What Is Pregabalin Is Good For?

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different diseases, including diabetes and shingles, or by injury.

1. Pregabalin works in different ways.

In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

In neuropathic pain, it stops pain by affecting pain messages that travel through the brain and spine.

In anxiety, it stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious.

Pregabalin is only available by prescription. It comes in capsules, tablets, or as a liquid that you swallow.

Precautions

You usually take pregabalin 2 or 3 times a day.

Pregabalin is usually used to treat epilepsy, but you can also take it to relieve pain or anxiety if you do not have epilepsy.

It takes at least a few weeks for pregabalin to work.

The side effects of pregabalin are usually mild and go away on their own. The most common are feeling drowsy, dizziness, and headache.

If you have epilepsy, it is important to take pregabalin regularly. A missed dose may trigger a seizure.

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2. How and when should I take Pregabalin?

Pregabalin is a prescription medicine. It is important to take it as directed by your doctor.

Dosage

The usual dose of pregabalin is 150 to 600 mg per day, divided into 2 or 3 separate doses.

If you take pregabalin in liquid form, 2.5 mL is usually the same as taking a single 50 mg capsule. Always check the label.

How do I take Pregabalin?

You can take pregabalin with or without food, but it is best to take it in the same way every day. Try to distribute the dose evenly throughout the day.

Swallow Pregabalin tablets or capsules with a glass of water. Do not chew them.

If you take Prevacid in liquid form, it will come with a syringe or spoon to measure your dose. If you do not have a measuring spoon or syringe, ask your pharmacist for one.

How long it takes?

If you have epilepsy, you may continue to take Prevacid for many years once your condition is under control.

If you are taking Pregabalin for nerve pain or anxiety, you may continue taking it for several months to stop them coming back once your symptoms have gone.

Changing your dose

To prevent side effects, your doctor will prescribe a low dose and then increase it over a few days.

Once you find a dose that works for you, it will usually stay the same.

3. Who can and cannot take pregabalin?

Pregabalin is only for adults. It may not be suitable for people over 65 years of age. Do not give it to children under 18 years old.

Pregabalin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it is safe for you, tell your doctor if you

Have ever had an allergic reaction to pregabalin or any other medicine.

Have ever abused or been addicted to a drug.

Are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Are on a sodium-controlled diet or your kidneys are not working properly - some brands of Pregabalin liquid contain sodium, so consult your pharmacist or doctor before taking it for any problems affecting your breathing.

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