Ritu Singh Ritu Singh Asked 4 months ago

Does pregabalin cause weight loss?

I've been prescribed Pregabalin for my anxiety, and I'm already quite underweight. I'm concerned about losing more weight. Does Pregabalin sometimes cause weight loss as a side effect?

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Ishita Roy Ishita Roy Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Actually, pregabalin is much more famous for causing weight gain and water retention rather than weight loss. If you are losing weight suddenly while taking it, it might be due to something else or nausea. It is a good idea to discuss this with your doctor.

Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It is quite rare to lose weight on pregabalin, as it typically increases appetite and causes mild fluid retention. If you are experiencing weight loss, check if your daily caloric intake has dropped due to side effects like nausea or fatigue, and consult your physician.

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Suresh Pillai Suresh Pillai Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I had a very bad experience with pregabalin where I lost my appetite completely and started losing weight rapidly, which turned out to be an adverse reaction. Please don't ignore sudden weight loss on this medicine. Get in touch with your doctor to evaluate your dosage.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan, generally toh pregabalin se weight badhta hai, kam nahi hota. If you are losing weight, ho sakta hai aapko acidity ya bhook kam lagne ki dikkat ho rahi ho, na? Apne doctor se ek baar pakka baat kar lo is baare mein.

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Ranjana Sen Ranjana Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In most cases, pregabalin causes people to gain weight due to increased appetite. If you are noticing the opposite and losing weight, it could be a less common side effect or unrelated. I highly recommend having a quick word with your doctor to be safe.

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