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Posted by qbsbrown on March 19, 2008, at 22:13:09
Although my hunger seems to be normal, I seem to be gaining weight on Lyrica daily!! My face is puffier, and I seem to be retaining everything, fluid or something.
I notice that it's listed in under 10 percent, but are there others out there (you) that have experienced otherwise?
Brian
Posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 18:40:31
In reply to Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by qbsbrown on March 19, 2008, at 22:13:09
Lyrica is notorious for weight gain and usually in the form of edema ... hence the puffy face. I was on neurontin (related to Lyrica) and I had edema so bad that I had to go into the hospital.
Maxime
Posted by qbsbrown on March 20, 2008, at 19:11:31
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain?? » qbsbrown, posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 18:40:31
Maxime, does it usually correlate to a certain dose, the puffy face stuff?
Brian
Posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 20:30:14
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by qbsbrown on March 20, 2008, at 19:11:31
> Maxime, does it usually correlate to a certain dose, the puffy face stuff?
>
> BrianI don't know. I was on a low dose of Neurontin ... Hopefully some Lyrica users will post.
Maxime
Posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2008, at 20:57:05
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 20:30:14
The ones I know didn't experience this as a side effect. One takes l00mg for anxiety other 600mg for depression . Sorry it's not from experience of my own.The people I know like it. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 22:07:56
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by qbsbrown on March 20, 2008, at 19:11:31
Did some research. The edema seems to be more of a problem at any dose above 600mg. How much are you taking?
Posted by qbsbrown on March 21, 2008, at 0:25:40
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain?? » qbsbrown, posted by Maxime on March 20, 2008, at 22:07:56
You're right. I was at 900, attempting to go to 1200. I had gained 5 lbs in 2 days on 1200, and my face got really puffy.
I think that 600 will still reap the positive mood for me, and I can add depakote for more of the racing thoughts issues. Unfortunately i sleep horrible on both meds.Regards,
Brian
Posted by Maxime on March 21, 2008, at 8:25:03
In reply to Re: Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by qbsbrown on March 21, 2008, at 0:25:40
> You're right. I was at 900, attempting to go to 1200. I had gained 5 lbs in 2 days on 1200, and my face got really puffy.
> I think that 600 will still reap the positive mood for me, and I can add depakote for more of the racing thoughts issues. Unfortunately i sleep horrible on both meds.
>
> Regards,
>Is there something that works just as well as Depakote for you? Because Depakote is a real weight gainer. Although it seems like you have been on it before, so maybe it doesn't cause you to gain weight.
Good luck!
Maxime
Posted by bulldog2 on March 23, 2008, at 10:01:42
In reply to Lyrica And Weight Gain??, posted by qbsbrown on March 19, 2008, at 22:13:09
> Although my hunger seems to be normal, I seem to be gaining weight on Lyrica daily!! My face is puffier, and I seem to be retaining everything, fluid or something.
>
> I notice that it's listed in under 10 percent, but are there others out there (you) that have experienced otherwise?
>
> BrianSeems like most of the weight gain is edema or water weight. Wouldn't some type of herbal diuretic or even lasix get rid of the extra water.Maybe they should do do thyroid tests to make sure that is not being impacted. Wish docs were more creative and could figure out stratagies to deal with sides.
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