Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases the pain by stopping the movement of pain signals to the brain.

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet1 and Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet2.

Uses of Lyritril Tablet

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Benefits of Lyritril Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of medicines 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 Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Lyritril Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lyritril

Constipation
Difficulty in urination
Weight gain
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Increased heart rate
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Uncoordinated body movements

How to use Lyritril Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet 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

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet 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

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may affect your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lyritril Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet

₹13.2/Tablet

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55% costlier

Nervite Tablet

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₹19.9/tablet

51% costlier

Nurogab NT Tablet

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₹19.9/tablet

51% costlier

GB 29 Plus Tablet

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Quick tips

Lyritril Tablet

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
Along with taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

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Patient concerns

Most of the times when I get excited or have orgasm I feel pain in my testis and around it .

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi PATIENT neuropathic pain mostly. take tablet emanzen d 1 bd

Sir Plz suggest me effective pain killer with minimum side effects for back pain and arthritis, which can be taken on regular basis as and when required.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

dpeneds on the type of pain - muscular or neuropathic; show tro nearby neuro

I m suffering due to pain in left testis, so I visited pgimer Chandigarh in urology deptt. There I had gone for dopler ultrasound testis and its reports are normal Now whenever I lay down at bed I felt a smaal lump in testis,when I touchdown it, the pain radiates in whole left testis Now I m feeling pain sometimes in both tastis Is it a sign of early vericoseal Or something else Pls. Suggest

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

it is a neuropathic pain and it won't show any abnormality in USG. i am worried about the lump u r talking about. its better if u consult a surgeon, PGIMER UROLOGY is the best place to go for examination. if they say its normal, its normal. for pain take pregaba m 1 od

FAQs

Lyritril Tablet

Q. What is Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet?

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pregabalin and Nortriptyline. This medicine is useful in the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathic pain). It calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain. Thereby, decreasing the pain sensation.

Q. Can I stop taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?

No, you should not stop taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet even if your pain is relieved. Continue to take it as advised by your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, nausea, pain and sweating. You may need to gradually taper the dose before you stop the medication completely.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet?

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet can make you feel hungry which might make you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight.. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). DO not eat foods that contain a lot of calories, such as soft drinks, oily food, chips, cakes, biscuits, and sweets. If you feel hungry between meals, avoid eating junk food and eat fruits, vegetables and low-calorie foods. Regular exercise will prevent weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight.

Q. Can the use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. Sometimes, you might not even feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet affect my sexual life?

The use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet can affect the sexual life of both men and women. Most commonly caused problems are decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction (inability to develop or maintain erection during the sexual activity) and inability to reach orgasm. It can also cause a decrease in satisfaction and cause discomfort while intercourse. If you experience these problems, discuss them with your doctor but do not stop taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet.

Q. Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet?

Serious side effects because of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet are uncommon and rare. Consult your doctor if you notice any of the following: changes in body temperature, difficulty in breathing, increased heartbeat (palpitations), weakness, unsteadiness when walking, reduced coordination or slowed reactions, unusual changes in mood or behavior (such as restlessness, nervousness or excitement), signs of depression, seeing or hearing things that are not there, irrational thinking, blurred or double vision, uncontrollable jerky eye movements, difficulty seeing, signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and need urgent medical attention.

Q. How long will the Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet take to act?

An initial benefit with Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may be seen after 2 weeks of treatment. However, it may take around 2-3 months to see full benefit. It may even take longer in some patients.

Q. What if I forget to take Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet?

If you forget to take the scheduled dose of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed because this may increase the risk of unwanted side effects due to overdosage. If you are not sure what to do, consult your doctor about how to manage a situation like this.

Q. What if I take too much of this drug by mistake?

In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help at the nearest hospital. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, weakness, unsteadiness while walking, having double visions, slurred speech or diarrhea, confusion, blurred vision, dizziness, body temperature changes (low and high), difficulty in breathing and increased heartbeat.

Q. Will Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if a higher than the recommended dosage is taken?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. Is there anything I need to avoid while taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet?

Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful while driving or doing an activity that requires you to be alert. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet. It can increase the effects of alcohol, which could be dangerous. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may also interact with this medicine and cause unwanted side effects. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Use of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet can make you more prone to sunburns. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when you are outdoors during daytime.

Q. How often should I see the doctor ?

You may need to see your doctor regularly if you have started to take Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet. However, you must consult your doctor if the advised dosage of Lyritril 75mg/10mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms or you continue experiencing some unwanted side effects that affect your routine activities.

Q. Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep your tablets in the pack until it is time to take them. Store them in a cool and dry place. Store them out of sight and reach of the children. Unused medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

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