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I have been prescribed and can't tolerate Cymbalta, Lyrica, Savella. I have been put back on Gabapentin 300 mg 3X day (starting with 100MG first 3X day and then increasing as tolerated), flexeril and have Tramadol for pain. I'm really concerned about the weight gain as I gained 15 lbs with Lyrica. Anyone have anything similiar?

October 20, 2015 (edited)
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I gained 8 lbs. in two wks. on Lyrica. I got off of it immediately. The gabapentin made me really tired so I got off that too. I'm on [[treatment:Cymbalta:54c86b8c860875808e[[phone:000492]] 150:]] mg. for depression/fibromyalgia & baclofen 20 mg. three times/day for a muscle relaxer. I take Tramadol HCL 50 mg. two tabs along with two extra strength Tylenol as infrequently as possible. I've always said I was medicated for a lot of the symptoms of fibromyalgia prior to my diagnosis. I'm on a great deal of meds. unfortunately but definitely feel they all help. Best of luck. It really comes down to what works for you. :)

October 20, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

You're concerned about weight gain from Neurontin? I've never experienced any. I DID with Lyrica though.....

November 10, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

One Dr I've seen prescribed me cymbalta, another Dr prescribed lyrica, gabapentin and two more meds for chronic pain. I only take lyrica. I don't take other meds. I gained a few pounds bec of lyrica.

October 20, 2015 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi everyone iam not proper diagnosed yet but i have burning facial pain both sides whic is trideminal nuraliga constant pain and feeling nerves on my face going up and down crawling pressure around. Nose and head , my left leg is constantly burning and my hands , i get it on my right leg aswell , i have twiching and nerves moveing around my body , iam in so much pain i cannot eat or sleep well , does anyone else have these symptoms how do you cope whar meds work for it ? Please help

July 1, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I like flexerall, but only take it once a day, looked it up and weight gain is a side effect with that as well.

December 23, 2015 (edited)

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