Thread: Thinking of weaning off from gabapentin....
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Old 08-23-2013, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Adamo View Post
I have been on Gabapentin for only a month (2400mg/day) and I am having a ***** of a time even reducing it the slightest bit. I desperately want off of it! It is such an addictive substance — far exceeding other things like benzos, opiates, etc. Withdrawal seems impossible!
Hi Adamo, Welcome.

Everyone is different. Others here have also had difficulty weaning off gabapentin. If your system has a higher sensitivity, you may have to wean off in smaller steps -- say... 100 mg at a time. I say 100 mg because AFAIK that is the smallest size capsule made. Discuss this with your doctor, and see if s/he'll give you a prescription for 100 mg to make it easier to step down.

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