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Forced withdrawal due to anaphylaxis

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Anonymous88
Anonymous88

I was prescribed gabapentin just over a week ago. 3 300 x 1 pill per day, graduating up to 600 over next three days then 900 following. Made it to first pull of second day at 900. Severely swollen throat. 2 different docs failed to call me back so I called my pharmacist. She directed me to stop pills and take Benadryl. Following day, I went into anaphylactic reaction. Next thing I'm in ER with tachycardia and dr can't give me epinephrine because it would be counter productive. I'm not on a weekly anaphylactic regimen of steroids, Benadryl and Zantac to help counter these effects. One day in and I am feeling distressed. Dr has assured me that if I stay on regimen I will be ok. Peripheral nerve damage I must live with until surgery. This is no joke especially with this kind of reaction.

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  • naomi64
    naomi64 Anonymous88

    Posted

    I WILL PRAY FOR YOU. I WITHDRAW HARD FROM GAB AND IT WAS HARD FOR ME AS WELL. DOCTOR NEVER GOT BACK TO ME. EVERYONE TOLD ME NOT TO GET OFF FAST JUST 100 TO 200 MG PER WEEK. THIS SITE IS HELPFUL MOR THAN TALKING TO DOCTORS.  I AM TRYING TO GO DRUG FREE BUT EVERYONE HAS TO FIND THERE BEST ROUTE.  SIDE EFFECT GET BETTER BUT TAKES TIME. I STILL HAVE SOME AND I BEEN OF FOR A MONTH.
    • doll57
      doll57 naomi64

      Posted

      Hi Naomi

      I am currently withdrawing from Gab as well.

      I have gone from 1200 mgs daily and am now on 1000 mgs. This has taken me 1 month so far. I am dropping 100 mgs every 2 weeks. Slowly slowly . So far so good.

      How long did it take you?

    • naomi64
      naomi64 doll57

      Posted

      Hi 

      I did it wrong I went off in a few weeks. I withdraw hard. My doctor never got back to me. I went from 600mg to 200. Then none. I felt horrible and I still get light headed and spaced. I was on it for 4 months and off for a month. Hopeful soon this should stop. I will pray for you. Just do it slow. Not like I did. Naomi

       

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