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How long do you have side effects

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dorbocon55
dorbocon55

How long do the side effects last?

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  • Debby22473
    Debby22473 dorbocon55

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    I've been off the Gabapentin for more than two weeks & am still having side effects. Not sure if the side effects are from withdrawal or the original dosage. Either way, I am so tired of it. Wish I had known all this before I took it. I rarely read the side effects for fear of planting an idea & developing it or thinking I have. Ugh! I will never take any new med again w/o first reading the side effects! We live & learn!!!

    • sandy97889
      sandy97889 Debby22473

      Posted

      I learned the hard way been thru months of withdrawal, Finally feeling better.

      Be patient takes time. It really effects the brain.

    • pam5133
      pam5133 sandy97889

      Posted

      Hi Sandy - just wanted to check in. I am doing better in some ways - my late-night terrible nausea and gut issues are pretty much gone, but I still have some nausea and back pain during the day, and still incredible screaming anxiety when I wake up, and difficulty sleeping - this is after 5 weeks. THink it is still the Gabby? When did you begin to lose some of this? And how are you doing now, and how long has it been for you since you got off entirely?

      Pam

    • sandy97889
      sandy97889 pam5133

      Posted

      Pam

      I got off in February. Was a long road. February I never left the house at all. March & April and May was bearable but still there.

      Been feeling pretty good lately, still have some bloating and appetite still not real great, but nausea is gone thankfully.

      Hang in there my anxiety went away my and I am sleeping much better now.

      Keep me posted on the high dose I was on they say sometimes it can take a year! sad

      I have been completely off for 6 months!!

      Everyone is different..

    • pam5133
      pam5133 sandy97889

      Posted

      Thanks Sandy!! I will keep in touch!! Cannot wait to reach that 6 month point...Be well

      Pam

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