When switching patients with a seizure disorder from gabapentin to pregabalin, the dose should be reduced gradually over one week by gradually tapering down the daily dosage to minimize the risk of increased seizure frequency
This step is crucial to establish a safe baseline
Early assessment can help identify whether dry mouth, gum disease, or another condition may be contributing to the problem
Notably, gastrointestinal toxicity was more pronounced in animals administered EGCG via gavage or when fasted, whereas administration via diet, water, or capsule resulted in milder effects (234, 243)
The provider review and ongoing dose adjustments happen entirely through portal messaging, with no scheduling required and unlimited follow-up messages bundled into the plan
In many cases, symptoms settle as the digestive system adjusts to the medication