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Pregabalin Interaction with Alcohol


Are you taking Pregabalin? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Pregabalin with alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Pregabalin Interactions with Alcohol

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Pregabalin because it can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impaired judgment, sleepiness and difficulty breathing (1 Trusted Source
National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.

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).

When and How to Take Pregabalin

  • Pregabalin is available in the form of a capsule, an oral solution and an extended-release tablet to be taken orally.
  • The capsules and oral solution are usually taken twice or thrice a day, with or without food.
  • Extended-release tablets are usually taken once a day, after dinner.
  • Swallow the tablets as a whole instead of crushing, chewing or breaking them.
  • Take the medication at the same time every day for better results.
  • Follow the directions exactly as given on the prescription label.
  • Do not exceed or skip a dose. If a dose is missed, take the medication as soon as it is remembered.
  • Do not double the dose at any time to compensate for a missed dose.
  • Withdrawal symptoms: If medication is stopped, withdrawal symptoms such as staying asleep, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, or seizures may occur (2 Trusted Source
    National Library of Medicine: Pregabalin MedlinePlus Drug Information.

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    ).

References

1. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
2. National Library of Medicine: Pregabalin MedlinePlus Drug Information.https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605045.html

Drug Name : Pregabalin

Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant used as an additional treatment of partial seizures. It is also effective against nerve-related pain as it decreases the number of pain signals sent out by the damaged nerves in the body. It is used in the management of postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain caused by the chicken pox virus), painful peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, nerve-related pain due to spinal cord injury and fibromyalgia (a condition where the patient has muscle and connective tissue pain). It is also used in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.


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