Pregabalin. Analogues without prescriptions are cheap. Price, reviews

Pregabalin is an antiepileptic drug with a pronounced analgesic and sedative effect (manufacturers Russia and Korea). For the convenience of dosing, the medication is produced in the form of capsules with different concentrations (25, 75, 100, as well as 150 and 300 mg) of the main element of the same name.

Pregabalin belongs to the group of potent drugs, and its use is accompanied by a large list of side effects (including those hazardous to health), so it is impossible to purchase it without a prescription.

If Pregabalin is not on sale or the drug is not suitable for the patient due to contraindications or side effects, then only a doctor can prescribe an analogue. If long-term treatment is required, a specialist can choose cheaper drugs.

Domestic and imported analogues of the product

Pregabalin (analogs without prescriptions are cheap, you can check with the attending specialist or at the pharmacy from the pharmacist, but only a doctor can prescribe the drug) is a strictly prescription medication.

The course of treatment should be carried out under regular monitoring of the patient's condition.

If the drug does not fit the patient, then it can be replaced (if a similar therapeutic effect is required) only with a prescription drug. There are no over-the-counter medicines of the same action on sale. Below in the article is an overview of the drugs that are closest to the therapeutic effect of drugs in comparison with the original.

Lyrics

Pregabalin (cheap non-prescription analogues do not allow to stop or prevent epileptic seizures, their the action is aimed at reducing pain or eliminating nervous tension) can be replaced with German capsules Lyrics.

The product contains an identical active element, therefore, the therapeutic actions of the medication are completely similar to the original. That is, the drug has an anticonvulsant, analgesic and sedative effect. Indications for the use of Lyrica coincide with the appointment of Pregabalin.

Both medicines are used in the following cases:

• elimination of pain caused by pathological overexcitation of nerve cells;
• in the complex treatment of epilepsy;
• with severe anxiety disorder;
• the presence of severe muscle and skeletal pain.

Contraindications to the use of the medication are also completely similar to the original, that is, Lyric capsules cannot be prescribed in the following cases:

• high sensitivity to the elements of drugs;
• age under 18;
• during lactation for the period of taking Lyrica or the original, the baby should be transferred to artificial feeding;
• when carrying a child and planning pregnancy, since drugs can cause a violation of the formation and development of the fetus;
• in renal and heart failure, both medicines can be used only with the permission of the doctor and under the regular supervision of the attending specialist;
• with extreme caution, the drug should be prescribed to patients who have drug dependence.

It should also be borne in mind that after 65 years it is necessary to prescribe a lower dosage of the considered medications, since patients of this age have age-related changes in activity kidneys.

When prescribing Lyrica (as well as when using Pregabalin), the dosage and course of treatment are set by the doctor, taking into account the purpose of use and the general condition of the patient.

Before starting treatment, the doctor must inform the patient about the possibility of developing the following side effects (identical to the original):

• dizziness and drowsiness. These symptoms are more common in patients;
• violation of coordination of movement;
• violation of clarity of consciousness, fainting;
• development of physical and neuropsychic weakness;
• decreased concentration of attention;
• deterioration of vision (vision may disappear completely), the appearance of "flies" and double vision;
• the appearance of puffiness (mainly on the legs);
• the development of swelling in the pharynx, tongue and in the nasal cavity;
• pulmonary edema;
• changes in blood composition;
• increased appetite, as a result of which there is a rapid increase in weight;
• a sharp decrease in blood sugar levels and a decrease in body weight;
• a feeling of euphoria and the development of hallucinations;
• lack of libido and orgasm during intercourse, or vice versa, increased libido;
• increased irritability, anxiety;
• the development of insomnia;
• loss of your own "I";
• depression, depressed mood;
• difficulties in drawing up proposals, violation of the letter;
• sudden feelings of panic or, on the contrary, indifference to the outside world;
• tremor of the limbs;
• violation of sensitivity (feeling of pins and needles on the skin);
• imbalance;
• the development of blackouts;
• increased slowness due to severe fatigue;
• involuntary oscillatory movements of the pupil or pupil dilation;
• violation of muscle contractile activity;
• decreased reflexes;
• the development of toothaches;
• violation or loss of taste;
• dry mouth;
• the appearance of a burning sensation on the mucous tissues;
• pain in the ears from the sound of any volume;
• increase or decrease in heart rate;
• decrease or increase in blood pressure;
• cold hands and feet;
• violation of the rhythm of heart contractions;
• cough, breathing problems, shortness of breath;
• nasal congestion, increased snoring;
• the development of nosebleeds;
• accumulation of gas in the intestines;
• violation of the condition and work of the digestive system;
• accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity;
• violation of swallowing reflexes;
• increased sweating, including the appearance of cold sweats;
• redness of the epidermis;
• development of urticaria;
• the development of muscle spasms and muscle stiffness;
• the appearance of muscle and joint pain, as well as back pain;
• lack of urine or urinary incontinence;
• diarrhea, or vice versa, the development of constipation;
• the development of renal failure;
• violation of potency;
• lack of menstrual flow;
• swelling of the mammary glands;
• soreness of menstruation;
• the appearance of suicidal thoughts;
• allergic rashes, suffocation or swelling of tissues;
• feeling of tightness in the chest.

The most important negative reaction is the withdrawal syndrome, as a result, with an abrupt discontinuation of treatment in patients, an increase in the listed side effects was noted.

Also, an increase in the negative reaction develops with an increase in the prescribed dosage. In this case, gastric lavage and sorbent intake are required. Further (if necessary) symptomatic therapy is carried out. If the victim's condition worsens, then it is required to perform hardware purification of the blood (in the hospital).

Lyrica, like Pregabalin, is a prescription drug.

Important. Reception of the Lyrics, like the original, should be carried out under the regular supervision of a specialist. The doctor observes not only the change in the state and work of vital organs, but also the psychological balance of the patient, since the course of treatment is often accompanied by suicidal thoughts.

Carbamazepine

Pregabalin can be replaced with Carbamazepine tablets, which are produced by companies in Russia, China and India. The main substance of the analogue (carbamazepine) has an antieplelic and psychotropic effect, as well as helps to eliminate pain symptoms, regulates water balance in the body and normalizes emotional condition.

The substitute is similar in therapeutic effect to the original, but at the same time it costs less. It is also impossible to buy carbamazepine without a prescription. Due to the difference in composition, the indications for the use of the analogue differ when compared with Pregabalin.

The list of indications for both medicines (for ease of comparison) is listed in the table below:

Indications for Carbamazepine	When Pregabalin is prescribed	General indications
to stabilize mental balance in manic states. It is used in complex treatment; with a disorder of the nervous system in diabetes; to normalize the condition when the patient is taken out of the binge; with insatiable thirst (the drug normalizes the water balance in the body); to normalize the formation of urine.	muscle or skeletal pain; to eliminate pain caused by overexcitation of nerve cells.	with epilepsy with various forms of seizures; dysfunction of the glossopharyngeal and trigeminal nerves. Pathology can manifest itself by pain near the root of the tongue, tonsils, ears, and also sometimes near the eyes, jaw and neck; with a pronounced violation of the emotional state (increased excitability, psychosis, or vice versa, severe depression).

Contraindications to the appointment of an analogue also differ.

When carbamazepine is not prescribed:

• pronounced violation of the rhythm of heart contractions;
• in violation of metabolic processes, as a result of which the functioning of the cells of the nervous system is disrupted;
• deficiency of leukocytes, sodium and iron in the blood;
• severe alcoholism;
• violation of the activity of the adrenal cortex;
• deficiency of hormones produced by the thyroid gland;
• failure of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus;
• violation of hematopoiesis;
• liver failure;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• the presence of a benign tumor in the prostate gland;
• mixed forms of epileptic seizures;
• an analogue is not prescribed for patients under 4 years of age.

General contraindications:

• the patient has heart or kidney failure;
• carrying a child;
• intolerance to the components of medicines;
• lactation period;
• in old age, dosage adjustment is required.

Prohibitions for the original:

• the patient has drug dependence;
• age up to 18 years.

When comparing the listed contraindications, Carbamazepine is distinguished by the presence of more items on the list. The rules for using the analog are similar to those for Pregabalin. The dosage and duration of the course of treatment is set individually for each patient.

The use of Carbamazepine can also be accompanied by the development of side effects, the list of which is large:

Side effects from carbamazepine	Adverse reaction to Pregabalin	Common side effects
the development of headaches; spontaneous movements of the limbs; decreased appetite; increased sensitivity of the epidermis to ultraviolet light; development of stomatitis; exacerbation of coronary heart disease; blockage of blood vessels with blood clots; hormonal imbalance; fluid retention in the body; increased urination; a decrease in the production of the amount of urine per day; development of disorders of the condition and work of the kidneys; the appearance of blood in the urine; hearing impairment; the appearance of "teenage" acne " hair loss; violation of pigmentation of the epidermis; increased growth of male-type body hair (on the face, chest, legs).	increased drowsiness or, on the contrary, insomnia; impaired consciousness, including fainting; increased appetite; deterioration in attention and performance; complete loss of vision; the development of swelling in the nasal cavity and pharynx; pulmonary edema; weight loss; lowering the amount of glucose in the blood; euphoria; decrease or increase in sex drive; apathy and loss of one's own "I"; harsh panic attacks; violation of the letter; the development of blackouts; decreased reflexes, for example, impaired swallowing reflexes; dry mouth; the appearance of toothaches; the development of a burning sensation in the mucous membranes; increased heart rate; shortness of breath, breathing disorder; nasal congestion, in this regard, there is an increase in snoring; cold extremities; the development of nosebleeds; accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity; the appearance of cold sweats; lack of urine, or vice versa, its incontinence; swelling of the mammary glands; increased soreness of menstruation; feeling of tightness in the chest; development of the desire to "commit suicide".	visual impairment and movement of the eyeballs; emotional and physical weakness; movement disorders; dizziness; tremor of the limbs; burning or tingling sensation in the limbs; speech impairment; the development of muscle spasms and muscle stiffness; exacerbation of psychosis; violation of orientation in space; increased aggression and overexcitement; increased depression; visual and auditory hallucinations; allergic skin rashes; a decrease in the number of leukocytes, platelets and iron in the blood. As well as other changes in the composition of the blood; inflammation of the pancreas; swelling of the tongue; the appearance of abdominal pain; the development of constipation or diarrhea; development of hepatic or heart failure; violation of the rhythm of heart contractions; a decrease in the frequency of heart beats; increase or decrease in blood pressure; weight gain; swelling of the limbs; violation of potency; the development of muscle and joint pain; pain in the ears at the sound of any volume; violation of taste; increased sweating; accumulation of gas in the intestines; tremor of the limbs.

Carbamazepine, like Pregabalin, is addictive, so withdrawal of the drug should be done with extreme caution. When taking the course, the prescribed dosage should be strictly observed, since if it is exceeded, it increases the severity of side effects that may not be reversible (for example, complete loss of vision, hearing, and even heart failure).

To restore well-being, the victim should be given first aid in the form of gastric lavage and intake of sorbents. Further, the doctor prescribes treatment for the symptoms that arise.

The analogue is a prescription drug.

When using Carbamazepine, the dosage is initially prescribed a minimum and gradually increased. When the medication is discontinued, the dosage should also be reduced gradually. It is also necessary to take into account that the analogue cannot be categorically combined with alcohol, as the severity of side reactions will increase.

Konvulex

Pregabalin (analogs without prescriptions, cheap in therapeutic properties, are much inferior to the original, since they are only capable of reduce pain or have a mild sedative effect, but do not stop epileptic seizures) is often replaced with a drug Konvulex.

This medication is produced in the form of syrup and drops, capsules and tablets, as well as in the form of a solution for injection. The variety of release forms allows you to choose the desired type according to the patient's age and the severity of the pathology. The active ingredient (volproic acid) has an anticonvulsant, antiepileptic and sedative effect.

Indications and contraindications for the use of Konvulex differ from the original:

Konvulex	Pregabalin	General points
Indications
elimination of seizures; with nervous tics in children.	to eliminate the pain symptom caused by overexcitation of nerve cells; in the fight against muscle and skeletal pain.	with epilepsy in complex treatment; in acute psychological disorders.
Contraindications
violation of skin pigmentation; disruption of the liver and pancreas; a low number of platelets in the blood; the body's predisposition to hemorrhage; age up to 3 years for tablets, injection and capsules; weight up to 7.5 kg for drops. There is no age limit for syrup.	Age under 18	high susceptibility to the composition of the funds; carrying a child; lactation period.
Carefully
violation of hematopoiesis; with seizures in an advanced form; with lesions of brain tissue; very low amount of protein in the blood.	heart failure; age after 65 years; drug dependence.	Disruption of kidney function

If Konvulex is suitable for indications and contraindications, then the dosage and duration of the course is selected by the doctor according to the type of drug, age and severity of the pathology.

When passing the course, an analogue can cause the development of the following negative reaction:

• increased appetite;
• weight loss or gain;
• vomiting;
• violation of the condition and work of the liver;
• pain throughout the abdomen and pelvis;
• development of constipation;
• inflammation of the pancreas;
• impaired coordination of limb movement;
• dizziness;
• severe, unbearable headache;
• violation of the clarity of consciousness;
• increased drowsiness;
• damage to brain tissue;
• speech impairment;
• the loss of a person from reality and complete immobility. Pathology can last from 30 seconds to 5 minutes (average data are indicated);
• violation of psychological balance;
• the development of hallucinations;
• increased fatigue and fatigue in the normal rhythm of life;
• the development of depression;
• emotional overexcitement;
• increased irritability;
• swelling of the mammary glands;
• lack of menstruation;
• soreness of menstruation;
• visual impairment, flashing "flies" before the eyes;
• hair loss;
• swelling, itching, redness of the epidermis and other allergy symptoms;
• the development of a coma is not excluded.

Unlike the original, Konvulex does not significantly affect the functioning of the kidneys, heart, and also does not cause a strong violation of the blood composition. In case of an overdose with an analogue, a violation of breathing, detachment from the outside world is noted, the development of cerebral edema is not excluded.

In case of poisoning, urgent gastric lavage and the intake of sorbents are required. Further, symptomatic therapy is provided. Konvulex is also a prescription drug.

Important. The drug, like all the drugs considered in this article, must be used with extreme caution in complex treatment.

Prices

Pregabalin (analogs without a prescription, cheap ones should be selected by the attending physician) is not a budget medication.

The table below lists the cost of the substitutes described in this article in comparison with the original:

Drug name	Number of tablets in a package	Price range (in rubles)
Pregabalin 75 mg	14 pcs.	220-260
Pregabalin 300 mg	14 pcs.	450-510
Carbamazepine 200 mg	50 pcs.	80-150
Convalis 300 mg	50 pcs.	450-530
Konvuleks 300 mg	50 pcs.	270-340

Pregabalin effectively fights epileptic seizures, neuropathic pain and helps to normalize the psychological state. The drug, like its analogues, is highly addictive, so it is impossible to buy this type of drug without a prescription. If long-term treatment is needed, the doctor may choose cheaper substitutes.

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