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10-23-2011, 05:31 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi there, is it common to gain weight extremely quickly on this drug? Dose increased approx 2 weeks ago to 900mg x 3 daily and feeling really bloated and probably gaining more pounds as I type, no change to diet and no appetite increase that I've noticed
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10-23-2011, 11:03 PM | #2 | ||
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My mother has been on this and gained weight also. She felt hungry and ate frequently and more than she previously had. When she changed to Lyrica she did not have as much of a problem. Everyone responds differently however. Hope this helps.
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10-24-2011, 09:31 AM | #3 | |||
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10-24-2011, 12:00 PM | #4 | ||
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Everyone I know who has taken gabapentin/neurontin has experienced some weight gain. I think it's more common when you first start the drug.
I gained 4 pounds the first month and I was only on 1200 daily, but I haven't gained anything in the past 5 months. I wonder if the weight will come off when I finally stop the drug. |
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10-24-2011, 02:11 PM | #5 | |||
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10-25-2011, 10:49 AM | #6 | |||
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Thanks for all replies, will try to keep a check on food intake maybe I'm 'forgetting' the odd cake or too!
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10-25-2011, 10:52 AM | #7 | |||
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People who gain rapid weight, within days, not weeks...typically are holding fluid (water weight).
Watch your salt intake, and have your kidney functions checked often, because this drug is excreted whole by the kidney with little if any metabolism by the liver. This may strain some patients who have marginal kidney activity.
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12-16-2011, 08:12 PM | #8 | ||
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I know subject well, and have had mixed results?
I began Gabapentin Jan. 2008 - at the time weighed 170, a good age/frame/height appropriate weight for me. I took 1800 mg/day for years, last year 2400 mg/day. 4 years later, I weigh about 45 pounds more, which I am not too thrilled about, especially considering the very 'minor' relief I receive from the drug. I've found that IF I try really hard to eat less/correctly and/or exercise within my limitations, I can lose weight, albeit much slower than ANY time before the drug. But to be fair, I do NOT attribute ALL of this weight to gabapentin! How much I cannot really say, maybe about 15 lbs? I also attribute about 15 or MORE lbs. to just not being as active as I was before these problems. And at least 15 or so from too much 'comfort' eating. Everyone is different, so mileage may vary. A conscientious MD will certainly help you monitor weight fluctuations so you can make informed decisions. That being told, I to look to titrate down and find another med soon...mostly for poor quality of relief. JB |
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12-17-2011, 11:14 AM | #9 | |||
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12-17-2011, 11:58 AM | #10 | ||
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Don't me I'm old now Doc But I get the joke...this 'might' be part of the problem, but just a little.
Saw the comment about MMJ too - I've read extensively about this, I'd try it 'yesterday' IF I was in a 'legal' state. I've never consumed this recreationally, so I have no idea what the high is like, but I hear it can do wonders for MS spasticity and neuro burning/tingling. Anyway, for now I'm probably going to consider trying Tramadol - and at least taper down on the Gabapentin. Sorry to get off topic... JB |
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