Two lots of Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules recalled due to cross-contamination with the drug sertraline
Why it was recalled
Contamination
What you should do
If you experience a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), stop taking the affected product and seek immediate medical help by calling 9-1-1. Otherwise, do not stop taking your pregabalin medication without first speaking with your healthcare professional or pharmacist, as stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms including insomnia, nausea, headache, anxiety, excessive sweating, diarrhea, and convulsions.Return the product to the pharmacy where it was purchased as soon as possible for a replacement or alternative supply, and for proper disposal. If you are unsure whether your product is recalled, check with your pharmacy.Seek medical attention if you have used this product and think you are experiencing side effects.Contact Teva Canada Customer Care by calling toll-free at 1-800-268-4129 or by email at customer.service@tevacanada.com, if you have questions about this recall.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Recall data is sourced from Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts open dataset. MedShort.ca is an independent tracking tool and does not provide medical advice — for questions about this recall, contact the manufacturer or your pharmacist, or read the full notice linked above.