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Ok. A while back I was on lyrica. Come to find out I was only taking 25mg. twice a day. It wasn't doing anything for me so my pain doctor told me to stop taking it. I did. The recommended doseage is 300-450mg. a day. Then I was reading in here how so many people gain weight from it. Meanwhile, I had gone back to my regular doctor and he said he wants me to take it and gave me 175mgs. twice a day, then he will increase it gradually. I don't know if it is all in my head but I can't button any of my pants. It is all in my belly! Could the lyrica make you gain that kind of weight so fast? I really need to know, because if it is, I am going off it so fast!! I have to as none of my clothes will fit me! Please help!! Thanks guys!
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Yes, I have gained weight in my belly, I have to buy new pants! I'd rather trade a bigger stomach for less pain. Lyrica has really helped with my pain 75mg 3-4 X a day. It's worth it too me, I think???
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I've been on it for over a month and so far so good, no weight gain. I gained more when I started Cymbalta.
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I am on it and have been gaining weight too. I did go off it for a month and lost the weight but the pain was so bad I went back on it. The pain was keeping me from living my life, even with the weight gain I can now get through my days with less pain.
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i noticed i started eating more almost immediately. so even though it helped with pain, i opted to switch to neurotin. It's less expensive and does the same thing.. although not as strong so you need higher doses. it doesn't have any side effects as of now
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YES I'VE GAIN WEIGHT TOO AND ALMOST RIGHT AWY BUT I CAN'T TOTALLY BLAME THE LYRICA I HAVE A HECTIC SCHEDULE AND WIERD HOURS AT WORK AND I REALLY EAT WAY TOO MUCH JUCK SO IS IT DRUG OR ME OR A COMBO THER OS ??????
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
