PREGABALIN 300MG

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Why doctors prescribe pregabalin 300mg? What is the right use of it?

Why doctors prescribe Pregabalin 300mg :

Pregabalin 300mg is a very effective medication and is widely used to treat symptoms of epilepsy and seizures. The medication is available in the form of capsules, oral solution (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets.

The pregabalin 300mg capsules are used to relieve neuropathic pain i.e. pain from damaged nerves. This type of pain can occur in your arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes if you have diabetes and postherpetic neuralgia.It is also associated with the burning sensation, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles. Pregabalin is also used to treat pain that can occur after a spinal cord injury and to treat fibromyalgia which cause pain, muscle stiffness and tenderness, tiredness, and other sleep problems like difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Pregabalin capsules and its oral solution are also used with the interaction of other medications to treat certain types of seizures in adults and children.

What is the right use of pregabalin 300mg?

Pregabalin 300mg belongs to a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It mainly works by decreasing the number of pain signals that are sent out by damaged nerves in the body. Doctors usually advise you to take Pregabalin directly by mouth with or without food two to three times a day. Doctors suggest taking pregabalin at around the same time every day in the same routine. Also, to avoid side effects, you should follow the directions on your prescription label carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain about the medication or your medical procedure.

Do not cut, chew, or crush the tablets, instead swallow them as a whole in one go. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of pregabalin 300mg after examining your current health condition and then, gradually increase your dose during the first week of treatment.

You should take pregabalin exactly as directed by your health care advisor to avoid major side effects. Pregabalin 300mg may be habit-forming so it is important to use it as per the prescription only. Do not take a larger dose of the medication on your own. Also, do not take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking pregabalin on your own without talking to your doctor. If you are experiencing any kind of side effects such as unusual changes in behavior or mood, directly consult your doctor as soon as possible. If you suddenly stop taking pregabalin, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Its withdrawal symptoms includes trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headaches, drowsiness or seizures.