How should Pregabalin be used?

Pregabalin comes in the form of capsules, oral liquids and oral sustained release tablets. Pregabalin capsules and oral liquids are usually taken 2 - 3 times a day, with or without food.

Pregabalin sustained release tablets are usually taken once a day after meals. Take pregabalin at approximately the same time every day. Carefully follow the instructions on the prescription label, and ask the doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you don't understand.

Swallow the whole sustained release tablets; Do not cut, chew or crush them.

Your doctor may start giving you a small dose of pregabalin and may gradually increase your dose during the first week of treatment.

Take pregabalin exactly as directed. Pregabalin may be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.

Pregabalin may help control your symptoms but will not cure your condition. It may take several weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of pregabalin. Continue to take pregabalin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking pregabalin without talking to your doctor, even if you experience side effects such as unusual changes in behavior or mood. If you suddenly stop taking pregabalin, you may experience withdrawal symptoms, including trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, or seizures. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually over at least 1 week.

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety.It's also taken to treat nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different conditions including diabetes and shingles, or an injury.

You can take pregabalin with or without food, but it's best to take it in the same way each day. Try to space your doses evenly through the day.

Swallow pregabalin tablets or capsules whole with a drink of water or juice. Do not chew them.

If you are taking pregabalin as a liquid, it will come with a syringe or spoon to measure your dose. If you do not have a measuring spoon or syringe, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not measure the right amount.

If you have epilepsy, it's likely that once your condition is under control you will continue to take pregabalin for many years.

If you're taking pregabalin for nerve pain or anxiety it's likely that once your symptoms have gone you will continue to take it for several months to stop them coming back.

Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety. It's also taken to treat nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different conditions including diabetes and shingles, or an injury.