Common side effects can include headache, dizziness, sleepiness, euphoria, confusion, trouble with memory, poor coordination, dry mouth, problems with vision, and weight gain.[13][24] Serious side effects may include angioedema, kidney damage and drug misuse.[13] As with all other drugs approved by the FDA for treating epilepsy, the pregabalin labeling warns of an increased suicide risk when combined with other drugs.[25][13] When pregabalin is taken at high doses over a long period of time, addiction may occur, but if taken at usual doses the risk is low.[4] Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is of unclear safety.[26]
Pregabalin was approved for medical use in the United States in 2004.[13] In the US, pregabalin is a Schedule V controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970,[13] which means that the drug has low abuse potential compared to substances in Schedules I-IV, however, there is still a potential for misuse.[33] It is available as a generic medication.[24][34][35][36][37] In 2022, it was the 91st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 7million prescriptions.[38][39]
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