Q. Is pregabalin an antipsychotic?
Pregabalin is not an antipsychotic medicine.
Q. Is pregabalin a benzodiazepine?
Pregabalin is not a benzodiazepine.
Q. Is pregabalin an opiate or a narcotic?
Pregabalin is not an opioid or a narcotic substance.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with duloxetine or fluoxetine?
Pregabalin can be taken with duloxetine or fluoxetine as no interactions have been clinically observed between these medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is pregabalin available in India?
Yes, pregabalin is available in India only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is pregabalin a controlled substance?
Pregabalin is not a controlled substance. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when advised by a doctor.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with carisoprodol?
Pregabalin can be taken with carisoprodol (a muscle relaxant) as no interactions have been clinically observed between these medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. What can I take for pregabalin withdrawal?
Pregabalin withdrawal has been seen in some patients. Withdrawal symptoms occur when it is discontinued suddenly. You may experience insomnia, headache, nausea, anxiety, diarrhea, flu syndrome, nervousness, depression, pain, convulsion, hyperhidrosis, and dizziness. The drug should be stopped slowly and as advised by your doctor and in case you experience any symptoms of withdrawal, contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with codeine?
Pregabalin can be taken with codeine as no interactions have been clinically observed between these medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does pregabalin help in treating back pain?
Pregabalin is used to treat fits (seizures), pain caused by damage to the nerves, and generalized anxiety disorders in adults. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of your back pain as it is important to know the reason of the back pain before taking any medicines for your condition.
Q. Does pregabalin help with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Pregabalin is indicated for the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, please consult your doctor before taking any medicines for obsessive compulsive disorder.
Q. Can I take pregabalin for toothache, headache, arthritis, depression?
Pregabalin is used to treat fits (seizures), pain caused by damage to the nerves, and generalized anxiety disorders in adults. It is not indicated for the treatment of a toothache, headache, arthritis, depression.
Q. Does pregabalin work for fibromyalgia?
Pregabalin is indicated for the treatment of fibromyalgia. However, please consult your doctor for the treatment of fibromyalgia before taking any medicine.
Q. Is pregabalin steroid?
No, pregabalin is not a steroid. It is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q. Is pregabalin a muscle relaxant?
No, pregabalin is not a muscle relaxant. It is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q. Is pregabalin safe?
Pregabalin is a prescription drug and is safe to use if taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as per the doctor's advice.
Q. Is pregabalin safe in pregnancy?
Animal studies with pregabalin have shown harmful effects, but there is not enough human data to establish the drug's safety in humans during pregnancy. The drug should be avoided during pregnancy unless clearly indicated by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking the drug if you are pregnant or you are planning to become pregnant.
Q. Are pregabalin and gabapentin the same?
Pregabalin and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Pregabalin is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.
Q. Is pregabalin safe during lactation (breastfeeding)?
Pregabalin is known to be excreted in human milk and therefore should be avoided by nursing mothers. Nursing the baby should be stopped if the drug has to be continued during lactation. Consult your doctor before taking the drug during lactation.
Q. Is pregabalin a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, pregabalin is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). IIt is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with methadone?
Methadone is opioid in nature and It may reduce the lower gastrointestinal tract function (e.g., intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, constipation) especially when given with pregabalin. So, when pregabalin and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).
Q. Is pregabalin a controlled substance?
No, pregabalin is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription drug which should only be taken as per the doctor's advice.
Q. How long can I take pregabalin for?
Pregabalin is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with gabapentin?
Pregabalin and gabapentin both act via similar mechanism and are used for treating similar conditions. They may also enhance each other's depressant action, so, taking both together is not recommended as you may feel more sleepy and need to take more precautions while driving or using machines. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with sertraline?
Pregabalin may increase the depressant action of sertraline. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with naproxen?
Pregabalin and naproxen are not known to have any clinically relevant interaction. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both them together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with tramadol?
The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with pregabalin and you can feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking both the medications together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with alprazolam?
Pregabalin can be taken with alprazolam as no interactions have been clinically observed. However, as both the medicines have the tendency to cause sleepiness, so caution may be needed in case both the medicines are used together as it may affect your ability to drive or work on a machine. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with amitriptyline?
Pregabalin is known to increase the depressant action of amitriptyline. Taking the two medicines together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking the medications together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with ibuprofen?
Pregabalin is not known to have any interaction with ibuprofen and they can be taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these medications together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with diazepam?
Pregabalin may enhance the depressant effects of diazepam when used together. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with paracetamol?
Pregabalin is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. They can be safely taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these drugs together as interactions may occur.
Q. Can I take pregabalin with alcohol?
Pregabalin and alcohol can increase each other's effect when taken at the same time. You can feel more sleepy and this can affect your driving skills and ability to operate machines. So, both should generally be avoided together. Consult your doctor before taking this drug with alcohol.
Q. Does pregabalin cause swelling?
Pregabalin is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking pregabalin.
Q. Does pregabalin cause drowsiness (somnolence)?
One of the common side effects of pregabalin use is drowsiness (somnolence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while taking pregabalin especially if you are taking any other medicine which can make you sleepy.
Q. Does pregabalin cause weight gain?
Wight gain can occur as a common side effect with pregabalin use. It can be a result of increased appetite (feeling hungry) and fluid (water) retention. Consult your doctor if there is any change in your weight during therapy.
Q. Does pregabalin cause hair loss?
Clinical studies have shown that pregabalin can cause hair loss (alopecia) in some patients. It has also been associated with hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Consult your doctor if you notice any difference in your hair growth while taking pregabalin.
Q. Does pregabalin make you tired?
Pregabalin is known to cause tiredness (fatigue). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking pregabalin.
Q. Does pregabalin cause water retention?
Pregabalin has been associated with fluid (water) retention and edema (swelling). Consult your doctor if you notice swelling of your body while taking pregabalin therapy.
Q. Does pregabalin make you hungry?
Pregabalin is known to increase appetite (make you feel hungry). Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in your appetite while taking pregabalin.
Q. Does pregabalin cause diarrhea?
Pregabalin use can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea while taking pregabalin.
Q. Does pregabalin help with sleep?
Pregabalin is not indicated for the treatment of any sleep problems. Rather, pregabalin can cause somnolence (increased desire to sleep). Consult your doctor for the treatment of any sleep related problems.
