All possible doses of pregabalin and drug forms may not be included here. Your dose, form of medication, and how often you take your medication depend on:
Your age
Conditions under treatment
How sick you are
Your other medical conditions
What was your reaction to the first dose
Drug form and strength
Brand: Lilica
Form: Oral capsules
Advantages: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225, 300 mg
Gm: Pregabalin
Form: Oral capsules
Advantages: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225, 300 mg
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain caused by diabetes)
Adult dose (18-64 years)
Typical starting dose: 50 mg three times a day.
Dose increase: Your doctor will adjust your dose based on your response to this drug.
Maximum dose: 100 mg 3 times daily (300 mg total daily).
Dose for children (0-17 years)
The drug has not been studied in children to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It should not be used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy in children under 18 years of age.
Advanced Dose (aged 65 and above)
Your kidneys may not work as well as they used to. This may cause your body to process the medication more slowly. As a result, more drugs will stay in your system longer. This increases your risk of side effects.
Your doctor may start with a lower dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help prevent the drug from building up too much in your body.
Dose a warning
The study dose of pregabalin was up to 600 milligrams a day.
However, at these higher doses, it has not been shown to be effective in some people. In addition, doses of more than 300 milligrams a day can cause more side effects in some people.
Your doctor may order you to take up to 600 milligrams per day. Your dose depends on how well you control your pain and how well you can tolerate the drug without side effects.
Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and up-to-date information. However, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages as the effects of drugs vary from person to person. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist what dose is right for you.
