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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Lyrica?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Question: I have parkinsons, what are the possible side effects if I take lyrica
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lyrica has minor side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your diagnosis and current medications.

Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules are commonly used for treating neuropathic pain, and is reasonably safe.

Common side effects observed with its use are dizziness and drowsiness, especially in the first few days after starting the drug.

We do not expect any extra/different side effects in people suffering from PD.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Lyrica?

Brief Answer: Lyrica has minor side effects. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your diagnosis and current medications. Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules are commonly used for treating neuropathic pain, and is reasonably safe. Common side effects observed with its use are dizziness and drowsiness, especially in the first few days after starting the drug. We do not expect any extra/different side effects in people suffering from PD. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/