Pregabalin+Nortriptyline

When should one not use Pregabalin+Nortriptyline

• If you are allergic to nortriptyline, pregabalin or similar medicines.
• If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
• If you suffer from any health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
• If you are currently taking any anti-depressant medications.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Stuffed nose
• Lack of sleep
• Aggression

Other General Warnings

• You experience any allergic reactions after taking pregabalin+nortriptyline.
• You have any pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disorder, liver or kidney problem, thyroid, etc.
• You are getting suicidal thoughts after taking this medicine, talk to your doctor immediately.
• You have a history of fits, then never stop this medicine abruptly, your doctor shall gradually decrease the dose.
• You are experiencing vision problems or dizziness and sleepiness.
• Pregabalin+Nortriptyline should be used with caution in elderly patients.

How Does It Work?

• Pregabalin works by reducing the release of a chemical (neurotransmitter) in the brain responsible for the sensation of pain.
• Nortriptyline works by acting on the release of certain chemicals and electrical activity in the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way pregabalin+nortriptyline works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking pain killers, steroids, blood thinners, antibiotics, muscle relaxing medicines, medicines to treat diabetes, psychiatric illnesses, fits and sleep disorders.