[barb02]

I have been taking 2700 mg of neurontin (900 mg, three times per day). I am starting withdrawl from it as it no longer seems to be working (burning on my head and arm has been bothering me for 6 weeks) and I do not want to increase my dose once more. My neuro has me taking 1800 mg for five days and then 900 for the next five days. I have taken two does today and will take the third at bedtime. I am experiencing nausea and hot flashes. I am really hoping that this does not get worse. Is this normal?

[mrsD]

Originally Posted by barb02

I have been taking 2700 mg of neurontin (900 mg, three times per day). I am starting withdrawl from it as it no longer seems to be working (burning on my head and arm has been bothering me for 6 weeks) and I do not want to increase my dose once more. My neuro has me taking 1800 mg for five days and then 900 for the next five days. I have taken two does today and will take the third at bedtime. I am experiencing nausea and hot flashes. I am really hoping that this does not get worse. Is this normal?

People vary in how they react to Neurontin. When they start it the schedule is about 300mg increases weekly. I'd do that in reverse, so the body can get used to the drug being withdrawn.

In a worse case scenario it is possible to have seizures on a sudden discontinuance.
http://epilepsy.emedtv.com/neurontin...ithdrawal.html

Since you are having disturbing symptoms, I'd ask the doctor to taper you more slowly.

[barb02]

That is what I was thinking. since I cannot contact my doctor until Monday, I think I am going to take my normal dose (minus 300 mg) for the next two days.

[stagger]

barbo2,
When I was on 3600mg daily of neurontin I cut back 300mg aday for a week and then went on Lyrica 100mg twice a day.
Lanny