Weight gain on Gabapentin

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Dear friends,

Have you experienced weight gain while taking Gabapentin? If so - may I rudely enquire as to how much weight you gained while you were taking it?

I think I need a new med - as 1) it doesn’t appear to be any more effective than Tegretol was at controlling my TN & 2) since February, I’ve gained an extra 17 kilograms (37 pounds)!!

This appears to also be related to (or is) fluid retention which often shows up in my feet and ankles also after a I wake from sleep in the mornings. This morning was no different, except my feet were also covered in little red spots …

Let me know your thoughts on the matter?

Best wishes ~ Kerry xx

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Oh, I should add - my diet has not changed in one bit since starting Gabapentin! I eat healthy, where possible - and when it’s not possible, my food processor blends me a nice vegetable mixture! (looks worse than it tastes) :slight_smile: Oh and yes, in this past week alone, I have gained over 1 kilogram (2.2 pds)

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I am seeing a bit of what you are saying…I have been on Gaba only one week and have gained weight…3 lbs not too much but it has only been a week…and i am on a very low dose so far as i ween off Tegretol. ???Hmmm… :slight_smile: