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Gabapentin withdrawal
I have been using 600 mg Gabapentin every night for sleep for a few months. I didn’t take it last night. Can I stop suddenly or do I need to wean myself off?
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(@karalou70
I would wean off any seizure medication.
SEIZURE MEDICATIONS SHOULD NEVER BE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. Although the possibility of seizures is more common in people with a seizure disorder they may happen in non-epileptics also.
Jake
@karalou70
Although you're not on a high long-term dose, it is always best to consult your physician.
Jake
You should taper off of your 600mg dose by reducing the amount of gaba you take daily, ask your Doctor for a schedule. As mentioned in a previous post you can cause a seizure with too rapid of a reduction in dose. Be kind to yourself and ask for help from your physician.
@karalou70
I would gradually taper off rather than go cold turkey. Maybe 500mg for several days, the. 400 mg, 300, 200, 100, 0.