What Are The Repercussions Of Stopping Gabapentin Cold Turkey?

Posted on Sun, 9 Apr 2017

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Question : I need information about Gabapentin . My husband has taken this for a long time. His prescription has run out, and we can not refill this for 1 week. He is having some stomach problems and doesn't feel well. Could you tell me if this is caused from the meds or something else.

Answered by Dr. Sunil (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly mention symptoms in detail.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thans for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,

As per your query sudden withdrawal of Gabapentin may cause side side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, nausea, xomiting,pain, and sweating. Patients with seizure disorder may also experience increased seizures.
Please provide some more details like-
Why was your husband on Gabapentin?
What doses was he on and from how long?
Please elaborate his gastric symptoms?Is he feeling nausea vomiting or is having loose stools gastritis or gastric pain?

Please elaborate his symptomsso that i can give you further advice.
As per your query yes these symptoms could be a result of sudden withdrawal.

A furher advice could only be provided after getting these details.
Please revert back with answers asap.

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Thanks.

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