Pregabalin Orion
Pregabalin Orion is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual daily dose is between 150 mg and 600 mg, adjusted for your condition.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water, as directed by your doctor. You will typically take this medicine two or three times a day, around the same time each day (morning and evening for twice daily; morning, afternoon, and evening for thrice daily).
Important
The maximum daily dose is 600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sexual desire
- •Irritability
- •Difficulty paying attention
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems or loss
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Feeling calm or lethargic
- •Insomnia
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Swollen stomach
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Swelling, including in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal walking style
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Pain in arms or legs
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Decreased appetite
- •Weight loss
- •Low blood sugar
- •High blood sugar
- •Changes in how you see yourself
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy
- •Aggression
- •Exaggerated mood
- •Mental disorder
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sexual desire
- •Sexual dysfunction, including inability to reach orgasm or delayed ejaculation
- •Vision changes, abnormal eye movements, tunnel vision, light flashes, jerky movements
- •Weakened reflexes
- •Hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Sensitive skin
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Tremor with movement
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes
- •Swollen eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Reduced visual sharpness
- •Increased tearing
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm disturbances
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heartbeat
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing/redness
- •Hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Nasal congestion
- •Increased salivation
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Muscle pain
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Tightness in the chest
- •Abnormal blood and liver test results
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., face swelling, itching, hives)
- •Runny nose
- •Nosebleeds
- •Cough
- •Snoring
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Abnormal sense of smell
- •Shaky vision
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Brighter vision
- •Loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils
- •Cross-eyed (strabismus)
- •Cold sweat
- •Tightness in throat
- •Swelling of the tongue
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced body movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid buildup in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG) related to heart rhythm disturbances
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Reduced urine volume
- •Urinary retention
- •Reduced white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition (inappropriate behavior)
- •Self-harming or suicidal thoughts/behavior
- •Severe allergic reactions, including breathing difficulties, eye inflammation (keratitis), and serious skin reactions (reddish patches, blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes) which may be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinsonism (symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremor, slow movement, and muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Drug dependence
Important Warnings
- If you get swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor immediately as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis have been reported. Stop taking this medicine and seek medical help right away if you get any severe skin reactions.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness, which may increase the risk of falls in older people. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- This medicine can cause blurred vision, loss of vision, or other changes in eyesight, which are usually temporary. Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.
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- Some patients, mostly older people with heart conditions, have reported heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition before taking this medicine.
- Kidney problems have been reported. If you notice less urination while taking this medicine, tell your doctor. Stopping the medicine might improve the situation.
- Thoughts of harming yourself or suicide have been reported. If you have these thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you take this medicine with other drugs that cause constipation (like some pain relievers), you may experience stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you are prone to it.
- If you have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illegal drug abuse or dependence, tell your doctor before taking this medicine, as you may have a higher risk of becoming dependent on it.
- Seizures have been reported during or shortly after stopping this medicine. If you experience seizures, contact your doctor immediately.
- Problems with brain function (encephalopathy) have been reported in some patients, especially those with other serious medical conditions like liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any serious medical conditions.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have a nervous system disease, breathing problem, kidney problems, or are over 65, your doctor might adjust your dose. Contact your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or shallow breathing.
- Some people can become dependent on this medicine. If you are worried about becoming dependent, talk to your doctor. Signs of dependence include needing to take more than prescribed, using for other reasons, or feeling unwell when you stop.