¿Qué es Pregabalin?

La pregabalina es un medicamento que se utiliza principalmente para manejar el dolor neuropático, que es el dolor que proviene de nervios dañados, y también es efectiva en el tratamiento de convulsiones parciales. Funciona como un anticonvulsivo y analgésico al unirse a los canales de calcio en el sistema nervioso, reduciendo así la liberación de neurotransmisores y atenuando las señales de dolor así como la actividad inductora de convulsiones. Comúnmente comercializada bajo el nombre de marca Lyrica, también se utiliza en el tratamiento del trastorno de ansiedad generalizada.

Side Effects

• Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
• Severe dizziness or drowsiness
• Uneven heartbeat

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, lung or breathing problems, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, sores or skin problems, or a low blood platelet count. Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema (severe swelling), alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or other mood problems.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes in mood or behavior, including suicidal thoughts or behaviorRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesPeripheral edema (swelling of your hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs)Increased risk for cancer and bleedingSerious muscle problemsHeart rhythm changes
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may also cause blurry or double vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.