Honey. the drug "Lyric" contains at its core an important and active substance called pregabalin. The detailed mechanism of action of this substance is still not known. However, with its use, an analgesic and anticonvulsant effect is observed. This allows you to use Pregabalin as an antiepileptic.
The drug "Lyric". Indications
Only a doctor can prescribe a medicine. Independent receptions of funds should not be. Moreover, the "Lyric" causes a fairly large number of side effects.
Use the drug if it is observed:
- Pain of a neuropathic nature. It most often manifests itself in diabetic neuropathy and neuralgia, which is caused by herpes.
- Epilepsy. In this case, the medicine is prescribed as a supplement to the complex treatment. The drug "Lyric" in this case copes with the convulsive syndrome.
- Generalized anxiety disorder .
- Fibromyalgia.
Application
"Lyric" - capsules that are taken only inside. At the same time, there is no dependence on food. The dose and course of treatment depend on the disease. So, with neuropathic pain, first 150 mg of the drug is prescribed per day. It should be divided into 3 doses. If after a week the effect is not achieved, then you can increase the dose up to 600 mg per day.
With a disease such as epilepsy, 150 mg of the drug is first prescribed. After a week, the dose is increased to 300 mg. If necessary, cancel the "Lyric", do it very gradually, but not sharply.
If patients also have kidney problems, then the dose is calculated individually. It depends not only on gender, but also on the weight of the patient. If there are abnormalities on the part of the liver, it is not necessary to adjust the dosage of the medicine.
The drug "Lyric". Contraindications
The medication should not be used for children under 17 years of age. The fact is that no data on the reaction and consequences of the medicine for babies and adolescents exist. In the presence of sensitivity and an allergic reaction to any component of the Lyric, it should be canceled. With extreme caution, the drug is used for problems with the kidneys or for hereditary diseases.
Side effects
When taking the drug, drowsiness and dizziness occur. These are the most common effects that require treatment. There are side effects from the most diverse body systems. Neutropenia is very rare. On the part of metabolic processes, one can often observe a high appetite and, as a result, an increase in body weight. Anorexia is less common. And very rarely hypoglycemia can occur.
As for the psyche, the drug "Lyric" causes euphoria, high irritability, as well as a decrease in libido. Depression, insomnia, hallucinations, panic, and causeless anxiety may also occur.
The nervous system responds to dizziness, impaired attention, memory and coordination. Tremor and dysarthria may occur. Often there is even a distortion of speech and loss of taste. Convulsions and incredible hyperactivity appear. Stupor, fainting and dizziness are also not an exception when taking the medicine.
Sometimes the organs of vision suffer. Pain in the eyes, sparks, dry mucous membrane appears. Mist may appear before the eyes or even strabismus. Many patients saw the world in a brighter color, and someone completely lost the ability to see with peripheral vision.
The cardiovascular system responds to the drug "Lyric" with tachycardia, bright tides, increased pressure and even cooling of all limbs. The respiratory system responds to the medication by shortness of breath, cough, and nasal congestion. During sleep, snoring may occur.
In some cases, vomiting, constipation and flatulence are manifested. There may be dermatological reactions in the form of a rash, excessive sweating and urticaria. Sometimes there is pain in the back, in the limbs, in all the muscles, in the neck.
Adverse reactions appear in the genitourinary system. Often there is urinary incontinence. Even kidney failure develops. In male patients, erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation appear . In women - chest pain and discharge from the mammary glands.
Taking the drug "Lyric", in no case should you drive a car or work with complex mechanisms.