Thread: Is weight gain when using Lyrica primarily due to Edema (water retention)?
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Old 09-04-2011, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Apollo View Post
I wonder if the weight gain reported when using higher doses of Lyrica is actually due to Edema, or water retention?

If that is the case, then perhaps the use of a water pill while using Lyrica would help prevent the weight gain.

Thoughts?
My doctor explained that Lyrica doesn't exactly cause weight gain, but food begins to look REAL good.
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