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Bethal, ZA

Hi guys, antother thing I wanted to know...

Does Lyrica make you gain weight as well? Im so depressed over this guys... Im a size bigger in a month and a halfs time. And i checked, im not pregnant.

What can i do??

December 12, 2018
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Members shared their experiences with Lyrica and weight gain, with many reporting significant increases ranging from 10 to 80 pounds, though... Read more

Members shared their experiences with Lyrica and weight gain, with many reporting significant increases ranging from 10 to 80 pounds, though some noted it affects everyone differently as one member's husband actually lost weight on the medication. Several members offered practical strategies including monitoring carb and sugar intake, adding exercise when pain allows, gradually tapering off the medication under doctor supervision rather than stopping abruptly, and one member recommended Slimming World as a helpful weight management program that helped her lose 46 pounds. A recurring theme was the importance of discussing concerns with doctors to explore alternative medications, as the weight gain can be emotionally distressing and impact major life events like weddings.

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yes

December 13, 2018
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@A MyFibroTeam Member i tried joining the group but im struggling. Ill keep trying and if i dont succeed ill let you know. Thanks! πŸŽ€πŸŽ€πŸŽ€

December 12, 2018
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Omg! I know, one of my friends also gains weight like crazy... Thanks for all of the answers. I cycle but i do think i need to add an exercise as this is not enough. I moved my appt to 28 January 2019. So i will then speak to the doctor and tell her please. She needs to put me on something else. Because of this i dont fit in my wedding dress anymore and i need a new one 😣😣😣

December 12, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I gained 25lbs in one month on Lyrica. I didn't change my diet either. I was on 300 mg a day for about four years and gained a total of 80 lbs. Talked to Dr about going off and we gradually went down in mg. I ended up with having to stay on 50mg a day due to leg pain. He also put me on topomax for pain and again no change in diet and pounds started coming of. I'm down 65 lbs which took almost a year. Still working on trying to loose 10 more.

December 12, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Lyrica is well known for weight gain. My daughter gained 10lbs in one month and never got any relief from this medication for pain. Don't go off cold turkey. Must be weaned off! Www.slimmingworld.com helped me lose 46 lbs in 31 weeks without giving up any foods.
This health plan began in the UK and is now available in the USA. Lots of online support! Loved it and still eat this way! Questions, just go online or send me the questions. I do not sell this, it's for anybody who wants to lose weight and because it's a lifestyle, you can be on it forever without giving up anything! Gentle hugs! @A MyFibroTeam Member

December 12, 2018

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