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Members overwhelmingly reported significant weight gain on Lyrica, with amounts ranging from 10 to over 40 pounds, and many noted increased... Read more

Members overwhelmingly reported significant weight gain on Lyrica, with amounts ranging from 10 to over 40 pounds, and many noted increased cravings for sweets as a contributing factor. Several members shared that they had to stop taking the medication due to the weight gain or severe side effects, including withdrawal symptoms and nausea. A recurring theme was that while some members found the weight leveled off or could be lost slowly over time (often by adjusting other medications like amitriptyline), the weight gain was a nearly universal experience and a major reason for discontinuing Lyrica.