Understanding Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Medication Interactions

Pregabalin interacts with prescription medications, as well as certain vitamins and supplements. This is exactly why patients need to talk to their doctor first! They need to write a list of every medication and supplement they currently take. Doctors will check this list so that they prevent medication interactions with pregabalin! Taking diabetes medications, such as pioglitazone, with this one increases the risk and severity of side effects! Specifically, patients are at an increased risk of weight gain and swelling when they take both.

Other medications that interact with pregabalin include narcotic pain medications and anxiety medications. They increase fatigue and dizziness in patients! Blood pressure medications, such as lisinopril, also interact with this one. They trigger hives and swelling! Once again, patients need to talk to their doctor about their current medications before they are prescribed pregabalin. This is the only way to avoid medication interactions!