Anyone gain weight on Neurontin (Gaba)?

Hi everyone,

I have bipolar along with anxiety. My doctor had suggested Neurontin for the anxiety, a while back. She said it's not necessary, that my bipolar meds (lithium, lamictal) are more important, and the fewere meds the better. However, my anxiety has been out of control for a long time now and I think when I see her next week I want to give this a try.

I have klonapin but that is an as-needed, and as you know, it's not exactly a med you want to get hooked on.

Does Neurontin make you put on weight at all? If so, could someone recommend an anti-anxiety med that does NOT and I"ll ask her about it when I see her next week?

I'm asking b/c I've already gained enough weight on meds.

hey Neurontin made me want to eat a lot too! I had to stop it because it made me very sleepy, to the point where I could not function, which stinks because it helped my anxiety.

Maybe ask your doctor about Gabitril

I think when you'll meet with your doctor next week, she will look after your current weight and she will definitely suggest something to get rid of the weight.

I gained 60 pounds in a little over a month on it. It was horrible. It was 17 years ago so I really can't tell you if I ate any more than usual. 60 pounds in a little over a month is excessive no matter how much you are eating though. MY psychiatrist took me right off of it at the next appointment.

I take Lyrica/Gabapentin. Which is almost similar to Neurontin. It can make you hungry and cause weight gain. Only if you eat too much.