Pregabalin 200 mg

What is Pregabalin?

Pregabalin 200 mg is a component of other medications to control the symptoms of partial-onset seizures (convulsions) when treating epilepsy in patients one-month-old or older. This medication will not cure epilepsy but will work to manage seizures for the duration you continue taking it.

Pregabalin  200 can also be prescribed for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (pain that is experienced following shingles) as well as pain caused due to nerve damage caused by an injury to the spinal cord or diabetes injury.

Pregabalin capsules and oral liquid can also be used to treat a condition known as fibromyalgia (muscle stiffness and pain).

Pregabalin operates in the central nervous system (CNS) to manage anxiety and seizures. It’s an anticonvulsant, as well as an agent for neuropathic pain.

This medication is only available on a prescription from your physician.

The drug is offered in these dosage types:

• Capsule
• Tablet, Extended Release
• Solution

Before pregabalin Uses

When you decide to use any medicine, the dangers of taking the medication have to be evaluated against the benefits it can bring. It is a choice you and your physician will take. To determine the appropriate medicine it is essential to take the following into taken into consideration:

Allergies

Inform your doctor If you’ve ever experienced an unusual reaction or an allergic reaction to this medicine, or any other medications. Be sure to inform your health specialist if you suffer from any other allergies, for example, to dyes, food, or preservatives. You may also be allergic to animals. For products that are not prescription-only, you must review the label or the ingredients on the package carefully.

Pediatric

Studies have not been conducted to determine the connection between age and how pregabalin 200 mg affects children less than one month old for seizures with partial onset. The safety and effectiveness of pregabalin have not been proven in other cases.

Geriatric

The studies that have been conducted up to now haven’t revealed the existence of geriatric-specific issues that hinder the effectiveness of pregabalin among the older. However, patients who are elderly have a higher risk to suffer adverse side effects (eg blurred vision, dizziness confusion or the feeling of being clumsy) as well as kidney-related issues due to age that may need an adjustment to the dosage of patients taking pregabalin 200 mg.

Breastfeeding

There aren’t enough studies of women that can determine the risk to infants when taking this medication while breastfeeding. Be sure to weigh the potential benefits against the risks that could be associated with taking this medication when nursing.

Pregabalin Interactions

While certain medications should not be taken together, however, there are instances where two medicines could be combined even though interactions could occur. In these instances, your doctor might want to alter the dosage or make other precautions required. If you are taking this medication it is crucial to let your doctor know that you are using any one of the medications mentioned below. The following interactions were determined based on their potential impact and may not be all-inclusive.

Combining this medication together with any of the following medications is typically not recommended, however, it could be necessary for some instances. If both medications are prescribed at the same time and your doctor recommends a change in the dosage or frequency you take either of the drugs.

• Acepromazine
• Alfentanil
• Alprazolam
• Amobarbital
• Anileridine
• Aripiprazole
• Asenapine
• Baclofen
• Benperidol
• Benzhydrocodone
• Bromazepam
• Buprenorphine
• Buspirone
• Butabarbital
• Butorphanol
• Calcifediol
• Calcium Oxybate
• Cannabidiol
• Carbinoxamine
• Carisoprodol
• Carphenazine
• Chloral Hydrate
• Chlordiazepoxide
• Chlorpromazine
• Chlorzoxazone
• Clobazam
• Clonazepam
• Clorazepate
• Clozapine
• Codeine
• Cyclobenzaprine
• Dexmedetomidine
• Diacetylmorphine
• Diazepam
• Dichloralphenazone
• Difenoxin
• Dihydrocodeine
• Diphenhydramine
• Diphenoxylate
• Doxylamine
• Droperidol
• Enflurane
• Esketamine
• Estazolam
• Eszopiclone
• Ethchlorvynol
• Ethopropazine
• Ethylmorphine
• Fentanyl
• Flibanserin
• Fluphenazine
• Flurazepam
• Fluspirilene
• Fospropofol
• Gabapentin
• Gabapentin Enacarbil
• Halazepam
• Haloperidol
• Halothane
• Hexobarbital
• Hydrocodone
• Hydromorphone
• Hydroxyzine
• Isoflurane
• Ketamine
• Ketazolam
• Ketobemidone
• Levorphanol
• Lorazepam
• Loxapine
• Magnesium Oxybate
• Meclizine
• Melperone
• Meperidine
• Mephobarbital
• Meprobamate
• Meptazinol
• Mesoridazine
• Metaxalone
• Methadone
• Methdilazine
• Methocarbamol
• Methohexital
• Methotrimeprazine
• Methylene Blue
• Midazolam
• Molindone
• Moricizine
• Morphine
• Morphine Sulfate Liposome
• Nalbuphine
• Nicomorphine
• Nitrazepam
• Nitrous Oxide
• Olanzapine
• Opium
• Opium Alkaloids
• Orlistat
• Orphenadrine
• Oxazepam
• Oxycodone
• Oxymorphone
• Papaveretum
• Paregoric
• Pentazocine
• Pentobarbital
• Perampanel
• Perazine
• Periciazine
• Perphenazine
• Phenobarbital
• Pimozide
• Piperacetazine
• Pipotiazine
• Piritramide
• Potassium Oxybate
• Prazepam
• Primidone
• Prochlorperazine
• Promazine
• Promethazine
• Propofol
• Quazepam
• Quetiapine
• Ramelteon
• Remifentanil
• Remimazolam
• Remoxipride
• Secobarbital
• Sertindole
• Sodium Oxybate
• Sufentanil
• Sulpiride
• Suvorexant
• Tapentadol
• Temazepam
• Thiethylperazine
• Thiopental
• Thiopropazate
• Thioridazine
• Tilidine
• Tizanidine
• Tolonium Chloride
• Topiramate
• Tramadol
• Triazolam
• Trifluoperazine
• Trifluperidol
• Triflupromazine
• Trimeprazine
• Zaleplon
• Zolpidem
• Zopiclone
• Zotepine

Other Interactions

Certain medications are not recommended to be taken at or in conjunction with having food items or eating particular kinds of food, as interactions can happen. The use of tobacco or alcohol together with certain medications can result in interactions. Discuss with your physician the interactions of Pregabalin medication when you are taking it with alcohol, food, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of medical conditions could affect the usage of this medicine. It is important to inform your physician if you suffer from any other medical conditions particularly:

• Abuse of drugs or alcohol History of or
• Angioedema (severe swelling) and a history of
• Congestive heart failure or
• Side effects of diabetes can get more serious.

• Changes in behavior, the background of or
• Bleeding disorder or
• The history of the Depression, its roots or
• Edema (body swelling or retention of fluid) or
• Heart rhythm problems (eg an extended period of PR) or
• Problems with breathing or the lungs (eg respiratory depression,) or
• The thrombocytopenia (low platelets present in the blood)–Use with care. This can cause the condition to worsen.

• Kidney disease – Use with care. The effects could be increased due to the slower elimination of the medication from the body.

Proper Use Of  Pregabalin 200 mg

Use Pregabalin 200 mg medicine according to the instructions of your physician. Do not take more than it, don’t take it more frequently, and don’t take it for more periods of time than the prescription your doctor gave you. Doing so could increase the likelihood of having side consequences.

This medication should be accompanied by a Medication Guide. Take note of these directions and follow them attentively. Repeat the process every whenever you take a refill, in case there are any new details. Consult your physician if you have any concerns.

Oral liquid or capsules of Pregabalin 200 mg can be consumed either with or without food.

The extended-release tablet should be taken after having a meal at night. Take it in whole. Don’t crush, break or chew it.

Make sure to measure the oral liquid using an appropriately marked measuring spoon or syringe for oral use, or a medicine cup. A standard teaspoon might not be able to hold the correct quantity of liquid.

Pregabalin Dosage 

The dosage of this medication can differ depending on the patient. Follow the doctor’s instructions or the instructions in the prescription. This information is the doses that are typical of this medication. If you have a dose that is different don’t alter it unless your doctor instructs you to change it.

The quantity of medicine you consume is contingent on your strength drug. In addition, the number of doses you will take every day, the amount of time between doses, as well as the amount of time you are taking the medication will depend on the medical condition that you’re treating with the medication.

• To treat diabetic nerve pain:
  • To be used in oral dosage form (capsules and solutions):
    • Adults: At the beginning, 50 milligrams (mg) three times per day. Your physician can alter your dosage as needed. However, the dose should generally not be higher than 300 mg daily.
    • Children–Use and dosage must be determined by your physician.
  • Oral dosages (extended-release tablets):
    • Adults–Initially, 160 milligrams (mg) every day for a week. Your doctor can increase the dose if required and as tolerated. The dose should typically not be higher than 330 mg per day.
    • Children–Use and dosage must be determined by your physician.
• For partial-onset seizures:
  • To be used in oral dosage form (Pregabalin capsules and solutions):
    • Children and adults 17 or older. At first 150 mg (mg) daily in three or two divided doses. Your physician can adjust the dosage as required. However, the dose should generally not be higher than 600 mg daily.
    • Children 1-month-old or older who weigh thirty kilograms (kg) or more. Use is determined by weight, and must be determined by the physician. The recommended dosage is 2.5 milligrams for each kilogram (mg/kg) daily, given in three or two doses. Your doctor can alter the dosage as required. The dose should generally not be higher than 10 mg/kg (600 mg) daily.
    • Children aged 1 month or older who weigh less than 30 kgs–Use is dependent on the body’s weight and should be assessed by your physician. The recommended dosage is 3.5 milligrams in kilogram (mg/kg) per day, given in three doses. Your doctor can alter your dosage as needed. But, the dosage is typically not higher than 14 mg/kg daily.
    • Children under 1 month of age – The dosage and use should be determined by your doctor.
• For fibromyalgia:
  • For dosage forms for oral use (capsules and solutions):
    • Adults–For the first time 75 mg (mg) twice every day. Your physician may alter the dosage as required. But, the dosage is generally not greater than 450 mg per day.
    • Children–Use and dosage must be determined by the physician.
• Postherpetic neuralgia is a condition that can be treated with
  • For dosage forms that are oral (capsules and solutions):
    • Adults: At first, 75-150 milligrams (mg) twice a day 50 to 100 mg three times per day. Your physician may alter the dose if necessary and if you are able to tolerate it. The dose should generally not be higher than 600 mg daily.
    • Children–Use and dosage must be determined by your physician.
  • Oral dosages (extended-release tablets):
    • Adults: Start with at first, 165 milligrams (mg) every day for one week. Your physician can raise your dosage up to 330 mg if required and tolerated. But, the dosage is typically not higher than 660 mg daily.
    • Children: Use and dosage should be approved by your physician.
• For spinal cord injuries, nerve pain
  • Forms for oral doses (capsules and solutions):
    • Adults: At first 75 mg (mg) twice every day. Your doctor can alter the dose if needed. However, the dose should generally not be higher than 600 mg daily.
    • Children–Use and dosage should be as determined by your physician.

Missed Dose

If you miss the Pregabalin medicine dose, be sure to take it as fast as possible. But, if it’s close to the time for the next dose, you can skip the missed dose, and go back to your usual dose schedule. Don’t double doses.

If you don’t take your dose of the tablet with extended-release after the dinner meal, make sure to take it before bedtime following eating a meal. If you don’t take your dose prior to bedtime, you can take it in the morning after your meal. If you fail to take your dose the next morning, you can take your next dose in the regular time slot following the dinner meal. Do not take two doses at once.

Storage

Place the medication in a sealed container that is kept at room temperature and away from moisture, heat, and bright light. Be sure to keep the medicine from getting frozen.

Keep away from the reach of children.

Don’t keep old medicine or medications that are no longer needed.

Consult your physician about what you can do with any medicine that you do not make use of.

Pregabalin Warnings & Precautions

It is crucial that your doctor monitor the progress of your child and you during regular visits, specifically during the first few months you are taking pregabalin 200 mg. This is important to allow adjustments to doses and also to ensure that the medication is working as it should. Tests for blood may be required to look for any unwelcome adverse effects.

This medicine can trigger severe allergic reactions, such as angioedema that could be life-threatening and require urgent medical treatment. Inform your doctor immediately when you notice itching, a rash, and hoarseness. You may also experience trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, or a large, hive-like swelling around the eyes, face mouth, lips and throat, hands, feet, legs or genitals, after taking this medication.

Consult your physician before using this medicine in conjunction with alcohol or any other medications to treat the central nervous system (CNS). The consumption of alcohol or other drugs that have an effect on the CNS with pregabalin 200 mg could exacerbate the effects of the medicine including disorientation, poor concentration and drowsiness, bizarre dreams, and problems with sleeping. Examples of drugs that impact the CNS include antihistamines, or medicines for colds or allergies such as sedatives, tranquilizers or sleeping medications, medicines to treat depression, medication to treat anxiety and pain, and prescribed medication or narcotics. They also treat attention hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit medications for seizures, barbiturates, muscle relaxants or anesthetics. This includes certain dental anesthetics.

This medication can cause individuals to become agitated and irritable or exhibit other unusual behaviors. It could also cause patients to experience suicidal thoughts or to develop depression. Inform your physician if you experience intense or sudden sensations, such as being anxious, angry or violent. You may also feel restless, angry, or worried. If either you or your family caregiver observe any of these reactions, speak to your physician immediately.

This medication can cause respiratory depression, a severe breathing disorder that can be life-threatening when combined with narcotic pain medications. Consult your physician right immediately if you notice blue or pale lips, fingernails, skin, troubled or difficult breathing or irregular, fast or slow breathing.

Pregabalin 200 mg could cause blurred or distorted vision and double vision. It can also cause inability to stand, dizziness and drowsiness. It can also cause difficulty in thinking. Don’t drive or do anything else that may be hazardous until you understand the effect this medication has on you. If any of these side effects are especially uncomfortable, consult with your physician.

This medication could cause your child or you to experience swelling of the body (body the body is swelling) or gain weight. This could cause issues for those suffering from heart failure. Consult your physician in case you are concerned.

This medication may increase your your child’s risk of developing cancer (eg Hemangiosarcoma) as well as bleeding. Discuss with your doctor should you have any concerns.

Do not abruptly stop taking pregabalin, without consulting first with your physician. Your doctor might advise for you to slowly lower the amount of pregabalin 200 mg you’re taking before stopping the medication completely. A sudden stoppage of medication can cause seizures or adverse consequences such as dizziness nausea, diarrhea, headaches vomiting, irritability sleep problems and nightmares, as well as feeling of tingling.

Consult your physician if or your child suffer from unanswered muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, particularly with fever. It could be the sign of a serious issue with your muscles known as myopathy.

The medicine can trigger sores or other skin issues (eg the skin ulcers) that are more likely to happen in people with diabetes. Consult your physician about how to care for your skin.

Don’t take other prescriptions without discussing them with your physician. This includes prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter OTC) medicine, herbal and vitamin supplements.

Pregabalin Side Effects 

In addition to its beneficial effects, some medicines may produce unwanted side negative effects. While not all adverse effects can occur, if they occur, they might require medical attention.

Consult your physician immediately If any of the following adverse effects happen:

Not as common

1. Chest pain
2. cold sweats
3. cool, pale skin
4. cough that produces mucus
5. difficulty or labored breathing
6. muscle pain, twitching or shaking, or weakness
7. Noisy breathing
8. seizures
9. Tightness in the chest

Rare

1. Peeling, bludgeoning, and loosening or tearing of the skin
2. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms lower legs, hands, or feet
3. chills
4. cough
5. diarrhea
6. difficulties swallowing
7. dizziness
8. fast heartbeat
9. Itching, hives, skin eruptions
10. Muscle or joint discomfort
11. Swelling or puffiness on the eyelids and around the eyelids, face, lips, or the tongue
12. Lesions of the skin that are red, typically with a purple-colored center
13. Red, irritated eyes
14. sore throat
15. ulcers, sores, or white spots on either the mouth on lips
16. unusual weakness or fatigue

The exact cause is not known.

1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
2. The breathing is irregular, slow & fast, or the breath that is shallow
3. loss of consciousness
4. nausea
5. extreme constipation
6. stomach cramps or discomfort in the stomach.
7. vomiting

There are some side effects that can occur which usually don’t require medical treatment. These side effects can be eliminated after treatment, as your body adapts to the medication. Additionally, your health professional could be able to inform you how to avoid or minimize the effects of these adverse effects. Talk to your doctor in the event that any of these adverse effects persist or are troubling or if you have concerns about these:

More commonly Effects of Pregabalin

1. Accidental injury
2. blurred vision
3. burning in the hands, numbness, tingling, or discomfort in the arms, hands, feet, or legs
4. changes in walking and balance
5. inexperience
6. confusion
7. the trouble with bowel movements
8. difficulties with speaking
9. double vision
10. dry mouth
11. False beliefs that cannot be altered by the facts
12. The fever
13. headache
14. hoarseness
15. Increased appetite
16. Inadequate coordination
17. memory loss
18. Lower back or side or side
19. Urination that is painful or difficult to urinate
20. Inadequacy of judgment and insight
21. difficulties in speech or memory
22. rapid weight gain
23. the sensation of needles and pins
24. shaking
25. Sleepiness
26. stabbing pain
27. The tremors, or any other issues in coordination or muscle control
28. trouble recognizing objects
29. Trouble thinking and planning
30. Unsteady walking
31. Strange sleepiness
32. unusual weight change or loss of weight

Rarer

1. Anxiety
2. Feeling full or bloated
3. Changes or decreases in vision
4. Depression
5. Gas or excess air can be found inside the stomach gas in bowels or stomach
6. eye disorder
7. A false or unique feeling of well-being
8. a general sensation of illness or discomfort
9. more food cravings
10. Appetit loss
11. Loss of bladder control
12. Energy loss or strength
13. Nervousness
14. nightmares
15. Pain
16. passing gas
17. Muscles move in a rhythmic manner
18. nasal runny nose
19. Shivering
20. Slurred speech
21. sweating
22. Trouble sleep
23. Twirling
24. Eye movements that are not controlled

It is unknown if the cause of the incident.

1. Breast growth
2. breasts, or breast soreness for both males and females

Other adverse side effects that are not mentioned may occur in certain patients. If you experience any other side effects of Pregabalin, you should consult with your physician.