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How To Wean Off Gabapentin?
Yes, I am trying to wean off of gabapentin. I took one capsule for 2 days, 2 capsules ( 100mg each) for 2 days and 3 pills on the last 3 days......one several hours before I took the other 2 at bedtime. They were prescribed to help me sleep...but the side effects have been difficult...anxiousness, diarrhea, nasal congestion, etc. what should be the weaning schedule. I took only one last night and will take only one tonight. If I take a magnesium glycinate tablet will it help me reduce the symptoms of withdrawal
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Hello,
You can switch to other analgesics like tramadol and gradually decrease the dosage of gabapentin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
You can switch to other analgesics like tramadol and gradually decrease the dosage of gabapentin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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