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Does Gabapentin Result In Severe Weight Gain?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: can gabapentin cause weight gain?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

yes, gabapentin may cause weight gain. It's actually a relatively common side effect occurring in up to 1 out of 10 patients. It also causes peripheral edema which contributes to weight gain.

Kind regards!
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Does Gabapentin Result In Severe Weight Gain?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello, yes, gabapentin may cause weight gain. It's actually a relatively common side effect occurring in up to 1 out of 10 patients. It also causes peripheral edema which contributes to weight gain. Kind regards!