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Old 07-11-2009, 06:36 PM #1
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How have you been withdrawing the Neurontin? How many pills are you eliminating and how often?

What did your doctor say to so?
I have been taking 900 mg, three times per day (2700 mg total). He told me to take 600 mg three times per day for five days and then 300 mg, three times per day for five days and then nothing. I am feeling a bit better today. I took the 900 mg this morning and 600 mg this afternoon.
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i vaguely remember going up slowly and coming off very slowly. i would cut back more slowly too and call the dr on mon to get his advice.

i hope you enjoy their visit.
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I have been taking 900 mg, three times per day (2700 mg total). He told me to take 600 mg three times per day for five days and then 300 mg, three times per day for five days and then nothing. I am feeling a bit better today. I took the 900 mg this morning and 600 mg this afternoon.
In my book, that is way too fast.,,sheesh!!!!

Is there a possibility of your Doc giving you a small amount of Elivil while you are coming down off of neuronton?

When I was coming off of paxil, I was taking a small amount of Prozac and I had no problem with withdrawal. Of course, I don't know if these meds work that way or not??
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Just stopped in to leave you a BIG HUG! Feel better!
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Barb, it's tough. I was only ever on 600 of Neurontin at top dose, when I decreased, even slowly, I found the withdrawal of it difficult.

Like the others have mentioned, slow and slower if the side effects are quite bad.
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Glad you decided to taper off more slowly. Sheesh! That is a big drop he had you do.
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I must be the weird one here.....I virtually stopped taking Neurontin cold turkey and never had the first withdrawl sx. I've done that with other meds and never had a problem. Guess I'm just "special"......

I hope it gets easier for you, Barb. And I hope your visit with your sister and niece is enjoyable. If you feel you need to taper off more slowly then go with what feels right to you and then advise your doctor of your decision.
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I have followed the doctor's suggestion today, and so far the nausea has stayed away. The burning in my head has gotten a bit worse. I am looking forward to when I am off this "evil" drug and trying the next one. I am having lots of fun with my niece, but I am definitely going to be worn out by the end of the week.

She wants to know if I have a Scooby Doo on my computer. She is obsessed with Scooby. I just ordered a movie from Netflix for her.
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