Pregabalin
Pregabalin 75MG
What is Pregabalin?
Pregabalin (brand name: Lyrica) is a prescription medication used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain, fibromyalgia, epilepsy (as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It works by calming the overactive nerve signals that cause chronic pain and seizures. Pregabalin is often prescribed for nerve pain from diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain), and spinal cord injury pain. For fibromyalgia, it is one of only three FDA-approved medications. Doses typically range from 150 mg to 600 mg per day, divided into two or three doses. A licensed provider can prescribe pregabalin through Rx.com for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, or epilepsy management.Side Effects
- Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
- Severe dizziness or drowsiness
- Uneven heartbeat
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, lung or breathing problems, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, sores or skin problems, or a low blood platelet count. Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema (severe swelling), alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or other mood problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes in mood or behavior, including suicidal thoughts or behaviorRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesPeripheral edema (swelling of your hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs)Increased risk for cancer and bleedingSerious muscle problemsHeart rhythm changes
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may also cause blurry or double vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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- Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
- Severe dizziness or drowsiness
- Uneven heartbeat
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Blue lips, fingernails, or skin, trouble breathing, chest pain
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, general feeling of illness
- Sudden mood changes, unusual moods or behavior, including extreme happiness or depression, thoughts or attempts of killing oneself
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Blurry or double vision
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, lung or breathing problems, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, sores or skin problems, or a low blood platelet count. Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema (severe swelling), alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or other mood problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes in mood or behavior, including suicidal thoughts or behaviorRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesPeripheral edema (swelling of your hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs)Increased risk for cancer and bleedingSerious muscle problemsHeart rhythm changes
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may also cause blurry or double vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Severe dizziness or drowsiness
- Sudden mood changes, unusual thoughts or behavior such as extreme happiness or depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
- Uneven heartbeat
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
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Pregabalin 75MG
What is Pregabalin ?
Pregabalin (brand name: Lyrica) is a prescription medication used to treat neuropathic (nerve) pain, fibromyalgia, epilepsy (as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It works by calming the overactive nerve signals that cause chronic pain and seizures. Pregabalin is often prescribed for nerve pain from diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain), and spinal cord injury pain. For fibromyalgia, it is one of only three FDA-approved medications. Doses typically range from 150 mg to 600 mg per day, divided into two or three doses. A licensed provider can prescribe pregabalin through Rx.com for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, or epilepsy management.
What Is Pregabalin (Lyrica)?
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a Schedule V controlled substance and anticonvulsant with established efficacy in nerve pain conditions, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and generalized anxiety disorder. It is structurally related to gabapentin but has more predictable absorption and is generally considered more potent per milligram. Pregabalin was the first drug FDA-approved specifically for fibromyalgia.
What Does Pregabalin Treat?
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy — burning, shooting pain in feet and legs
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) — ongoing nerve pain after a shingles outbreak
- Fibromyalgia — widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness
- Spinal cord injury neuropathic pain
- Partial-onset seizures — adjunctive therapy in adults
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) — widely used off-label for anxiety in the US
How Does Pregabalin Work?
Pregabalin binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system. This reduces calcium influx in hyperexcited neurons, slowing the excessive release of excitatory neurotransmitters like glutamate, norepinephrine, and substance P. The result is reduced transmission of pain signals and seizure activity.
Dosage Overview
- Diabetic neuropathy: 50 mg three times daily, titrated to 100 mg TID (max 300 mg/day)
- PHN: 75 mg twice daily, titrated to 150–300 mg twice daily
- Fibromyalgia: 75 mg twice daily, up to 225 mg twice daily (max 450 mg/day)
- Partial seizures: 75 mg twice daily to 200 mg three times daily (max 600 mg/day)
Pregabalin should be tapered slowly when discontinuing. Kidney function affects dosing — adjustments needed in renal impairment.
Side Effects
Common side effects include dizziness, somnolence (drowsiness), dry mouth, blurred vision, and weight gain. Pregabalin is a Schedule V substance due to potential for misuse in some patients.
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