# Is there a medication that doesn't typically cause weight gain? **URL:** \ **Category:** Medication\ **Created:** [July 29, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185 "2015-07-29T03:36:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Brad3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3ab097/32.png) [@Brad3](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Brad3)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/1 "2015-07-29T03:36:52Z")
Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline both caused me to gain weight (among other things) and I rapidly lost it when I stopped both. Topamax was hard for me to handle (made me feel like I was going totally nuts)... other than that, is there a medication known not to cause weight gain? If Topamax is the only option, were some of you able to get used to it after struggling with it initially? (I lasted 3 days) I have TN2 atypical. Thank you for your help ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Tafoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@Michelle\_Tafoya](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Michelle_Tafoya)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/2 "2015-08-13T22:54:54Z")
I would like to know the answer to this question as well. Please anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Brad3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3ab097/32.png) [@Brad3](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Brad3)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/3 "2015-08-13T23:48:56Z")
Michelle, I got off of Nortryptiline and switched to gabapentin and my side effects have decreased dramatically. I lost all the weight I gained on nortryptiline and amitryptiline. I have been on Gabapentin for just a handful of weeks and lost the 14 lbs. I gained on the others. I hope it can work for you, I know we all react differently to different meds. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Laura8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@Laura8](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Laura8)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/4 "2015-08-24T00:33:33Z")
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**Author:** ![Laura8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@Laura8](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Laura8)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2015, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/5 "2015-08-24T00:35:56Z")
Brad, I think Lyrica is one of the most fastest acting drugs. Try that. You also have to give medication time to get used to your body. It might take a month or so before your body tolerates it completely. I wouldn't discard a drug based on side effects. I have been on every drug and they all have side effects but if I had to choose between side effects and pain, I would choose pain relief. ---
**Author:** ![Brad3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3ab097/32.png) [@Brad3](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Brad3)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/6 "2015-08-24T01:15:02Z")
Thank you Laura, I have not tried Lyrica and I will put it on my list (my Doctor has a couple others he wants to try). Do you take Lyrica? Also, have you had different medications work for you and then stop working? ---
**Author:** ![Laura8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/73ab20/32.png) [@Laura8](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Laura8)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/7 "2015-08-26T00:25:26Z")
Absolutely. I have tried honestly I think about 12 different drugs and antideppressants. I have had TN 2 for 12 years now. I just don't know how much more I can take. The drugs only work for some time. I think Lyrica worked the best because of no break through pain but it wore off after a while. Of course these drugs have side effects. I am small frame so they really pull a punch when I use them but it is better than being in pain. You need to do what's best for you. Maybe your pain will go away after some time??? ---
**Author:** ![Brad3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3ab097/32.png) [@Brad3](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Brad3)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/is-there-a-medication-that-doesnt-typically-cause-weight-gain/8185/8 "2015-08-26T02:39:59Z")
Laura, I can't imagine 12 years. I only have 18 months under my belt. I am rooting for you. Do you have any experience with Cymbalta? That is the nexts drug on my list if Gabapentin doesn't work more consistently.