What Causes Weight Gain In Lyrica (Page 5)

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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Lyrica does male me gain weight. I am 5'4 and currently 134 lbs. Prior to Lyrica, I weighed between 110 and 115 all the time. I have been on lyrica for about a year. I take 150 MG a day. It has caused me to fall, be unaware of what is going on around me, I have slurred speech, severe dizziness, and I sleep a lot. I have had type 1 diabetes for almost 23 years and I suffer from neuropathy, fibromyalgia and R.A. Diabetes alone causes me to feel depressed. Lyrica furthers the depression somehow. I went from being a beautiful, fit, positive person to a chubby, out of shape, negative one. I believe Lyrica caused my appetite to become out of control. Even with fighting the urge to eat everything I can get my hands on, my metabolism seems to be at a crawl bc I am still gaining weight. I'm still pretty young, so it's not bc of the aging process that my metabolism has slowed down. I didn't have these problems until lyrica. I love the way lyrica takes the pain away. I just hate that I'm getting heavier and heavier, feeling depressed, not able to drive after I take it, and how the sleepiness and dizziness have reduced my social life to almost nothing. I don't even have time to pig out, because I'm asleeo all the time. The thing is, if you plan to use Lyrica, you need to be prepared to accept the side effects. Lyrica does what it supposed to do. Unfortunately being pain free with Lyrica isn't a win win for me.

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This will be my last post as I am no longer taking Lyrica. After a lot of ups and downs over the past year and half, I made the decision that the side effects were worse than the benefits. I had been on both cymbalta and lyrics and often had to supplement with pain killers. Living with serious chronic pain is so terrible for all of us and such a waste of our talents and energy. I am going to trying the patch and hope that it can give me better quality of life. I wish you all the best.

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There seems to be no help ...... The only options ate take it or leave it. What I can tell you is that once you off Lyrics the weight doesn't come off either, as your metabolism is so bad ....... I have been off for 4 years and still carry 35kgs around my midsection I can not loose. If you do find something that Kick starts the metabism after Lyrics again, then please let me know. Much light and Blessings Tammy.

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I was put on a it dosage of Lyrica 10 years ago for foot surgery. Don't remember gaining any weight. Went off it few years ago. Was put back on it last August for symptoms I believe due to Syringomyelia. Only 25mg. Dosage went to 75 a few months ago. Started gaining but did connect to Lyrica. Two+ months ago went to 150mg. Gained 7 lbs. I am under 5'3 and have never gained weight except when I nursed my son 35 years ago. I walk, work out & eat very well. Can't wear ANY of my pants. The problem is two fold. It helps my symptoms but I hate the weight gain. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Anyone relate??

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I have similar! I am seeking out my acupuncture and Chinese medicine herbs... Lions mane mushroom Fungi Perfecti! ...and supplements for my whole body neuropathy, weight gain is not going to work for me! Good luck love! {edited for privacy}.

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OMG! Every word of your post is what I'm going through. I broke my back in two places last year & the nerve pain is cripling. noticed your post was back in 2013, I'm wondering if you ever got a resolution. Pls let me know, I'm desperate & my drs don't seem to care. Thank you & GOD bless you brother.

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I could have written your post!

I look pregnant, constantly get asked if I'm pregnant and have resorted to wearing my maternity jeans because the weight is all on my belly!

I think I am going to try and wean off of it to see if I need 200mg twice daily. Any suggestions on how to do that?

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i've been on lyrica for past 5 yrs. tremendous weight gain, have asked could I be taken off of Lyrica also took remrode then was taken remrode still have weight gain also take prestiq, tezadine(muscle spasms),fluid pill 1/2 tab, nuccyntia for pain and a lot of other meds. so tired of being unhealthy due to weight gain and still no pain control with all this meds; but hopefully have relief soon

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I am down to 75 mg. now from 300 mg. last Dec. Occasionally I will have to take 150 mg. I don't have withdrawal symptoms when I switch back & forth.
I gained 12 lbs. the first 3 months. No matter what, I haven't been able to lose that weight. I haven't gained any additional weight either, but that has required a lot of work.
I take Lyrica because I have severe spinal & back problems, but I only take it at bed time. I can't say that it helps the pain that much and it has caused me many sleepless nights because it gets me so worked up and wide awake.
I could never go back to 300 mg. again-too much memory loss. I still mix up words. I think Lyrica is very bad for my brain.
I've noticed a big change in my communication & memory skills.

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Just started lyrica 50 mg was told to take it 3times a day. I only take it when the pain is unbearable and one is my limit! Gain 3pounds! Not happy, but I sleep at night now! So at least I look healthy instead of bags under my eyes!

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Hi i take lyrica but i stop today because of the weight gain.Pain doctor give them to me.Now my primary do give me some lexapro do you know if the weight gain will stop because of the lexpro,taking them together?

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Hi I've been taking lyrica seen October last year as I had cauda equina I'm now on it till April I've never been skinny but now it seem I'm putting on weight taking this drug I take 75mg 3 times a day I know it's helping with the nerves in my back and legs still get the tingling and have numbness pins and needles but it's making me so unhappy with the weight gain

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I took Lyrica for 5 years. I did not eat more after starting Lyrica but I did gain weight. It took me a year to loose the weight without any calorie restriction. For me the weight came off slowly without dieting.

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Would Paroxetine (Paxil) work like Wellbutrin?

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

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One of the many and worst side effects.

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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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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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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 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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