What Causes Weight Gain In Lyrica (Page 7) (Top voted first)

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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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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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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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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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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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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I cannot find the website that you posted about Nuerotalk

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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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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 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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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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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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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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I have been under weight all my life not any more it's fluid weight horrible I have put on a stone and enormous around my waist I don't eat any thing flattering and used to model at age 60 I can't model with this weight I've been on a lot of different drugs and never put weight on

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Get off Lyrica as soon as possible, it's pure poison. It has hundreds, if not more, different side effects and a lot of them are very dangerous.

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Re: Regan (# 138)

Hi I put in about 7 lbs initially with Lyrica , I was anit under weight at the time so I didn't mind... now I've put on another 7 and not happy with it.

So I said to myself I'm losing 4 pounds this week.. watched what I ate, moderate sized portions and got out in nature and stomped for at least an hour every day and BAMMM it went!!!!

I think people need to be honest about what they put in their mouth and how much , and get outside , stretch those legs... IT WORKS!!!!

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Re: Regan (# 138)

I started Adkins. It took 2 weeks of next to no carbs but now the weight is coming off fast. 10 lbs in the last 1.5 weeks. I thought my scale was broken. I have never lost weight easily. Adkins is the only diet that works for me. My body functions better without the carbs and less swelling. Lots of scrambled eggs I put a dribble of sugar free French vanilla into and is yum. Chicken salad, green salads w/ chicken... withdrawal from carbs the first 2 weeks was hell. Adkins brand shakes are so good if you need them.

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Re: Yuck (# 11)

100% totally agree with everything you've said... I've yet to find an answer but will keep my eye on this site. I live in the UK. My daughter has gained 6 stones...luckily mine is just under 2 stones.

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Re: Linders (# 139)

Reading comments clearly Lyrica causes weight gain..I don't eat any extra food since I've been on in...after a recent holiday of typical eating out I gained 1lb..if I eat healthy I can't even shift any weight..I know I need to do exercise but the 18lb ive gained within 2 months of going on lyrica 3 years ago makes it quite hard on my joints. I'm at hospital on Tuesday about body pain..I've had the Butrans patch but still need medication to top it up..

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Re: Lorraine (# 2)

I have been taking Wellbutrin XL 300 for several years and I gained weight on lyrica... Try looking up and researching CBD oil (legal in all 50 States) or even better medical marijuana or smoke it 2 or 3 times a day...it works amazingly...no side effects (CBD oil... whereas marijuana/THC will cause some mental changes but that subsides after taking it for a while and increased appetite). It is natural, not physically addictive, works great on pain and you can function better..lyrica causes confusion amoungst other things. Google CBD oil and nerve pain...CBD is over the counter or can be purchased at some pharmacies. I get a very pure CBD oil...if interested, Sam Harry's CBD has the most reasonably priced CBD OIL that I have found with its purity...and has a better taste than others I've tried... Let me know how it works for you...tell them Karen told you about it as they know me there.

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What should I do to lose the lyrica belly and fat around the waist? I eat dangerously little and exercise one half-hour a day, but cannot do anymore as I am weak. Thanks.

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