Have you been prescribed LYRICA for the first time?
Before taking LYRICA®(pregabalin) capsules CV, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have or have had depression, mood problems, or suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Have kidney problems or get kidney dialysis
- Have heart problems, including heart failure
- Have a bleeding problem or a low blood platelet count
- Have abused prescription medicines, street drugs, or alcohol in the past
- Have ever had swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, lips, gums, neck, or throat (angioedema)
- Plan to father a child
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking LYRICA, talk to your doctor about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy
- Are breastfeeding
Here are some key things to keep in mind, now that you’ve been prescribed LYRICA.
Take LYRICA exactly as prescribed. Take it at the same time(s) every day. If you miss a dose by a few hours, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Do not stop taking LYRICA suddenly. If you experience an allergic reaction, or some other adverse events, call your doctor right away.
As with many medications that come in different doses, your doctor may decide to adjust your dose. This may help if you experience any side effects. Adverse reactions were generally mild to moderate. Some side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, may go away with time or could last through treatment.
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