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Studies have shown that a small number of people taking gabapentin may experience weight gain, with an average of 5 pounds after 6 weeks of use.
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Weight gain occurs in about 2% of people who take gabapentin, while peripheral edema (swelling in the legs caused by fluid buildup) can occur in up to 8% of people.
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It is important to speak to a healthcare provider before stopping the medication due to sudden weight gain.
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Gabapentin may cause weight gain, but it is an uncommon side effect. Studies have shown that a small number of people taking gabapentin, a drug used to treat epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia, experienced weight gain. People who do gain weight may gain about 5 pounds after 6 weeks of use.
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Weight gain happens in about 2% of people who take gabapentin. Peripheral edema — a type of swelling in the legs caused by fluid buildup — can occur in up to 8% of people who take it.
Sudden weight gain is never a reason to stop your medication without talking to your healthcare provider first.
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