Lyrica 200 mg

84 capsules
Active ingredient: Pregabalin
 

1. What is Lyrica and what it is used?

Lyrica belongs to a group of drugs that is used in adults for the treatment of neuropathic pain, epilepsy and generalized anxiety disorder.
Peripheral and central neuropathic pain: Lyrica with persistent pain are treated for that caused by damage to the nerves. Peripheral neuropathic pain can be caused by many different diseases such. As diabetes or shingles. Pain sensations may be described as hot, burning, throbbing, shooting, stabbing, sharp, cramping, aching, tingling, numbing and needles. Peripheral and central neuropathic pain may also be associated with mood changes, sleep disturbance, fatigue and have an impact on physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.
Epilepsy: Lyrica is a certain form of epilepsy is treated (partial seizures with or without secondary generalization) in adults. Your doctor will prescribe Lyrica to support your epilepsy treatment if the current treatment of health is inadequate. You need to take Lyrica in addition to your current treatment. Lyrica is not intended to be used alone, but should always be used in combination with other anti-epileptic treatment.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Lyrica generalized anxiety disorders are treated. The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are long lasting, difficult to treat anxiety and concern states. Generalised Anxiety Disorder may also cause anxiety, stress states and irritability, being easily fatigued (tired), impaired concentration and thoughtlessness, irritability, muscle tension or insomnia. These symptoms differ from everyday stress and the associated stress.
 

2. What should you consider before taking Lyrica?

Lyrica should not be taken if you are allergic to pregabalin or any of the excipients listed in section 6 of this medicine.

Warnings and Precautions

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lyrica.
Some patients taking Lyrica, have reported symptoms suggesting an allergic reaction. These complaints were z. B. swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or even a large-scale skin redness. When these symptoms occur, you should see your doctor immediately.
Lyrica has been associated with dizziness and somnolence, which could result in the elderly increase the occurrence of accidental injury. Therefore, you have so long to be careful until you get accustomed to all the effects that could have the drug.
Lyrica may cause blurred vision, loss of vision and other visual disturbances, many of which are temporary. If you have any change in vision develop any, you must immediately inform your doctor.
Some patients with diabetes who gain weight while taking pregabalin treatment, it may be necessary to adjust the diabetic medicines.
In patients with spinal cord injuries certain side effects such as drowsiness may occur more frequently because patients with spinal cord injury may be taking to treat for example, pain or cramps (spasticity) other medicines that have similar side effects to Pregabalin. The severity of these effects may be increased when taken together.
There were reports of heart failure (congestive heart failure) in some patients taking Lyrica, mainly elderly patients with cardiovascular disease. Share your doctor before taking this medicine if you have or have had heart disease.
Some patients have been reported while taking Lyrica a kidney failure. If you at a reduced urine volume notice while taking Lyrica, you should discuss this with your doctor, as this can be corrected by a withdrawal of the drug again.
A small number of patients who were treated with anti-epileptics such as Lyrica have had thoughts of injuring himself or to commit suicide. If you have these thoughts at any time, you should immediately contact your doctor.
If Lyrica is taken together with drugs that may cause constipation (such. As some types of painkillers), it may be that gastrointestinal problems (eg. As constipation, blocked or paralyzed digestion). Talk to your doctor if you notice constipation, especially if you are prone to this problem.
Before taking this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you are alcoholics or drug addicts or were or drug abuse in the past. Do not take more medicine than prescribed.
There are reports of seizures during or shortly after taking Lyrica. If you get a seizure, contact your doctor immediately.
There are reports of decreased brain function (encephalopathy) in some patients taking Lyrica and have other diseases. Talk to your doctor if you have previously had serious medical condition or have, including liver or kidney disease.

Children and adolescents
The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years have not been studied. Therefore, pregabalin should not be used in this age group.

Taking Lyrica with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines, have recently taken any other medicines or intend to use other drugs.
Lyrica and certain other medicines may influence each other (interaction). When taken with certain other medicines Lyrica may increase the side effects of these drugs, to respiratory failure (respiratory failure) and coma. Dizziness, sleepiness and decreased concentration may be increased if LYRICA is taken together with medicinal products that:

    Oxycodone (a painkiller)
    Lorazepam (a sedative) or
    alcohol
contain.
Lyrica can be used together with the "pill" (oral contraceptives).

Taking Lyrica along with food, drink and alcohol
Lyrica capsules can be taken with or without food.
It is recommended while taking Lyrica to take no alcohol.

pregnancy and breast feeding period
Lyrica should not be used during pregnancy and lactation, unless your doctor has recommended you specifically. Women who may become pregnant must use an effective method of contraception. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask before taking this medicine your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Driving and using machines
Lyrica may cause dizziness, sleepiness and decreased concentration. You should so long not drive, operate complex machinery or engage in other potentially hazardous activities until you know whether this medication affects you in this case.

Lyrica contains lactose monohydrate
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
 

3. How to take Lyrica?

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told a. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Your doctor will determine what dose is best for you.

Lyrica is for oral use.

Peripheral and central neuropathic pain, epilepsy or generalized anxiety disorders
Take as directed by your doctor has told you the number of capsules.
Tailored to you and your condition, the dose will generally be between 150 mg and 600 mg per day.
Your doctor will tell you whether you should take a day Lyrica twice or thrice. For twice a day take Lyrica once in the morning and once at night, every day at about the same time. For three times a day take Lyrica once in the morning, once in the afternoon and once in the evening, every day at about the same time.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Lyrica is too strong or too weak.
If you are elderly (over 65 years), take Lyrica a normal, unless you have problems with your kidneys.
If you have kidney problems, it may be that your doctor prescribed another taking schedule and / or a different dose.
Swallow the capsule whole with water.
Take Lyrica so long, until your doctor tells you that you should stop.
If you take more of Lyrica than you should
Contact. Your doctor immediately or go to the emergency room in the nearest hospital Take along with your box or bottle of Lyrica. If you take more of Lyrica than you should, you may feel sleepy, confused, agitated or restless.

If you forget to take Lyrica
It is important that you take your Lyrica capsules regularly every day at the same time. If you miss a dose, take the dose if you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In this case, just carry on with the next dose as normal. Do not take a double dose if you have forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Lyrica
Stop taking Lyrica unless advised by your doctor. If your treatment is stopped it should be done gradually over a minimum 1 week.
It is important that you know that after completing the long and short-term treatment may occur with Lyrica certain side effects with you. These include, trouble sleeping, headache, nausea, anxiety sensitivity, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, seizures, nervousness, depression, pain, sweating and dizziness. These symptoms may frequent or severe occur if you take Lyrica for a longer period.

If you have further questions about taking this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
 

4. Possible side effects are possible?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
    Dizziness, drowsiness, headache.
Common: may take up to 1 in 10 patients treated
    increased appetite.
    Euphoria, confusion, disorientation, decreased sex drive, irritability.
    waning attention, clumsiness, memory impairment, memory loss, tremors, difficulty in speech, tingling feeling, numbness, tranquilizers, lethargy, insomnia, fatigue, malaise.
    blurred vision, double vision.
    Dizziness, vertigo, falls.
    Dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal distension.
    Erectile Dysfunction.
    Swelling of the body including the extremities.
    Feeling drunk, abnormal gait.
    Weight gain.
    Muscle cramps, joint pain, back pain, pain in the extremities.
    Sore throat.
Uncommon: may take up to 1 in 100 patients treated
    Loss of appetite, weight loss, low blood sugar, high blood sugar.
    Impairment of the ego-consciousness, restlessness, depression, agitation, mood swings, word-finding problems, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, panic attacks, apathy, aggression, elevated mood, mental impairment, abnormal thinking, boost the sex drive, problems of sexual function, including the inability to achieve a sexual climax , delayed ejaculation.
    Changes in vision, unusual eye movements, changes in vision including tunnel vision, flashes of light, jerky movements, reduced reflexes, hyperactivity, dizziness when changing position, increased sensitivity of the skin, loss of taste, burning sensation, motion-dependent jitter, clouding of consciousness, loss of consciousness, sudden fainting, increased sound sensitivity, discomfort.
    dry eyes, swollen eyes, eyestrain, amblyopia, sneezing, eye irritation.
    Cardiac arrhythmia, increase in heart rate, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, changes in heart beat, heart failure (cardiac insufficiency).
    Facial flushing, skin redness and warm feeling.
    Respiratory problems, dry nose, nasal congestion.
    salivation, heartburn, decreased sensitivity in the oral region.
    Sweating, rash, chills, fever.
    Muscle twitching, joint swelling, muscle stiffness, pain including muscle pain, neck pain.
    Chest pain.
    Difficulty or pain when urinating, urinary incontinence.
    Weakness, thirst, tightness in the chest.
    Changes in the blood and liver (increased Blutkreatinphosphokinase, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, decreased platelet count, neutropenia, increased blood creatinine, decreased blood potassium).
    Hypersensitivity, facial swelling, itching, hives, runny nose, nosebleeds, coughing, snoring.
    painful menstruation.
    cold hands and feet.

Rare: may take up to 1 in 1,000 patients treated
    abnormal sense of smell, swinging vision, altered depth perception, visual brightness, loss of vision.
    dilated pupils, strabismus.
    cold sweat, throat tightness, swollen tongue.
    Inflammation of the pancreas.
    Difficulties swallowing.
    Slow or decreased movement of the body.
    Difficulty to write correctly.
    increased fluid in the abdominal cavity.
    Fluid in the lungs.
    Seizures.
    Changes in the recording of the electrical activity of the heart (ECG), for. Example, due to arrhythmia.
    Muscle damage.
    Breast secretions, abnormal breast enlargement, breast enlargement in men.
    interrupted menstrual period.
    Kidney failure, reduced urine volume, urinary retention.
    decreased white blood cell count.
    inadequate Behaviour.
    allergic reactions (including breathing difficulties, eye inflammation [keratitis] and a serious skin reaction characterized by rash, blisters, peeling skin and pain).
If you experience swelling of the face or tongue or if your skin turns red and starts to blister or peel off, please bring an immediate medical advice.
In patients with spinal cord injuries certain side effects such as drowsiness may occur more frequently because patients with spinal cord injury may be taking to treat for example, pain or cramps (spasticity) other medicines that have similar side effects to Pregabalin. The severity of these effects may be increased when taken together.

Reporting of adverse reactions
If you notice any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can view side effects directly via the national reporting system listed. By reporting side effects, you can help ensure that more information is provided about the safety of this product available.