How Much Pregabalin Should I Use?

Dosage for fibromyalgia
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)

Dosage for fibromyalgia

Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)

 

Typical starting dosage: 75 mg taken two times per day.

Dosage increases: Your doctor will adjust your dosage based on your response to Pregabalin.

Maximum dosage: 450 mg per day.

Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)

 

This drug hasn’t been studied in children to treat fibromyalgia. It shouldn’t be used in children younger than 18 years to treat fibromyalgia.

 

Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)

 

Your kidneys may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, a higher amount of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk for side effects.

 

Your doctor may start you on a lower dosage or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.

 

Dosage for nerve pain due to spinal cord injury

Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years)

 

Typical starting dosage: 75 mg taken two times per day.

Dosage increases: Your doctor will adjust your dosage based on your response to this drug.

Maximum dosage: 300 mg taken two times per day (for a total of 600 mg per day).

Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)

 

This drug hasn’t been studied in children to treat spinal cord injuries. It shouldn’t be used in children younger than 18 years to treat spinal cord injuries.

 

Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)

 

Your kidneys may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, a higher amount of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk for side effects.

 

Your doctor may start you on a lower dosage or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.

 

Special dosage considerations

For people with kidney problems: If you have kidney problems, your doctor will prescribe a lower dosage or change how often you receive this drug. Your dosage will be based on your kidney function and the total dosage that’s recommended for your specific condition.