On Lyrica How To Stop Weight Gain?

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I was put on Lyrica 75mg late last year now going on 150mg, for abdominal nerve pain following partial nephrectomy which I had 4years ago and I have been through HELL in terms of pain since.The improvement in my life since taking Lyrica has been simply amazing and at last I feel I can actually HAVE a life.. two or three major concerns. I am gainig weight and starting to feel very uncomfortable and anxious about that since I am a singer actor. I need to look good for my work. Also teeth are playing up. Urinary leakage,blurred vision and fuzzy brain also evident and am wondering what to do??. However its great to be able to sleep and feel SO much better generally. HELP how can i stop the weight gain. I eat really healthily and exercise but making no difference, I feel i cant control it. Clothes too tight, now i feel is it a case of Pain or Gain. What's worse. Weight gain depressing.I just want to be able to pursue my life again. i feel SO much better generally I guess i need to find a way to control the symptoms. The Pain surgeon doesn't really listen to these worries.

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I have been reading everybody's comments for about 2hrs. I have been on Lyrica for just 2 wks. My pain is pelvic related due to a heavy lift and before and after the herina surgery four yrs. ago 2004.. Im on this med. and I feel its a God sent. I am on 400mg a day. I can actualy walk in the stores, bend and squat. I feel like my body is getting a second chance. Now I am SCARED. Do I just gain weight? I feel a little light headed just typing this.

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Just updating since I last replied. The weight gain side effect scares me as well. I went to a doctor that specifies in weight management. that drug counter acts the urges u get an hour after u eat a meal. When u do eat its not as much there is no desire for in between meals/snacking either. i have experienced a slowing down of processed thinking-but thats not all the time. Teeth i have no problems with. What happened to u? Urinary leakage is hard for me to judge since the bladder suspension left me with an over active bladder that i am presently on meds for. I feel much better but still cant over due it. Medication lets me live my life with a smile.

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If the mg. of Lyrica are increased, does that increase
the price? Can higher mg. of Lyrica be cut in two? I'm on 50 mg. 3 times a day with good results for neuropathy, but it is very expensive.

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I have been on Lyrica for 2 weeks now, and the pain at night is gone. I only take the pill once a night, not during the day, and I am glad. The first two times I got up in the morning after taking it before bed, I felt drunk. It was nuts. Those side effects are starting to wear off however, unless I dont allow myself enough sleep then that is a problem. As for the weight gain, I did gain about 2 pounds since I have been on it, but that is my fault. I am a calorie counter and try to stay at 1200 cals a day to loose and 1500 to maintain, but we have been eating out the last two weeks, so that explains that. Also if you dont eat enough, it can be bad. I am also getting on my stationary bike for 30 mins a night, couple that with some strenghth training on the bow flex, some squats and some sit ups and I am hoping to keep the weight down. I have to say that it really helps my back, and the tingling and nubness in my leg. The anti inflammatory doesnt work as well however so that may be a waste of my time.

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