What Causes Weight Gain In Lyrica (Page 2)
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I HAVE GAINED 27 POUNDS IN 3 MONTHS. WHAT CAN I DO OTHER THAN STOP TAKING LYRICA? SHOULD I QUIT OR LOWER THE DOSAGE? I TAKE 2 DOSES PER DAY.

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Been on it 2years Progablin gained 2.5 stone in weight. Is there an alternative medication for nerve blocking as damaged discs in back.

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Lyrica is the worst medication for Anxiety, I realise everyone is different but in the end your Anxiety will worsen on this stuff. As my comments get moderated I cannot refer you to an excellent medical certifiable page in regards to what Lyrica does to our brains and other bodily functions and what the latest findings of this poisonous drug can do to us

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I was prescribed lyrica for severe aniexty 2 weeks ago. It has saved my life I feel like a new woman and can't sing it's praises enough.

I have heard about the side effects of putting on weight and this scares the crap out of me if I'm onest. I just am not a person who can be overweight. I have not had any increased appetitie or put any weight on so far.

Would I have seen a difference in weight by now?Is the weight put on through eating, water retention, or medical bloating etc..

I've read lost of this thread, bbut nothing answers my questions!

Can anyone help pls?

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I believe that s to be true. I'm certifiable ADHD (adult)....I had to stop taking Adderral because when I take it, even while on Lyrica my pain is really bad.....every time I stop taking the adderall the pain subsides. I started taking it again because I was gaining so much weight from the Lyrica making me so hungry all the time. But now knowing for sure from this last time that I took the Adderall It just makes my pain so much worse, I've chosen to just deal with the double whammy of having my cognitive issues from having ADHD and Fibro. The pain just isn't worth having, just so I can maintain my normal weight. It's discouraging for sure but once you're having all the pain you start realizing it's a better trade off to no longer have the pain.

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My personal advice is get off Lyrica now, as it causes more than weight gain. The drug starts off doing it's job well and then bang, things go haywire and it is caused by Lyrica.

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I gained 45lbs in less than two years on the lyrica. I finally switched to a dr. Who acknowledges that gaining 45 lbs doesn't help fibro pain or depression. Was weened off and been totally off for a week. I've lost 7 lbs in just one month. The biggest change I made was no more constant carb snacking- I found that while on lyrica I had insatiable cravings for all carbs, constantly.

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I cannot find the website that you posted about Nuerotalk

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I have been taking Lyrics for nearly a month with no weight gain. I eat smaller portions than I used to I rarely snack and when I do I reach for.an apple or banana or some other.fruit. Also I eat less fried foods and chips.

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Hi, I also had emergency surgery in January for Cauda Equina. I'm also Pregablin. I returned to work about a month on phased return. I've gained well over a stone in weight but I need the Pregablin for pain.

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LORD don't I KNOW about the weight gain!! HORRIBLE!!! I have to decide on wt gain which worsens my condition or some help w pain... TERRIBLE SITUATION

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I have sever back pain, I have been on one Lyrica for about 14 yrs and now 2 for 2 yrs, and I have slowly gained weight, and now I need to loose about 10 lbs, how slowly do I get off Lyrica to keep from having withdrawal' or any kind of pain or nervious or what ever.... .

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I noticed you said you take Pregablin for Cauda Equiba Syndrome. How long have you been diagnosed? Because I was diagnosed in Jan and had emergency surgery. I've also been put back on Pregablin. How are you know and have you returned to work?

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As of yet, 3-14-17, there is still no generic for lyrica, it is still expensive, and the weight piles on even if some don't change their diets, or remain on a healthy low fat diet and exercise routine..my Dr told me there's not much to hold back the weight, as it's water weight really, but drink water to keep your system from holding excess water...i too have to live in pain from trigeminal neuralgia or be fat...??

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AMEN!! I wasn't diagnosed properly for YEARS and due to the pain , no medication, no treatment , I developed a non healing bleeding ulcer from the stress/pain. I had to have part of my stomach and small intestine removed!!
WHAT ELSE I wonder do I have to give... TOTALLY EXHAUSTED

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Right now, it's either be in pain or gain weight. What a terrible choice all of us have to make. I am going to pray for all of us. Please Lord, may a solution be found for us who are suffering pain and weight gain. We are between the devil and the deep blue sea!

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Glad to hear you are doing well coming off of the Lyrica. I have already decided to come off if it as well. Thank you for posting your experience(s). Helps to know 'you're not the only one '!!

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Ok finally weaned myself off the lyrica! All the sickness that went with coming off it; from the hot and freezing cold flashes but here it is a week later and I'm actually in less pain than I was while I was on it. I think the joint pain was worsened by being on it a year. Dropping the weight slowly too since coming off it. And believe me my pains were bad. Couldn't sit long, stand long, walk long, bend over picking up kids clothes long. Doctor has me on 7.5 hydrocodone till I go in the 15th to get the nerves severed around my s1 and s3 four shots I guess. I don't recommend taking lyrica long term , especially not to anyone with depression; the weight gain associated with it made depression worse. Just saying. I'm sure there's those who say don't give advice and I'm not I'm giving my experiences and opinion here.

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I also was started on Lyrica for Iliac Compression Syndrome and I TOO have gained significant weight, 20+ pounds in 2-3 months!! I'm also a Diabetic and VERY STRICT with my intake. I have kept my A1C in the 4's for a year and a half so there blows your intake theory. The ONLY change has been Lyrica = Wt Gain.... at least for me. I helps me as well but like the previous post, the added weight DOESNT HELP my situation. I'm thinking I'm going to just have to take the pain and stop the med.

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I'm in the exact same boat with you. The lyrica also keeps hot flashes from menopause away but the nerve pain is getting worse because I'm gaining weight and it's putting more pressure on my lower back. You get terribly sick coming off lyrica but the good news is it only will last approximately a week, but again it is horrible! So stocking up on children's benedryl it'll help if you take only 5mgs every four to six hours and the full ten milligrams at night will help you sleep. The nausea!, Omgsh, be ready to be able to lay around like you have the flu. Gatorade, dry crackers and cold foods in your stomache in small amounts will help. Alka Seltzer cold plus helps too..The migraines you'll get, use goodys instant relief powers the minute the headaches come on and NyQuil cold and flu at night every other night instead of the benedryl if you still can't sleep. These over the counter meds are all things that help but rem. They each, except for the benedryl have acetaminophen in them so you can't take them together. And have to space out to at least 4-6 hours. Good luck

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I was in a 3 different mva's 2006, 2007, 2008 and have been prescribed a lot of meds for neck/back/joint pain etc.. I also have osteoarthritis and was having severe burning in my arms and legs. My pa gave me samples of lyrica 35mg. I took them as prescribed for 1 month and it seemed to work but I gained about 20lbs. It felt like I was swollen up and it also made me dizzy and an upset stomach. I decided to stop taking it. Side effects were too harsh. Before lyrica I lost 50 lbs. Now I'm struggling with weight again. I won't go back on this drug. Looking into options. I'm not sure they've even diagnosed me properly with fibromyalgia, because I don't experience the burning sensation all the time.

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