HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Taking Lyrica Cause Weight Gain And Hot Flashes In The Body?

Thanks, came off lyrica last April, had knee replacement which knocked my fibromyalgia into a flare. I have several issues with my back and leg...now breast cancer, grade 1, stage 1, this is what ewe are doing....just the oral med. BUT I am anxious, fibro already, no lyrica, first menopause with heat flashes, gained 50,pounds on lyrica. Seeing education nurse tomorrow. Oh, and even Trwmadol made my hair fall out ,How common are the side effects, how significant?
Fri, 12 Jan 2018
Report Abuse
Oncologist 's  Response
Hi

Lyrica may cause the following side effects
Accidental injury
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blurred vision
burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
change in walking and balance
clumsiness
confusion
delusions
dementia
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with speaking
double vision
dry mouth
fever
headache
hoarseness
increased appetite
lack of coordination
loss of memory
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
problems with memory
rapid weight gain
seeing double
sensation of pins and needles
shakiness and unsteady walk
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stabbing pain
swelling
tingling of the hands or feet
trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual weight gain or loss

These can be managed symtomatically.

Regards

DR DE
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Taking Lyrica Cause Weight Gain And Hot Flashes In The Body?

Hi Lyrica may cause the following side effects Accidental injury bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet blurred vision burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs change in walking and balance clumsiness confusion delusions dementia difficulty having a bowel movement (stool) difficulty with speaking double vision dry mouth fever headache hoarseness increased appetite lack of coordination loss of memory lower back or side pain painful or difficult urination problems with memory rapid weight gain seeing double sensation of pins and needles shakiness and unsteady walk sleepiness or unusual drowsiness stabbing pain swelling tingling of the hands or feet trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination unusual weight gain or loss These can be managed symtomatically. Regards DR DE