Lyrica weight loss after stopping

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669241 tn?1236264344 I took Lyrica for abt 8 months, it caused me to gain a lot of weight and my hands and feet swelled up 2 or 3 times there normal size. It really helps with the pain, I don't think it is a narcotic but it is very addictive.
680499 tn?1233851308 I also was on Lyrica for about several months. No noticeable weight gain, drowsiness should disappear after a few weeks however, be aware that it can cause confusion and memory loss. This is the main reason I stopped this mediaction. I began having trouble with simple things like the spelling of easy words and not being able to concentrate for long periods of time. If you notice these things talk to your doctor about taking a higher dose at night and less during the day.
Avatar f tn "Because hair loss is so common in the general public, it is difficult to say whether hair loss is caused by Lyrica, genetics, other factors, or a combination of these things." Within a few days of starting Lyrica back in 2007, my husband's hair started falling out in clumps like a cancer patient. You can't tell me that wasn't caused by Lyrica!
Avatar f tn A lot of people gain weight from Lyrica. Has anyone gained weight and then been able to lose it again? I've gained 15 lbs and I really want to get rid of this extra weight.
Avatar f tn Neurontin caused weight gain and I became allergic to lyrica as well as gaining weight. In the past two years after stopping lyrica due to laryngeal edema, I lost 20 lbs. I also started a gluten free diet and dropped another 30lbs. I do much better without that extra 50 lbs. I'd rather deal with the pain than deal with excessive weight. I'd like them to concentrate on the cause of the neuropathy, nothing they have made any attempt at.
8186495 tn?1396915293 Can MS be contributing to lack of weight loss?
Avatar n tn May I ask if Lyrica can cause weight LOSS through making one 'feel' so good they can conquer all and set out to do just that. Over time, losing weight through going like a bee all day long. Feeling of elation I guess I would call it. Can Lyrica cause enlarged spleen and does enlarged spleen bulge when eating. I was put on Lyrica for Neuropathies, coincidentally, when all my gastric issues began.
5164523 tn?1366525959 A word of warning about Lyrica, it caused me to gain weight. Just thought I would pass on the info. Good luck!
Avatar f tn I have neuropathy of my feet all the way up to my knees and now in my hands and in one spot on my face, i was an undiagnosed diabetic for YEARS!!!! I know that pain all to well. I suffered years w/o any meds ( started when i was 21 and I am 47 now) I started on Tramadol and codeine together 5 yrs ago and 4 days ago Topamax was added.
Avatar m tn I stopped taking klonopin and had no withdrawals or depression from stopping cold turkey after taking anxiety medicine for years. The Lyrica prevented those withdrawals. Lyrica is a miracle drug for me. It helps both my Fibromyalgia and anxiety. Lyrica even enhances my mood and clears my mind. I am up to 300 mg 2x a day. I strongly suggest it for anxiety.
1448748 tn?1312956208 I never experienced any side effects from lamictal and my hysband suffers from bp2 also and takes it without any side effects. I tried nuerontin made me feel awful. So tired, but lamictal helped me from not being able to drive to work even after a full nights sleep, to being almost normal as far as fatigue goes. I'm afraid to try lyrica because I already have weight issues and a major side effect is weight gain.
Avatar f tn I actually meant Topamax woops :)
Avatar m tn I went on an extreme exercise routine while maintaining my healthy food intake, doing bootcamp twice a week and gym classes/running 3 or 4 times a week for 6 weeks and only managed to lose 2kg which went strait back on in 2 weeks after stopping bootcamp! In the real world I would have lost double that at least and not put it back on so fast. I have tried tablets to increase metabolism and also xenical but NOTHING works. Lexapro is evil!
210982 tn?1280983895 Some users do report euphoria at much higher levels than others, so there is a risk of psychological addiction with these people. Also, as was mentioned, there are attenuate side effects, with memory loss and weight gain being prominent. Read the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrica and speak to your pharmacist for more info.
Avatar f tn I agree with IBK here. Talk with your doctor about stopping this med.
669241 tn?1236264344 I was on Lyrica 75 mgs for Fibromyalgia and it worked great for the pain, but I had trouble with my hads and feet swelling, I also gain alot of weight...Ihad to stop becaouse of the swelling..i didnt have any trouble stopping...I was told by the pharmacy it was a controlled substance...
Avatar n tn I am on Duragesic pain patch, Ultram, Lortab 10 mg, and Lyrica 200mg. I noticed weight gain and swelling in my legs and feet with Lyrica and wanted to know if Topamax could replace Lyrica.
1283286 tn?1312911966 Dear ladies/guys: I would like "to know for what reason" the doc prescribed you Lyrica/Neurontin. I am writing from the utmost experience. Late husband had MS and was on Neurontin, later Lyrica. It has sooo many side effects, it is not even funny. Just google Lyrica in, you will get the picture. "Dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, headaches, memory loss, constipation, back pain, flu-like symptoms, fatique, joun pains" are only a few of them.
1345254 tn?1325918041 I was on a lyrica regiment for about 6 months and in regard to side effects, never had any adverse reactions that were of concern. At first the Dr started me on gabapentin (neurontin), but that stuff really messed with me. Within a week, I'd wake in the mornings horribly dizzy..It would take me a couple hours just to get feeling somewhat normal. So the Dr switched me to the lyrica..
Avatar f tn I just started Lyrica yesterday. the day before thanksgiging and I was taking gabapentin300mg. I have to wait and see if my Medicair part D pays for the lyrica. I had to pay out of pocket 28.00 for 6 pills. We are testing to see if the lyrica helps. I woke the other night to such sever numbness and pain in my legs and feet I was crying. I work out and have to walk everywhere due to I have lost a lot fo my vision and I am back in school studyingprelaw.
901222 tn?1399142874 It seems lyrica can cause weight gain. That would be an issue as I had gestational diabetes.
Avatar f tn In the 90s when I was doing the hydo/oxys then I went and got the Methadone prescribed for 12 years after this. I slowly gained weight becasue I would not eat when I got a Buzz of these pills. Then I started eating a very Lean diet and got real thin. Within the first year of my Recovery I gained some weight back. Now it has been 14 months (I think) and the weight is kicking off on its own. I have to eat right in order for this to do this too!
1985289 tn?1328579594 Thank you for reading my post, I will try to make this post brief, try :). I have been coming off methadone for about a year now from 120mg. I was doing pretty good until August. I was down to 35 mg. and started to have a lot of back/buttocks pain. I had surgery in Dec. for ovarian cyst removal and adhesion removal. Was down for about 3 weeks. But made it up to the clininc every wed. to get my take homes. Things have taken a terrible turn for the worse.