Anxiety 3 months after being off gabapentin

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i weaned myself off gabapentin (water titrating) Sept 28. also Dec 7 had my gallbladder removed. everyday morning I wake up with anxiety i take klonopin 0.5mg usually i need 1mg a day.also take paxil 20 mg once a day.I've been on that for over 20 years. I just don't understand why i still have anxiety.its been almost 4 months now and i just want to feel like myself. my gp only knows so much .i don't know what kind of Dr. to see about this or if its still from the gabby weaning or the gallbladder removal.I'm miserable and i need advice. thanks 😩

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  • Posted

    It tool almost a year for the anxiety to resolve for me. Just be kind to yourself. Have you tried magnesium?. It was a wonder drug for me

  • Posted

    Hi Vivian

    it is a good posabillity that it is being caused because of the gabapentin .

    YOUR Doctor should be able to help you.....

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