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Lyrica Side Effects
posted by Ro on 21 Oct 2006 at 9:31 am
I found a post started long ago on weight gain with lyrica . I'd like to ask those experiencing weight gain to please post. Also, I'd like to know about those who have been able to maintain their weight. I've been on Lyrica for a few weeks and am basically the same weight I was when I started. Are there others like me out there? Loking forward to everyone's response..
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| Lyrica And Weight |
| posted by maria on 28 Oct 2006 at 7:22 pm |
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I have been on Lyrica for about 6 weeks now and so far have also maintained my weight . Pain relief has been substantial. I have nerve pain on my legs and back. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica And Weight |
| posted by NR on 04 Nov 2006 at 8:47 am |
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I took Lyrica for 10 months and gained about 5 pounds, which I lost almost immediately when I stopped taking it. I generally felt bloated and puffy while on the medication in spite of continuing my exercise program throughout. The weight gain was slow but the puffy feeling started immediately. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica And Weight |
| posted by Carla on 07 Nov 2006 at 9:39 am |
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I was on Lyrica for about 10 months for migraines. I am not overweight and I work out religiously. However, I steadily gained 10 pounds over those 10 months. I was starving constantly. After getting off the drug, I immediately dropped the weight. While the drug helped my migraines, it was the worst 10 months of my life. I thought I was crazy since I was eating more, still starving and working out to try to lose the constant weight gain. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Side Effects From Lyrica |
| posted by jackie mcgarry on 09 Nov 2006 at 9:35 am |
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I've been on lyrica for around a year and am taking 150mg. twice a day at present, but my weight gain is around 10lbs. Maybe less, as lyrica causes bloating, body gets bigger during day with fluid retention. But now I have corns on bottom of foot and walking the dog is not pleasant any more. She's much quicker with 4 legs?! | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Twitches And Migraines |
| posted by jenni on 10 Nov 2006 at 3:57 pm |
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I have noticed the bloating and always being hungry but has anyone felt twitchy, kind of crazy like you cannot sit still or stop your mind? Thank you | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Side Effects |
| posted by bill z on 16 Nov 2006 at 7:16 pm |
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I stopped taking it yesterday- it did take away my pain but caused me to get into a deep funk...always tired, depressed and hungry | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Side Effects Of Lyrica |
| posted by Lorraine on 21 Nov 2006 at 3:52 pm |
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I've read some of the posting. I agree, I seem to wake up feeling unbloated and by 5PM, I feel as big as a house. I am not overweight. I have been 350mg/day since July. My concern is not as much the weight as I have noticed I seem to get aggrevated and upset more easily. Something is out of whack and I just don't seem to be myself lately. Has anyone experienced anything like this?Oh, yes, and I am tired ALL the time. I'm beginning to question why I am taking it. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Not Myself Anymore |
| posted by Barbara Raia Curto on 06 Dec 2006 at 9:25 am |
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I need to take this drug for a lot of nerve damage from an auto accident 2 yrs ago. I have nerve pain in my ear and neck and bad spinal pain from disks and neck areas. If this helps anyone.... I am not myself, due to the drug intensifies sadness, and other emotions, makes tremors in my hands once in awhile, confusion with thinking and now obsessive thoughts including depression. I am stopping this drug very soon. I did put on a few pounds but thats it. I did eat alot when I first started the lyrica. I couldn't get enough of food in the beginning and I have always been think 115 lbs. Is there anyone out there with similar problems? These are side effects from the drug this past year. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica |
| posted by jackie mcgarry on 07 Dec 2006 at 11:49 am |
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Thanks for all your replies. I eat more, stuff I wouldn't normally eat. Lyrica also makes me tired and most days I tend to sit and not just because of feeling tired but since starting it my knees are sore and my feet ache, because, I suppose, of the swelling. As I said, there is no joy in walking. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica and weight gain |
| posted by jackie on 08 Dec 2006 at 7:27 am |
I have been on lyrica a few months now and my weight has gone up about a stone. I will not use scales as it would annoy me. I just know by clothes that will not fit. I am size 18 and was 14. It does make u eat more but alot of it is fluid. In the evening my feet swell up more but they are sore all day. It is no fun walking the dog now.
Jackie,| previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica And Weight Gain |
| posted by Flora on 10 Dec 2006 at 5:10 pm |
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I am also hungry all the time and seem to eat more. I am not overweight, but have gained 5 pounds in the 6 weeks one the drug. I workout 4-5 times a week and chase my 4 kids too. I am irritated with the weight gain and am also having a lot of problems with dizziness and imbalance. Anyone else with this? | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica |
| posted by diane bates-coffman on 14 Dec 2006 at 4:42 pm |
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I have been on 600mg, gained 30-35lbs., in a deep funk too, twitching, bloated. I'm decreasing now. I'm at 300mg but still am trying to wean off it. Hope my pain will go away! | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica makes me hungry and moody but helps with pain |
| posted by Jackie on 18 Dec 2006 at 6:26 am |
I have been taking Lyrica for only three weeks now and I am starving ALL of the time. My hunger is never satisfied.
My clothes do not fit like they did before I began taking this medication. I thought I was crazy. My mood has also been affected. I am depressed and easily agitated. I'm just not the same anymore, mood-wise. Lyrica has helped with the pain however.
Thanks for the postings- now I know I'm not losing my mind. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Side Effects |
| posted by Sue on 20 Dec 2006 at 3:49 am |
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The water retention is quite ubelievable and I have noticed that those taking under 300mg a day level off at a ten pounds weight gain and are not as tired as those on a higher dose. I have dry mouth as well so I would advise those who are retaining water to a) take an anti gas pill and b) drink loads of undecaffinated drinks. The caffiene will puff you as well as add gas - which I suspect has a lot to do with the bloating. The first thing I felt like on pregabalin was Homer Simpson. But I was happier than before! | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica |
| posted by Mary on 20 Dec 2006 at 1:58 pm |
I am so relieved others are also experiencing the same type of side effects as I am.
I've been on Lyrica for almost 3 mths - 300 mg/day for postherpetic neuralgia. I was started on Gabapentine, but I find Lyrica controls the pain.
At the start I was quite dizzy and felt stoned & down. That has mostly passed.
Like others I've put on weight - about 10lbs, can't think very clearly, twitchy, and will drop things for no reason. I also find I have little patience and am irratible.
But what really bothers me is at times I just can't think of words, or I lose my train of thought.
I'm back at work and I really have to concentrate so hard just to put together this message.
Are there others out there that have been experiencing this memory loss problem?
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| Weight Gain On Lyricia |
| posted by Tori on 21 Dec 2006 at 11:20 am |
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I am 17 and have been on lyrica for about 3mts now. I am on 300mg a night. And I have gained lots of weight even though my appetite has been down. But anyways, I thought I would tell you my side. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Side Effects |
| posted by sandra on 21 Dec 2006 at 11:56 am |
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I have been on lyrica for 18months and have now tested positive for Rhuematiod Arthirits. My hands have swollen and I cannot move them. Has anyone else had this side effect? | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Side Effects |
| posted by Mary Beth on 24 Dec 2006 at 8:01 am |
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I have been taking Lyrica (300 mg/ day) for about 9 months now. My nerve pain is due to a failed cervical disc surgery. I had actually gained weight prior to taking Lyrica, as I was in horrible pain, could not exercise and used food to try and comfort myself. I was very depressed and almost suicidal due to the pain. My doctor (bless her heart) suggested I try Lyrica rather than the anit-depressant I had hoped for. After being on the drug for 1 week, my life turned around. I could again face my life. I did gain a bit more weight in the first few weeks, and do notice the bloating. But, due to my new reduced pain life, I have also lost 45 lbs. on Weight Watchers and feel great. I do notice a mild hand tremor from time to time. My concentration isn't what it used to be. I am tired a lot of the time. But, my life is better with reduced pain. I'll take bloating, tiredness and a slight increase in irritability over constant pain. I know it's a choose and lose situation, but I choose reduced pain. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Side Effects |
| posted by Dottie on 02 Jan 2007 at 10:10 am |
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I had a real bad problem of not being able to urinate while on the medication. I quit taking it and now don't have that problem. Anyone else out there like that? | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica And Weight Gain |
| posted by Jennifer Paulsen on 02 Jan 2007 at 2:44 pm |
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I have been taking Lyrica for approx. 1yr, and the first 6-8mo I gained 20-30lbs and experience "puffiness". I have tried very hard to lose the weight and it does not want to come off- any suggestions? I have decreased my dosage from 300mg to 150mg/day. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Many Side Effects - Lyrica |
| posted by ANON on 03 Jan 2007 at 1:28 pm |
I've gained about 10 lbs and cannot really afford to as I'm already overweight. I don't seem to be able to find the right word or name too frequently. I have some problems with blurred vision. I am no longer interested in any sexual activity and am unable to achieve satisfaction in that area. Last two are very unusual for me. I am on 300 mg a day. I have nerve pain as a result of surgery/accident that runs down my legs. This pain has been reduced about 90%.
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| Weight Gain On Lyrica |
| posted by anon on 07 Jan 2007 at 12:48 pm |
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I have been on Lyrica for about 6 months - and it does help my pain. I tried not taking it and the pain was unbearable that night. The weight gain has been horrible no matter if I eat right - I've tried exercising but pain from that makes me stop - what helps??? I like the relief from Lyrica but the weight gain makes me want to quit it | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Side Effects |
| posted by Lorraine on 08 Jan 2007 at 7:55 am |
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I have been on 350mg of Lyrica for approximately 6 months. I basically have the same side effects everyone else is writing about. I'm tired all time, bloated to the point of feeling like I'm 8 months PG, I have gained about 1lb. per month so far, I have cravings for food at strange times (2AM I NEED something sweet). As I mentioned in my previous opinion; I am not myself. I get depressed, aggrevated, upset, etc. The meds seem to help a "little", I'm not sure if the "effects" are worth the small relief they give. Maybe if the doctor's had to take some of these meds they prescribe, they would understand! | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica helps me |
| posted by Sue on 08 Jan 2007 at 10:47 am |
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I have now been taking Lyrica for over one month. My weight gain was mostly bloating and I have noticed it subsiding. It is worth it for the benefits and as a side effect it is mild. I have quit smoking as well as a strange side effect so I will take the puffiness and health over how I felt before. | previous page | post followup | alert a moderator | |
| Lyrica Weight Gain |
| posted by karen lax on 08 Jan 2007 at 6:04 pm |
I have gained so much weight since I started taking lyrica!!!! I am going to stop taking it! I have been on it for one year and have gained 30 pounds! Does anyone know what will happen if I just stop taking it?
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