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how do you lose weight if you are on gabapentin

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Angelica Giron, MD answered this Gabapentin And Weight Gain
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You need to ask to get put on Topamax (generic: topiramate). This is what I am taking. I take 1200mg of gabapentin total a day and the topiramate twice a day at 100mg. As I said before the topiramate helps prevent headaches and for me it also prevents weight gain. Many people report weight loss (and a lot of loss) with it. It has now been nearly a year and still preventing headaches and keeping the effects of the gaba weight gain at bay. So - I'm getting the benefits of the pain management of the gaba, and the headache and weight management from the Topamax.
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Headache management would be a miracle. For eleven years, I've suffered every day from headaches and migraines once a werk. The doctors don't know what is causing them, and they've never been able to treat them. I might see some (nonpainful) light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.

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Hi I injured my neck recently. I have bin training the martial art jiu jitsu for bout 10 years and recently my neck was injured. I went for a MRI and found out I had suffered 2 herniated disc in my neck. My c7 and c6 were out so far they are pinching against my spinal cord. I had little use of my entire left arm and my left hand went numb. It was very scary. I recieved 2 epidermal shots in my neck, I was told from the doctors I would need surgery. But I decided to try therapy instead. Well long story short I was taking norco, flexrill, noproxin and others meds to try and help cope with the pain. It wasn't till the doctor recommended GAB that I actually started to feel better. I take 2 pills 300mg every night before bed. I have to say this medication has really helped with my pain and uncomfortableness. I continue to take it and still recieve therapy for my neck. I also suffer from stenosis and scoliosis. I'm 38 years old and I have a lot of spine wear and tear. I have not had any side effects from the GAB nor has it caused any weight can. If anything I have lost a little weight. I would highly recommend this for anyone suffering with spinal damage or nerve pain. It's bin bout 6 months and I'm really feeling the best I have since my injury.

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I'm have recently the last 3 month's had been diagnosed with 3 herniated disc's in my back. I'm 32. I was a gym bunny before all this and was fit and in shape. I have only put on 2 kg. I watch what i eat and try to kerp active. I drink lots of fluids like water, teas , cofffee to cope with not over eating.Dealing with a diagnosis of any kind that inhibits your normal activities such as going out for a walk for me. 3 km and I can't walk without having pain. I have tried all medicines for my back and now started on neurotin
The question I have to ask people here is is your weight gain HONESTLY simply because you eat the wrong food from time to time and are inactive due to your condition , restriction, depression of having this diagnosis. Input and outputs. That what it comes down too. Some medicine can cause horrible side effects . But when they mention weight gain about medicine .it's either the medicine increases your apitite more than normal ( like the munchies ) . Some water weight yes can happen too. My suggestion is to try and keep all the junk and naughty foods out of your house. Even though you may not be able to train at the gym for some time or ever. It's simple as input output. Wholegrain, high lean protein , soups , sallads, fruit ..rheostat an endless list of food out there. Just try to stay strong. And movement is very important to loss those extra pounds. Walking, swimming, small light core exercise. The list and choices are endless. It's getting the motivation to do it
Good luck!
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Gabapentin is also prescribed for fibromiolgy. I have been on it 2 weeks an swelled 2 sizes.
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This is Anonymous again...my name is Tracy- Yes I can HONESTLY say my weight gain is from the Gabapentin. I am thrilled that others can lose weight on this med or stay even. That is FANTASTIC for them. But the reality is that GABA DOES CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN IN MANY PEOPLE. I personally have ZERO appetite and most days need to remind myself to eat something. I am not munching. During the time I gained a massive amount - This was my normal day: less than half a cup of coffee in the morning. Then nothing until I take my first round of gaba for the day....between noon and 3pm...usually with soda, about 1/3 of the can sometimes 1/2. Then nothing until about 8 pm when I realized I hadn't eaten, I'd drink a boost just to have something and I'd take my daily meds. Between 8pm and 11 My second round of gaba with ginger ale that I kept through the night....usually woke up with still half a can. And yes you are seeing correctly no food and barely anything to drink. I just had zero interest. Yes when I drank it was usually soda but in total maybe a full can. There were times I had water. And throughout the day I still had enough "output" to not gain...I walked...a lot! But I gained 60 pounds in 3 months!!!! It WAS THE GABA! Please stop making people feel bad that they are at fault when they are not! Could SOME people? Maybe- but not all! The reason for this board is because when we try to ask our doctors they blow us off....we don't need people on this board doing the same! Sorry to put this against your post, you just happen to be the most recent...and it's frustrating to see that "in/out" argument when the reality is that argument does NOT work when taking this med...not for some people.
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SORRY - This was originally replying to the person who asked if we were being HONEST about what we ate....well I was/am being honest - I wasn't eating anything, barely drinking anything and still being active when I gained all the weight from the Gaba. Yes I have had wonderful pain relief from the medication, and I think it's fantastic the people who get pain relief and no weight side effects. But again - this board was originally intended for people who are having weight gain from the medication with doctors who are blowing us off - we don't need others to do the same. The reality is the medication DOES cause weight GAIN in SOME PEOPLE. We aren't claiming it effects everyone the same way, and again, that's great for those of you who don't have that issue. - Tracy
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Don't get it been on it for 6 years gained 50 pd i don't eat suger or any sweets.i crave salt
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No sugar no pop 70persent of my intake is fresh or caned tomatos i have topamax to no fat in my diet still gained 50 pds in 6 years.had a home invasion got hurt before that i was 119 in very good condition i need help.my birth mother and 12 aunts on her side over 400 pds.please if u have any suggestions.
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Hi I'm in the same 300mg 3 times a day I've been in then fur about 2 months and I've put 2 stone on
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dear guest
I have been taking both for years but recently I was put on Narco 10/325 and I have been packing on the pounds and I can not for the life of me figure out why???? please could you help me??? I'm 5'6" and I was 145 pounds 1 year ago now 170 pounds its killing me to know why!!!!?????
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I've gained 60 pounds since I started taking it just a little over 2 years ago. I also take lyrica but I just started that. It's ridiculous I have lost a pound here and there but I had to practically starve myself to do that. A pain management doctor prescribed me nucynta which is now FDA approved for nerve pain I'm on a very low dose. I'm hoping when I see him he writes me a script for the highest dose and then maybe I can totally stop taking either gabapentin or lyrica
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Did you go through withdrawals when going off it?
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I'm on the same dose I also have rsd. I have gained 40 pounds. I'm trying slimming world at the minute. It's been very slow but managed to lose 8lb since Christmas!
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Hahaha haaaa, agree!!!
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