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A healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica to treat epilepsy, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Lyrica, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Some possible side effects of Lyrica include dizziness, a dry mouth, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed list of common and rare Lyrica side effects, as well as side effects that require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV article explains that in clinical studies, up to 16 percent of people taking Lyrica for controlling seizures experienced weight gain. This resource offers an in-depth look at Lyrica and weight gain, including tips on losing weight.
This eMedTV page takes a close look at Lyrica and hair loss, explaining how often this possible side effect occurred in clinical trials. If you are taking Lyrica and hair loss occurs, be sure to talk with your healthcare provider.
As this selection from the eMedTV site explains, dry mouth is a common side effect of Lyrica. This page offers an overview of Lyrica and dry mouth, including suggestions for minimizing your dry mouth symptoms and what to do if your symptoms persist.
Epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia are a couple of the conditions Lyrica is approved to treat. This eMedTV resource describes these and other Lyrica uses, including "off-label" uses of the drug (such as the treatment of anxiety).
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended starting Lyrica dosage for treating nerve pain due to diabetic neuropathy is Lyrica 50 mg three times daily. This article gives an overview of Lyrica dosing and provides tips on how to take the medication.
As this eMedTV page explains, Lyrica drug interactions can potentially occur when the drug is taken with alcohol, narcotics, or opiates, among other drugs. This page explains some of the side effects that may occur as a result of these interactions.
Lyrica can cause low platelets in some people, potentially increasing their risk of bleeding. This eMedTV page lists more Lyrica precautions and warnings, including who should not take the drug and what to tell your doctor before starting the drug.
Lyrica is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Lyrica and pregnancy, noting the results of animal studies on the drug and discussing the FDA's pregnancy classification system.
The manufacturer of Lyrica does not recommend taking the drug while breastfeeding. This eMedTV selection talks about Lyrica and breastfeeding, including information on whether the drug passes through breast milk in humans.
As this eMedTV page explains, it isn't known what to expect of a Lyrica overdose or how an overdose on Lyrica could best be treated. This page lists a few possible Lyrica overdose symptoms (such as drowsiness) and treatments (such as supportive care).
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the patent for Lyrica currently expires in October 2013, and that would be the earliest that a generic version of Lyrica could become available. This article offers an in-depth look at generic Lyrica.
Despite its many beneficial effects, Lyrica can be abused. As this eMedTV article explains, the drug should be used only as prescribed. This article also discusses some of the signs of Lyrica abuse and explains what to do if you are abusing the drug.
Stopping Lyrica too quickly can lead to seizures or other symptoms of Lyrica withdrawal. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on Lyrica withdrawal, explaining how your healthcare provider may suggest slowly weaning yourself off the drug.
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