How to Use Lyrica in Treatment or Prevention of Migraine Headaches
Lyrica is an anti-seizure drug used primarily for people who suffer from fibromyalgia, but is also used to treat pain from migraine headaches. Migraine headaches create an intense throbbing pain inside the head and are debilitating to sufferers. Lyrica helps to reduce pain of migraine headaches.
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Instructions
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See your doctor when experiencing painful headaches that cause you to be nauseous and upset everyday living routines. Your doctor will ask you questions about the headaches to determine if they are migraines.
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Take Lyrica as your doctor prescribes for migraine headaches. Your doctor may have you start this medication slowly, such as one pill a day for several days, working up to two, then three pills a day. This reduces the chance of side effects such as lightheadedness. Take each pill with a full glass of water.
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Take each pill the same time every day to keep a consistent amount of medicine in your body. If you forget a pill, take as soon as you remember. Skip that pill if it is time for your next dosage as you do not want to double dose.
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Tips & Warnings
Store pills away from light and moisture. Do not take more than the recommended dosage as you may become dependent on Lyrica. Do not stop Lyrica suddenly; you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor on how to slowly decrease and wean yourself off of Lyrica.
Side effects of Lyrica include sleepiness, dizziness, increased appetite, nausea and dry mouth. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience trouble breathing, a rash or itching or swelling of the face or throat.
