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Is it safe to stop gabapentin? How?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 29, 2022 | Replies (79)

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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.

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