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I still feel light headed dizzy after a week off. I took it for 4 months 500 to 600 mg per day. This drug is weird and should be look at more closley. What do you all think. will withdrawals go away eventually?
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Jeshuaschild naomi64
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From what I understand it varies. I was on 1200mg day for 30 days
Weaned for one week
Dizzy spells for three weeks
Dr treated the dizziness as benign positional vertigo and gave me exercises to do that helped
Some side effects definitely linger and you're right this medication is very dangerous
It was hell detoxing from it
naomi64 Jeshuaschild
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How do you feel now? I guess as they say one day at a time. We should complain to someone about this evil drug. Naomi
Jeshuaschild naomi64
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I get rattled a lot easier than before
jimbourg8 Jeshuaschild
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jimbourg8
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I just got my answer by reading your thread here from 5 days ago. It is astounding how quickly this drug gets into your system and remains for a protacted period ! I was taking about the same dose as you.....but for 4 years ! I've been on my tapered down dose of 100 mg/day or less and it took me 8 weeks to get where I am now......BUT I am basically about normal now.....a little lingering dizziness from time to time and some jittery nerves...but all is else is great ! I'm happy now !
naomi64 Jeshuaschild
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Jeshuaschild naomi64
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naomi64 Jeshuaschild
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david_33334 naomi64
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Hello, I am new here and don't even know how to start a new discussion. I have been reading replies here and sounds scary. Have to start on 300MG . Any advice?
jimbourg8 david_33334
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You don't have to start on it. It is your choice. Dr is just ordering you ? What is it for anyway. Pain ?
david_33334 jimbourg8
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Jeshuaschild david_33334
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David
Choose another med after you research it
Drs don't seem to have s clue
I insisted my doctor read medical reviews of the long range side affects and even then she did not write it up as part of my records
It is an evil med
Research it yourself
Stanford university has done extensive research but there is a lot out there
Jeshuaschild naomi64
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1. Try to find either a doctor or a counselor or a pharmaceutical specialist familiar with detoxing from Gabapentin
2. Before you do that pray and seek counsel as part of what you are going thru is trauma!
Detoxing from this med puts you through hell!
My prayers were answered when I was led to a counselor who had been given it to rehab from an injury and had a very similar reaction as I did
Medication poisoning is what the experience should be called and it was by one of the ER drs I encountered during the detox!
david_33334 Jeshuaschild
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Thanks, took one pill one time today. I'll see what happened. Wanted to try it but not worth the risk with so many side effects. Thank you.
Jeshuaschild david_33334
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It doesn't feel bad while taking it except I couldn't drive and was lightheaded and dizzy s lot
But detoxing from it is hell
If you do decide to take it don't stop abruptly and let doctor know because cold turkey can cause seizures
jimbourg8 david_33334
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My neurologist was prescribing it for me for a neuropathic pain and/or RLS.....but in fact it did not help much for pain etcc......I have read some research that indicates it's only effective in some people...and only 18 % noticed any relief.... Besides the adverse side effects don't make it worth it! So many Docs are using any given medication as off label user. In other words, meds like Gaba. were approved for seizure prevention, but now many docs prescribe it for pain management, and even for anxiety, and other uses.... I was able to withdraw from it completely over 2 months ago and now I feel so much better.....I hand any pain I have not with just common analgesics like ibuprofen or tylenol........
pamela16260 Jeshuaschild
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I cannot agree with Jeshuaschild more! Withdrawal/Detoxing from GB not only gave me a near death experience where I was sure I was going to meet my maker, and I had been praying for relief from the pure hell I was going through for weeks before even beginning to taper-off. God let me live though, because he has purpose for me still. And like Jeshuaschild, pray for guidance,develop a taper-off schedule with your PCP (not the SICK doctor who put you on it. And go away and be with someone you trust to advise and take care of you for the first 2-3 weeks. A person with lots of wisdom and experience. I went to a Sanctuary in the hill country of Texas on Lake Buchanan. My 24x7 healer with several degrees who took great care of me used a combination of treatments and therapies which included eating health, herbal supplements, unlocked my blocked bowels with herbs and diet and lots of reflexology, accupressure, deep tissue massage, Epsom salt soaks in hot water, and her listening to me rant and rave as needed. I left after 10 days at her facility. My mind is clearer every day, I do however continue having trembling, shaking, nervousness and anxiety along with uncontrollable talking. My PCP prescribed 2 - 0.05mgs tablets of Xanax every 4-6 hour (as needed). And, believe me, I need it. I am not additicted to it, but it seems to be one of the few things that help with the above side effects of withdrawal that I experience all day and all night if I don't take it. I am keeping up with the healthy diet and the supplements, starting yoga which my healer recommended and praying and listening to progressive Christian music which is encouraging. Thank Jeshuaschild for your comments..... Yours was helpful and I help mine are as well for anyone going through this terrible process.
lesley98727 jimbourg8
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rick04189 naomi64
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rick04189 david_33334
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dark_crystal david_33334
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Hi David they put me on 300mg 3 times a day .Only took 4 and I'm having problems already .Suffered from headaches ,dizziness,sickness and to top it I kept jumping in my sleep my partner had to hold me as I nearly fell out of bed on numerous occasions also I had chest pains not taken any more .Got tablets 2 days ago I won't be taken any more spoke to doctor told me to come off them . Be glad when it leaves my system as it's making me I'll. Can't eat or drink without feeling sick .
Rener david_33334
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elizabeth18937 Jeshuaschild
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