Leaflet LYRICA 50mg capsules
Indicated for: epilepsy; neuropathic pain; anxiety
Route of administration: oral
Substance: pregabalin (antiepileptic)
ATC: N03AX16 (Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Other antiepileptics)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Pregabalin is a medication used to treat neuropathic pain, epilepsy, and generalized anxiety disorder. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antiepileptics or anticonvulsants and works by reducing excessive nerve activity in the central nervous system, helping to relieve pain and other symptoms.
It is indicated for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, or nerve injuries. It is also used as an adjunct therapy in epilepsy to reduce the frequency of partial seizures and in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, alleviating symptoms such as tension, irritability, and insomnia.
Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, and difficulty concentrating. It is important to take pregabalin as prescribed by a healthcare provider, and discontinuation of the treatment should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
General data about LYRICA 50mg
- Substance: pregabalin
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W41742001
- Concentration: 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form: capsules
- Quantity: 14
- Product type: original
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
Pharmaceutical forms available for pregabalin
Concentrations available for pregabalin
- 100mg
- 125mg
- 150mg
- 165mg
- 175mg
- 200mg
- 20mg/ml
- 225mg
- 250mg
- 25mg
- 275m
- 300mg
- 330mg
- 50mg
- 75mg
- 82.5mg