The psychiatrist offered my 16-year-old daughter pregabalin, of course, with my consent. He claims that in special cases it can also be given to minors. I do not know what to do on the one hand I would like to try and on the other I am afraid of some side effects.
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Olga Sierpniowska Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
Indeed, there is little data on the use of drugs with pregabalin in children under 12 years of age and adolescents (12–17 years). Nevertheless, the doctor can, to the best of his knowledge and experience, as well as based on the available data (even if limited) prescribe the drug outside the recommendations in the leaflet, including age. It is good that he informed you that this procedure is non-standard and obtained your consent. These types of therapies are not uncommon and are called off-label treatments: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/leczenie-off-label-poza-wskazaniami Side effects may or may not occur. It is impossible to determine in advance whether and what will appear. There may also be no disturbing effects. If your daughter needs treatment and your doctor thinks that using pregabalin may have more benefit than the potential risk of the drug and a greater benefit than the risk of not treating the ailment, then it seems worth a try. However, if there are any disturbing side effects - you can consult a doctor to end the therapy and choose a different procedure. I enclose our materials that may be of interest to you: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-bac-sie-dzialan-niepozadanych-lekow https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane https://www.gdziepolek.pl/substancje/pregabalina