Patient Information
LYRICA (Pregabalin)
General Guidelines:
Adequate trial at a given dose might take 4-6 weeks
Minimize side effects:
- Start at lower dose --- then increase dose slowly
- Adverse effects experienced by some patients include sedation and dizziness, which tend to improve and resolve during the initial period of use.
- Consider combining treatment with Lyrica with another class of drug used to treat neuropathic pain (e.g. Cymbalta)
| Dosage Schedule |
Maximum Total Daily
Dose |
| Week 1- 50 mg TID |
150 mg |
Week 2 - 100 mg TID |
300 mg |
Side effects of LYRICA:
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Swelling of hands and feet
- Blurry vision
- Weight gain
- Trouble concentrating
For a complete list of side effects, see the Patient Product Information for LYRICA.
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 Medication
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