A healthcare provider may prescribe
Lyrica® (
pregabalin) to treat several conditions, such as nerve pain,
epilepsy, or
fibromyalgia. For example, the recommended starting dosage for treating nerve pain due to
diabetic neuropathy is Lyrica 50 mg capsules taken three times daily. Your healthcare provider may increase your dose (up to a maximum of Lyrica 100 mg capsules three times daily) within a week, if necessary, to control your pain.
Your specific dose of Lyrica will vary, based on several factors, such as the medical condition being treated, other medical conditions you may have, and other medications you are taking. You can Lyrica 100 mg capsules with or without food. If the medication upsets your stomach, try taking Lyrica with food.
Lyrica should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood. For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Lyrica will not work if you stop taking it. If you are unsure about anything related to your dosage, talk with your healthcare provider, nurse, or pharmacist.
(Click Lyrica Dosage for more information on when your healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica 100 mg capsules. This article also discusses the factors that may affect your dosage and lists some tips on when and how to effectively use this medication.)
