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Side effects/with drawl symptoms to Gabapentin

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sheffield, UK

I'm currently on the 9th day out of 10 of coming off Gabapentin before starting a new set of medication.

Has anyone had withdrawal symptoms from it before?

I feel so ill right now. Very emotional and frustrated.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rach Xx

January 21, 2017
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Members responded with empathy and solidarity to someone experiencing withdrawal symptoms after tapering off Gabapentin over nine days, with... Read more

Members responded with empathy and solidarity to someone experiencing withdrawal symptoms after tapering off Gabapentin over nine days, with many validating that emotional distress, weakness, and difficulty with speech are common during medication transitions. Several members shared their own difficult withdrawal experiences from various medications, emphasizing that ten days can sometimes be too short a tapering period and that doctors should provide clearer guidance on what to expect during the process. A recurring theme was leaning on faith, prayer, and community support while navigating the challenging physical and emotional effects of coming off medication.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks everyone. I was told to take 7-10 days to completely come of it, wasn't really told of the effects. Unfortunately I've had a nasty reaction to codiene and been very poorly since Sunday.

Recovering at home but feel very weak.

Thank you for your advice and comments.

Rach Xx

January 24, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi @A MyFibroTeam Member
I've been off work all week, it was a mixture of coming off my tablets and nasty reaction to codiene and a viral infection.

I am now fully recovered from that but the fibro is being a bitch today haha.

Hope you are ok xxxx

January 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

oh yes lorazepam is a bump bump bump to get off of ! please help me to understand why alot of you are trying to get off the the med's, while others r trying to get on them ! i mean with out the healing of our LORD , we all know there is no cure ! and if R LORD Heals us he will also take away any with drawls we would be suffering from ! but until that day you know you r going to hurt so why in Gods name get off of pain pills or muscle relaxers and nerve pills or sleeping pills ! i mean people are crying about no sleep , about there pain and different stuff and r unable to get any med's to help with all this ! just very strange for me to understand that's all ! but i do bless you and pray that GOD will keep you in his sight and be with all of you! your sister in Christ michele

January 23, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Withdrawals are a bitch, I found lorazepam the absolute worst for withdrawals. Sometimes you have to taper off the meds for a lot longer than 10 days...

January 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

thats from the with drawls you being emotional and frustrated ! what are they going to put you on ?prayers and love i send to you threw are LORD & SAVIOR ! love your sister in CHRIST michele

January 21, 2017

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