Pregabalin Orion Pharma
Pregabalin Orion Pharma helps treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and a type of anxiety in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
75 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take. Usually, it's between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water, either 2 or 3 times a day. If twice daily, take once in the morning and once in the evening. If three times daily, take once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening. You can take it with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 600 mg. Do not take more than prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Feeling happy or confused
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Problems with attention
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory loss or problems
- •Tremors
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Feeling calm or lethargic
- •Sleeplessness
- •Tiredness or fatigue
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurred or double vision
- •Dizziness (spinning sensation), balance problems, falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Gas or diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Swollen belly
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling of body parts, including arms and legs
- •Feeling intoxicated, abnormal walking
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps, joint pain, back pain, limb pain
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite, weight loss
- •Low or high blood sugar
- •Changes in self-image, restlessness, depression, strong anxiety, mood swings
- •Trouble finding words, seeing things that aren't there (hallucinations), strange dreams
- •Panic attacks, apathy, aggression, feeling very happy, mental decline, trouble thinking
- •Increased sex drive, problems with sexual function (e.g., inability to orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Vision changes (e.g., tunnel vision, flashes of light, jerky eye movements), dry eyes, swollen eyes, eye pain, tearing, eye irritation
- •Fast heartbeat, low or high blood pressure, heart failure
- •Flushing, hot flashes
- •Breathing problems, dry nose, stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva, heartburn, numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, fever
- •Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, neck pain, chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating, inability to control urine, not being able to urinate
- •Weakness, thirst, tightness in chest
- •Changes in blood or liver test results
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleed, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods, cold hands and feet
- •Abnormal sense of smell, seeing objects move, changes in depth perception or light, vision loss
- •Dilated pupils, crossed eyes
- •Cold sweat, tight throat, swollen tongue
- •Inflammation of the pancreas, difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movement, difficulty writing
- •Fluid in the abdomen or lungs
- •Seizures, abnormal ECG (heart rhythm issues)
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, abnormal breast growth, breast enlargement in men, missed periods
- •Kidney failure, reduced urine output, urinary retention, low white blood cell count
- •Inappropriate behavior, self-harm, suicidal thoughts
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., red spots with blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth/eyes/genitals)
- •Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Symptoms like Parkinson's disease (e.g., tremor, slow movement, muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure, hepatitis
- •Becoming dependent on this medicine
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredients.
- If you experience swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor immediately, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you get severe skin reactions, such as red spots with blisters, peeling skin, or sores in your mouth, eyes, or genitals.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, which can increase the risk of falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor if your vision changes, such as blurred vision or vision loss, as this medicine can affect your eyesight.
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- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication might need to be adjusted.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, especially heart failure, before taking this medicine.
- If you notice that you are urinating less, tell your doctor. This medicine can affect your kidneys.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you take other medicines that cause constipation (like some pain relievers), this medicine may worsen stomach issues. Tell your doctor if you have constipation.
- If you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, you might be at a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine. Tell your doctor.
- Seizures can occur during or after stopping this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you have seizures.
- If you have a serious liver or kidney disease, this medicine might affect your brain function. Tell your doctor about your medical conditions.
- Breathing difficulties have been reported. If you have nervous system or breathing problems, kidney failure, or are over 65, your doctor may change your dose. Contact your doctor if you have trouble breathing or shallow breaths.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.