Pregabalin capsules are an anti-epileptic drug and belong to a class of medications known as anticonvulsants. It is used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain refers to pain caused by injured nerves and can occur in your arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes if you have diabetes and postherpetic neuralgia. Pregabalin capsules are also used to relieve neuropathic pain after a spinal cord injury and treat fibromyalgia. It is also used along with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in adults and children 1 month of age and older.
Pregabalin capsules are used to treat the following conditions:
- Neuropathic pain – Pain caused by damaged nerves due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury in adults.
- Fibromyalgia – A long-lasting condition that may cause pain, muscle stiffness, tenderness, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
- Partial onset seizures in people ages 17 years and older* when taken with other seizure drugs
How Pregabalin works?
Pregabalin is a member of the anticonvulsant medication class. It functions by calming down your body's damaged or overactive nerves, which could be the source of pain or seizures. Pregabalin capsules also alter brain chemicals that transmit pain signals throughout the nervous system, which lessens the number of pain signals that are sent by injured nerve cells in the body.
How long does it last?
Pregabalin capsules usually begin acting shortly after the first dose is taken. However, it can take a few days before the effects of the medication become noticeable. Pregabalin's effects are expected to last as long as you take it as directed. The medicine will normally remain in your system for 30 to 35 hours.
Dosage
Pregabalin Capsules can be taken with or without meals, however, it is vital to take it at the same time each day to obtain the maximum effect. Pregabalin capsules are available in multiple dosages of 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg. The exact dosage and duration of treatment will be determined by your condition and response.
Precautions
Pregabalin 300mg capsules can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements you might be taking. This might be unsafe or prevent the medication from working properly. To avoid interactions, your healthcare provider should carefully monitor all of your medications. Tell your doctor about all of the drugs, vitamins, and herbal remedies you're using.
