Funxion Dosage/Direction for Use

Pregabalin can be taken with or without food. When discontinuing pregabalin, taper gradually over a minimum of one week independent of the indication.
Recommended Dose Range: 150 to 600 mg per day given in either two or three divided doses.
Epilepsy: Initial Dose: 150 mg per day given as two or three divided doses; Based on individual patient response and tolerability, the dose may be increased to 300 mg per day after one week.
Maximum Dose: 600 mg per day may be achieved after an additional week.
It is not necessary to monitor plasma pregabalin concentrations to optimize pregabalin therapy. Pregabalin does not alter the plasma concentrations of other commonly used AEDs. Similarly, commonly used AEDs do not alter plasma concentrations of pregabalin.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Recommended Dose Range: 150 to 600 mg per day given as two or three divided doses; The need for treatment should be reassessed regularly.
Initial Dose: 150 mg per day; Based on individual patient response and tolerability, the dose may be increased to 300 mg per day after one week. After an additional week the dose may be increased to 450 mg per day.
Maximum Dose: 600 mg per day may be achieved after an additional week.
Special Population: Renal Impairment: For patients receiving hemodialysis, the pregabalin daily dose should be adjusted based on renal function. In addition to the daily dose, a supplementary dose should be given immediately after every 4-hour hemodialysis treatment. (See table.)

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Hepatic Impairment: No dosage adjustment is required for patients with hepatic impairment.
Elderly (65 years and older): No dosage adjustment is necessary for elderly patients unless their renal function is compromised.
Or, as prescribed by a physician.