yoggie2 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Pete, I was taken 400mg x 4 (not monitored), and 50mg Citalopram for my treatment of PTSD. I think it was for depression, and having suicidal thoughts. My new Psych is slowly weaning me off. She has me down to 2 a day - taking one dose away every three months. I gained the 75#, and can't budge the weight. I weaned myself off two months ago, because I never saw any changes since I started them. When she totally weans me, I told her that I want medication that doesn't have weight gain as a side effect. So I got to wait for her next move... I was on it to I have put on 40+ I wonder if it has affect me the same way? I am going to check in to this... GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. "Do more than is required of you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notime362 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yoggie, Look up the side effects of Gabbapentin, and you will find your answer. My eating habits didn't change, but my weight sure did. It will slowly climb on you. Some Vets swear by it, and I swear at it.I was on it to I have put on 40+ I wonder if it has affect me the same way? I am going to check in to this... Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out....Jack Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleShay Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I gained over 60 lbs on this drug without changing my eating habits at all. I will never ever take it again. I asked my doc.."Why would you prescribe a drug that you know will make a patient gain weight to an overweight diabetic?" He was speechless. I got my Topomax back...... I had to take Topomax the 1st time after the gabapentin in order to lose the 60 lbs, plus the Topomax works so much better. The initial side effects are a bit strange, but those only last a short period of time and then it's fine. My emg's are much improved now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltate90 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 does gabapentin really works? my pain clinic nurse referred it to my pcp to prescribe for my burning problems i have in my leg. she started me on 300mg once a night to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator pacmanx1 Posted March 18, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2009 I have been on and off this med for years, I gained about 60 pounds, it does very little to help my pain. I still have the burning and tingling in my arms and legs. I was taken off all my pain meds. because I started having incapacitating headaches and neuro felt that the pain meds. were causing my headaches so all I do is hurt. I started fidgeting a lot so my weight has stabled cause it is very hard for me to keep still or sit still. I told my doctor and he agrees not to increase for now so we don't know what to do. I have tried other meds. but my system can't tolerate them. Good luck Pete992 My intentions are to help, my advice maybe wrong, be your own advocate and know what is in your C-File and the 38 CFR that governs your disabilities and conditions. Do your own homework. No one knows the veteran’s symptoms like the veteran. Never Give Up. I do not give my consent for anyone to view my personal VA records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted March 18, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted March 18, 2009 It works for me and I am also convinced helps my panic also. If you don't think its working don't take it for a few days and you should know for sure. I did gain some weight but have now lost 60% of the original gain. Don't know if it was gabapentin or better sugar control. Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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