Here are some things to know when you're taking pregabalin. Read the information in the section above on how to take pregabalin and the information in the section below on side effects where you will find important information on dizziness and drowsiness.
- Storage: Always keep pregabalin in a safe place away from children, and don't share this medicine with others.
- Other medicines: Pregabalin interacts with a number of medicines and herbal supplements so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting pregabalin and before starting any new medicines.
Risk of dependence
Pregabalin can cause feelings of excitement and exaggerated happiness (often described as a high or euphoria). For some people, it can become habit forming. The risk of dependence may be higher if you have a history of misuse of alcohol and recreational drugs and if you are taking pregabalin in combination with certain other medicines.
To avoid pregabalin dependence, don't take higher doses, more frequent doses or for longer than you were prescribed by a doctor. Let your doctor know if you have any history of drug abuse or start to feel any sense of high or desire for your next dose or if you start taking any new medicines for pain relief.
For females of child-bearing age
- This medicine can potentially harm an unborn baby when taken during pregnancy.
- Use effective contraception for the whole time you are taking gabapentin.
- If you're planning a pregnancy talk to your healthcare provider.
- If you become pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider immediately. If you become pregnant and you're taking gabapentin for epilepsy, don't stop taking the medicine until you have talked to your healthcare provider.
Other things may be important as well, so ask your healthcare provider what you should know about.
