Pregabalin Orion Pharma
Pregabalin Orion Pharma is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The typical dose is 150–600 mg per day. Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water by mouth, either two or three times a day. If twice a day, take one in the morning and one in the evening. If three times a day, take one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg per day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Feeling happy
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Trouble paying attention
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory loss
- •Tremors
- •Trouble speaking
- •Tingling
- •Numbness
- •Feeling calm
- •Drowsiness
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Tiredness
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurry vision
- •Seeing double
- •Dizziness when moving head
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Gas
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Swollen belly
- •Problems getting an erection
- •Swelling, including swelling in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Unusual way of walking
- •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 how you see yourself
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Strong anxiety
- •Mood swings
- •Trouble finding words
- •Seeing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- •Unusual dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Not caring (apathy)
- •Aggression
- •Feeling very happy
- •Mental problems
- •Trouble thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Problems with sexual function (like not being able to have an orgasm or delayed ejaculation)
- •Changes in vision
- •Unusual eye movements
- •Tunnel vision
- •Flashes of light
- •Jerky movements
- •Weak reflexes
- •Being very active (hyperactivity)
- •Dizziness when standing up
- •Sensitive skin
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning feeling
- •Shaking movements
- •Less awareness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased noise sensitivity
- •Feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes
- •Swollen eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Less sharp vision
- •Watery eyes
- •Eye irritation
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing/redness
- •Hot flashes
- •Trouble breathing
- •Dry nose
- •Blocked nose
- •More saliva
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Swollen joints
- •Stiff muscles
- •Muscle pain
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Trouble or pain when urinating
- •Leaking urine
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Chest tightness
- •Changes in blood or liver tests
- •Allergic reactions (facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Trouble smelling
- •Seeing objects swing
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Very bright vision
- •Vision loss
- •Dilated pupils
- •Crossed eyes
- •Cold sweat
- •Tight throat
- •Swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Trouble swallowing
- •Slow or less movement
- •Trouble writing
- •Fluid in the abdomen (belly)
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart rhythm shown on an ECG
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge
- •Abnormal breast growth
- •Male breast enlargement
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Less urine
- •Trouble emptying bladder
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Loss of inhibitions
- •Suicidal behavior
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Allergic reactions (trouble breathing, eye inflammation, severe skin rash)
- •Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (shaking, slow movement, stiff muscles)
RARE
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Becoming dependent on Pregabalin Orion Pharma (drug dependence)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredients.
- If you get swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, seek medical help right away.
- If you develop severe skin reactions like red spots, blisters, or skin peeling, stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately.
- This medicine can make you dizzy or sleepy, which might cause falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you notice changes in your vision, like blurry sight or vision loss.
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- If you have heart problems, tell your doctor before taking this medicine, as it can worsen heart failure in some patients.
- If you have kidney problems or notice less urine during treatment, tell your doctor.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away.
- If you have constipation, especially with other pain medicines, tell your doctor as this medicine can cause stomach problems.
- If you have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illicit drug abuse, tell your doctor. You might be at a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- If you experience seizures, contact your doctor immediately. This can happen during or shortly after treatment.
- If you have severe liver or kidney disease, tell your doctor. Some patients with other serious illnesses have reported brain problems.
- If you have breathing difficulties or shallow breathing, contact your doctor. This is especially important if you have nerve problems, breathing problems, kidney failure, or are over 65.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. If you stop, you might have withdrawal symptoms like trouble sleeping, headache, nausea, anxiety, or sweating. Talk to your doctor before stopping.