PREGABID NT 50MG/10MG TABLET Health Feed

Dear Rash,
Stopping antidepressants in 4 months depends on the diagnosis. There are various types of depression - few of them need life long medicines - few of them just for 6 months.
Since your doctor knows the diagnosis, please continue the same dose till she/he is available for consultation. She/he might have arrangement with another doctor, please consult her/him.
You have taken for 4 months with no major side effect and lot of benefit, please continue till you consult your doct...more

Respected Lybrate user. Over dose or over use of any medicine can cause more side effects. If any changes you identify your body please be informed to your doctor and they might be changed.

Do not alter the medications without your psychiatrist advise, if you are feeling fine, discuss with him on how to come out of it.

Please don't panic. Get an rt pcr for covid19 for confirmation. Corads 2 falls in suspicion of covid. Symptomatic treatment will help once the diagnosis ia established. Meanwhile isolate yourself ans continue good hydration and protein rich diet.

Start physiotherapy asap, thr advanced physiotherapy along with medications, based on the nerves damage, it will take 2 to 3 months to recover completely.

1. Peripheral neuropathy is a on going process even in normal individuvals as age advances due to deficiency of vitamins mainly b12
2. In your case pregabalin is needed for some time 3. Nerve regeneration is impossible for anyone 4. Definitely you can expect improvement in the right leg in 1-2 months with good control of sugar & exercises.

Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck exercises.
Neck stretching.
Postural correction.
Shoulder shrugs.
Core strengthening exercises.
Take frequent breaks at work
use cervical pillow.
Use back support.
Self massage the back of neck.

Back pain more than 6 - 10 weeks require MIPI as first best treatment. Physio and pain medications may not work. You can further discuss it in detail with me on phone or over internet.

Pregabalin is not used for the treatment of diabetes but for neuropathic pain due to diabetes It will be good if you control your blood sugar levels and request doctor to give you other medications belonging to the same group
Many times patient may require to start with a low dose and then gradually increase the dose.

Lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions. In extreme cases, these reactions could be fatal.
While taking Lyrica, your mental health may change unexpectedly, and you may develop suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
If you have diabetes, you should monitor your skin carefully for sores while taking Lyrica. Be sure to contact your doctor right away if you develop any sores, redness, or skin problems.
The drug may also cause a buildup of fluid in your lower limbs.