I Wanted To Know Can I Stop Gabapentin Abruptly?

Posted on Fri, 2 Apr 2021

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Question : Hello Doctor, i was on Gabapentin 100 once a day for two weeks for nerve pain and later i was suggested by an doctor to increase in to 300mg once daily, but i seem to have some side effects due to that, as i am unable to reach doctor now, and as a second opinion i wanted to know can i stop gabapentin abruptly? I have only taken 2 dosage of 300 mg so far . Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern and I would like to know few things

1. Your age and gender
2. Where was the pain located
3. Is there any history of herpes zoster infection?
4. Any other medical issues like diabetes or hypertension?

Kindly revert back with required information.

Kind Regards

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