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Side Effects of Pregabalin-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pregabalin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Pregabalin can induce severe dizziness, altered levels of consciousness, delayed responses, and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Pregabalin use carries risk of deterioration of mood [...]

Side Effects of Pregabalin-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pregabalin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Pregabalin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Pregabalin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Pregabalin can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy [...]

Side Effects of Pregabalin-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pregabalin as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Pregabalin carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus contributing to and increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Pregabalin also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and [...]

Side Effects of Pregabalin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Pregabalin as follows: General allergic reactions Pregabalin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Pregabalin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Pregabalin

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Pregabalin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Pregabalin can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]