Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lyrica as follows: Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of lyrica needed to derive the beneficial effects. Lyrica can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Lyrica also carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure, leading to episodes of hypotension that can contribute to the dizziness caused by the medication. Starting the medication at a low dose [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lyrica as follows: Sudden discontinuation of lyrica intake, after prolonged use, can result in onset of severe withdrawal symptoms, such as, deterioration of symptoms of mood disorders, exacerbation of nerve pain, and relapse of the seizure activity. Discontinuing the medication should be gradual and only on your physician’s recommendation. Lyrica, on prolonged use, carries the risk of muscle damage, muscle breakdown, and consequent muscle pain. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lyrica as follows: Lyrica hardly undergoes any metabolism in the body and is excreted almost unchanged in urine for the most part. Individuals with compromised renal function cannot excrete the medication normally, which allows the medication to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. So, lyrica must be used with extreme caution in individuals with compromised renal function, starting at a low [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lyrica as follows: Lyrica carries significant risk of lowering the platelet count and result in episodes of easy and unexplained bleeding. Lyrica must be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of thrombocytopenia, as lyrica carries the risk of aggravating the symptoms of this blood disorder. Individuals with thrombocytopenia can present with easy bruising and small purple patches on the skin due to reduced clotting [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lyrica as follows: Do not take Lyrica, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Lyrica. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]