Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Miragalin 50mg Capsule is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes sleep problems and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Miragalin 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Miragalin 50mg Capsule is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes shingles (herpes zoster infection) spinal cord injury or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.Miragalin 50mg Capsule belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines and can also be used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Additionally it may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorder if other medicines are not suitable.You can take Miragalin 50mg Capsule with or without food but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose otherwise your condition may worsen.The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy dryness in the mouth blurred vision weight gain edema (swelling over the whole body) and difficulty in concentrating. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness dizziness and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Miragalin 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Miragalin 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Miragalin 50mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Miragalin 50mg Capsule is recommended.

If you miss a dose of Miragalin 50mg Capsule take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Cyclic GABA Analogues|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Neuropathic pain|Treatment of Fibromyalgia|Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Sleepiness | Weight gain | Dryness in mouth | Blurred vision | Dizziness | Peripheral edema

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. What is Miragalin 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?::: Miragalin 50mg Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes shingles or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain tiredness muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.| Q. Miragalin 50mg Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?::: No Miragalin 50mg Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.| Q. I have been prescribed Miragalin 50mg Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?::: It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule. However people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Miragalin 50mg Capsule.| Q. How long do I need to take Miragalin 50mg Capsule?::: Duration for the use of Miragalin 50mg Capsule depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and it is effectively helping you then you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.| Q. Is it necessary to continue taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule even if I feel fine?::: Yes you should not stop taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety difficulty in sleeping feeling sick pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Miragalin 50mg Capsule is reduced gradually.| Q. Is Miragalin 50mg Capsule addictive?::: Addiction to Miragalin 50mg Capsule is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Miragalin 50mg Capsule. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Miragalin 50mg Capsule inform your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I take Diazepam and Miragalin 50mg Capsule together?::: Yes Miragalin 50mg Capsule and Diazepam can be used together. But there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.| Q. What is Miragalin 50mg Capsule and what is it used for?::: Miragalin 50mg Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes shingles or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain tiredness muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.| Q. Miragalin 50mg Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?::: No Miragalin 50mg Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.| Q. I have been prescribed Miragalin 50mg Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?::: It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule. However people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Miragalin 50mg Capsule.| Q. How long do I need to take Miragalin 50mg Capsule?::: Duration for the use of Miragalin 50mg Capsule depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and it is effectively helping you then you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.| Q. Is it necessary to continue taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule even if I feel fine?::: Yes you should not stop taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety difficulty in sleeping feeling sick pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Miragalin 50mg Capsule is reduced gradually.| Q. Is Miragalin 50mg Capsule addictive?::: Addiction to Miragalin 50mg Capsule is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Miragalin 50mg Capsule more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Miragalin 50mg Capsule. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Miragalin 50mg Capsule inform your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I take Diazepam and Miragalin 50mg Capsule together?::: Yes Miragalin 50mg Capsule and Diazepam can be used together. But there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.| Q. Can the use of Miragalin 50mg Capsule cause weight gain?::: Yes Miragalin 50mg Capsule may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low-calorie food may help you keep your weight stable. Consult a dietician if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.