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Old 04-22-2011, 08:29 PM #1
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For all those out there know what its like getting off meds. I am getting off my winter meds, and am having a hard time with my stomach being so upset and having flu-like symptoms... do you guys have any advice to help the feeling? Its been 3 days and I did it last year but dont ever remembering it being this bad...

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For all those out there know what its like getting off meds. I am getting off my winter meds, and am having a hard time with my stomach being so upset and having flu-like symptoms... do you guys have any advice to help the feeling? Its been 3 days and I did it last year but dont ever remembering it being this bad...

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Yes, definitely taper off slowly.
And, don't let other symptoms confuse you, such as allergies which are bad this year again. Treat those symptoms if you must with a nasal spray, or whatever works for you, and the same with your stomach. Tums, maalox, again whatever works for you!

Hope you feel better soon!

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For all those out there know what its like getting off meds. I am getting off my winter meds, and am having a hard time with my stomach being so upset and having flu-like symptoms... do you guys have any advice to help the feeling? Its been 3 days and I did it last year but dont ever remembering it being this bad...

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I am sorry you must have to go through this. There is not much worse than having that sick feeling from medication. I myself could not take neurontin because it made me sick, from day one...UGH. I could only suggest crackers and soup broth and hot tea, as if you really had the flu. I hope it passes quickly for you and you can put it behind you and move forward to a beautiful summer!
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Thanks All....

What I found that did help was this natural stuff called oscilliococcinum. Even though I didnt have the flu, it totally helped with the sick feeling.

http://www.oscillo.com/ I drowned myself in water and lots bread, potatoes, rice, etc. Not many veggies because my stomach couldnt keep it down.

I hope this might be able to help someone!

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What I found that did help was this natural stuff called oscilliococcinum. Even though I didnt have the flu, it totally helped with the sick feeling.

http://www.oscillo.com/ I drowned myself in water and lots bread, potatoes, rice, etc. Not many veggies because my stomach couldnt keep it down.

I hope this might be able to help someone!

Blessings on your day!
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I hope you are feeling better today. It's the worst feeling in the world when your sick because you want to get off medications.

Good Luck,

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It took me so long to get off gabapentin (neurontin) the first time that I didn't even notice withdrawal symptoms. I just took 300 mg in the morning a long time then started trying to skip the dose.
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