Pregabalin Orion
Pregabalin Orion is a medicine used by adults to treat nerve pain, a type of epilepsy, and a type of anxiety disorder.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose, which is usually between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water. You will take them either twice (morning and evening) or three times a day (morning, afternoon, and evening) at roughly 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
- •Feeling happy or confused
- •Feeling disoriented
- •Decreased sexual desire
- •Irritability
- •Trouble focusing
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems or loss
- •Tremors
- •Trouble speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Feeling calm or sleepy
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Tiredness
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurred or double vision
- •Vertigo or balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Gas
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Swollen stomach
- •Erectile dysfunction (trouble getting an erection)
- •Swelling of the body, including arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Unusual walking style
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Pain in arms or legs
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite or weight loss
- •Low or high blood sugar
- •Changes in how you see yourself (self-perception)
- •Restlessness or depression
- •Anxiety or mood swings
- •Trouble finding words
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) or strange dreams
- •Panic attacks or apathy (lack of interest)
- •Aggression or elevated mood (feeling too happy)
- •Mental worsening or difficulty thinking
- •Increased sexual desire or problems with sexual function (e.g., trouble reaching orgasm or delayed ejaculation)
- •Changes in vision (e.g., tunnel vision), unusual eye movements, or seeing flashes of light
- •Jerky movements or weak reflexes
- •Hyperactivity or increased noise sensitivity
- •Feeling faint, losing consciousness, or passing out
- •Dry eyes, swollen eyes, eye pain, watery eyes, or eye irritation
- •Changes in heart rhythm or faster heart rate
- •Low or high blood pressure
- •Heart failure (heart not pumping enough blood)
- •Hot flashes or redness of the skin
- •Breathing difficulties, dry nose, or stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva or heartburn
- •Sweating or rash
- •Chills or fever
- •Muscle twitching or stiffness
- •Chest pain, difficulty urinating, or incontinence (leaking urine)
- •Weakness or thirst
- •Abnormal blood test results for liver or kidney function
- •Allergic reactions like swelling of the face, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, or snoring
- •Painful periods or cold hands and feet
- •Impaired sense of smell
- •Seeing objects shake, changes in depth perception, or brighter vision
- •Loss of vision, dilated pupils, or cross-eyes
- •Cold sweat, throat tightness, or swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or swallowing difficulties
- •Slowed movements or trouble writing
- •Fluid in the abdomen or lungs
- •Seizures
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, abnormal breast growth in men or women
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure, reduced urine, or inability to urinate
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition (lack of self-control), suicidal behavior or thoughts
- •Severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal nekrolysis (red patches, blisters, peeling skin, mouth sores, fever, flu-like symptoms)
- •Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)
- •Parkinsonism (symptoms like Parkinson's disease, such as tremor, slow movement, and stiffness)
- •Liver failure or hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Dependence on Pregabalin Orion (drug dependence)
- •Shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- If you get swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact a doctor immediately as these can be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin rashes with redness, blisters, or peeling skin (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- This medicine can make you feel dizzy and sleepy, which might lead to falls, especially for older people. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your vision changes, such as blurred vision or loss of sight.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, especially if you are elderly, as this medicine can cause heart failure in some cases.
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- If you notice you are urinating less, tell your doctor, as this medicine can affect your kidneys.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you get severe constipation or gut problems, especially if you also take other pain medicines, tell your doctor.
- 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.
- If you have seizures while taking or after stopping this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you have other serious medical conditions like liver or kidney disease, tell your doctor, as this medicine has been linked to brain problems in some patients.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, a nervous system disease, kidney issues, or are over 65, as this medicine can cause shallow breathing.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly; always talk to your doctor first to gradually reduce the dose over at least one week.