Combine Lyrica and Methadone

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Lyrica

and Methadone

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

Lyrica and Methadone have 112 combined Side Effects total
53 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 Methadone

USES:
This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

This medication is also used to treat addiction to narcotic drugs (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other narcotic drugs.

Lyrica and Methadone Combined Have 53 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid in the Lungs - Pulmonary Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Spinal Fluid Pressure - Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Methadone and Lyrica combined

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

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

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

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Lyrica and Methadone Combined have 15 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

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

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

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

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

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

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

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

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

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica and Methadone combined

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

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Lyrica and Methadone Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Methadone has 27 Condition Contraindications

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

Methadone Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Methadone.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Methadone.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Methadone.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Methadone.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Methadone.

Toxin-Mediated Diarrhea - Toxin from Microorganisms causing Diarrhea is a contraindication of Methadone.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Methadone.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Methadone.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Methadone.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Methadone.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Methadone.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Methadone.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Methadone.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Methadone.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Methadone.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Methadone.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Methadone.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Methadone.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Methadone.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Methadone.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Methadone.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Methadone.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Methadone.

Procedure on Urinary System - Urinary Tract Surgery is a contraindication of Methadone.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Methadone.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Methadone.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Methadone.

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.

Methadone - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

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.