Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines and can also be used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Additionally, it may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorder if other medicines are not suitable.
You can take Pregalin SR 75 Tablet with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.
The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, edema (swelling over the whole body), and difficulty in concentrating. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.
Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.
Neuropathic pain occurs due to nerve damage and is often felt as burning, tingling, or shooting pain. Pregalin SR 75 Tablet reduces this nerve-related pain, leading to better comfort, improved sleep, and enhanced quality of life.
In Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread muscle pain, tiredness, and sleep problems. Pregalin SR 75 Tablet helps relieve the persistent pain and discomfort linked to this condition, improving sleep and making daily activities easier.
Side effects of Pregalin Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pregalin
Weight gain
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Peripheral edema
Headache
How to use Pregalin Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pregalin SR 75 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Pregalin Tablet SR works
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve and muscle pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pregalin SR 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Pregalin Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Pregalin SR 75 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clozapine side effects such as blurred vision, sleepiness, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, faintness or fatigue... More
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Buprenorphine side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your... More
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Buprenorphine side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your... More
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Buprenorphine side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your... More
Watch out for symptoms such as tremors. seizures or impaired coordination and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may consider separating the administration of ... More
Sir Plz suggest me effective pain killer with minimum side effects for back pain and arthritis, which can be taken on regular basis as and when required.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
dpeneds on the type of pain - muscular or neuropathic; show tro nearby neuro
Hi.I am suffering with lot's of nerves pain only in the right side of the body and also with lot's of dizziness please say me what type of problem do I have. I can't bare it any more.now,I stopped washing cloths.since from 4to5 days
I have been experiencing pain in the back from the past 3-4 months. The pain has passed on to the right hip region and right lower ankle region. Have consulted a in Malad(W). And have been taking medicines from a month regularly. The pain has reduced slightly, but not vanished. What could be the cause? Details of medicine- 1-Shelcal 2-Omnacortil (5mg) 3-Pregalin XSR 75
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Along with medication do Spinal Extension exercises and avoid forward bending and Avoid lifting heavy weightDo Hot Fomentation of back twice daily for early recovery
Burning sensation in sole ,penile region regularly No spot at penile area but constant burning sensation at sole and penile area No relief from amoxicillin,ceprofloxin doxycyclene Period :last 14 days
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
that may be a neuropathic pain. do u have high bp or diabetes. take tablet pregama m 1 od for 15 days
What were the side-effects while using Pregalin SR 75 Tablet?
Sleepiness
34%
Dizziness
31%
Fatigue
16%
No Side Effec*
6%
Dizziness on *
3%
*No Side Effect, Dizziness on standing
How do you take Pregalin Tablet SR?
With food
71%
With or witho*
14%
Empty stomach
14%
*With or without food
Please rate Pregalin SR 75 Tablet on price
Average
51%
Expensive
36%
Not Expensive
13%
FAQs
What is Pregalin SR 75 Tablet and what is it used for?
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.
Pregalin SR 75 Tablet has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?
No, Pregalin SR 75 Tablet works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.
I have been prescribed Pregalin SR 75 Tablet for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?
It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Pregalin SR 75 Tablet. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Pregalin SR 75 Tablet.
How long do I need to take Pregalin SR 75 Tablet?
Duration for the use of Pregalin SR 75 Tablet depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy, and it is effectively helping you then, you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain, it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Is it necessary to continue taking Pregalin SR 75 Tablet even if I feel fine?
Yes, you should not stop taking Pregalin SR 75 Tablet even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly, you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, feeling sick, pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is reduced gradually.
Is Pregalin SR 75 Tablet addictive?
Addiction to Pregalin SR 75 Tablet is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Pregalin SR 75 Tablet more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that, any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Pregalin SR 75 Tablet. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Pregalin SR 75 Tablet, inform your doctor immediately.
Can I take Diazepam and Pregalin SR 75 Tablet together?
Yes, Pregalin SR 75 Tablet and Diazepam can be used together. But, there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.
References
Stahl SM, editor. Pregabalin. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 557-60.
McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 599.
Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 410.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1149.
Pregabalin. Vega Baja, Puerto Rico: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals LLC; 2009. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pregablin. New York, New York: Pfizer; 2004 [revised Jun. 2011]. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pregabalin. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2009 [revised July 2018]. [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pregabalin. Beverley, Hull: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2015 [revised 01 May 2018]. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2019]. (online) Available from:
National Health Service. Pregabalin; 2018. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Pregabalin. [Updated 2019 Oct 23]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pregabalin [Package Insert]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. [Accessed 05 Aug. 2023] (online) Available from:
Pregabalin [Prescribing Information]. India: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2023. [Accessed 05 Aug. 2023] (online) Available from:
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India Expires on or after: December, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pregalin SR 75 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID:[email protected] Phone Number: 0124-4166666 Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India