Lyrica and Cymbalta both increased my appetite without much pain relief, so I stopped them. I have arthritis in my knees, so I have to be careful with weight gain as it worsens the joint pain. It's such a tricky balance. Good luck.

Lyrica caused me to gain 10lbs in 8 days. It acted like a steroid in my body.

According to my neurologist, weight gain is the major complaint of patients who are placed on Lyrica. Swelling, in my case leg swelling, is another major complaint of the use of Lyrica. He recommended that the fibro specialist I am seeing today place me on either Neurontin or Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) for fibro pain. Praying for you and sending a gentle hug your way. Happy Pizza Day!

Me to have put on 21kg and cant lose an inch.
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That is why my doctor is giving me Gabapentin. She said a major side effect Lyica is gaining weight.