Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movement, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Prelin Capsule
Prelin should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Prelin without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Prelin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you experience any eye sight change while taking Prelin. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with any heart problems (high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, slow or irregular heart rate). Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Notify your doctor if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Prelin a metabolite of gabapentin?
No. Prelin a not a metabolite of gabapentin. There is a structural similarity between the two drugs and they are GABA analogue.

Q. Can Prelin cause sedation?
Yes, use of Prelin can cause sedation or sleepiness.

Q. Is Prelin a beta blocker?
No. Prelin is not a beta blocker. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prelin a mood stabiliser?
No. Prelin is not a mood stabiliser. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prelin a muscle relaxant?
No. Prelin is not a muscle relaxant. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prelin a benzodiazepine?
No. Prelin is not a benzodiazepine. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prelin a painkiller?
No. Prelin is not a pain killer. Prelin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, epilepsy and anxiety disorder.

Q. Is Prelin a steroid?
No. Prelin is not a steriod. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is Prelin a narcotic?
No. Prelin is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. Prelin is a medicine which is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Is it safe to take Prelin with duloxetine?
If Prelin and duloxetine taken together, there is an increased risk of side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating and motor co-ordination. Consult with your doctor if you have already taken one of the medications.

Q. What is the interaction of Prelin with anticoagulants?
There is no known interaction between the two drugs but consult your doctor and inform if you are taking any of the medication.

Q. Is Prelin safe?
Prelin is a prescription drug and is safe to use if taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as per the doctor's advice.

Q. Are Prelin and gabapentin the same?
Prelin and gabapentin are two different medicines. However, they work in a similar way and both are used for conditions like neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Prelin is also used for treating anxiety. Please consult your doctor before using any of the medicine.

Q. Is Prelin a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, Prelin is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). IIt is a medicine which decreases pain and seizures or fits by binding to specific calcium channels and increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger in the nerve cells and is used for conditions like neuropathic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia.

Q. Can I take Prelin with methadone?
Methadone is opioid in nature and It may reduce the lower gastrointestinal tract function (e.g., intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, constipation) especially when given with Prelin. So, when Prelin and opioids are used together, measures to prevent constipation may be considered (especially in female patients and elderly).

Q. Is Prelin a controlled substance?
No, Prelin is not a controlled substance. However, it is a prescription drug which should only be taken as per the doctor's advice.

Q. How long can I take Prelin for?
Prelin is a prescription drug and it should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Prelin with gabapentin?
Prelin and gabapentin both act via similar mechanism and are used for treating similar conditions. They may also enhance each other's depressant action, so, taking both together is not recommended as you may feel more sleepy and need to take more precautions while driving or using machines. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with sertraline?
Prelin may increase the depressant action of sertraline. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with naproxen?
Prelin and naproxen are not known to have any clinically relevant interaction. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both them together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with tramadol?
The central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol may increase when it is taken with Prelin and you can feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking both the medications together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with alprazolam?
Prelin can be taken with alprazolam as no interactions have been clinically observed. However, as both the medicines have the tendency to cause sleepiness, so caution may be needed in case both the medicines are used together as it may affect your ability to drive or work on a machine. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with amitriptyline?
Prelin is known to increase the depressant action of amitriptyline. Taking the two medicines together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking the medications together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with ibuprofen?
Prelin is not known to have any interaction with ibuprofen and they can be taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with diazepam?
Prelin may enhance the depressant effects of diazepam when used together. Taking them together can make you feel more sleepy, so, you should be careful while driving or if you are working with a machine. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Prelin with paracetamol?
Prelin is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. They can be safely taken together. However, consult your doctor before taking these drugs together as interactions may occur.

Q. Does Prelin cause swelling?
Prelin is known to produce edema (swelling) by fluid (water) retention. Kindly consult your doctor if you develop swelling while taking Prelin.

Q. Does Prelin cause drowsiness (somnolence)?
One of the common side effects of Prelin use is drowsiness (somnolence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while taking Prelin especially if you are taking any other medicine which can make you sleepy.

Q. Does Prelin cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a common side effect with Prelin use. It can be a result of increased appetite (feeling hungry) and fluid (water) retention. Consult your doctor if there is any change in your weight during therapy.

Q. Does Prelin cause hair loss?
Clinical studies have shown that Prelin can cause hair loss (alopecia) in some patients. It has also been associated with hirsutism (excessive hair growth). Consult your doctor if you notice any difference in your hair growth while taking Prelin.

Q. Does Prelin make you tired?
Prelin is known to cause tiredness (fatigue). Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Prelin.

Q. Does Prelin cause water retention?
Prelin has been associated with fluid (water) retention and edema (swelling). Consult your doctor if you notice swelling of your body while taking Prelin therapy.

Q. Does Prelin make you hungry?
Prelin is known to increase appetite (make you feel hungry). Consult your doctor if there is a significant change in your appetite while taking Prelin.

Q. Does Prelin cause diarrhea?
Prelin use can cause diarrhea as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhea while taking Prelin.

Q. Does Prelin help with sleep?
Prelin is not indicated for the treatment of any sleep problems. Rather, Prelin can cause somnolence (increased desire to sleep). Consult your doctor for the treatment of any sleep related problems.