lyrica to topazam

[butterfly_2014]

I have been on lyrica for diabetes neuropathy for around 2 years. Its really helped with my pain but I have put on at least 10 kilos and feel really uncomfortable with my weight. My appetite is through the roof which means I'm also struggling with my sugar levels. I usually have such control over my diet but in the last year I just cannot control my cravings. has anybody switched from lyrica to topazam and had success. With pain as well as less weight gain?

[philnoir]

Lyrica has been known to put weight on women -- it's one of the side effects.

Lowering the dose will lose the effectiveness.

Switching to an antiseizure med may help but may not. There are a few available.

Lyrica is effective, as you've proven. I feel it is more important to treat your pain, and to find other means to keep the weight off, then live in pain and 'float like a butterfly.'

That's my opinion, but I deal with pain. Perhaps a weight-loss person would support the opposite opinion?

Best wishes

[butterfly_2014]

I actually meant Topamax woops :)