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Proper Use
Pregabalin may be taken with or without food or on a full or empty stomach .
Read the patient information leaflet prior to beginning pregabalin therapy .
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For diabetic nerve pain:
- Adults—At first, 50 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to a total of 300 mg per day, if needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For epilepsy:
- Adults—At first, 75 milligrams (mg) two times a day or 50 mg three times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to a total of 600 mg per day, if needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For fibromyalgia:
- Adults—At first, 75 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to a total of 450 mg per day, if needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For post-herpetic neuralgia:
- Adults—At first, 75 milligrams (mg) two times a day or 50 mg three times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose up to a total of 300 mg per day, if needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For diabetic nerve pain:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
