Posted by ramsea on January 22, 2004, at 9:03:12
In reply to Re: Neurontin / gabapentin weight gain? » platinumbride, posted by jtevers on January 21, 2004, at 18:35:57
It did cause weight gain, and I believe it does this by affecting more than one system related to weight gain. We tend to forget just how many systems can be involved in weight gain---from insulin issues, filling up the excess fat cells that only some people have, increasing appetite, causing terrrible carbo cravings, slowing the rate of the body down so less energy is used 24/7 *where someone was previously reacting and figeting 24/7 they slow down and thus use less energy just to say alive than they used to---now this is a hard one to notice, but there is evidence that people who fidget a lot tend to carry less weight than people who fidget and move around less even in their sleep or when sitting...)
Nuerontin may affect you without causing too much gain. It also caused water retention in me--facial and stomach bloat. Unfortunately, the only advice is--stay active, eat healthily but don't overeat. good luck.
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