Pregalin 75mg Capsules

What is Pregalin 75mg?

Pregalin  75mg is anticonvulsant and anxiolytic medication. It is also sold by the brand name Lyrica in the market. Pregalin 75mg consists of a substance name ‘Pregabalin’. This drug was developed on 1990 and got FDA approved in 2004 in the US. Pregalin 75mg is a developed version of Gabapentin medicine. In the US, it is sold as generic medicine in form of capsules consumed orally. Pregalin 75mg (Pregabalin 75 mg) is used for the treatment of neuropathic pain that occurs due to nerve damage in the people suffering from diabetes, shingles, or injury.

Pregalin 75mg is the usual prescription to treat several medical conditions like epilepsy, anxiety, and nerve pain caused due to several reasons. In 2019, this medicine was ranked among the 81st most commonly prescribed medications with more than 9 million prescriptions in the United States as of April 2021. Pregalin 75mg is categorized under Schedule V controlled substance according to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 in the US.

What are The Uses of Pregalin 75mg Capsule?

Pregalin 75mg consists of ‘Pregabalin that belongs to the class of anticonvulsant and anxiolytic medicines used to treat epileptic seizures, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders, and neuropathic pain, and also act as mood stabilizers. On the other hand, Anxiolytic is a medication or chemical agent that helps to reduce anxiety and treats various anxiety disorders which are related to psychological and physical symptoms.

Pregalin 75 mg helps to treat epilepsy/seizures which is a medical condition where a person goes through abnormal electric brain activity resulting in loss of consciousness or unusual behaviors. Pregabalin – Pregalin 75 mg also treats severe neuropathic pain which can be caused due to several medical conditions like diabetes, shingles, or injury. 

Pregalin 75 mg treats fibromyalgia which is a long-term medical condition that causes musculoskeletal pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness, or tenderness with difficulty in falling/staying asleep. This drug proves to be an effective treatment for various kinds of anxiety disorders along with first-line treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

How does Pregalin 75mg Capsule Work?

Pregalin 75mg treats epilepsy by reducing the brain’s abnormal activity and thus preventing them from seizures. It also interferes with pain signals by blocking pain to travel through the damaged nerves and brain treating neuropathic pain which is caused due to several medical conditions like shingles, injury, or diabetes. 

This medicine is an anxiolytic in nature hence, it helps to treat several types of physical and psychological signs caused due to anxiety disorders by stopping the release of neurotransmitters or can say chemical messengers which are responsible to make an individual anxious.

How Long do Pregalin 75 mg Capsule Last in The Human Body?

Pregalin 75 mg has a half-life of 6.3 hours but it will stay in your plasma/blood for 33-35 hours. Pregalin 75 mg stays detectable in urine for up to 5 to 6 days.

When and How to Take Pregalin 75mg Capsule?

Pregalin 75mg is consumed through an oral route and it can be taken with or without food. This medicine is taken around the same time every day. Swallow Pregalin 75 mg whole without chewing, crushing, or cutting them. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose of this medicine and you must take it as per the doctor’s guidelines. 

Pregalin 75 mg may help you treat above mentioned medical conditions but cannot help you cure them. This medicine may take a few weeks or longer to come into effect so keep continuing your medication even though you may not feel the immediate effect after consuming Pregalin 75 mg. Consult your doctor before discontinuing your medicine because you may face withdrawal symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, headaches, trouble sleeping patterns, or seizures. Your doctor may gradually decrease/increase your dose depending upon your requirements.

What are The Dosage Guidelines of Pregalin 75mg Capsules?

Pregalin 75mg should be used under a doctor’s prescription only and you need to consult your doctor regarding the dosage query always. Your doctor may increase your dosage as per your body’s requirements.

• Epilepsy: 150mg per day at the same time of Pregalin 75 mg are consumed after every 8-12 hours orally.
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Usually, 5omg of Pregalin 75 mg are prescribed same time.
• shingles: 150-300mg per day at the same time is usually taken which is divided into a duration gap of 8 to 12 hours. 
• Fibromyalgia: Usually 15omg of Pregalin 75 mg are prescribed same time once every day by adults. The dosage may be divided with a duration gap of 12 hours between each dose.

What Happens When You Overdose on Pregalin 75mg Capsules?

Avoid overdosing on any medicines to prevent side effects and consequences that can turn fatal to your health. Acute over dosage n this medicine can lead to somnolence (extreme sleepiness), hypertonia (muscle overactivity leading to stiff muscles), and tachycardia (rapid heartbeat). If you experience any kind of side effect or serious symptoms like passing out or trouble breathing then seek immediate help or contact the poison control center right away.

What are The Side Effects of Pregalin 75mg Capsules?

Medicines tend to have side effects which can affect patients’ health in both direct and indirect ways. Side effects of Pregalin 75mg include:

• Dizziness
• Laziness
• Extreme swelling of body parts
• Loss of body control fatigue
• Dryness in mouth
• Weight gain
• Tremor
• Trouble in vision
• Weakness
• Low levels of blood pressure
• Nerve pain (neuropathic pain)
• Pain
• Constipation
• Accidental injury
• Confusion
• Amnesia/forgetfulness
• Numbness
• Euphoria
• Decrease in libido
• Vomiting
• Muscle twitching
• Sore throat
• Nasal irritation
• Body heat
• Difficulty in concentrating

Some medicines include adverse side effects and one must note the list of side effects before consuming any medicine to prevent consequences. Here is the list of adverse side effects occurs due to Pregalin 75 mg as follows:

• Substance Addiction
• Anemia
• Diarrhea
• Enlargement of breasts in both males and females
• Epididymitis (inflammation of the testicle tube in the back)
• Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)
• Menstrual cramps
• Involuntary muscle contractions
• Heart failure
• Unusual hair growth in women like men
• Inflammation of eyes

Who should Avoid Pregalin 75mg?

A person should inform their doctor about their past medical history or any kind of allergies they have before consuming Pregalin 75mg. Inform your doctor, if you have any:

• Lung or kidney disease
• Mental illness
• Have suicidal thoughts
• Heart problems
• Low levels of platelets in your blood
• Diabetes
• Addiction to drugs or alcohol
• A severe allergic reaction can cause allergies like angioedema

What are The Medicines to Avoid While Treating with Pregalin 75mg?

Here is a list of medicines that can cause side effects if interacted with the Pregalin capsule as follows:

• benazepril
• captopril
• enalapril
• everolimus
• fosinopril
• imidapril
• lisinopril
• moexipril
• perindopril
• quinapril
• ramipril
• sirolimus
• temsirolimus
• trandolapril
• clobazam
• deutetrabenazine
• lurasidone
• orlistat

What are The Alternative Medicines for Pregalin 75mg?

People who are consuming Pregalin 75mg for anxiety can use antidepressants, such as escitalopram, duloxetine, and paroxetine, as well as benzodiazepines as alternatives to this medicine. 

Furthermore, you can use anticonvulsant medications, such as gabapentin, duloxetine, and other antidepressants along with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen as an alternative to this medicine for Fibromyalgia.

For nerve pain antidepressants, such as duloxetine, anticonvulsant medications like gabapentin, and doxepin as well as other tricyclic antidepressants can be used as alternatives to Pregalin 75 mg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What are the main uses of Pregalin 75mg?

Pregalin 75mg is the usual prescription to treat several medical conditions like epilepsy, anxiety, and nerve pain caused due to several reasons.

Q. Neuropathic pain is caused by which factors?

Neuropathic pain is caused by damage and injury to nerves that are responsible to pass on information from the brain and spinal cord to many parts of the body.

Q. Is Pregalin 75 mg steroid?

Pregalin 75mg is anticonvulsant and anxiolytic medication not steroid.

Q. Can we treat anxiety with Pregalin 75mg?

Pregalin 75mg consists of a substance name ‘Pregabalin that belongs to the class of anxiolytic medicines.  Anxiolytic is a medication or chemical agent that helps to reduce anxiety and treats various anxiety disorders which are related to psychological and physical symptoms.

Q. How long does Pregalin 75mg stay inside the body?

Pregalin 75mg has a half-life of 6.3 hours but it will stay in your plasma/blood for 33-35 hours. Pregalin 75 mg stays detectable in urine for up to 5 to 6 days.