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april42 View Member Profile	Aug 9 2008, 02:03 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Newbie Posts: 16 Joined: 24-April 08 Member No.: 24,693	I am currently taking Neurontin for Nerve pain at 900 milligrams a day. My doctor wanted me to increase the neurontin to 1200 milligrams and than 1800 millligrams. So far I haven't gained any weight at the 900 milligram does, but need more pain relief. My doctor also wanted me to try the Cymbalta again at a lower start up does of 20 milligrams. I increased the Neurontin to 1200 milligrams several days ago and last night started the Cymbalta again. I weighed myself this morning and have gained 2 pounds, which is unusual for me. I have not been eating more and feel it is due to one of these medications either the increase in Neurontin or the Cymbalta. Since I have been taking the Neurontin for a bit I don't know if the recent increase could cause this weight gain. Does anyone have any experience with this medication. I really dont want to gain bunch of weight. Thanks, April

Sheepwoman View Member Profile	Sep 27 2008, 09:22 PM Post #2
Administrative Assistant Group: Administration Posts: 15,314 Joined: 6-September 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 637	I take 2400mg of Neurontin/day with no weight gain. It could be the Cymbalta. All pmeds have weight gain/loss as an SE. To combat weight issues, eat a healthy diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains and omega-3 fish. Get plenty of aerobic exercise. I walk 3-5 miles everyday and do weights. Sheepwoman -------------------- It is not the life I lived; but the life I leave behind. Sheepwoman

maintainin View Member Profile	Sep 27 2008, 10:16 PM Post #3
Silver Member Group: Silver Member Posts: 831 Joined: 28-February 07 From: South Dakota Member No.: 14,398	I'd give it a little more time and see how your weight does. 2 pounds is really not that much. -------------------- Brian

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