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IMPORTANT SA FE T Y INFORMATION ABOUT LYRICA
LYRICA may cause serious allergic reactions.
Call your doctor right away if you think you have any of the
following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
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Swelling of the face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue or neck
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Have any trouble breathing
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Other allergic reactions include rash, hives and blisters
LYRICA may make you feel dizzy or sleepy.
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Do not drive a car, work with machines, or do other
dangerous things until you are sure you will be alert. Ask your
doctor when it is okay to do these things.
LYRICA may cause problems with your eyesight, including blurry vision.
Call your doctor if you have any changes in your eyesight.
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ABOUT LYRICA
LYRICA is a prescription medicine used to treat:
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Nerve pain from diabetes and nerve pain that continues after
the rash from shingles heals
This pain can be sharp or burning. It can feel like tingling,
shooting, or numbness.
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Fibromyalgia, a condition which includes widespread muscle
pain and difficulty performing daily activities
Some people taking LYRICA had less pain by the end of the
first week. LYRICA may not work for everyone.
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WHO IS LYRICA FO R ?
Who can take LYRICA:
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Adults
18
years or older with Fibromyalgia, nerve pain from
diabetes, or pain after shingles
Who should NOT take LYRICA:
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Anyone who is allergic to anything in LYRICA
LYRICA has not been studied in children under
18
years of age.
BEFO RE STARTING LYRICA
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you:
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Have or had kidney problems or dialysis
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Have heart problems, including heart failure
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Have a bleeding problem or a low blood platelet count
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Have abused drugs or alcohol. LYRICA may cause some
people to feel “high.”
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Are either a man or woman planning to have children or a
woman who is breast-feeding, pregnant, or may become
pregnant. It is not known if LYRICA may decrease male
fertility, pass into breast milk, or if it can harm your unborn
baby. You and your doctor should decide whether you should
take LYRICA or breast-feed, but not both.
Tell your doctor about all your medicines. Include over-the-
counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your
doctor if you take:
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Avandia® (rosiglitazone)* or Actos® (pioglitazone)**
for diabetes. You may have a higher chance of weight gain or
swelling if these medicines are taken with LYRICA.
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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
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Narcotic pain medicines (such as oxycodone), tranquilizers or
medicines for anxiety (such as lorazepam). You may have a
higher chance for dizziness and sleepiness if these medicines
are taken with LYRICA.
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Any medicines that make you sleepy
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PO SSIBLE SIDE EFFE C T S OF LYRICA
LYRICA may cause serious side effects, including:
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Serious allergic reactions. See “Important Safety Information
About LYRICA” for a complete description of the symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction.
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Dizziness and sleepiness
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Eyesight problems including blurry vision
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Weight gain and swelling of hands and feet. Weight gain
may affect control of diabetes. Weight gain and swelling can
be serious for people with heart problems.
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Unexplained muscle pain, soreness, or weakness along with a
fever or tired feeling
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Skin sores. LYRICA caused skin sores in animals. Although skin
sores were not seen in studies in people, if you have diabetes,
you should pay extra attention to your skin while taking LYRICA
and tell your doctor of any sores or skin problems.
If you have any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.
The most common side effects of LYRICA are:
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Dizziness
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Feeling “high”
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Sleepiness
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Swelling of hands and feet
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Weight gain
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Balance problems
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Blurry vision
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Trouble concentrating
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Dry mouth
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Increased appetite
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Constipation
You may have a higher chance of swelling, hives or gaining
weight if you are taking certain diabetes medicines or
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors with LYRICA.
Medicines that already make you sleepy or dizzy may make you
feel more sleepy or dizzy with LYRICA.
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HOW TO TAKE LYRICA
Do:
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Take LYRICA exactly as your doctor tells you. Your
doctor may tell you to take it
2
or
3
times a day.
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Take LYrIcA with or without food.
Don't:
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Do not drive a car or use machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy
while taking LYRICA.
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Do not drink alcohol or use other medicines that
make you sleepy while taking LYRICA.
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Do not change the dose or stop LYRICA suddenly.
You may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, or trouble sleeping
if you stop taking LYRICA suddenly.
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Do not start any new medicines without first talking
to your doctor.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist. This is only a brief summary of
important information.
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Go to www.lyrica.com or call:
- For Nerve Pain:
1
-
888
-
9
-LYRICA (
1
-
888
-
959
-
7422
).
- For Fibromyalgia:
1
-
888
-
5
-LYRICA (
1
-
888
-
559
-
7422
).
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, April
2008
*
Avandia is a registered trademark of GlaxoSm
ithKline.
Rx only
** Actos is a registered trademark of Takeda Chem
icals Industries, Ltd., and
is used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals of America, Inc., and
Eli Lilly and Co.
