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Itchy skin from gabapentin

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diane80014
diane80014

Has anyone have itchy skin basically all over body! I have be off gaba for 22 days and still have itchy prickly skin! Does this ever go away??

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  • Rener
    Rener diane80014

    Posted

    I have a little and have read quite a few People say this is a side effect from withdrawing. Congrats on 22 days! That's great!!

    • diane80014
      diane80014 Rener

      Posted

      Rener,

      If you dont mind me asking! How long were you on it? How long have you been off? My dr says it should be out of my system! Ha what does she know!! I am still having problems! These side effects are so irritating!! 

  • Adkin67890
    Adkin67890 diane80014

    Posted

    I have been off gave for 5 months .First 2 months had horrible s/e .Epsom salt baths and thick hypoallergenic cream helped the itching
    • diane80014
      diane80014 Adkin67890

      Posted

      Adkins,

      After 5 months you still are having side effects? This is the worst drug I have ever been on!! How long were you on it? I was on it for 3 months!! 

  • DariaVin
    DariaVin diane80014

    Posted

    Yep, I also had itchy skin. It started subsiding after around a month and was all gone after two months. Can recommend sauna or steaming room when you need some relief
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