Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Weight gain with Lyrica/ Luck with Cimetidine

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Weight gain with Lyrica/ Luck with Cimetidine

    I had really great success using Lyrica for my IC, but it caused weight gain even though I was working out lifting weights, doing cardio and yoga and hiking. I am wondering if anybody else has used Lyrica and if it worked, as well and if they gained a lot of weight with it regardless of what they did to prevent it. I'm off it now and getting this weight off is impossible, and I used to have to try to gain weight before I took it. It seems to cause irreversible weight gain, not just regular weight gain.

    So now I'm in a flare and am trying Cimetidine. Has anybody used that and had success? How long did it take for you to feel better?

    Blessings to all.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Some people do find it helps. I haven't heard too much about it recently.

    Donna
    Stay safe


    Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
    Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf

    Have you checked the ICN Shop?
    Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.

    Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html

    Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/

    Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/

    AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/

    I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.     [3MG]

    Anyone who says something is foolproof hasn't met a determined fool

    Comment

    • #3
      I take Zantac which is also an acid reducer and have for a long time now. I haven't noticed it helping with bladder irritation or frequency or pain with my IC.

      Comment

      • #4
        partners, how much lyrica were you taking? Just curious. Did it help with pain and frequency, and that "awareness" of the bladder 24/7? I am up to a whole 50 mg at bedtime now; I started at 25 mg and liked the lower dose a lot better! I awoke this morning feeling dizzy and irritable from the 50 mg. So far it has done nothing for my bladder, just a little for my vulvodynia. It's been about 5 days now.

        Comment

        • #5
          Lyrica

          Yes, the Lyrica seemed to help but ONLY if I spent time doing deep breathing relaxation exercises as well. I could go hours and hours without the need to pee. My bladder capacity was almost 2 cups at one point, I was amazed and there was no pain, first time in over a decade.

          I've been off Lyrica for months now, and haven't felt as good, but finally lost the weight I gained and could not get rid of. As well, I no longer have anal fissures from the devastating constipation that I suffered from the Lyrica regardless of the docusate, suppositories and high fiber diet I followed.

          If Lyrica did not cause the ridiculous weight gain I would use it for sure, if I could prevent the constipation. If the pain returns to the point I can no longer work I will reconsider it again.

          Comment

          Previous template Next
          Working...
          X