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Gabapentin Withdrawal

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gretchen54853
gretchen54853

I have been taking 300 mg gabapentin at night for 20 days and I am wondering if anyone has stopped this drug after a short period of time and what they experienced.  I am worried but want to get off of it due to the side effects.  Thank you.

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  • Baycitygirl
    Baycitygirl gretchen54853

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    I was prescribed a 150 x day which I quit after 7 days because of horrible side effects - Dr told me to try 75 x day. - I now have nerve pain where I never did before - can this drug cause this and will it subside - I stopped it again after 7 days - this drug is not worth it
    • kelvin26384
      kelvin26384 Baycitygirl

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      I believe this drug can cause many bad withdrawal effects. Try eating healthy and do some exercise. I’ve been juicing lots these few weeks and it seems to help with the withdrawals. 
  • carolyn62970
    carolyn62970 gretchen54853

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    Wouldn't worry about any major withdrawal. Cause of the short amount of time youve been on it. Just gradually taper down over the next few weeks. You should be okay contact your doc who can help.with tapering.down. God Bless!

  • suzanne57663
    suzanne57663 gretchen54853

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    I was given gabapentin for the shingles pain, I've tried to stop , the withdrawal is substantial. I'm on 900 mg. a day at this point. The nerve pain from the shingles is something I think now I can handle. Any recommendations for first step.? I'm thinking going to one capsule morning and night . That's 600 mg. a day for 2 weeks then 1 capsule a day for 2 weeks. Does that sound to quick ? 

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