Gabapentin Withdrawals
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Monday, 5/16/2011 12:45:43 PM
being taken off of neurontin/gabapentin after seven years. crying, anxious, and what no one mentions itching all over! have tried antihistamines, cortizone creams but w/ no relief.
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Isabel Says:Friday, 5/11/2012 9:06:44 AM
I am having these same symptoms especially the itching, and I'm also having horrible night sweats in the middle of the night. ...Why don't doctors tell us of all the side effects and withdrawal symptoms before we decide to take medications.
By the way I was on 1200 mgs. for approx. 12 years.
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By the way I was on 1200 mgs. for approx. 12 years.
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jennifer Says:Friday, 12/30/2011 10:49:05 PM
The person in the previous post told you it could take you several weeks to feel alright. For the amount of time you were on gabapentin please don't be discouraged if it takes 6-12 months. I say this only because I don't want you to reinstate if it doesn't let up. It definitely effects brain chemistry and that can take along time to create new gaba receptors. I was on it for a long period of time and came off pretty quick. After being off it for four months I reinstated because I had no improvement. That is when I found the benzobuddies website and realized it could take up to a year for your body and mind to recover from these drugs please stay the course.
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Verwon Says:Wednesday, 5/18/2011 10:52:42 AM
These types of problems are normal from a sudden withdrawal of any medication that affects brain chemicals, which is exactly what Gabapentin does, since it was initially discovered as an anticonvulsant.
Unfortunately, since you were on it for so long, it is probably going to take several weeks for these effects to wear off, though they should gradually improve and lessen in severity.
http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Gabapentin&ad=true
As to the itching, have you contacted your doctor?
What antihistamines have you tried?
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Unfortunately, since you were on it for so long, it is probably going to take several weeks for these effects to wear off, though they should gradually improve and lessen in severity.
http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Gabapentin&ad=true
As to the itching, have you contacted your doctor?
What antihistamines have you tried?
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Lexi Says:Tuesday, 5/17/2011 11:02:19 AM
yes this is normal I went through the same thing. I was on 3600 for eight years. I weaned off very slowly. I started weening off in 2008. I am now down to 400mg and go down about 100 a week. Its so awful
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