LYRICA is indicated to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain,
spinal cord injury nerve pain, and pain after shingles. LYRICA is also
indicated to treat partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy who
take 1 or more drugs for seizures.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
LYRICA is not for everyone. LYRICA may cause
serious, even life threatening, allergic reactions. Stop taking LYRICA
and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of a serious
allergic reaction. Some signs are swelling of your face, mouth, lips,
gums, tongue, throat or neck, or if you have any trouble breathing, or
have a rash, hives or blisters.
Drugs used to treat seizures increase the risk of suicidal thoughts
or behavior. LYRICA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very
small number of people, about 1 in 500. Patients, family members or
caregivers should call the doctor right away if they notice suicidal
thoughts or actions, thoughts of self harm, or any unusual changes in
mood or behavior. These changes may include new or worsening depression,
anxiety, restlessness, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, anger,
irritability, agitation, aggression, dangerous impulses or violence, or
extreme increases in activity or talking. If you have suicidal thoughts
or actions, do not stop LYRICA without first talking to your doctor.
LYRICA may cause swelling of your hands, legs and feet, which can be
serious for people with heart problems. LYRICA may cause dizziness and
sleepiness. You should not drive or work with machines until you know
how LYRICA affects you. Also, tell your doctor right away about muscle
pain or problems along with feeling sick and feverish, or any changes in
your eyesight including blurry vision, or if you have any kidney
problems or get dialysis.
Some of the most common side effects of LYRICA are dizziness, blurry
vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of your
hands and feet, dry mouth, and feeling “high.” If you have diabetes,
tell your doctor about any skin sores.
You may have a higher chance for swelling and hives if you are also
taking angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors so tell your
doctor if you are taking these medications. You may have a higher chance
of swelling of your hands or feet or gaining weight if you are also
taking certain diabetes medicines. Do not drink alcohol while on LYRICA.
You may have a higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if you take
LYRICA with alcohol, narcotic pain medicines, or medicines for anxiety.
Before you start LYRICA, tell your doctor if you are planning to
father a child, or if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you have had a drug or alcohol problem, you may be more likely to misuse LYRICA.
breast-feeding. If you have had a drug or alcohol problem, you may be more likely to misuse LYRICA.
In studies, a specific type of blood vessel tumor was seen in mice,
but not in rats. The meaning of these findings in humans is not known.
Do not stop taking LYRICA without talking to your doctor. If you stop
suddenly you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping,
increased sweating, or you may feel anxious. If you have epilepsy, you
may have seizures more often.
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