Has anyone NOT gained weight on lyrica?

Hi there, I am on Lyrica for several years and have not gained weight. I do notice some effects that others have mentioned however the relief in pain that was limiting my job and my ability to care for my granddaughter is so much better that I would not stop taking it unless I had no option. I was worried too as being a diabetic if I gained a lot of weight it would not be a good thing. I found since I do not have as much pain I am able to do more and my dose has remained the same. I started off on 75 mg. twice a day tapering up to 150 mg. twice a day. Best of luck with it. I hope it helps.

I started taking Lyrica about eight months ago, 150 mg three times a day. I gained 10 or 15 pounds within the first month. Also, my stomach is really bloated. I have also noticed that it has blurred my vision and sometimes makes me a little unsteady on my feet. I have been on the Nutrisystem diet for the last three weeks, eating about a thousand calories a day. I have lost 10 pounds but have stayed at a constant weight, however, for about the last week. I work out at the gym for at least an hour a day, doing weight training and cardio. I hope that the weight starts dropping again soon. I hate to stop taking Lyrica altogether because it has done wonders for my anxiety.

I have been taking lyrica for two weeks 75mg twice a day and I have loss weight. I have not experienced any of the side effects. I have a lot more energy and a lot more happier and it does help my pain. My kids even loved that I was happier and more active. I love the fact that I’m loosing weight. Cause I definitely need to loose and the weight I have is not caused by lyrica. Everybody’s bodies are different and reacts to medicines differently..

I started taking Lyrica in November. 75mg 2X a day... after a few weeks, I had it upped to 150 mg 2X a day... It never did a thing for the pain. The dizziness and balance and nausea side effects seem to get worse the longer I take it. I don't want to fall. I started to go off this evil medicine last week... it'll take 4 weeks to do so... 200mg for 2 wks. then 100 mg for 2 wks and then nada...

I don't think I've gained any weight, but my stomach is really bloated... I don't have a scale so I kind of go by which jeans I can get into!

I've also have some weird probs with my eyes since taking it... blurry at times and feeling like a nail is being driven into my eye.

I hope this confusing response help.

Peace,
EVA

Dear Riotspine
I take Lyrica and I haven't gained weight. I take 225 lbs twice a day. You sound like me I have the same medical condition. I have read in this group about the side effects of what Lyrica can do I almost quit taking the meds. I gained just about 30 lbs from the combination of the Elavil and the bad eating habits. Elavil is a good drug in treating the migraines and the fibromyalgia. I'm also on Tramadol, I have found good results, but there are times I need something stronger due to the fibro, migraines, back problems.

Yeah, I have been Lyrica for a good 3 years. My family doctor introduced this drug he started me on a low dose and then gradually increased the dosage.
There is a message board about Lyrice alone.
Good luck!
-Blondie