Pregabalin🔊

What is Pregabalin for?

Pregabalin belongs to a class called anticonvulsants. It works by reducing the pain signals sent out from the damaged nerves and can be used for neuropathic pain such as diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia, as adjunctive therapy for focal seizures, and generalised anxiety disorder.

How to use it?

Pregabalin can be taken orally as tablets or capsules. The oral adult dosages for different uses are listed below: 

For neuropathic pain 

Start with 150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, then increase if necessary to 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses after 3-7 days and up to 600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses after 7 days. 

As adjunctive therapy for focal seizures

Start with 25 mg twice daily, then increase 50 mg daily at 7-day intervals and increase to 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses for 7 days, then increase if necessary up to 600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. 

For generalised anxiety disorder

Initially 150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, then increase 150 mg daily if necessary at 7-day interval, up to 600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. 

What are the side effects of Pregabalin?

The most common side effects of Pregabalin include swelling in your arms or legs, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and weight gain. 

Where to buy Pregabalin in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, Pregabalin is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.