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How long do pregabalin withdrawl sysmptoms last

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ian72355
ian72355

I've been off Pregabalin 3 weeks now, had the as before muscle tension in the neck, headaches etc; but they all stopped after I'd been off after a week.  I stopped the pregabalin because I only went on it after my doc had me stop Mirtazapine.  I'm now back on Mirtazapine which worked well in the past.

Now just to confuse the issue, there is a lot of stress in my life right now, but the last 2 days I have been having mild (though still horrible) panic attacks, plus a constant low level anxiety, mental confusion and headaches.  Could this be "end effects" of the last of the preg. getting out of my system?  As I'm back on the Mirt. I should not still "need" the preg any longer, but I'm wondering if I am still going through some last gasp withdrawal from it?  Thanks,

Jack.

 

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  • elizabeth85938
    elizabeth85938 ian72355

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    Hi Ian

    I think what you are going through is something called "Windows and Waves" - this means you get days of windows where you are feeling so much better, then suddenly the Waves hit out of the blue and you feel awful again. I am glad to tell you that the windows get longer and the waves get less with time and patience. Pregabalin changes your brain chemistry and central nervous system within one week of starting it so it makes sense that the brain needs healing time because your body has become dependent on it continuing to crave it for quite some time after you stop. It also sits in your fat cells for quite some time and as time goes on your body still uses these left overs until none are left.

    There is light at the end of the tunnel and well done for getting off this drug! It is not easy as I know, I am still tapering off it after being on for nearly 3 years. The longer you are on it the worst the withdrawals can be. But, we are all different and this doesn't necessarily apply to all I hope you have a happy Pregabalin free future.

  • elizabeth85938
    elizabeth85938 ian72355

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    So sorry, just seen that you sign yourself 'Jack' and not Ian. My apologies.

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