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I had very little trouble getting off of Gabapentin, with a daily dosage of 1200 mg. I tapered off over a period of about 14 days. Yes I felt a bit off, but it was tolerable. After that process my doctor prescribed Lyrica which did help, but the side effects were awful, So, I went through the same process again. Lyrica was harder to get out of my system, but if you're motivated enough you can do it. Now, I'm back on Gabapentin with a different dosing program i.e. 400 in the morning and 800 just before bed. This new dosing has helped with sleep. Like someone else said, you really do have to be your own advocate. Best o' luck to you and everyone else.
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Are not Lyrica and gabapentin the same, one being the name of the manufacturer and the other of the chemical?
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I understand what your saying about Gabapentin.
I take 300 mg in the morning & 300mg at dinner & 300 mg when I go to bed.
I have tried to increase the strength & I was still in the same amount of pain so that is why I am sticking to the 900mg just to take the edge off.
I am in constant pain but I would not take Lyrica bc of the terrible side effects I have heard of it.
My pain is coming from my back but afraid to have back surgery.
Best of luck to you.
Gabapentin has made me lose my memory a lot & make same dingy but I don't take opioids so there is nothing left.
Best of luck to you.
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