Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lyrica as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Lyrica 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. Lyrica 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lyrica as follows: General allergic reactions    Lyrica 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 Lyrica, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Lyrica 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. Lyrica can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of lyrica as follows: Rapid firing of nerve impulses is considered responsible for seizure activity and nerve pain. Lyrica is a medication that affects certain neurotransmitters in the body, which are responsible for development of seizures/convulsions and nerve pain. Affecting these chemicals, lyrica helps with reducing the excitation of the nerves. By reducing the excitation of nerves and firing of nerve impulses, lyrica can help [...]