How Much Weight Can One Gain On Pregaba

I have neuropathy due to collapsed C2-C6 leaving me with horrible pain. Finally went to a pain dr. He put me on lyrica and oxycontin. I eventually went off the oxy. cause I was afraid of addiction. 1. should I be taking a pain killer with the Lyrica? for it to be working as it should? 2. Just how much weight can be gained with this Lyrica? Does it have a cut-off time? like 3 months or 6 months or do I just keep on gaining th 50lbs, 100 lbs when will it stop? Hope to receiv e some replies. mar ## Actually, in some cases it never stops, better switch on Effexor or other stuff. Read more on Lyrica Details, scroll down to Adverse Effects. ## Lyrica, which contains the active ingredient Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug that is also used to help certain types of nerve pain. It does work f...

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Taken Lyrica 6 plus years; pain bad, weight gain terrible, ## Have you consulted a doctor? Weight gain can be a norma side effect of the Pregabalin in Lyrica, however, it should not cause severe pain. What were you taking it for? If it was for pain, there is a chance that your condition has worsened to the point where this medication may not be helping, as much as it used to. This can also occur if you've had no dosage adjustments for the length of time you've been taking it.

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Hello to all I have just stared takeing Lyrica Pregabalin it does make me dizzy but can it make your body ache. It is good on my legs help please ??????? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as an anticonvulsant and what you've described can be normal side effects of it. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, mood swings and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Linda, when I started Lyrica, I was frazzled with pain -couldn't eat much, broken sleep, no rest. I was at least 1/2 the time in bed with severe pain in my neck, skull, shoulder, & down my back to shoulder blades, pain in both hips so I couldn't sleep on my side, my preferred position, lumbar stenosis pain, sciatica - like numbness & tingling and pain in both ...

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WHAT IS LYCRA USED FOR, IS THIS MEDICATION USED FOR SLEEPING. ## Lyrica contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and as a mood stabilizer. It is not prescribed to help with problems sleeping, but it can cause drowsiness as a side effect, along with: nausea, dizziness and weight gain. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## I take 300mg Lycra in morning and 300 at night fro damaged to nerve in my wrist. I type a lot at work but do not use 2 of my fingers as they do not have much feeling and tingle. By mid day I have pain and when it is damp it is worse. What extra pain relief can I take? ## consult physiotherapist to mobile the nerve. medicine gives side effect ## I was prescribed Pregablin...

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I use Maxgalin 75, 2 tablets a day (as prescribed by my doctor) for peripheral neuropathy on the soles of the feet precipitated by a 'chikunguniya-like' viral fever that I had 3 years ago. I've taken it now for nearly 3 years, but without much success! What are the possible side effects? ## Maxgalin contains the active ingredient Pregabalin, this is an anticonvulsant that has also been proven to help with certain types of nerve pain. The common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dzzness and weight gain. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## constipation-, acidity, dozzing ## My wife had haemorage 3 weeks ago,and under medication since then.She is recovering nicely.She has complained pain in foot, ankles in evening hours.Do...

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