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. 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. I've gained 44 pounds/20 kg in the course of one year. The only change was that I was upped from 300mg per day to 1800mg. No change in diet, not eating any more than I did before. Therefore, I'm chalking it down to a mix of slower metabolism and water retention. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. The issue isn't fat with gabapentin and pregabalin. Calcium channel blockers cause fluid retention. This is what causes the weight gain. So if you go on a diet or you exercise you tend to burn calories and reduce fat but the fluid retention stays there. 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 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! 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’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. The most common gabapentin (Neurontin) side effects are dizziness and drowsiness. This may affect your ability to drive or perform other activities. Other gabapentin side effects include edema (fluid buildup), weight gain, and eye problems, but these aren’t as common. Not residing in GB, I had to refresh my memory to find out how much that was in US weight. The minute I presented my Rx to my pharmacist, she warned me that I would put on weight and I should watch my diet for sure. I was mildily amused at first. I went home and read all about the side effects and weight gain was only a minor issue. Yet This article will provide clear guidance on how to mitigate and potentially stop weight gain associated with gabapentin use, offering practical strategies and insights to help you manage this side effect effectively. 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? 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.
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