Pregabalin ratiopharm
Pregabalin ratiopharm is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you, usually 150–600 mg per day.
Method
Take the capsules by mouth with water, either 2 or 3 times a day as your doctor instructs. If taking twice daily, take one dose in the morning and one in the evening. If taking three times daily, take one dose in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Sleepiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Elevated mood
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Irritability
- •Attention problems
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems
- •Tremor
- •Speech difficulties
- •Tingling sensation
- •Numbness
- •Sedation
- •Lethargy
- •Insomnia
- •Fatigue
- •Feeling abnormal
- •Blurred vision
- •Double vision
- •Vertigo
- •Balance problems
- •Falls
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Abdominal swelling
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Swelling, including in arms and legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Abnormal gait
- •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
- •Agitation
- •Mood swings
- •Difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks
- •Apathy
- •Aggression
- •Unusually high spirits
- •Mental disorders
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Increased sex drive
- •Sexual dysfunction, including inability to achieve orgasm or delayed ejaculation
- •Vision changes
- •Abnormal eye movements
- •Changes in vision like tunnel vision
- •Flashes of light
- •Jerking movements
- •Weakened reflexes
- •Hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing
- •Sensitive skin
- •Loss of taste
- •Burning sensation
- •Movement tremor
- •Reduced consciousness
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise
- •Malaise
- •Dry eyes
- •Eye swelling
- •Eye pain
- •Decreased visual sharpness
- •Tearing
- •Eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in heart rate
- •Heart failure
- •Flushing/redness
- •Hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dry nose
- •Nasal congestion
- •Increased saliva production
- •Heartburn
- •Numbness around the mouth
- •Sweating
- •Rash
- •Chills
- •Fever
- •Muscle twitching
- •Joint swelling
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Neck pain
- •Chest pain
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Weakness
- •Thirst
- •Tightness in chest
- •Changes in blood and liver function test results
- •Hypersensitivity reactions
- •Facial swelling
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Runny nose
- •Nosebleed
- •Cough
- •Snoring
- •Painful periods
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Smell disorders
- •Seeing objects move or shake
- •Changes in depth perception
- •Unusual brightness of vision
- •Loss of vision
- •Dilated pupils
- •Crossed eyes (strabismus)
- •Cold sweat
- •Tightness in throat
- •Swollen tongue
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Slow or reduced movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid buildup in the abdomen
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Convulsions (seizures)
- •Changes in ECG related to heart rhythm disorders
- •Muscle damage
- •Fluid discharge from breast
- •Abnormal breast enlargement
- •Breast growth in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney failure
- •Decreased urine volume
- •Urinary retention
- •Decreased white blood cell count
- •Disinhibition
- •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling, breathing difficulties, skin peeling)
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (tremor, slow movement, stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Developing dependence on Pregabalin ratiopharm
- •Breathing difficulties, shallow breathing
Important Warnings
- If you have signs of an allergic reaction like swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or a widespread rash, seek medical help right away.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin reactions like red, flat, target-like patches or blistering and peeling skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
- This medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness, which might increase the risk of falls, especially in older people. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your vision, such as blurred vision or vision loss, as these are usually temporary.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication might need to be adjusted.
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- Some side effects, like sleepiness, may be worse if you take other medicines for pain or muscle spasms, especially if you have a spinal cord injury. Tell your doctor about all your medicines.
- Some patients, especially older ones with heart problems, have had heart failure. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition before starting this medicine.
- If you notice that you are urinating less while taking this medicine, tell your doctor. This could be a sign of kidney problems, which may improve if you stop the medicine.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor right away.
- If you take this medicine with other drugs that cause constipation (like some pain medicines), you might have stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have constipation, especially if you usually get it.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever abused alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs, as you might have 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 with other serious illnesses (like liver or kidney disease) have reported impaired brain function. Tell your doctor if you have any serious medical conditions.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have nerve or breathing problems, kidney failure, or are over 65, your doctor may adjust your dose. Contact your doctor if you have difficulty breathing or shallow breathing.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to. If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you must use effective birth control.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, or affect your concentration. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Note especially central nervous system adverse effects. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Addiction may develop. (updated 14.4.2025)