Lingering Effects Of Gabapentin (Top voted first)

I tapered off gabapentin two weeks ago but still feel stoned and have no get up n go. Lots of gas still as well. Is this normal and how long will it take to be lucid and energetic again?

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It took at least a month for me to feel normal after dumping Gabapentin. I weaned off of it slowly & I only took it at night when I was on it.
It takes longer than opioid withdrawals it’s a garbage medication.

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How long were you taking it, and how much were you taking each day? Did you taper off of it, or just stop it cold turkey?

Those can be withdrawal effects of Gabapentin, according to FDA reports, along with rebound pain, rebound depression, and a risk of seizures if you stop cold turkey from high doses.

Are you on any other medications?

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Took it for 2 1/2 months. 1200 mg for 1 1/2 months. 600 mg for two weeks then 300 mg for two weeks. Stopped after that. I'm also on 40 mg of Paxil.

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