Pregastar 75 Capsule- 15
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
Composition Pregabalin (75mg)
Package Size ( 15 Capsule in a strip )
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Pregastar 75mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: No. Pregastar a not a metabolite of gabapentin. There is a structural similarity between the two drugs and they are GABA analogue.
Q: Can Pregastar cause sedation?
A: Yes, use of Pregastar can cause sedation or sleepiness.
Q: Is Pregastar a beta blocker?
A: No. Pregastar is not a beta blocker. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is Pregastar a mood stabiliser?
A: No. Pregastar is not a mood stabiliser. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is Pregastar a muscle relaxant?
A: No. Pregastar is not a muscle relaxant. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is Pregastar a benzodiazepine?
A: No. Pregastar is not a benzodiazepine. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is Pregastar a painkiller?
A: No. Pregastar is not a pain killer. Pregastar is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Q: Is Pregastar a steroid?
A: No. Pregastar is not a steriod. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is Pregastar a narcotic?
A: No. Pregastar is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. Pregastar is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Is it safe to take Pregastar with duloxetine?
A: If Pregastar and duloxetine taken together, there is an increased risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating and motor co-ordination. Consult with your doctor if you have already taken one of the medications.
Q: What is the interaction of Pregastar with anticoagulants?
A: There is no known interaction between the two drugs but consult your doctor and inform if you are taking any of the medication.
Q: Is Pregastar safe?
A: Pregastar is a prescription drug and is safe to use if taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as per the doctor's advice.
Q: Are Pregastar and gabapentin the same?
A: Pregastar and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Pregastar is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.
Q: Is Pregastar a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
A: No, Pregastar is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). IIt is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with methadone?
A: Methadone is opioid in nature and It may reduce the lower gastrointestinal tract function (e.g., intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, constipation) especially when given with Pregastar. So, when Pregastar and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).
Q: Is Pregastar a controlled substance?
A: No, Pregastar is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription drug which should only be taken as per the doctor's advice.
Q: How long can I take Pregastar for?
A: Pregastar is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with gabapentin?
A: Pregastar and gabapentin both act via similar mechanism and are used for treating similar conditions. They may also enhance each other's depressant action, so, taking both together is not recommended as you may feel more sleepy and need to take more precautions while driving or using machines. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with sertraline?
A: Pregastar may increase the depressant action of sertraline. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with naproxen?
A: Pregastar and naproxen are not known to have any clinically relevant interaction. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both them together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with tramadol?
A: The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with Pregastar and you can feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking both the medications together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with alprazolam?
A: Pregastar can be taken with alprazolam as no interactions have been clinically observed. However, as both the medicines have the tendency to cause sleepiness, so caution may be needed in case both the medicines are used together as it may affect your ability to drive or work on a machine. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with amitriptyline?
A: Pregastar is known to increase the depressant action of amitriptyline. Taking the two medicines together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking the medications together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with ibuprofen?
A: Pregastar is not known to have any interaction with ibuprofen and they can be taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these medications together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with diazepam?
A: Pregastar may enhance the depressant effects of diazepam when used together. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pregastar with paracetamol?
A: Pregastar is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. They can be safely taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these drugs together as interactions may occur.
Q: Does Pregastar cause swelling?
A: Pregastar is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking Pregastar.
Q: Does Pregastar cause drowsiness (somnolence)?
A: One of the common side effects of Pregastar use is drowsiness (somnolence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while taking Pregastar especially if you are taking any other medicine which can make you sleepy.
Q: Does Pregastar cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain can occur as a common side effect with Pregastar use. It can be a result of increased appetite (feeling hungry) and fluid (water) retention. Consult your doctor if there is any change in your weight during therapy.
Q: Does Pregastar cause hair loss?
A: Clinical studies have shown that Pregastar can cause hair loss (alopecia) in some patients. It has also been associated with hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Consult your doctor if you notice any difference in your hair growth while taking Pregastar.
Q: Does Pregastar make you tired?
A: Pregastar is known to cause tiredness (fatigue). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Pregastar.
Q: Does Pregastar cause water retention?
A: Pregastar has been associated with fluid (water) retention and edema (swelling). Consult your doctor if you notice swelling of your body while taking Pregastar therapy.
Q: Does Pregastar make you hungry?
A: Pregastar is known to increase appetite (make you feel hungry). Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in your appetite while taking Pregastar.
Q: Does Pregastar cause diarrhea?
A: Pregastar use can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea while taking Pregastar.
Q: Does Pregastar help with sleep?
A: Pregastar is not indicated for the treatment of any sleep problems. Rather, Pregastar can cause somnolence (increased desire to sleep). Consult your doctor for the treatment of any sleep related problems.
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