Pregabalin Orion Pharma
Pregabalin Orion Pharma is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The typical daily dose is 150-600 mg, as prescribed by your doctor.
Method
Take the capsules whole with water, either two or three times a day, as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food.
Important
Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor, usually up to 600 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Sleepiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation (not knowing where you are or what time it is)
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Attention problems
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory loss or forgetfulness
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Sedation or drowsiness
- •Sleeplessness
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Swollen abdomen
- •Erectile dysfunction (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
- •Swelling (including swollen arms and legs)
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal walking
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint pain
- •Back pain
- •Limb pain (pain in arms or legs)
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Decreased appetite
- •Weight loss
- •Low or high blood sugar
- •Changes in how you see yourself
- •Restlessness
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Unusual dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Indifference (apathy)
- •Aggression
- •Feeling very happy (elevated mood)
- •Mental problems
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Sexual problems (like not being able to have an orgasm or delayed ejaculation)
- •Changes in vision (like tunnel vision, light flashes, jerky movements)
- •Unusual eye movements
- •Weak reflexes
- •Overactivity
- •Dizziness when standing up
- •Sensitive skin
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Less awareness, loss of consciousness, fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes, swollen eyes, eye pain, less sharp vision, watery eyes, irritated eyes
- •Irregular heartbeat, fast heart rate, low or high blood pressure, changes in heart rhythm, heart failure
- •Warmth or redness, hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties, dry nose, stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva, heartburn, numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, fever
- •Muscle twitching, swollen joints, stiff muscles, pain (like muscle pain, neck pain)
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating, leaking urine
- •Weakness, thirst, chest tightness
- •Changes in blood and liver tests (higher levels of some enzymes, lower platelets, lower white blood cells, higher creatinine, lower potassium)
- •Allergic reactions (face swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Problems with smell, seeing objects move, changes in depth perception, very bright vision, vision loss
- •Enlarged pupils, cross-eyed
- •Cold sweats, tight feeling in throat, swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or less movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid in the belly
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Heart rhythm changes seen on an ECG
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, unusual breast growth, male breast enlargement
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney problems, less urine, trouble emptying bladder
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Acting without restraint, suicidal thoughts or actions
- •Severe allergic reactions (trouble breathing, eye infection, severe skin rash with red patches, blisters, and peeling skin, sores in mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes – such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (shaking, slow movement, stiff muscles)
- •Liver failure
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Becoming dependent on the medicine
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pregabalin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you experience swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread skin rash, seek medical attention immediately. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin reactions like red, target-shaped patches, blisters, or peeling skin (possible Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis).
- This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, which may increase the risk of falls, especially in older adults. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- This medicine may cause blurred vision, vision loss, or other temporary vision changes. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.
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- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.
- If you are taking other medicines for pain or muscle spasms, you might experience increased sleepiness or other side effects. Combining these medicines can make side effects stronger.
- Heart failure has been reported in some patients, mostly older adults with heart conditions. Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking this medicine.
- Kidney problems have been reported. If you notice less urination while taking this medicine, tell your doctor, as stopping the medicine might improve the condition.
- Some patients taking this medicine have had thoughts of harming themselves or suicide. If you have these thoughts or behaviors, contact your doctor immediately.
- If you take this medicine with other drugs that cause constipation (like some pain relievers), you might experience stomach problems like constipation or blocked bowels. Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you are prone to it.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illegal drug abuse or dependence, as you might be at a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- Seizures have occurred during or shortly after stopping this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience seizures.
- Some patients have reported brain function problems, especially those with other serious illnesses like liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any severe medical conditions.
- Breathing difficulties have been reported. If you have nervous system or respiratory problems, kidney failure, or are over 65, your doctor may adjust your dose. Contact your doctor if you have trouble breathing or shallow breaths.