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What Is The Maximum Dose Of Lyrica?
Question: what is a lethal dose of Lyrica? I think I took too much.
Brief Answer:
The maximum dose is 300mg per day,you should go to the emergency room.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lyrica is a prescription medication used for the treatment of pain.
The maximum recommended dose of LYRICA is 100 mg three times a day,or 300 mg per day.
There is no lethal dose of LYRICA scientific confirmed.
An overdose of Lyrica causes an exaggeration of the effects that occur with normal doses.
Some of the side effects of an overdose of Lyrica can be:
- Sleepiness
- Uncoordinated movements of the muscles
- Confusion, euphoria
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Blurred vision
I suggest you to go to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
The maximum dose is 300mg per day,you should go to the emergency room.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lyrica is a prescription medication used for the treatment of pain.
The maximum recommended dose of LYRICA is 100 mg three times a day,or 300 mg per day.
There is no lethal dose of LYRICA scientific confirmed.
An overdose of Lyrica causes an exaggeration of the effects that occur with normal doses.
Some of the side effects of an overdose of Lyrica can be:
- Sleepiness
- Uncoordinated movements of the muscles
- Confusion, euphoria
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Blurred vision
I suggest you to go to the emergency room for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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