I want to know if this is a common thing or just my bad luck. I gained 40 lbs. in 6 months after starting Avandia. I have been on Lyrica for almost a year. I found some reference to this side effect in the company literature for one or the other med. Figured this one out the same day the big heart attack scare hit the news. I dropped Avandia w/ Dr's agreement.
2007-06-07 20:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by bluzsky 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Lyrica can contribute to weight gain- I've never been on Avandia, but I know that Lyrica has common side effects of weight gain. Have you brought this up with your doctor...it may be a good idea.
2007-06-12 13:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
^ I never took Lyrica, but I did take Avandia, I gained also, it was like I blinked and gained 30 pounds. I hope this helps and I'm glad you stopped taking Avandia.
2007-06-14 18:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still taking the Avandia, talk to your doctor today. There have been some serious side effects with it.
2007-06-16 00:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by r2mm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take lyrica, but I only take it when I am hurting. Dr said It causes weight gain.
2007-06-09 07:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many meds contribute to weight gain, it's hard to tell.
2007-06-11 22:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋