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Pregabalin

Also sold as PREGABALIN, Pregabalin, pregabalin

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

5 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Pregabalin is indicated for: • Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy • Management of postherpetic neuralgia • Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older • Management of fibromyalgia • Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury Pregabalin is indicated for: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) ( 1 ) Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) ( 1 ) Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older ( 1 ) Fibromyalgia ( 1 ) Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury ( 1 )

How to take it

For adult indications, begin dosing at 150 mg/day. For partial-onset seizure dosing in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older, refer to section 2.

Important warnings

Angioedema (e. g.

Common side effects

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Angioedema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5. 1 )] Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.

Interactions

Since pregabalin is predominantly excreted unchanged in the urine, undergoes negligible metabolism in humans (less than 2% of a dose recovered in urine as metabolites), and does not bind to plasma proteins, its pharmacokinetics are unlikely to be affected by other agents through metabolic interactions or protein binding displacement.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

8.

Forms & strengths

50 MG/ML Oral Solution · 100 MG Oral Capsule · 150 MG Oral Capsule · 25 MG Oral Capsule · 300 MG Oral Capsule · 200 MG Oral Capsule · 50 MG Oral Capsule · 75 MG Oral Capsule · 225 MG Oral Capsule · 20 MG/ML Oral Solution

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?