Pregabalin ratiopharm
Pregabalin ratiopharm is a medicine for adults that treats epilepsy, nerve pain, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Pregabalin
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which is usually between 150-600 mg per day.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth. Swallow the capsule whole with water, either two or three times a day at roughly the same times.
Important
Do not take more than 600 mg in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Increased appetite
- •Feeling happy or confused
- •Feeling disoriented
- •Lower sex drive
- •Feeling irritable
- •Trouble focusing
- •Clumsiness
- •Memory problems or loss
- •Shaking
- •Trouble speaking
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Feeling calm or drowsy
- •Trouble sleeping or feeling tired
- •Feeling unusual
- •Blurred or double vision
- •Dizziness or balance problems
- •Falling
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Gas
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Swollen belly
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling in body, arms, or legs
- •Feeling drunk
- •Walking unusually
- •Weight gain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Joint, back, or limb pain
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Loss of appetite or weight loss
- •Low or high blood sugar
- •Changes in self-perception
- •Restlessness, depression, or agitation
- •Mood swings or difficulty finding words
- •Hallucinations or abnormal dreams
- •Panic attacks or apathy
- •Aggression or unusually good mood
- •Mental problems or trouble thinking normally
- •Increased sex drive or sexual problems
- •Vision changes like tunnel vision, flashes of light, or jerky eye movements
- •Weakened reflexes or hyperactivity
- •Dizziness when standing up
- •Sensitive skin or loss of taste
- •Burning sensation or movement tremor
- •Less aware, loss of consciousness, or fainting
- •Increased sensitivity to noise or feeling unwell
- •Dry, swollen, or painful eyes
- •Worsened vision, watery eyes, or eye irritation
- •Heart rhythm problems, fast heart rate, low or high blood pressure, heart failure
- •Skin redness/hot flashes
- •Breathing difficulties, dry nose, or stuffy nose
- •Increased saliva, heartburn, or numbness around mouth
- •Sweating, rash, chills, or fever
- •Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, or pain in muscles/neck
- •Chest pain or tenderness
- •Difficulty or pain urinating, or incontinence
- •Weakness, thirst, or chest tightness
- •Changes in blood/liver tests
- •Allergic reactions like face swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, cough, snoring
- •Painful periods or cold hands/feet
- •Smell problems or wavy vision
- •Changes in depth perception, brighter vision, or vision loss
- •Dilated pupils or crossed eyes
- •Cold sweats, tight throat, swollen tongue
- •Pancreatitis or trouble swallowing
- •Slow or reduced body movement
- •Difficulty writing
- •Fluid in abdomen or lungs
- •Convulsions
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (EKG)
- •Muscle damage
- •Breast discharge, abnormal breast growth, or breast growth in men
- •Missed periods
- •Kidney problems, less urine, or unable to urinate
- •Lower white blood cell count
- •Lack of inhibition
- •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- •Allergic reactions (including trouble breathing, eye inflammation, and severe skin reaction with red, flat, ring-shaped patches, blisters, peeling skin, mouth sores, fever, flu-like symptoms)
- •Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Parkinson-like symptoms (e.g., tremor, slow movement, stiffness)
- •Liver failure
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Dependence on Pregabalin
Important Warnings
- If your face, lips, tongue, or throat swell, or you get a widespread rash, call your doctor right away.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor immediately if you notice severe skin reactions like red, blistering, or peeling skin.
- This medicine can make you dizzy and sleepy, which can make older people fall more easily. Be careful until you know how it affects you.
- Your vision might become blurry or you could lose your sight. Tell your doctor right away if your vision changes.
- If you have diabetes and gain weight while taking this medicine, your diabetes medication might need to be adjusted.
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- Heart failure has been reported in some patients, especially older ones with heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems.
- Some patients have had kidney problems leading to less urination. Tell your doctor if you notice you are urinating less.
- Some patients have had thoughts of harming themselves or suicidal behavior. If you have such thoughts, contact your doctor right away.
- If you take this medicine with other drugs that cause constipation (like some pain medicines), you might have stomach issues. Tell your doctor if you are constipated.
- Some people can become dependent on this medicine. If you are worried about this, talk to your doctor. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- Seizures have happened during or after stopping this medicine. If you have a seizure, contact your doctor immediately.
- Brain problems have been reported in some patients who took this medicine and also had other serious illnesses like liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any severe medical condition.
- Breathing problems have been reported. If you have nerve or breathing issues, kidney problems, or are over 65, your doctor might change your dose. Contact your doctor if you have trouble breathing or shallow breaths.
- Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to, as it might cause birth defects. Women who can get pregnant must use birth control.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, and affect your focus. Do not drive or operate heavy 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)