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Members shared their varied experiences with medications and weight changes, with Lyrica, Cymbalta, and gabapentin (Neurontin) being the most... Read more

Members shared their varied experiences with medications and weight changes, with Lyrica, Cymbalta, and gabapentin (Neurontin) being the most commonly mentioned for causing weight gain, though some members reported losing weight or having decreased appetite on the same medications. Several members described the difficult trade-off between managing pain effectively and dealing with increased appetite or weight gain, with one member noting that gabapentin significantly increased their appetite but was essential for nerve pain relief. A recurring theme was the frustration of unexplained weight gain that persists even without medication or despite strict dieting and exercise, alongside the emotional complexity of weight changes tied to depression, pain levels, and poor appetite.