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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Some prescription medicines may interact with Lyrica and may lead to dangerous side effects. Such drugs include:Blood pressure medicines called ACE inhibitors; taking Lyrica with these medicines increases your chance for swelling and hives.Diabetes medicines pioglitazone (Actos) or rosiglitazone (Avandia); if you take these drugs with Lyrica, you may have a higher risk for swelling or weight gain.Narcotic pain medicines (such as oxycodone), anxiety medicines (such as lorazepam), and tranquilizers; combining these drugs with Lyrica increases your chances for dizziness and sleepiness.Sleep medicines make you nod off, and Lyrica can cause drowsiness. Combining the two can be dangerous. Do not drink alcohol when on Lyrica. Doing so can increase Lyrica's side effects and make you dangerously sleepy.Also tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, including:Bleeding disorders or low platelet countsHeart problemsKidney problems or if you receive kidney dialysis (a lower dose of Lyrica is needed if you have kidney problems)Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, should talk to their doctor about whether Lyrica is right for them. Researchers do not know if Lyrica is safe to take during pregnancy, or if it passes into breast milk.
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