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Q: drowsiness and weight gain with Lyrica ?

asked by: bakin_april on February 6th, 2008

Experienced User

I've been given Lyrica to go with my Cymbalta. I read there's only about 30% success rate. Also, 2 side-effects are excessive drowsiness and weight gain. Needless to say, I don't want either of these side-effects. Especially since I'm working really hard to lose weight on my own.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Confused

Replies(4)

TMJWorld

replied on February 8th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

i hope that you find help with this. I dont know a whole lot about the meds for this. What kind of diet do you follow? do you think that you could limit weight gain with a diet and the exersise?

bakin_april

replied on February 8th, 2008

Experienced User

drowsiness and weight gain with Lyrica

I eat what I want, but control portions and daily calorie intake. Right now the only exercise I get is walking the dog.

TMJWorld

replied on February 8th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Yeah I dont know really the "proper" way to eat for fibro. dont worry the only exercise i get now is walking the dog too.

bakin_april

replied on February 8th, 2008

Experienced User

Walking the dog

The dog is almost 60# and would drag me around town if I let her. I am able to walk a few blocks. This should pass soon and I'll be able to walk her more.

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