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Pregabalin

Uses

Pregabalin is used to treat fits (seizures), pain caused by damage to the nerves, and generalized anxiety disorders in adults.

How it works

Pregabalin belongs to group of medications called antiepileptics. It acts by modifying the release of certain substances released by the nerves in the brain (neurotransmitters) to restrict the transfer of pain signals between nerves, thereby reducing pain caused by damage to the nerves, as well as symptoms of fits (seizures).

Common side effects

Common: dry mouth, Change in mood, And headache., Anxiety, Difficulty in concentrating, And weakness, Constipation, And tiredness, Loss of balance, Difficulty in remembering, Common: dizziness, And vomiting., Lack of coordination or jerky movements, Muscle twitching, Common: nausea, Uncontrollable shaking of a body part, Speech problems, Confusion, Bloating and gas