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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that Neurontin (gabapentin) can cause significant weight gain, with reports ranging from 10 to 50 pounds,... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that Neurontin (gabapentin) can cause significant weight gain, with reports ranging from 10 to 50 pounds, though experiences varied widely in terms of how much it helped with pain and neuropathy. Several members shared that they discontinued the medication due to weight gain or lack of effectiveness, while others emphasized weighing the trade-off between pain relief and potential side effects. A recurring theme was the challenge of identifying which medication in a multi-drug regimen might be responsible for weight changes and the ongoing struggle to lose gained weight after stopping the medication.