gabapentin and weight gain

I've been taking gabapentin since May, and in the first two months gained about 15 lbs. I talked to my doctor about it and she said it's extremely rare for it to cause weight gain, and so she's pretty sure that wasn't what it was. I was willing to believe her because I had been doing some stress eating, but it seemed the weight gain was out of proportion to my eating habits. But yesterday I talked to another doctor who said that he's pretty sure the weight gain was from the gabapentin, since it was so closely related in time.

I'm getting married in a month and a 15 lb weight gain was not exactly what I needed right before my wedding. Now I'm annoyed because I wish I had stopped the medication when I first suspected it was behind the weight gain.

Has anyone else experienced weight gain on gabapentin/Neurontin? Were you able to take the weight off once you stopped the med?

I wish I could say. I am, however, on it's cousin drug, Lyrica, as well as Cymbalta and Cesamet. I have gained 40lbs since 2008 and 20lbs on top of that from my IBS attack in 2006 (no meds given).

I've been taking gabapentin for almost 3 years...I've gained 15lbs since last year but I can't say it's the medicine. I knew I was eating for comfort starting after the holidays..I was depressed because of my health and because of not being able to work...so, for me it's my fault..also a contributor is lack of exercise. I've started walking again...

I'm determined to loose some weight!  I determined to find myself again...Hope that you find something to help you too...Sherrine hits it on the nail when she says we have to keep moving...if it's a little, well, that's better than nothing..I'm a grazer in my eating..so, I've bought grapes, cherries, strawberries, blueberries...things that I can chew slowly...almonds are good too...

I wish you all the best and know that regardless of your weight, your wedding will be beautiful!!! 

Congratulations!

Jerrie/FibroNana

Am I the only one, not gaining any weight from Gabapentin ? I am on 1200mg a day, have been for about 2 yrs, and it decreases my appetite, not hungry, I lose weight, and weight stays stable. It helps with my anxiety. I take it with Wellbutrin, to help with the anxiety. No weight gain.

I've been on 600-900 mg. for a few months with no weight gain.

Yes I have gained 20lbs. Started at 300mg and at 600mg the weight came on. I have been trying very hard to lose with a recognized weight loss company. Lost 10 and struggling for over 8 mos to lose more. I was told weight gain was possible. Yuck