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Members shared experiences with Lyrica and weight gain, reporting significant increases ranging from 30 to 70 pounds, with many acknowledging... Read more

Members shared experiences with Lyrica and weight gain, reporting significant increases ranging from 30 to 70 pounds, with many acknowledging the difficult trade-off between pain relief and unwanted weight changes. Several members described frustration with gaining weight despite eating less, though one member successfully lost weight through increased activity with a new puppy, and another noted their initial weight gain reversed on its own after three weeks. A recurring theme was the tough but necessary choice to accept being heavier in exchange for meaningful pain management, with most members continuing the medication because it provides substantial relief from nerve pain.