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Members shared mixed experiences in response to a question about weight gain while taking opiates, with some gaining 25 to 40 pounds and... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences in response to a question about weight gain while taking opiates, with some gaining 25 to 40 pounds and others losing weight or experiencing no significant change. Several members pointed out that weight gain is often tied to reduced mobility from chronic pain, water retention from medications, or other drugs taken alongside opiates like Gabapentin, Lyrica, antidepressants, and steroids. A recurring theme was the understanding that medications affect everyone differently and the importance of not feeling alone in these challenges, with suggestions including water aerobics and working with a nutritionist.