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Posted by clipper40 on October 9, 2008, at 7:42:42
Has this been a problem for anyone or not? Please let me know what your experience was with this.
Posted by Phoenix1 on October 9, 2008, at 11:26:00
In reply to Experiences getting off of Neurontin?, posted by clipper40 on October 9, 2008, at 7:42:42
> Has this been a problem for anyone or not? Please let me know what your experience was with this.
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>Yes, I suffered from anxiety, agitation hot and cold flashes, increased depression and insomnia for about 10 days. And that was with a taper, but not long or gradual enough obviously. But fyi, it was a walk in the park compared to discontinuing Neurontin's new relative, Lyrica.
But then other people here claim to have stopped it cold turkey with no withdrawal. So as usual YMMV.
Taper the drug as slowly as you can to minimize withdrawal. Good luck.
Phoenix.
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on October 9, 2008, at 17:16:39
In reply to Re: Experiences getting off of Neurontin? » clipper40, posted by Phoenix1 on October 9, 2008, at 11:26:00
No probs at all.
Best,
EE
Posted by clipper40 on October 10, 2008, at 15:24:45
In reply to Experiences getting off of Neurontin?, posted by clipper40 on October 9, 2008, at 7:42:42
Thank you both for the feedback.
I am not currently on Neurontin. I'm just considering trying it but I'm afraid of the possible withdrawal issue. Wish I had a crystal ball and could tell whether or not I'd have a problem with it.
Posted by Sigismund on October 12, 2008, at 16:18:19
In reply to Re: Experiences getting off of Neurontin?, posted by clipper40 on October 10, 2008, at 15:24:45
Maybe Neurontin is easier to withdraw from than Lyrica because Lyrica is more enjoyable?
Or at least there is some connection between the two?
Posted by clipper40 on October 13, 2008, at 18:58:47
In reply to Re: Experiences getting off of Neurontin?, posted by Sigismund on October 12, 2008, at 16:18:19
Could be. Maybe we have to pay for what little pleasure we get.
How are you doing? Did you stop the milnacipran?
Posted by Sigismund on October 14, 2008, at 2:54:22
In reply to Re: Experiences getting off of Neurontin? » Sigismund, posted by clipper40 on October 13, 2008, at 18:58:47
>Did you stop the milnacipran?
Yep.
I started to feel more awful and began to shut down, so I stopped it.
Trivastal is better for me, and not even continuous doses of that.
But the first couple of days at 50mg are good.
Posted by clipper40 on October 15, 2008, at 2:30:27
In reply to Re: Experiences getting off of Neurontin? » clipper40, posted by Sigismund on October 14, 2008, at 2:54:22
Sorry to hear that but glad you've found something else that's working for you instead.
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