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See what Gabapentin users say about weight gain. Out of 2570 reviews, 97 (3.8%) mention weight gain. Read firsthand experiences. Welcome to /r/gabapentin, here we primarily discuss issues pertaining to the medical, prescribed use of Gabapentin, Lyrica and Phenibut, as well as other Gaba related drugs. This IS NOT the subreddit for discussion of how to get high or otherwise abuse GP. At the same, I'm taking a very high dose of gabapentin (2700 mg) which really helps my severe anxiety (this dose was prescribed by my psychiatrist). I've read that in same cases Gabapentin can cause weight gain, especially since I'm also taking a mood stabilizer. I wanted to find out if Gabapentin causes weight gain in your guys experiences? Water retention & appetite increase are two different causes of weight gain from Gaba, usually seen in higher doses but can happen in lower doses as well in some people. Additionally, gabapentin can cause multiorgan hypersensitivity or DRESS syndrome, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention if symptoms such as rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, or liver problems occur.Consulting with a healthcare professional and being aware of the potential risks and benefits of gabapentin are important Weight gain is not considered a common side effect of gabapentin. In clinical trials, only about 2% of people reported weight gain with its use. In people who do gain weight while on gabapentin, a research study showed a weight gain of about 5.5 pounds after 1.5 months of use. For healthcare professionals. Applies to gabapentin: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. General adverse events. The most common adverse reactions associated with the use of this drug were dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. Hey, first post here about 2 months back I got diagnosed with Cyclothymia and immediately was prescribed gabapentin. Ever since I started the medication I’ve put on about 30-ish lbs (I’m naturally a bigger guy) but my body image has always been something i’ve struggled with and feeling like I’m overweight is not something beneficial for me in my opinion. I was recently prescribed Gabapentin for anxiety. I am going to start out 300mg per day and then possibly increase to 3x per day. I also take Naltrexone (alcohol abuse), lamictal, wellbutrin, and topomax. I have a history of bulimia and so I just prefer to stay away from medication that causes weight gain. The pills don't cause weight gain because calories in vs calories out are what matters. That said, mess like that can cause medicine hunger which makes you eat more, and eat carbier foods, even without realizing it. Hi, I have had SFN for 7 years and consume 1.8 g gabapentin per day. Early effects were balance and loss of short term memory, #1 effect is ongoing and #2 has largely dissipated. I have not experienced any weight from gabapentin. I'm on a small fiber neutopathy Facebook group and weight gain has never been a symptom talked about there in regards to gabapentin. Fuzzy-headedness , yes. Weight gain no. Short answer: yes. Weight gain is a known side effect of gabapentin and Lyrica. My neurologist’s office nurse said 40 lbs was typical. I was already having severe mood swings and the weight gain was pushing me to severe depression. I went off the drug, not knowing that you really, really need to titrate down carefully. Does gabapentin cause weight gain? I have been prescribed to take gabapentin 1-3x daily, 100mg pills for anxiety. I have taken abilify and geodon before (separately) and they both increased my appetite and made me hungry to the point that my stomach is hurting. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. First I got off Gabapentin for 6 weeks. I lost nearly 40 pounds, without doing anything. I was rapidly gaining weight on a less 800 calorie diet. I shot up from 160 to 210 in 6 months. I adjusted my dosage to start taking less Gabapentin. I noticed eating makes the bloating and weight gain worse. Although it’s uncommon, edema from gabapentin may lead to weight gain. If you experience edema or weight gain while taking gabapentin, let your prescriber know, but don’t stop taking the medication until you speak with them. I am also trying to lose weight. I knew gabapentin could make you more hungry and gain weight that way, but I am not more hungry on it and actually eating less than I was before. However - I can’t lose weight. It’s completely stalled. Yes, gabapentin can affect metabolism in a way that might contribute to weight gain. Like some other anti-seizure medications, it can alter appetite, cause fluid retention, and induce fatigue which can lead to less physical activity, all of which affect metabolism. I’ve been on it for two months no weight gain. I just bumped up to 1200 mg 2 weeks ago. My doc said I would have seen that side effect by now if it was going to be an issue for me. I’ve actually counted calories/macros and have lost weight while on it.
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