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Your warning is a very important one. I've done a ton of research on Gaba and based on what I've seen, no one should ever stop taking it cold turkey - even if they do not have a seizure disorder.
The first medication my Neurologist suggested was Effexor and I IMMEDIATELY declined. I was on it a decade ago to treat depression, and the side effects were horrendous (including those during the weaning process). Many people say the same things about Gaba - so I knew it could be bad before I started to take it.
Truth be told - there do not seem to be a lot of pain management options for nerve pain, and quite frankly I am tired of being in pain so I'm willing to roll the dice on this one. I am watching carefully for side effects and monitoring how well it manages the pain. Eleven days in and so far so good - but my doctor started me off on 100 mg for 7 days; 200 mg for 7 days, then 300 mg for 14 days. I take it only at night and need to go back and see him before the end of the month. I have been sleeping through the night pain free (yipppeee!) and cannot wait to be able to take it during the day.
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@iceblue, Good afternoon, that sounds like pretty good decision making. I want to give you a "just in case" reminder. You say you cannot wait to be able to take Gabapentine during the day. That wasn't a good choice for me...I was a little fuzzy. So the alternative was to take 1200 mg at 8:30 p.m. Often that keeps the nerves under control into the morning or until noon. Don't give up, just be willing to experiment before you decline the medication that supports a good night's sleep. May you be free of pain and suffering. Chris