How To Take Pregabalin- 56 Questions Answered

I have been taking pregabalin 75 mg daily for 3 weeks. I feel lightheaded and bloated in the morning. Sometimes I feel like my tummy is swollen and the whole body feels heavy. Are these the side effects of pregabalin ?

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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Yes some of them are ... Read More

Firstly I wanted to know the use of pregabalin capsule . Secondly , Do we take pregabalin capsule if the patient is suffering from hives ( Urticaria ) . Is it safe ??

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Looking for a way to stop pregabalin or an alternative i tried stopping but the withdrawal

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Dr. Sushma Shivkumar M Ayurveda | Hyderabad

Dear , any medicine if u use for long duration then withdrawal symptoms are there so slowly u tapper medicine . For your problem ,in ayurveda excellent remedy are available u can consult ayurvedic phy ... Read More

Doctor prescribed me pregabalin to prolapse interverbral disc, when i take this tablet i feel very culprit in brain pls suggest me

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Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorde ... Read More

I took pregabalin 75 in the evening for pain now I am having headache, nausea and drowsiness, feeling sick. any suggestions?

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Dr. Aayush Das General Physician | Noida

Yes you can have alternate medicine for pain but we need proper medical history so that we can treat you properly ... Read More

Doctors prescribed me PREGABALIN 75 mg for neuropathic pain . But why it is not working suddenly. I still fell pain after taking it

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Dr. Mohammad Moeen Neurologist | Bareilly

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It will take time ... Read More

My mom has take pregabalin 75 mg As a side effect her face is swollen What can I do Is it serious I am not able to contact her doctor Please advice

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Dr. K Kartik Revanappa Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

Stop Pregabalin. Take some anti-histamine like Allegra. ... Read More

Due to which property of Pregabalin it induces sleep ? Is it due to Antiepileptic property or some other property ?

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Dr. Manisha Neurologist | Akola

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Hello, As you described ur complaits, I can derive a probable reason behind ur problems but to knw ur problem better and to avoid any future complication (due to delayed treatment), I would suggent to ... Read More

Can I take pregabalin + methylcobalamin capsule if I am already having Urticaria ( Hives ) problem ? Is it safe ? Pls tell me .

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Is it possible to take pregabalin 75 mg for 7 days and then stop.I have fibromyalgia and want to manage it by exercise and not my medicines much.So can I stop taking pregabalin after 7 days and then stop,any withdrawal effects.

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Dr. P.Chandra Shekar Neurologist | Hyderabad

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K. U can stop. ... Read More

Any problem with taking escitalopram 5 mg and pregabalin 75 mg together on Bedtime, is any interaction?

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Dr. Sanjana Ilavarasu Psychiatrist | Bangalore

Generally considered safe. Prescribed for anxiety disorders. But incase you do experience over sedation or dizziness, do book an appointment. Will be happy to help ... Read More

Hello I'm taking duloxetine and pregabalin combination medicine for anxiety and depression from yesterday onwards , but I can't get into sleep after taking this, feel drowsy and tired but Not sleep deeply ?

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Dr. S Lakshmi Sarath Chandra Psychiatrist | Kurnool

Need to know dose of your medication. So that..a doctor can check again and titrate your dose. ... Read More

Pregabalin is having lot of side effects like nausea, headache, giddiness, drowsiness is there any other medicine for nerve pain. I took it for nerve pain. (leg pain). my psychiatrist suggested me gabapentin.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I took pregabalin 75 yesterday for leg pain but i felt various side effects like nausea, restless ness, headache, giddiness, drowsiness. pain reduced due to thia medicine. any alternative medicine which has less aide effects? thank you

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Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

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Hi usually it will take 2 weeks for minor side-effects to get settled. Continue using and if they are still there think of changing medication. ... Read More

Is pregabalin habit forming medicine? Dr prescribed for body pain, leg pain. kindly advise Thank you...

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Psychiatrist | Chennai

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It has to be prescribed by a specialist. Not self medicating the same. Consult a neurologist or psychiatrist. ... Read More

I am currently taking pregabalin 75mg given for PTSD, I am very sensitive to it and struggling to quit it. Haven't started the process, long back tried tapering but started taking full dose. I am getting withdrawal like symptoms if I eat certain antioxidant rich foods like turmeric, garlic, amla, etc. This happens even if I try to apply herbal hair

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Neuropsychiatrist | Srinagar

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Consult a psychiatrist. ... Read More

Dr prescribed pregabalin 75 for pain and this is working well for me. I asked my Dr regarding long term side effects of this medicine and he said it can be taken for long term if required without much side effects. I am here for second opinion any side effects of pregabalin in long term?

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

Do connect and consult ... Read More

Due to lumber compression dr had advised me to upnuron tablet ( pregabalin 75) , I has taken this medicine, now feel dizzy and head reeling,... any concern about this or suggest any solution

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Dr. Bhagyashri Wankhade Neurologist | Nagpur

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Pregabalin causes dizziness as side effect ... Read More

Prolomet xl with pregabalin and amitriptyline can i take thes together i am on nerve pain meds since one year ,i forgot to tell to the doc can i take

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Dr. Almas Tabassum Ansari Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Nagpur

Keep a gap of 2 hour between because you can feel dizzy ... Read More

Can anyone please let me know the best time to take pregabalin 75. after lunch or dinner is it safe to take with lonazep 0.5? taking lonazep 0.5 MD after dinner

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Dr. Saumya Singh General Physician | Pune

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Pregablin 75 should be taken early evening as it causes sleepiness.Drive carefully after this medicine. Avoid should be avoided . It is safe to take lonazep , but only after consultation with doctor. ... Read More

I have two issues right now 1. neuropathic pain for which I do take pregabalin 75 2. piles which is diagnosed today and doctor prescribed Kretotram once a day for pain at anus now I have to take both the medicines for different pains. so is it ok to take pregabalin in the afternoon and Kretotram in the night my Doctor will be available tomorrow af

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Dr. Sarika Rautwar General Physician | Aurangabad

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Yes you can take ... Read More

Can I take Kretotram along with Pregabalin 75 Kretotram just prescribed by doctor for pain of piles.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

I am taking pregabalin 75 and amitriptyline 10mg since 1.5 years daily cuz of nerve pain,is it ok to take these medicines long term when i try to stop these medicines pain comes back again and find difficult to sleep like insomania

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Which medicine is good for neuropathic pain for long term? pregabalin works very well can I take pregabalin for lonh term?

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Dr. Nilay Shah Neurosurgeon | Surat

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Yes you can take ... Read More

I have been prescribed Pregabalin 75mg for nerve pain. Does this tablet cause missing periods or delayed periods ? Does it affect periods in any way ?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 1423 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Can i take pregabalin and stalopam plus together in night??? Doctor has prescribed it for anxiety and nerve pain

Asked for Male, 26 Years 418 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Yes ... Read More

Got covid on 19th jan mild symptoms then got fine after 5 days but now from last 3 days i got cough and upper middle chest pain even when pressing the area got xray done its comea with Hilar lymphadenopathy,doc prescribed medicine Monocef o cv Mucinac 600 Antiallergic But i froget to ask that is it ok to take pregabalin and amitriptline which i am

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

Patient diagnosed with pivd at l4-l5, on medication having pregabalin nt and Calcium and vitd since 8 months. Didn't required surgery.For how long one has to take pregabalin nt and vitd and calcium supplements. Is there any long term side effects of these medications?

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Dr. Arjun Tippannavar Orthopedist | Bangalore

It depends on your radiation pain. That’s medication for nerve pain ... Read More

Hi Ma'am/Sir, I just wanted to know since I m taking this medicine, my question is- Is Pregabalin 75 mg just a neuropathic painkiller or it also contains some sort of vitamins which are essential for nerves? Please do let me know. Kind Regards, Manas Medhi.

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Dr. Abhijit Verma Neurosurgeon | Jajpur

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No it's not a vitamin. Yes it is used in neuropathy. ... Read More

I'm currently using minoxidil 5 with multivitamins. Results were good. But for the past one month facing hair loss(still using minoxidil) and I also started to take pregabalin,gabapentin,etoshine Mr for my leg pain for the past one month. Do these medicines contribute hair loss?

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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

No ... Read More

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I have been taking pregabalin 75 mg daily for 3 weeks. I feel lightheaded and bloated in the morning. Sometimes I feel like my tummy is swollen and the whole body feels heavy. Are these the side effects of pregabalin ?

Firstly I wanted to know the use of pregabalin capsule . Secondly , Do we take pregabalin capsule if the patient is suffering from hives ( Urticaria ) . Is it safe ??

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Looking for a way to stop pregabalin or an alternative i tried stopping but the withdrawal

Doctor prescribed me pregabalin to prolapse interverbral disc, when i take this tablet i feel very culprit in brain pls suggest me

I took pregabalin 75 in the evening for pain now I am having headache, nausea and drowsiness, feeling sick. any suggestions?

Doctors prescribed me PREGABALIN 75 mg for neuropathic pain . But why it is not working suddenly. I still fell pain after taking it

My mom has take pregabalin 75 mg As a side effect her face is swollen What can I do Is it serious I am not able to contact her doctor Please advice

Due to which property of Pregabalin it induces sleep ? Is it due to Antiepileptic property or some other property ?

Can I take pregabalin + methylcobalamin capsule if I am already having Urticaria ( Hives ) problem ? Is it safe ? Pls tell me .

Is it possible to take pregabalin 75 mg for 7 days and then stop.I have fibromyalgia and want to manage it by exercise and not my medicines much.So can I stop taking pregabalin after 7 days and then stop,any withdrawal effects.

Any problem with taking escitalopram 5 mg and pregabalin 75 mg together on Bedtime, is any interaction?

Hello I'm taking duloxetine and pregabalin combination medicine for anxiety and depression from yesterday onwards , but I can't get into sleep after taking this, feel drowsy and tired but Not sleep deeply ?

Pregabalin is having lot of side effects like nausea, headache, giddiness, drowsiness is there any other medicine for nerve pain. I took it for nerve pain. (leg pain). my psychiatrist suggested me gabapentin.

I took pregabalin 75 yesterday for leg pain but i felt various side effects like nausea, restless ness, headache, giddiness, drowsiness. pain reduced due to thia medicine. any alternative medicine which has less aide effects? thank you

Is pregabalin habit forming medicine? Dr prescribed for body pain, leg pain. kindly advise Thank you...

Dr prescribed pregabalin 75 for pain and this is working well for me. I asked my Dr regarding long term side effects of this medicine and he said it can be taken for long term if required without much side effects. I am here for second opinion any side effects of pregabalin in long term?

Due to lumber compression dr had advised me to upnuron tablet ( pregabalin 75) , I has taken this medicine, now feel dizzy and head reeling,... any concern about this or suggest any solution

Prolomet xl with pregabalin and amitriptyline can i take thes together i am on nerve pain meds since one year ,i forgot to tell to the doc can i take

Can anyone please let me know the best time to take pregabalin 75. after lunch or dinner is it safe to take with lonazep 0.5? taking lonazep 0.5 MD after dinner

Can I take Kretotram along with Pregabalin 75 Kretotram just prescribed by doctor for pain of piles.

I am taking pregabalin 75 and amitriptyline 10mg since 1.5 years daily cuz of nerve pain,is it ok to take these medicines long term when i try to stop these medicines pain comes back again and find difficult to sleep like insomania

Which medicine is good for neuropathic pain for long term? pregabalin works very well can I take pregabalin for lonh term?

I have been prescribed Pregabalin 75mg for nerve pain. Does this tablet cause missing periods or delayed periods ? Does it affect periods in any way ?

Can i take pregabalin and stalopam plus together in night??? Doctor has prescribed it for anxiety and nerve pain

Patient diagnosed with pivd at l4-l5, on medication having pregabalin nt and Calcium and vitd since 8 months. Didn't required surgery.For how long one has to take pregabalin nt and vitd and calcium supplements. Is there any long term side effects of these medications?

Hi Ma'am/Sir, I just wanted to know since I m taking this medicine, my question is- Is Pregabalin 75 mg just a neuropathic painkiller or it also contains some sort of vitamins which are essential for nerves? Please do let me know. Kind Regards, Manas Medhi.

I'm currently using minoxidil 5 with multivitamins. Results were good. But for the past one month facing hair loss(still using minoxidil) and I also started to take pregabalin,gabapentin,etoshine Mr for my leg pain for the past one month. Do these medicines contribute hair loss?

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