Have you had success in dropping the poundage caused by these meds?

I take Neurontin and have gained weight and the water retention is terrible. I feel like a large water-laden sponge with limbs! (spongey limbs....)

For about two weeks, I had a protein drink for breakfast, a healthy lunch and then another protein drink for dinner. (fresh fruit for snacks) I did this diligently for two weeks..I even drank dandelion tea which is supposedly a natural diuretic..I also took (and still do) a high quality liquid multi- vitamin with minerals...
I didn't drop a pound ...grrrr

After two weeks, i gave up, started eating dinner again, and even started to infiltrate the cookie jar....
If you have managed to actually lose weight by altering your diet please share your experience!
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