Posted by Emme on May 11, 2003, at 16:33:20
In reply to Re: lamictal + neurontin?Emme, posted by delna on May 11, 2003, at 15:28:57
> > > Emme,
> > > was the weight gain really rapid and bad??? I mean the neurontin?
> > > thnx delna
> >
> > Umm...didn't gain an ounce. Of course I never exceeded 900 mg and was only at 600 a lot of the time. I take you've gained on neurontin?
> >
> > Emme
>
> no i havent taken it since i am so scared to become even fatter than i am. but my doctor is very very keen to put me on this and i have been resisting. i guess weight gain really affects my confidence.
> thnx for yr reply
> delnaI think the weight issue is one of the toughest things about psychotropic meds. You feel crummy to begin with, and then the medicine that's supposed to help you also plumps you up. Yucko. I can't recall what others may have said about neurontin and weight gain, but if my experience is typical, then it might be okay for you. Have you discussed Topomax with your pdoc? Everyone raves about how good it is weight-wise. Good luck.
Emme
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