Combine Lyrica and Gabapentin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Lyrica

and Gabapentin

Combine Lyrica with Gabapentin. To make a decision about taking Lyrica and Gabapentin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Lyrica and Gabapentin have 115 combined Side Effects total
46 are Life Threatening
15 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lyrica

Lyrica is also known by the generic name Pregabalin USES: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes or to shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (partial onset seizures).

Uses of Gabapentin

USES: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Lyrica and Gabapentin Combined Have 46 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Middle Ear Infection - Acute Otitis Media Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Weak Reflexes - Hyporeflexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Weight Gain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Lyrica combined

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Lyrica and Gabapentin Combined have 15 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Gabapentin combined

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Lyrica and Gabapentin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Lyrica and Gabapentin.

Lyrica has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lyrica.

Lyrica Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrioventricular Block - Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Depression is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Peripheral Edema - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Reduced Visual Acuity - Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Gabapentin has 3 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Gabapentin.

Gabapentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Contraindication Warnings

Depression is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Lyrica - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Gabapentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, weakness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.