Pregabalin

[Tudee]

I have progressive spinal canal stenosis, and Pregabalin has been muted as a treatment for constant pain and burning.I am in persistent AF and as I take Apixaban I have concerns about the anti platelet effects of this drug., does anyone have an experience to share please.

[Tudee]

Oh dear, it is disappointing that no one can share their experience of Pregabalin, I am in the dark here.

[Hidden]

I am not a doctor, but my understanding is that Pregabalin may cause a small fall in the platelet count, but that serious problems are rare. It seems sensible to have a blood count before and after treatment. I imagine your GP would have been aware of a potential problem and was not concerned. Another chat with her might put your mind at rest.

[Tudee in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks Oyster.

[Tudee in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Oyster, For some reason Ihave only just seen your reply.

[Kingsley09]

I have been taking pregabalin for approximately 4/5 months for pain relief which it has helped but am trying to get off slowly as since on it I have had more afib episodes not very bad except one when I ended up in hospital over night. I can’t say I new anything about the anti platelet effects of this drug but until I get off it I also won’t know if it’s that that if effecting my afib so just be careful

[Tudee in reply to Kingsley09]

Many thanks Kingsley, it is a toxic drug, I think I prefer pain, I’ve also read it can lead to heart failure. scary.