessness, depression, agitation, apathy, or aggression
- •Difficulty thinking or concentrating, trouble finding words
- •Hallucinations or abnormal dreams
- •Increased sex drive or problems with sexual function
- •Vision changes, such as abnormal eye movements, tunnel vision, flashes of light, loss of vision, or visual brightness
- •Jerking movements or reduced reflexes
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Skin hypersensitivity, loss of taste, burning sensation
- •Reduced level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Malaise (general feeling of being unwell)
- •Dry eyes, swelling, pain, irritation, or increased tearing of the eyes
- •Heart rhythm disorders, fast heart rate, low or high blood pressure, heart failure
- •Flushing or hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties, dry or stuffy nose
- •Increased salivation, heartburn, numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, fever
- •Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, chest pain, neck pain
- •Difficulty or pain with urination, urinary incontinence
- •Weakness, thirst, tightness in the chest
- •Abnormal blood or liver test results
- •Hypersensitivity reactions, such as face swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, cough, nosebleed, snoring
- •Painful menstruation, cold hands and feet
- •Abnormal sense of smell
- •Seeing objects shaking, changes in depth perception
- •Dilated pupils, squint
- •Cold sweat, throat tightness, tongue swelling
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movement, difficulty writing
- •Fluid accumulation in the abdomen or lungs
- •Seizures
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, abnormal breast growth (in men)
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure, reduced urine output, urinary retention (difficulty emptying bladder)
- •Reduced white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition (lacking self-control), suicidal behavior or thoughts
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing or widespread skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), which can involve red patches, blisters, and peeling skin on the body, mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes.
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- •Parkinson's-like symptoms (tremor, slow movement, muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure or inflammation
- •Dependence on the medicine
- •Breathing difficulties, shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- If your face, lips, tongue, or throat swell, or you get a widespread rash, contact your doctor right away as this could be a serious allergic reaction.
- If you notice severe skin reactions like red patches, blisters, or peeling skin, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness, which may increase the risk of falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- If your vision changes, such as becoming blurry or losing sight, tell your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or heart failure.
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- If you notice you are urinating less, tell your doctor, as this could mean kidney problems.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you have a nervous system or breathing problem, kidney issues, or are over 65 and experience breathing difficulties, contact your doctor.
- Do not stop taking Pregabalin Krka suddenly; always talk to your doctor first, as stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms like sleep problems, headache, nausea, anxiety, or seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or if you are worried about developing dependence on this medicine.
- If you experience seizures during or after stopping Pregabalin Krka, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you have other serious medical conditions, such as liver or kidney disease, tell your doctor.