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Gabapentin for anxiety

Posted by mlpbob @mlpbob, Nov 22, 2025

Had anyone had success using gabapentin for anxiety? My dr wants me to try it.

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mlpbob | @mlpbob | Nov 24, 2025
In reply to @mmsm "It takes the edge off of my anxiety from effexor withdrawal. I know I'll have to..." + (show)
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It takes the edge off of my anxiety from effexor withdrawal. I know I'll have to wean off of it someday, and not looking forward to it!

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@mmsm I’m in Paxil withdrawal. I’m just scared to take something else I’m going to have to taper off of. My anxiety is horrible though.

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david707 | @david707 | Nov 24, 2025

It helps with my mood. In other words it is a subtle anti-depressant, but does little to lower anxiety. CBD oil helped relieve my anxiety, especially while coming off Effexor.

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frankaventura | @frankaventura | Nov 26, 2025
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It takes the edge off of my anxiety from effexor withdrawal. I know I'll have to wean off of it someday, and not looking forward to it!

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@mmsm liquid gabapentin from compound pharmacy at a 5 to 10% taper.

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dormor321 | @dormor321 | Dec 2, 2025
In reply to @diverdown1 "I have been on Gabapentin for almost 7 years now. It helps with pain and it..." + (show)
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I have been on Gabapentin for almost 7 years now. It helps with pain and it helps regulate my mood. I did try to stop taking it one time. I am bad about that, and it was a bad idea. I became very irritable and I could tell that I was in withdrawal, although it was more a withdrawal that felt like anxiety and panic. Everyone is different. I know that it is used for neuropathy as well. Regardless, if you start taking it, be sure and taper off of it and ask your doc about it.

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@diverdown1 what dosage do you take?

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | Dec 3, 2025
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@diverdown1 what dosage do you take?

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@dormor321 I take 300 mg 2-3 times a day.

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