"Lyric" (tablets) is a drug related to the antiepileptic group. It contains the active substance - pregabalin, an analog of gamma-aminobutyrate. A tablet may contain a different amount of active substance, for example, Lyric 300 contains 300 mg of pregabalin.
The use of this drug in adults with neuropathic pain is shown. In adults with partial convulsive syndrome, with or without secondary generalization, it is used as an adjuvant.
The drug "Lyric" (tablets) is contraindicated if there is a history of hypersensitivity to any component of this drug. Pregnancy and lactation are also contraindications. You can not prescribe this drug to children and adolescents under 17 years of age. With caution, it is necessary to prescribe the drug to patients with renal failure, as well as with rare hereditary diseases.
The medicine "Lyric" (tablets) should be taken orally 2-3 times a day (daily dose of 150-600 mg), regardless of food intake. The initial dose is usually 150 mg per day. Considering the results obtained, after a week the dosage can be increased to 300 mg per day, and if necessary, after another week, up to 600 mg. Discontinuation of treatment is necessary gradually for at least a week.
The drug "Lyric" instructions indicate a long list of adverse reactions. They can occur with prolonged use. A wide range of adverse reactions can be caused by almost any organ or system.
Often the drug "Lyric" (tablets) causes the following side effects:
- increases appetite, increases weight,
- euphoria, hallucinations,
- decreased libido, anorgasmia,
- depersonalization, confusion,
- irritability, agitation, lability of mood,
- anxiety, depression, apathy,
- panic attacks, unusual dreams,
- difficulties in the selection of words, ataxia,
- dizziness, drowsiness,
- violation of coordination and attention, tremor,
- memory impairment, dysarthria,
- paresthesia, visual field defects,
- cognitive disorders, dyskinesia,
- nystagmus, myoclonic convulsions,
- speech impairment, intentional tremor,
- psychomotor hyperactivity, loss of taste,
- stupor, fainting, fog before the eyes,
- eye pain, decreased visual acuity,
- increased lacrimation, diplopia,
- dryness and swelling of the eyes, asthenopia,
- tachycardia, shortness of breath, edema (generalized and peripheral),
- dry mouth and nasal mucosa, fatigue,
- vomiting, constipation, flatulence,
- papular rash, sweating,
- erectile disfunction.
Side effects such as neutropenia, hypoglycemia, anorexia, parosmia, hypokinesis, mydriasis, strabismus, oscillosis (subjective sensation that the subjects in question are fluctuating), eye irritation, cramping spasm, hypeacusia, lowering blood pressure, sinus aridia and much less often occur. rhinitis, cough, nasopharyngitis, snoring, gastroesophageal reflux, increased salivation, pancreatitis, ascites, urticaria, cold sweat, myalgia, back and limb pain, swelling of joints, muscle twitching, rhabdomio from, neck pain, urinary incontinence, dysuria and oliguria, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, fatigue, fever, hypertrophy of the mammary glands, chills.
Due to the fact that the drug "Lyrica" can cause drowsiness and dizziness, it is necessary to temporarily stop the potentially dangerous activities (driving a vehicle, using complex equipment). Only after determining the individual patient response to taking this drug can you return to normal life.
Such a large number of adverse reactions to the use of the drug makes it necessary to consult a specialist before using it!