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Is it safe to stop gabapentin? How?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 29, 2022 | Replies (79)Comment receiving replies
I’m tapering off of lyrica now and it’s similar. First of all it’s a long taper. Months of decreasing. Just my opinion but I believe it’s individual and based on how well you can handle the symptoms and they’re pretty bad. The key is having the right meds available to stop the symptoms and NOT ANOTHER ADDICTIVE ONE. I don’t understand why doctors are using addictive drugs to get people off of addictive drugs. Anyway you need to seek out a doctor who is willing to help you and that is knowledgeable about the process. Early on I had a pain doctor suggest that I decrease it over two weeks. That would have put me in my grave. So be cautious of whoever you find. Good luck.
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Hello @williambogle
I appreciate you sharing about the tapering process you have been following. You are right when say each person is different, but nonetheless it is usually a long process. Often when people are coming out of addiction that are looking for "quick relief." Tapering off of these drugs is not done quickly.
Your suggestion of finding the right doctor to help you in this process is a good suggestion.
I so agree with you. However, slowly tapering is an absolute must if you are or had been on Benzodiazepines. If you search all side effects on the medication you are taking it should tell you how to stop.
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My neurologist suggested I reduce my Gabapentin by 100 mg weekly so I went from 1200 to 900 in 3 weeks