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East Petersburg, PA

I take Lyrica 225 mg 3 times a day. I don't believe that it is working and would like a change. What are the other choices? I can't take Cymbalta.

September 8, 2015 (edited)
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Members offered gabapentin as a commonly suggested alternative to Lyrica, with several noting that it's older, more affordable, and helped... Read more

Members offered gabapentin as a commonly suggested alternative to Lyrica, with several noting that it's older, more affordable, and helped them without causing weight gain. Experiences with gabapentin varied widely, as some members found it effective and budget-friendly, while others reported significant weight gain that persisted even after stopping the medication. A recurring theme was the importance of finding what works for your individual body, with one member also mentioning Savella as a life-changing option that avoided the weight gain associated with Lyrica.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member please you are making me very uncomfortable that in every post you discourage everyone to stop medication or they will die. I think it is great you healthy diet is helping you but it does not help all people it did not help me. This is suppose to be encouraging and you are terrifying me

September 9, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Gabapentin also works and didn't cause me to gain weight plus it's a lot cheaper

September 8, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Are you on Elavil? I take Savella for fibro and its Amazing!! I also haven't gained any weight on it like Lyrica does. Its changed my life to an extent

September 8, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I still cant lose the weight, it almost made it to where my wedding dress barely fit me in me

September 8, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member was it hard to come off?

September 8, 2015

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