Introduction

Understanding Partial Onset
Seizures in Adults & Symptoms

Diagnosing Partial Onset
Seizures in Adults

Treating Partial Onset Seizures
in Adults

Relieving Partial Onset Seizures
in Adults With LYRICA

Talking to Your Doctor

LYRICA ANSWERS: Helping You
Get the Most From Treatment

Finding Pain Relief With LYRICA

How to Take LYRICA

Understanding Potential
Side Effects

Managing Your Condition

Full Prescribing Information | Important Safety Information | Medication Guide
Frequently Asked Questions | Site Map | Request More LYRICA Information

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Relieving Partial Onset Seizures in Adults With LYRICA

Seizures are caused by sudden activity in the brain

Seizures take place in the brain. They are the result of sudden, abnormal electrical activity. In a partial seizure, this electrical activity takes place in one part of the brain.

LYRICA is approved as an add-on therapy for partial onset seizures in adults

LYRICA is a prescription medicine, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat partial onset seizures in adults who are already taking 1 or more antiseizure drugs. There is no generic version of LYRICA.

LYRICA can provide significant relief

In clinical studies, LYRICA was proven as an add-on therapy to significantly reduce the frequency of partial onset seizures in adults compared with a placebo.*

In clinical studies, the 2 most common side effects while taking LYRICA were dizziness and sleepiness. Most side effects were mild to moderate, and for many they went away with time. For others, they lasted throughout the course of the studies. Learn more about how to take LYRICA and the potential side effects of LYRICA.

*Individual results may vary.

LYRICA can be taken with other medicines

LYRICA has a low potential for interaction with other medicines you may be taking. But it’s important to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

LYRICA is believed to calm overactive nerves

For someone with epilepsy, calming overactive nerve cells can help control seizures, when combined with other therapies. It is unknown exactly how LYRICA works in the body. Animal studies suggest that LYRICA reduces “extra” electrical signals sent out by overactive nerves. The implication of these studies in humans is not known.

On the next page, you will find tips on talking to your doctor about LYRICA.

Learn more: Talking to Your Doctor

LYRICA is indicated to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, and pain after shingles. LYRICA is also indicated to treat partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy who take 1 or more drugs for seizures.

Important Safety Information

LYRICA is not for everyone. LYRICA may cause serious, even life threatening, allergic reactions. Stop taking LYRICA and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of a serious allergic reaction. Some signs are swelling of your face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, throat or neck or if you have any trouble breathing, or have a rash, hives or blisters.

Drugs used to treat seizures increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. LYRICA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your doctor right away if you have new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, do not stop LYRICA without first talking to your doctor.

LYRICA may cause swelling of your hands, legs and feet, which can be serious for people with heart problems. LYRICA may cause dizziness and sleepiness. You should not drive or work with machines until you know how LYRICA affects you. Also, tell your doctor right away about muscle pain or problems along with feeling sick and feverish, or any changes in your eyesight including blurry vision or if you have any kidney problems or get dialysis.

Some of the most common side effects of LYRICA are dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of your hands and feet, dry mouth, and feeling "high." If you have diabetes, tell your doctor about any skin sores.

You may have a higher chance for swelling and hives if you are also taking angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors so tell your doctor if you are taking these medications. You may have a higher chance of swelling of your hands or feet or gaining weight if you are also taking certain diabetes medicines. Do not drink alcohol while on LYRICA. You may have a higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if you take LYRICA with alcohol, narcotic pain medicines, or medicines for anxiety.

Before you start LYRICA, tell your doctor if you are planning to father a child, or if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you have had a drug or alcohol problem, you may be more likely to misuse LYRICA.

In studies, a specific type of blood vessel tumor was seen in mice, but not in rats. The meaning of these findings in humans is not known.

Do not stop taking LYRICA without talking to your doctor. If you stop suddenly you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea or trouble sleeping and if you have epilepsy, you may have seizures more often.

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The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.