Effects and efficacy:
Used to treat peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia and auxiliary treatment of localized partial epileptic seizures.
Usage and dosage:
The general starting dose can be 75 mg each time, twice a day. It can be increased to 150 mg each time, twice a day within a week according to efficacy and tolerance. If the pain is not fully relieved after taking 300 mg of this product daily for 2 to 4 weeks and the patient can tolerate this product, the dose can be increased to 300 mg each time, twice a day, or 200 mg each time, 3 times a day (i.e. 600 mg/d). Since adverse reactions are dose-dependent and adverse reactions can lead to a higher discontinuation rate, doses exceeding 300 mg/d should only be used for patients with persistent pain who can tolerate a dose of 300 mg/d.
Adverse reactions:
The most common adverse reactions are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain and inattention; all are mild and short-lived. Other common adverse reactions include abdominal pain, allergies, fever, gastroenteritis, increased appetite, ecchymosis, joint pain, myalgia, anxiety, etc.
Contraindications:
Contraindicated if allergic to this product Use with caution during pregnancy Use with caution during breastfeeding Use with caution in children