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arneluis
arneluis

I’ve been taking 800 mg of Gabapentin for 4  months now.  Anyone else experiencing weight gain because of this pill?

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  • v2806
    v2806 arneluis

    Posted

    I'm almost totally free of side effects of gabapentin since coming off it nov17 .

    When I was on it I gained approx. 2+stone (US=to about 28lb-34lb)

    Once I came off it,I lost the weight fairly quickly.

    Each person is different,so hopefully others will advise you on their journey on this drug

  • babs99203
    babs99203 arneluis

    Posted

    I haven't, but it's a common side effect. I'd LIKE to blame the weight gain n the gab, but it was due to inactivity because of the pain from PHN and then a rib injury. I had hoped as I tapered down (I was at 2700, now 1000) that i'd see it drop, but it had no impact.

  • mary25674
    mary25674 arneluis

    Posted

    I did, and a host of other side effects.  Memory, confusion ,  burning in skin
    • v2806
      v2806 mary25674

      Posted

      Oh yes Mary I remember that well, along with other things including depression.tiredness,but unable to sleep, headaches...the list was endless

      So glad I got off the nasty stuff.it should be banned.

      And if that wasn't bad enough, the vet put my dog on it too.

      Good luck arnelius,let's hope you're not on it for long.when the time comes to come off it,taper it slowly

  • Simley
    Simley arneluis

    Posted

    I put on almost 2 stone (was on 2700mg gaba a day for 2 years) - although some of it was probably down to the gaba making me crave junk food, I also think there was some fluid retention in there. Thing is, it wasn't a side effect that seemed to be mentioned much at the time. Thankfully the weight is coming off now I've stopped taking the darn stuff. 

     

  • kimberly45582
    kimberly45582 arneluis

    Posted

    I gained almost 40 lbs while I was on that medication. I stopped taking it after 17 months because I was so spaced out all the time. It did help my pain medication work longer but I wanted a medication that didn't take away from important things in my life...like spending time with my family. I take cymbalta in January...I don't get spaced out feeling anymore.

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