Pregabalin Orion Pharma
Pregabalin Orion Pharma is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, long-lasting nerve pain, and general anxiety in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which is usually between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water. You will take them 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
The maximum daily dose is 600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Mood changes (e.g., feeling high, confusion, irritability, disorientation, decreased sex drive)
- •Trouble with attention or memory (e.g., forgetfulness, difficulty remembering)
- •Shaking or trembling
- •Speech problems
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Feeling calm or sleepy
- •Insomnia
- •Tiredness or feeling unusual
- •Blurred or double vision
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Balance problems or falls
- •Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, nausea, stomach swelling
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling in body parts (including arms and legs)
- •Feeling drunk or clumsy walking
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps, joint pain, back pain, or pain in arms and legs
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Decreased appetite, weight loss, low or high blood sugar
- •Changes in self-perception, restlessness, depression, agitation, mood swings, difficulty finding words, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, panic attacks, apathy, aggression, feeling euphoric, mental disorders, trouble thinking, increased or decreased sex drive, sexual dysfunction problems
- •Vision changes (e.g., abnormal eye movements, tunnel vision, flashes of light, jerky eye movements, weak reflexes, overactivity, dizziness when standing up, skin sensitivity, loss of taste, burning sensation, movement tremor, decreased consciousness, loss of consciousness, fainting, increased sensitivity to noise, feeling unwell)
- •Dry, swollen, painful, irritated or watery eyes, reduced sharpness of vision
- •Heart problems (e.g., irregular heartbeat, fast heart rate, high or low blood pressure, heart failure)
- •Flushing or hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties, dry or stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva, heartburn, numbness around mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, fever
- •Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, muscle pain, neck pain, chest pain
- •Urination problems (e.g., difficulty, pain, incontinence)
- •Weakness, thirst, chest tightness
- •Changes in blood or liver test results
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleed, cough, snoring)
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Smell disorders, changes in depth perception, very bright vision, vision loss, dilated pupils, squint
- •Cold sweat, tightness in throat, swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or decreased movement, difficulty writing
- •Fluid in abdomen or lungs
- •Seizures, ECG changes related to heart rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage, breast discharge or abnormal breast growth in men or women, missed periods
- •Kidney failure, decreased urine, inability to urinate
- •Decreased white blood cells, disinhibition, suicidal thoughts or behavior
- •Allergic reactions (with breathing difficulties or eye inflammation), severe skin reactions, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), symptoms like Parkinson's disease (tremor, slow movement, muscle stiffness)
- •Liver failure, hepatitis (liver inflammation), drug dependence
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pregabalin or any of its ingredients.
- Seek medical help immediately if you have swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you get severe skin reactions like red patches, blisters, or peeling skin.
- This medicine can make you dizzy and sleepy, which may increase the risk of falls, especially for older people, so be careful.
- Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes, such as blurred vision or loss of sight.
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- If you have had heart disease, tell your doctor before taking this medicine, as it might cause heart failure.
- If you notice you are urinating less, tell your doctor, as this medicine can affect your kidneys.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide.
- If you have trouble breathing or shallow breathing, tell your doctor immediately, especially if you are over 65 or have nerve or kidney problems.
- This medicine can cause dependence; tell your doctor if you have had problems with alcohol or drugs in the past.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly; always talk to your doctor first to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if this medicine makes you dizzy, sleepy, or causes difficulty concentrating.