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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Asked to sign the back of your prescription, to confirm that you've received it.If you're collecting pregabalin for someone else, you're legally required to show the pharmacist proof of your identity if asked. How do I pick up a prescription for a controlled medicine? Your pregabalin prescription will probably need to be hand signed by a doctor. This can take longer than normal repeat prescriptions.It's best to hand in your repeat prescription request up to 5 days before you're due to run out of pregabalin. This will give your doctor enough time to sign it.Once your prescription has been written, you'll need to collect your medicine from a pharmacist within 28 days. If you wait longer than 28 days, your prescription will become invalid and you'll need to get a new one.If your pharmacist is unable to give you the whole amount prescribed, you'll need to go back to pick up your remaining medicine within 28 days of receiving your prescription. After 28 days your prescription will become invalid and your pharmacist will not be able to give you your remaining medicine without a new prescription. Will it affect my fertility? There's no evidence to suggest that taking pregabalin reduces fertility in either men or women.But speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant. Can I drive or ride a bike? Do not drive a car or ride a bike if pregabalin makes you sleepy, gives you blurred vision or makes you feel dizzy, clumsy or unable to concentrate or make decisions. This may be more likely when you first start taking pregabalin but it could happen at any time, for example when starting another medicine.It's an offence to drive a car if your ability to drive safely is affected. It's your responsibility to decide if it's safe to drive. If you're in any doubt, do not drive.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's safe for you to drive while taking pregabalin. GOV.UK has more information on the law on drugs and driving.If you have epilepsy, you're not allowed to drive until you have had no seizures for 1 year.If you change your epilepsy medicine, your doctor will tell you whether you need to stop driving and for how long. Can I drink alcohol with it? It's best to avoid drinking alcohol with pregabalin, because it may make
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