This medicine acts by reducing certain chemical transmitters in the brain and slowing down nerve impulses.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s

Difficulty in breathing severe

Chest tightness severe

Chills severe

Severe diarrhea severe

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Unusual tiredness and weakness severe

Blurred or double vision severe

Allergic skin reaction severe

Dizziness

Dry mouth

Headache

Headache

Memory problem

Loss of coordination

Fever

Loss of appetite

Anxiety and nervousness

Slurred speech

Trouble sleeping

Loss of bladder control

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Uses of Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s
What is it prescribed for?

Diabetic Neuropathy
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s is used for relieving of pain caused in the arms, legs, fingers, toes etc associated with nerve damage due to diabetes.

Postherpetic Neuralgia
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s is used for the relief of nerve pain caused due to herpes virus infection, known as shingles.

Epilepsy
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s balin is used along with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures, which is a common type of seizure, in patients suffering from epilepsy.

Fibromyalgia
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s alin is used to relieve the symptoms of a condition where the patient experiences severe pain of muscles and joints, extreme tiredness, inability to sleep.

Neuropathic pain
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s is also used for the treatment of pain caused due to damaged nerves. The damage can be caused do to a spinal chord injury, trauma, or other degenerative diseases.

Generalized anxiety disorder
Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s is also used to relieve general episodes of anxiety in adults.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
This medicine has a varying onset time depending on the intended use.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10-12 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Avoid or limit the use of alcohol while taking this medicine. One should refrain from operating heavy machinery or performing works that require a high level of mental alertness.

Is it habit forming?
This medicine has a low abuse potential with limited physical and psychological dependence.

Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. It should be used only when no other alternatives are capable of producing the desired results. Consult your doctor and discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s .

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
Use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. It should be used only when no other alternatives are capable of producing the desired results. Consult your doctor and discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

Kidney disease and dialysis
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the serum creatinine clearance levels. Recommended dosage guidelines should be followed for patients on hemodialysis.

Suicidal tendencies
This medicine can cause suicide ideation and hence should be used with caution especially in people who have had such tendencies in past.

Driving or operating machinery
Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery as this medicine may increase the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.

Male mediated teratogenicity
This medicine has been associated with a defect in sperm and may cause a defect in the baby. It should be used with caution in males who are planning to father a baby in near future.

Angioedema
This medicine can cause swelling of the inner layers of the skin and can cause severe to fatal levels of respiratory blockage. Report any instance of chest pain and breathing difficulty to the doctor while you are using this medicine.

Edema
This medicine can cause fluid retention in the body and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from any fluid retention disorders.

Heart block
This medicine can cause heart rhythm abnormalities which could result in blockage and associated complications. It should be used with caution in patients having a heart and blood vessel disease.

High creatinine kinase levels
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a blood clotting disorder or high levels of creatinine kinase levels in the blood.

Other medicines
Report the use of all medicines including supplements and herbs to the doctor to avoid side effects due to interactions.

Pediatric use
The use of this medicine is not recommended if the patient is below 18 years of age.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, mental confusion, excessive drowsiness.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Lorazepam moderate

Buprenorphine severe

Propoxyphene severe

Oxycodone moderate

Hypoglycemic agents moderate

ACE inhibitors moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients who have a history of or are at risk of developing swellings of the inner layers of the skin. These swellings can cause airway blockage and prove life-threatening.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Lyrica capsule 300 mg 14?s as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. You are advised to continue taking this medicine for the recommended period of time. The dose to be taken is likely to be changed based on the response. Inform the doctor if symptoms don’t improve after using it or any unwanted side effects like vision disturbance are experienced.

Other details

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

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