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
225 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose, usually between 150-600 mg per day.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water, either two or three times a day at around the same times each day, as instructed by your doctor.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg per day, or more than your doctor has prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Feeling very happy, confusion, disorientation, decreased sex drive, irritability
- •Trouble focusing, clumsiness, memory problems, memory loss, shaking, difficulty speaking, tingling, numbness, calmness, stupor, sleeplessness, tiredness, feeling unusual
- •Blurry vision, double vision
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo), balance problems, falls
- •Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, gas, diarrhea, nausea, swollen belly
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling, including swelling in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk, abnormal 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
- •Changed self-image, restlessness, depression, agitation, mood swings, trouble finding words, hallucinations, unusual dreams, panic attacks, indifference, aggression, elevated mood, mental problems, difficulty thinking, increased sex drive, sexual problems (e.g., inability to orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Vision changes, abnormal eye movements, tunnel vision, light flashes, jerky movements, weak reflexes, hyperactivity, dizziness when standing up, sensitive skin, loss of taste, burning sensation, movement tremors, decreased awareness, loss of consciousness, fainting, increased sensitivity to noise, feeling unwell
- •Dry eyes, eye swelling, eye pain, worsening vision, watery eyes, eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm problems, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, changes in heart rate, heart failure
- •Flushing/redness, hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties, dry nose, stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva, heartburn, numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, fever
- •Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, pain (including muscle pain), neck pain
- •Tender breasts
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating, incontinence
- •Weakness, thirst, tight feeling in chest
- •Changes in blood and liver test results (e.g., increased creatine kinase, increased liver enzymes, decreased platelets, decreased neutrophils, increased creatinine, decreased potassium)
- •Hypersensitivity reactions, face swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleed, cough, snoring
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Abnormal sense of smell, seeing objects sway, changes in depth perception, bright vision, loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils, cross-eyes (strabismus)
- •Cold sweat, tight feeling in throat, swollen tongue
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or decreased body movements
- •Difficulty writing properly
- •Fluid buildup in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG) related to rhythm problems
- •Muscle damage
- •Fluid leaking from breasts, abnormal breast growth, breast enlargement in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure, decreased urine amount, difficulty urinating
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Loss of inhibition, suicidal behavior, suicidal thoughts
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., breathing difficulties, eye inflammation, severe skin reaction with red patches, blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes, fever, flu-like symptoms, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms such as tremors, slow movement, and muscle stiffness
- •Liver failure
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Developing dependence on the medicine
Important Warnings
- If you get swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, contact your doctor right away as these could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you get severe skin rashes, blistering, or peeling skin (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, which might increase your risk of falling, especially if you are older. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- If you notice any changes in your vision, like blurry vision or loss of sight, tell your doctor right away. These changes are usually temporary.
- Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems, as some patients have experienced heart failure while taking this medicine.
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- If you notice that you are urinating less while taking this medicine, tell your doctor. Some patients have reported kidney problems.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you also take other medicines for pain that can cause constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol, prescription medicine, or drug abuse, as you may have a higher risk of becoming dependent on this medicine.
- If you have seizures while taking this medicine or soon after stopping it, contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have a severe medical condition like liver or kidney disease, as some patients have reported brain problems (encephalopathy) while taking this medicine.
- Contact your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or shallow breathing, especially if you have nerve problems, lung problems, kidney problems, or are over 65 years old.