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sandy97889
sandy97889

Have been off Gabby for over two months..doing pretty good until last night. I woke up around 3 in a full blown anxiety attack!!  Thought someone was squeezing my breast bone and had a hot flash along with it..Took a Xanax and went back to bed...it was gone in about 20 minutes..

​Will all this withdrawal ever go away??  Was on 3200 for a long time and came down way way to fast thanks to my Dr. and I have paid for it..

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  • susan32309
    susan32309 sandy97889

    Posted

    Ive been reducing my doseage Sandy but still struggling with the final taper - hope you feel better soon.
  • CCinCal
    CCinCal sandy97889

    Posted

    Hi there can I ask why you are going off it? My dr just prescribed it for me. Thanks
    • sandy97889
      sandy97889 CCinCal

      Posted

      Was on 3200 mgd for a long while for Osteo pain in knees and feet. Didn't help with pain just made me sleep!

      Dr took me down to fast. Withdrawals are horrid!

      Takes a long very slow taper to get off it.

      Good luck!

    • susan32309
      susan32309 CCinCal

      Posted

      I was put on it post total knee replacement, it certainly helped with pain, and also dealt with the pain in my other knee - I only realised how well it was dealing with the osteo when i decided i wanted to come off it . .  . there are days when the pain is really bad that I seriously consider taking it again, then I remember how tricky the taper has been . . . now on 100 mg every third day
  • CCinCal
    CCinCal sandy97889

    Posted

    Thanks for responses. I got prescribed for it for wnxiety
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