Lyrica

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Brand Name: Lyrica

Generic Name: Pregabalin

Primary Use: Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Seizures, GAD

Dosage Forms:

  • Oral capsules of 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150 mg, 200mg, 225mg and 300mg
  • Oral solution of 20mg/mL
Common Side Effects:
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Swelling hands/feet
  • Dry mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Increased appetite
Serious side effects:
  • Cyanosis of digits, lips and skin
  • Weak or shallow breathing
  • Vision problems
  • Extreme drowsiness or weakness
  • Confusion
  • Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness associated with fever
  • Swelling of hands/feet
  • Skin sores (if diabetic)
  • Rapid weight gain (diabetic/ coronary artery disease patients)
  • Suicidal thoughts
How long should it be taken?

As per doctor’s discretion.

Effectiveness:

Lyrica has shown to be significantly efficaciousin improving the symptoms of neuropathic pain between the dose range of 150mg-600mg per day use.
 
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