For me, however, it allowed me to lose the weight even with medications that can cause weight gain. It also allowed me to stop taking medicine to control high cholesterol and my blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels are now perfect instead of borderline high. Water retention which shows up as swelling in feets & general weight gain through appetite increase. You seem to be having both & unfortunately this side effect doesn't go away. You can try reducing dose to 600 mg or less to see if you notice any reduction but if it doesn't work out then you have to look for other drug Gabapentin side effects are usually mild, and they may be less common with gabapentin ER forms. Examples of mild side effects that can happen include: Vertigo (dizziness) Feeling fatigued or sleepy. Fluid retention. Trouble balancing or controlling movement. Diarrhea or constipation. Nausea and vomiting. Brain fog. Headache. Weight gain. Dry mouth I have just been put on gabapentin today for severe LA pain and have had 2 compression fractures in back and a neck injury. I am so worried about weight gain, but I will try anything to get rid of this horrible pain I suffer with every day. Just wanted to know what side affects, if any, when I start meds tomorrow. I also take prozac for anxiety 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. Eating frequently or eating a high-calorie diet can contribute to weight gain. Swelling: In clinical trials, gabapentin causes peripheral edema (swelling in the limbs), which can lead to increased body weight. Peripheral edema is a more common side effect than weight gain, occurring in up to 8% of people who take gabapentin. Yup. I am trying to wean down now because the weight gain won't stop. The Doctor says it happens to some people. Given that I'm taking it for pain, the weight gain is becoming counter productive as obvs weight adds to the pain. Gotta love a post-opioid world, right?! I only take 800 mg a day. Hi all! I was prescribed gabapentin for generalized anxiety disorder and I'm really concerned about the possible weight gain from it since it's listed quite high in the list of side effects. Previously i was taking Trintellix (Brintellix in europe) and i gained 10 kg in 2 months and had an insatiable appetite all the time and that's the re i have been in gabapentin for a little over one month. the VA started me at 300 tid, then 400, then 600, and now i am at 800 tid. i have definitely gained some fat but i so stay very active and eat consciously. my pain and anxiety are definitely lower and my sleep has greatly improved. i was prescribed gabapentin to stay off alcohol and phenibut I workout for atleast an hour and a half 5 days a week, try to eat mostly healthy, but still started to gain excessive weight fairly quickly. The only problem is, my friends and family have told me I seem way more chill and easier to be around since starting Gaba. Any opinions on resolutions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks! 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? I wasn’t eating because of that however even when I didn’t use I had no appetite. I did eat but not a regular diet. So I’ve moved to another state now and I am clean. I am prescribed clonazapam for my high anxiety and pristiq for depression. I also am on gabapentin/ now Lyrica as I thought changing would possibly help with the weight gain. The reason I'm asking is I have severe back pain and was taking Lyrica 75mg for about 6 months and went from 110 lbs to 130 lbs, now I'm taking the Gabapentin and having a hard time getting the weight back off, even though I really don't have an appetite most of the time, and I exercise every day including walking a mile every morning first I’ve been taking gabapentin for six months for nerve pain. I’m on 1800mg a day - 3 x 600mg. I am also trying to lose weight. I knew gabapentin could make you more hungry and gain weight that way Strategies to Combat Gabapentin-Related Weight Gain. Here’s a breakdown of practical, evidence-based strategies to help you manage and prevent weight gain while on gabapentin: 1. Consult Your Doctor. Discuss Alternatives: The most crucial first step is to have an open conversation with your doctor about your concerns. They might suggest 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. 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. Over the past 3 years I have gained a ton of weight. My appetite has shot up and I’m eating a lot morebut I’m not sure if it’s because of water weight or actual weight gain. My pace and body feels really puffy on gabapentin, so I’m not sure what going on there. Any thoughts? Was taking only 100 mg daily and gained 10-15 lbs over a year. My weight had been stable for 3 years prior, and I had been underweight before. I mildly suspected it was the gabapentin causing my massive appetite increase and some weight gain. When I started taking it again this week I noticed my appetite increase immediately with other GI symptoms.
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