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Pregabalin withdrawal symptoms ?

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jessie2150
jessie2150

I've been taking Pregabalin for neuropathic pain for a year or two, but I made the decision to come off it because of the side effects I experienced. I was taking 250 mg a day, and stopped 25 mg a day a week at a time, so a slow withdrawal.

Been off it 3 or 4 weeks now but seem to have hit a real low, depression, nausea, lack of energy, and just wondered if anyone else has experienced the same?  Can I put this down to normal withdrawal symptoms?

I take 20 mg fluoxitine a day still.

Be very glad to hear other peoples experiences.

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  • toodlepip
    toodlepip jessie2150

    Posted

    hi jessie, i take 400mg pregab a day for anxiety disorder, i'm concerned about side effects, i get anxious and tearful but then i always did, i get dizzy-  headed though. i haven't tried coming off them so sorry can't help.
  • susan83292
    susan83292 jessie2150

    Posted

    I can relate to the dizzy nausea....I'm trying to cut back myself...it's almost the same feelings I had when I first started taking it...good luck to you....
    • jessie2150
      jessie2150 susan83292

      Posted

      Hi susan.  It's difficult to cut back but good to take it very gradually.  When I first started on them I felt really good, big burst of energy, sleeping better, etc. but with the increasing dose came more side effects for me.  I think maybe I'm getting a bit of a reaction as my body clears them out completely.

      If you are cutting down do it very slowly, give your body time to adjust.

      take care, x

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