Lyrica
Pregabalin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Lyrica is listed as Neurology containing Pregabalin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Pregabalin
- Therapeutic class
- Neurology
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Strength
- 75mg / 150mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرتين يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 75–150mg.
- Frequency: مرتين يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Lyrica is listed as Neurology containing Pregabalin. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Lyrica (pregabalin) treats neuropathic pain (diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia), fibromyalgia, focal epilepsy (adjunct) and GAD. IMPORTANT: pregabalin is a CONTROLLED substance in Jordan — restricted prescription only. Never combine with opioids, sedatives or alcohol; taper, never stop abruptly.
Uses / Indications
- Nerve pain
- diabetic neuropathy
- fibromyalgia
- epilepsy
- generalized anxiety disorder
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- drowsiness
- edema
- weight gain
- risk of dependence
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- تُمنع مع الحساسية المعروفة للبريغابالين. تحتاج تعديل جرعة دقيقاً حسب وظائف الكلى (تُطرح كلوياً بالكامل) — القصور الكلوي بلا تعديل يراكمها بخطورة. يُتجنب وصفها لمن لديهم تاريخ إساءة استخدام مواد إلا بتقييم متخصص دقيق. الحمل والرضاعة: بتقدير الطبيب موازنةً بين النفع والخطر.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- لا توقف ليريكا فجأة — انسحابها يسبب أرقاً وقلقاً وغثياناً وقد يهيّج نوبات صرع لدى مرضاه
- الإيقاف تدريجي دائماً. التزم بالجرعة الموصوفة بدقة: رفعها ذاتياً لا يزيد التسكين بل يزيد الدوخة والخطر. احفظها بعيداً عن متناول الآخرين — صرفها أو إعطاؤها لغير صاحب الوصفة مخالفة قانونية وخطر صحي. لتقييم آلام الأعصاب وخطة علاج متكاملة
- احجز مع طبيب أعصاب معتمد عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- أخطر تداخلاتها: مع المهدئات والبنزوديازيبينات والأفيونات (ترامادول ومشتقاته) والكحول — تثبيط تنفسي ونعاس خطير قد يكون مميتاً بالجرعات العالية
- هذا الجمع تحديداً سبب تشديد الرقابة عليها. مع أدوية السكري (بيوجليتازون) قد يزيد التورم والوزن. لا تتعاطى معها أي منوم دون علم الطبيب.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Lyrica?
Lyrica contains Pregabalin and is categorized as Neurology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Lyrica?
Catalog dosing information includes: 75–150mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Lyrica?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Lyrica be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.