i've heard that lyrica does something to your brain and makes you hungry. I've only been on it a few days so I haven't seen a difference yet.

I had to stop taking it after 2 weeks due to weight gain, sorry I'm of no help.

But just had to tell Allie, that I LOVE HER PIC! SHE IS SO CUTE!!!!!!!!

Yes, I could have eaten the side of a barn, emc...trust me it DOES increase your appetite. I don't know the reasons why though. I ended up going off of it because I had some of the side effects which I couldn't function with.

But many have luck with it. If you're finding pain relief with it, my suggestion would be to see if you can do some gentle exercise like walking, yoga or something that will burn the extra calories you consume. Hang in there. I'm sure you'll get some really good advice!

love and hugs!
Morus

thanks everyone.... im not going crazy . lol

I started it last December and gain 25pds!!! I stopped it too... I cannot fit in any of my cloths anymore and have to wear Kimono's.. But I still eat the same?? Yet still got fat on it?? I think the crap causes a fat gene in our bodies.. I have been off it know for 2 weeks.. Yet cannot lose the weight??

OMG I just came home from a wedding reception, it took me 1 hour to find something that fit my BFA(BIG FAT ASS). Two weeks ago I fit in my clothes. I have on Lyrica since it was aproved for FM aprox 6 monthes. Ididnt think I gained any weight until today! OMG nothing fit. I do not notice any extra hunger or any other symtoms ,I do notice that my bad days are just as bad, but my good days are much better(I've been washing walls and house cleaning) My sister(my support team) said I looked F ing hot tonight, and I didnt feel fat but my clothes were really tight!

well I ain't gonna take that crap...arteries are already clogged..and my butt is about 7 times bigger then it oughta be...I filled the prescripts..but nope..I ain't taken it and no one can make me

Not exactly why, but it does make you gain some weight, i gained too. But it really does help with my pain and I actually am doing more than I did before, I think you have to find the right balance. I have to have pain control, to do all that I need to do. It does not elevate your triglcerides or cholestrol, mine have actually been better, maybe because of the exercise. Who knows? Give it a little time.

oh...lol..did not mean the MEDS would increase my cholesterol...but all the food i would want to eat would !!...i love real butter...eggs...cheeses...oh all the stuff I am not sposed ta have...sigh

I 2 GAINED WEIGHT IN THE 6 WEEKS I TOOK LYRICA, AND THAT WAS IN MARCH.I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOOSE IT.I HAVE NEVER GAINED WEIGHT IN MY LIFE. STILL WEIGHED WHAT I DID IN HIGH SCHOOL.EVRYTHING I OWN IS TOO TIGHT NOW LOL. AND WALKING 2-5 MILES HAS NOT HELPED EITHER.LOL

It has been documented that it can cause weight gain...for some reason it had the opposite effect on me.