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Indications - Pregabalin is indicated for: Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Management of post-herpetic neuralgia Adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures Management of fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.

Dosage & Administration - Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: The maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 mL/min. Dosing should begin at 50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability. Post-herpetic neuralgia: The recommended dose of Pregabalin is 75 to 150 mg two times a day, or 50 to 100 mg three times a day (150 to 300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 mL/min. Dosing should begin at 75 mg two times a day, or 50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability. Adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures: In general, it is recommended that patients be started on a total daily dose no greater than 150 mg/day (75 mg two times a day, or 50 mg three times a day). Based on individual patient response and tolerability, the dose may be increased to a maximum dose of 600 mg/day. Management of Fibromyalgia: The recommended dose of Pregabalin for fibromyalgia is 300 to 450 mg/day. Dosing should begin at 75 mg two times a day (150 mg/day) and may be increased to 150 mg two times a day (300 mg/day) within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability. Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury: The recommended dose range is 150 to 600 mg/day. The recommended starting dose is 75 mg two times a day (150 mg/day). The dose may be increased to 150 mg two times a day (300 mg/day) within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability. Pregabalin capsules can be taken without regards to meals.

Side Effects - The most common side effects include dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain and abnormal thinking.

Contraindications - Pregabalin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy category of Pregabalin is C. So it should only used if potential benefit justifies the potential risks to the fetus. Pregabalin may be secreted through the breast milk like other drugs, so it should be used in nursing women only if the benefits clearly overweigh the risk.