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, if you have any trouble breathing, or have a rash, hives, or blisters.

Indications and Usage

Work with your doctor to figure out the best dosage for you. Patients who do not experience sufficient fibromyalgia pain relief may be further increased up to 350-450 mg/day, based on efficacy and tolerability. Your doctor may continue to make adjustments according to your needs. If you have problems with kidney function, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of Lyrica.

What is Lyrica?

Lyrica is a prescription medicine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, spinal cord injury nerve pain, and pain after shingles in adult patients. Lyrica (pregabalin) is also indicated to treat partial onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older with epilepsy who take 1 or more drugs for seizures.

Dosage and Administration

t may take time for Lyrica to work. In clinical studies in fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, spinal cord injury nerve pain, and pain after shingles, some patients experienced a decrease in pain in as early as 1 week. For others it took longer. If you are not feeling the pain relief you expect, there may be things your doctor can do to help. Talk to your doctor to find out if adjusting your dose may be right for you.

How should I take?

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. Lyrica is available in multiple strengths. Your doctor can adjust your dose to help you get the most from treatment. So it's important to discuss your progress and any side effects you may feel with your doctor, especially in the first few weeks. Your healthcare provider may change your dose. Do not change your dose without talking to your doctor.

Do not stop taking Lyrica without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking Lyrica suddenly, you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or you may feel anxious. If you have epilepsy and stop taking Lyrica suddenly, you may have seizures more often. If you and your doctor do decide you need to stop taking Lyrica, he or she will help you stop gradually.

Dosing information

If you miss a dose by a few hours, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take Lyrica at your next regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

Your doctor will decide what dose is appropriate for you. Everyone is unique and may respond to Lyrica differently. Lyrica is available in multiple strengths. Your doctor can adjust your dose to help you get the most from treatment. So it's important to discuss your progress and any side effects you may feel with your doctor, especially in the first few weeks.

Can I discontinue Lyrica treatment?

Do not stop taking Lyrica without talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking Lyrica suddenly, you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or you may feel anxious. If you have epilepsy and you stop taking Lyrica suddenly, you may have seizures more often. If you and your doctor do decide you need to stop taking Lyrica, he or she will help you stop gradually.