Pregabalin Krka
This medicine is used to treat nerve pain, a type of epilepsy, and general anxiety in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you, usually between 150 mg and 600 mg daily.
Method
Take the capsules by mouth with water.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation (not knowing where you are or what time it is)
- •Decreased sexual drive
- •Irritability
- •Attention problems
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory loss
- •Trembling (shaking)
- •Trouble speaking
- •Tingling sensation
- •Numbness
- •Feeling calm or relaxed
- •Stupor (being in a dazed state)
- •Sleeplessness
- •Tiredness or fatigue
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)
- •Stomach bloating
- •Erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
- •Swelling, including in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal walking style
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain (pain in arms or legs)
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Decreased appetite
- •Weight loss
- •Low blood sugar
- •High blood sugar
- •Changes in self-image
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Trouble finding words
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy (lack of interest)
- •Aggression
- •Elevated mood
- •Mental disorders
- •Trouble thinking
- •Increased sexual drive
- •Sexual problems (e.g., trouble having an orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Vision changes (e.g., tunnel vision, light flashes, jerky eye movements)
- •Weakened reflexes
- •Hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing up
- •Skin sensitivity
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Decreased awareness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased noise sensitivity
- •Feeling unwell (general discomfort)
- •Dry eyes
- •Eye swelling
- •Eye pain
- •Decreased visual sharpness
- •Watery eyes
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm problems
- •Fast heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart beat
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing or redness
- •Hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Stiff muscles
- •Pain (e.g., muscle pain, neck pain)
- •Chest pain
- •Trouble or pain when urinating
- •Leaking urine
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Tight feeling in chest
- •Changes in blood and liver test results
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleed, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Disturbed sense of smell
- •Seeing objects move
- •Changes in depth vision
- •Bright vision
- •Loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils
- •Crossed eyes
- •Cold sweat
- •Tight feeling in the throat
- •Tongue swelling
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movements
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG) related to rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Decreased urine output
- •Inability to urinate
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Lack of self-control
- •Suicidal behavior
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Severe allergic reactions including trouble breathing, eye inflammation, and severe skin rashes (red, target-shaped spots, blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes). Fever and flu-like symptoms might occur before these rashes.
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- •Parkinsonism (symptoms like shaking, slow movement, and stiff muscles)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Drug dependence (addiction to the medicine)
- •Shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- If you get swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread skin rash, contact a doctor right away.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin rashes, like red patches with blisters or peeling skin, especially around the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. You might also have a fever or flu-like symptoms.
- This medicine can make you dizzy or sleepy, which may cause falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes, becomes blurry, or you lose vision, as these effects are often temporary.
- If you have heart disease, tell your doctor before taking this medicine, as some patients, especially older ones, have reported heart failure.
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- If you notice you are urinating less while taking this medicine, tell your doctor, as kidney problems have been reported.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you tend to get it, as this medicine with some pain medicines can cause stomach problems like constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever misused alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs, or if you have been dependent on them, as this medicine may carry a higher risk of dependence for you.
- If you experience seizures during or soon after stopping this medicine, contact your doctor right away.
- If you have breathing problems, shallow breathing, a nervous system disease, lung disease, or kidney problems, or if you are over 65, tell your doctor. They might change your dose or advise you to contact them if breathing difficulties occur.
- This medicine should not be used by children or teenagers under 18 years old, as its safety and effectiveness have not been proven for this age group.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning a pregnancy, or might become pregnant, talk to your doctor. This medicine can cause birth defects if used during the first three months of pregnancy. Women who can become pregnant must use effective birth control.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, and affect your ability to focus. Do not drive, use complex machines, or do other risky activities until you know how it affects you.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Note especially central nervous system adverse effects. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Addiction may develop. (updated 14.4.2025)