Pregabid CR 82.5 Tablet ER
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Pregabalin (82.5mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Cyclic GABA Analogues |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Alpha 2 delta ligands (AED) |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 358 |
FAQ
Pregabid CR 82.5 Tablet ER Reviews
Pregabid CR 82.5 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 Pregabid CR 82.5 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.
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Benefits of Pregabid CR 82.5 Tablet ER
- In Treatment of Fibromyalgia: Pregabid CR 82.5 may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
- In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures: Pregabid CR 82.5 belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which are used to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
- In Treatment of Neuropathic pain: Pregabid CR 82.5 is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Uses of Pregabid CR 82.5 Tablet ER
- Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
- Treatment of Neuropathic pain
- Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Pregabid CR 82.5 Tablet ER Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your underlying condition.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Pregabid CR 82.5 should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
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