Pregabid NT Tablet

Uses:

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

• Pregabid NT Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain.
• Taking Pregabid NT Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Directions For Use:

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medication suddenly without talking to the doctor.

Side Effects:

• Aggression
• Headache
• Stuffed nose
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Lack of sleep
• Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

FAQs:

Q: Is Pregabid NT tablet a normal painkiller?
Pregabid NT tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain associated with nerve damage in the brain). This kind of pain is not cured by normal painkillers. Do not use it as a normal painkiller. Take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

Q: Can I stop taking Pregabid NT tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking the Pregabid NT tablet on your own even if you feel better. Your doctor will decide when to stop this or reduce the dose. Also, your doctor will gradually decrease the dose before stopping it.

Q: Can I takePregabid NT tablet if I am taking antidiabetic medicines?
Please talk to your doctor about all your current and past medication use before taking this medicine.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Pregabid NT Tablet?
Pregabid NT Tablet can make you feel hungry which might make you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight.. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). DO not eat foods that contain a lot of calories, such as soft drinks, oily food, chips, cakes, biscuits, and sweets. If you feel hungry between meals, avoid eating junk food and eat fruits, vegetables and low-calorie foods. Regular exercise will prevent weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight.

Q. Can the use of Pregabid NT Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Pregabid NT Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. Sometimes, you might not even feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.