Gabrica AT Capsule

Gabrica AT Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of neuropathic pain. It works by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain. This helps in regulating the mood and stopping the movement of pain signals from nerves to brain.

Gabrica AT Capsule is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Try never to skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, weight gain, sleepiness, dryness of mouth, and increased heart rate. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and take a balanced diet. Remember to inform the doctor if you develop any unusual changes in the mood as this medicine may lead to suicidal thoughts.

Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain
Gabrica AT Capsule is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Gabrica AT Capsule regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gabrica AT

• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Dryness in mouth
• Increased heart rate
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Difficulty in urination
• Uncoordinated body movements

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabrica AT Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Gabrica AT Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Amitriptyline and Pregabalin. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves). Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.

• Gabrica AT Capsule is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.

• It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.

• Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.

• Gabrica AT Capsule might cause dry mouth. Frequent sips of water may help ease the discomfort.

Centaur Pharma. Amitriptyline+Pregabalin. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: