Expert Advice :
Pregabalin should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your underlying condition.
Side Effects :
Blurred vision, Difficulty in paying attention, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Edema (swelling), Sleepiness, Weight gain
How it works :
Pregabalin is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain. For treatment of anxiety, it is believed to work by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that make you feel anxious.
Uses / Indications :
Pregabalin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, Epilepsy/Seizures and Fibromyalgia.
