It is reassurring to hear you had the same on Gabapentin, sounds like that's my answer, I am thinking about asking for Lyrica, heard it is more potent, therefore dosage is less, therefore less weight gain. Don't get me wrong I am happy the Gab. is working, but if I have to be on this for life and have to keep upping dosage, I am afraid to think what may happen. I have had to struggle with my weight my whole life, so this is quite disheartening for me. I just hope the Lyrica works as well for me and I don't create a monster!!