What Causes Weight Gain In Lyrica (Page 3)
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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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Stop it. I gained 7 pound in 4 week of treatment. Yes, lyrics helps with my fibro pain but over all of my health ,which I have problems with my both knees, lower back pain, depression and so on. Weight gain it's a no no in my case. I can't put on more weight. I was 216 pound and I have lost 62 pounds slowly in the last 8 month due to taking selective med that I have taking(10 kinds). In my opinion, I think you should stop it as soon as posible.(Feb 4, 2017)

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I am Wellbutrin 80 milligrams of Adderall actually I just started the Wellbutrin a chronic pain if doctor chooses to give me Lyrica for my Pain I well I put my Alot of weight,,?

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Do you know if Cymbalta will work like the Wellbutrin

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Unless You are a Doctor of Pharmacology, You have no business giving advice about which drugs that a person should, or should not take. You are falsely implying that Wellbutrin is a CNS/nerve destroying stimulant. Present the facts, or keep Your opinions to yourself. And don't chastise someone else.

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I have been on Lyrica for a month now and have gained 10 lbs. I am hypothyroid and take Armour, which I only hope will counteract the weight gain. I also have severe fibro pain as well as severe back, sciatic, nerve damage to foot because of the sciatica. I have a herniated disc and ankylosing spondylitis. Dr prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain and fibro, but my hands swell so badly at night I can't use them. I have to wear compression gloves. I have carpal tunnel also but will be taking care of that with surgery.

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I have been on Lyrica for 2months now. An had to switch to a lower dose do to feeling a bit dazed an unsteady. Although the lower dose helped with the feeling of drunkenness I'm having a problem with my eyes being unfocused at times where its hard for me to read with or without glasses on. I have gained wt believe to be water weight because I don't eat much . Put on 8 pounds within 2-3weeks.

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I have been on 450mg of lyrica each day
for 4 years. Have gained over three stonnes
in weight. Tried to come off it twice. Second
time I wanted to take my own life as the
withdrawal symptoms were UNBEARABLE.

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My daughter took Lyrica for a short period for epilepsy. She felt very unwell and reported thus to her consultant . Two weeks later she was admitted to hospital having to lost the ability to speak and walk . Her consultant who did not visit her during this stay, said it was too low a dose to cause this . We know however lyrica was definitely responsible . A very dangerous drug.

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I sympathise with you all. This has also happened to me. Consultant who was supposed to be providing a pain clinic just said *lose the upholstery * as if I just sit eating chocolate all day. No interest in looking into my meds and I know it's Lyrica that's given me weight gain.

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I am taking Lyrica 300 mg two times a day. I have had great response to pain relief, but horrible with weight gain. I have gained 50 pounds in 5 months. All the weight is in my belly, hips & thighs. I too look like I am pregnant. This is horrible. I can also tell when it's time to take the Med on my own without a clock yo remind me as the burning pain returns. What the heck??? I suffer from neuropathy in my feet with burning pain and it feels like I am walking on sharp needles. Please help!

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Hi I don't know if this helps but while being on lyrica I gained over 70 pounds ( over a course of 3 years) I was on 150 mg 3 times a day, I mentioned the weight gain to the Neuro doctor and he prescribe gabapentin, he told me to slowly decrease the lyrica and increase the other, it's early but so far in the last 4 months since seeing the Neuro doctor I've lost 45 pounds,don't know if this helps

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Been prescribed lyrica 75 mg three times a day along with 900 of neurontin three times a day with Tramadol 50mg. Absolutely not cloudy or dizzy but 50 pound weight gain since April 21st 2016 No change in diet really but quit smoking

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Lyrica is a night mare !!!! I have gone from 13 stone to 20 stone !!! It makes me so unhappy I might swell be in pain the more waight the more presure on my legs !! So it's a no win !!

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I cannot believe how much weight I've gained on Pregabalin (Lyrica). The worst part is I look pregnant as it's settled around the tummy area. I watch my diet, can't exercise properly due to the physical limitations I have but the weight just kept coming. I'm now trying to get advice on how best to stop the drug. The thing is my consultant and a nurse just looked at me with that "you sit around eating chocolate all day" face. Couldn't be further from the truth. So now I'm in constant pain, depressed and much heavier. I feel for others in this awful situation.

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I was glad to here I'm not the only one with belly weight gain. I have never gained like this before. I'm staying on the weight watchers diet but if I show a gain at my next weigh in I'm going off of Lyrica. Unfortunately this has been the only thing that helped my nerve pain sonI'll probably go back when the pain gets too much to bear.

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I've been taking Lyrica since 2014 because I have Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (severe nerve pain and burning in both of my arms). I have NO appetite, eat a protein bar for breakfast and a healthy dinner and have gained 20 lbs. mostly in my stomach. I also take an anti-depressant and try to stay as active as I can but can't loose the weight!! So I can sympathize with all. Can't stop the Lyrica and can't loose the weight! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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One of the many and worst side effects and its permenant even after you stop!! I've been off for 4 years and still battle with memory loss.

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One of the many and worst side effects.

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Did you follow anything specific, as I can't seem to shake mine? Please.

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Would Paroxetine (Paxil) work like Wellbutrin?

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