Pregaba: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pregaba Information

Pregaba, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy, Anxiety are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Pregaba has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pregaba. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pregaba have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pregaba are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pregaba is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pregaba related warnings talks about Pregaba's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Pregaba have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Pregaba may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pregaba is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Pregaba Benefits & Uses
Pregaba Dosage & How to Take
Pregaba Side Effects
Pregaba Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pregaba with Other Drugs
Pregaba Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pregaba
Pregaba Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pregaba Benefits & Uses

Pregaba is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Neuropathic Pain (Read More - How to Treat Nerve Pain at Home: Effective Remedies)
Epilepsy
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Diabetic Nephropathy

Other Benefits

Pregaba Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 75 mg, 2 times daily
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 75 mg, 2 times daily

Pregaba Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pregaba is used -

Moderate

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Uncoordinated Body Movements
Weight gain
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Euphoria

Mild

Drowsiness
Fatigue
Headache
Tremor
Infection
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
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Pregaba Related Warnings

Is the use of Pregaba safe for pregnant women?

Pregaba may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pregaba again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Pregaba safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Pregaba. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Pregaba on the Kidneys?

Pregaba rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pregaba on the Liver?

Pregaba is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pregaba on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pregaba for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pregaba with Other Drugs

Pregaba should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Oxycodone

Benazepril

Captopril

Moderate

Codeine

Pentazocine

Pioglitazone

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Lorazepam

Pregaba Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pregaba unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Glaucoma
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Pregaba

Is this Pregaba habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pregaba.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pregaba you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pregaba should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Pregaba can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Pregaba Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pregaba

Taking Pregaba with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pregaba

Taking alcohol with Pregaba can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lyrica (pregabalin)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1048-1049