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Does Lyrica Increase The Possibility Of Dementia?
does Lyrica increase the possibility of dementia of Alzheimers My mom had the disease and died from it. I am taking Lyrica for neuropathy in hands. It does help but if it increases the chance of dementia I will no longer take it. I cannot continue because I have no money.
Fri, 7 Dec 2018
Hi,
Lyrica is composed of 'Pregabalin', which is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Common side effects include sleepiness, confusion, trouble with memory, poor motor coordination, dry mouth, the problem with vision, and weight gain.
Research studies indicate the continuous use of antiepileptic medications leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Medications with no known cognitive adverse effects, such as oxcarbazepine, vigabatrin, tiagabine, lamotrigine, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, and lacosamide, had no correlation with an increased dementia risk.
Kindly take the medication as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up with your doctor as advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
Lyrica is composed of 'Pregabalin', which is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Common side effects include sleepiness, confusion, trouble with memory, poor motor coordination, dry mouth, the problem with vision, and weight gain.
Research studies indicate the continuous use of antiepileptic medications leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Medications with no known cognitive adverse effects, such as oxcarbazepine, vigabatrin, tiagabine, lamotrigine, gabapentin, levetiracetam, pregabalin, and lacosamide, had no correlation with an increased dementia risk.
Kindly take the medication as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up with your doctor as advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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