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HI, I am taking Lyrica only a few days now and it really is working for me. I heard though it puts on weight. I cannot afford that I am big now as it is. Is there something else you can take and not gain weight. Please help, Maggie
Posted on 06/06/08, 04:06 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/06/08  4:32pm
" Hi Maggie,ive heard neurtin(sp)works in the same way as lyrica.As you read on my post i have put alot of weight on with lyrica its good.But the weight gain is not. "
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Reply #2 - 06/08/08  2:57pm
" Hi, I just wanted to know the people that gained weight from lyrica how it made than put on weight? Did it increase appetite, retain water, or whatever? But if you watch your weight do you have to gain weight? Please reply, thanks. "
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