![]() ![]() Heart problems (especially congestive heart failure) Ī bleeding disorder, or low levels of platelets in your blood Lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Ī mood disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts To make sure Lyrica is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: You should not use Lyrica if you are allergic to pregabalin. ![]() Tell your doctor if the medication does not seem to work as well in treating your condition. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.ĭo not change your dose without your doctor's advice. If you have diabetes or heart problems, call your doctor if you have weight gain or swelling in your hands or feet while taking Lyrica.ĭo not stop using this medicine suddenly, even if you feel fine. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Lyrica. Stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical help if you have hives or blisters on your skin, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face, mouth, or throat. Lyrica can cause a severe allergic reaction. Lyrica may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Lyrica is used to treat pain caused by fibromyalgia, or nerve pain in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Lyrica was originally FDA approved as an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. ![]() Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Generic name: pregabalin ĭrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs ![]()
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