The drug "Pregabalin" is an antiepileptic medication with anticonvulsant and analgesic effects. On an empty stomach, the drug is absorbed quickly enough. When eating, the absorption rate decreases. With a single dose, the maximum content of the active substance is reached in an hour. The drug does not bind to plasma proteins, is almost not metabolized.
The medicine "Pregabalin." Indications
The drug is recommended for epilepsy (in polytherapy), neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, generalized type anxiety disorder .
Contraindications
The Pregabalin medication does not recommend the use during lactation, with lactose intolerance, malabsorption disorders of galactose or glucose, Lap lactase deficiency (for forms containing lactose), hypersensitivity to the components. Caution is exercised when prescribing medication to patients with diabetes mellitus, kidney failure. The appropriateness of therapy during pregnancy is determined by a specialist.
The tool "Pregabalin." Instructions for use
The medication is taken orally, regardless of the use of food. The daily dosage is from 150 to 600 mg. The total amount of funds is divided into two or three times. For neuropathic pain, treatment begins with 150 mg / day. In accordance with the patient's tolerance and the observed effect, after three to seven days, the dosage is increased to 300 mg / day, in some cases (after another week) - to the maximum dose - 600 mg / day. Patients from 65 years old are recommended reduced dosages due to renal failure. The therapy with Pregabalin means of use recommends to stop, gradually (throughout the week) reducing the dose.
Side effects
On the basis of taking the medication, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, memory impairment, impaired coordination, concentration of attention, decreased libido are noted. The tool provokes nystagmus, a taste disorder, dysarthria, panic attacks, fainting. During treatment, stupor, depersonalization, depression, mood changes occur. In some cases, there may be a burning sensation on the mucous membranes and skin.
To the negative consequences of taking the “Pregabalin” remedy, the instructions for use include psychomotor hyperreactivity, anorgasmia, dizziness, hallucinations, strange dreams. The medication causes strabismus, increased lacrimation, dry mucous membranes or swelling of the eyes,
tachycardia, sinus bradycardia and arrhythmia, “hot flashes”. Some patients experience a change (decrease or increase) in pressure, breast hypertrophy, cramps in the neck muscles, cramps, swelling in the joints, gait disorder, thirst and leukopenia. The drug provokes hypoglycemia, cold sweat, urticaria, asthenia, papular rash, thrombocytopenia, headache and swelling of the face. On the basis of the treatment, dyspepsia, chills, fever, weight change, a feeling of tightness of the chest occur.