Gabapentin Withdrawal Schedule?

Hello. I've been taking 1200 mg Neurontin (600 twice daily) for around 4 yrs. I'd like to wean off of it and will off course do so with my Dr.'s supervision. However I will not completely trust her schedule for weaning because of a past experience with her. What schedule would you recommend? I think I read somewhere a recommendation of reducing 10% per month but that seems awfully slow.

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I meant to title it gabapentin reduction schedule not withdrawal schedule!!
Can't find a way to edit this.

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Hello, JP! How are you?

Well, it does need to be a slow taper, coming off of it too fast can create a risk of seizures. Many people that stopped too suddenly also experienced other symptoms, such as feeling sick, dizzy, spacey and experienced mood swings, among others. The FDA does list this in the warnings about taking it.

Such withdrawal symptoms have lingered for some people for 3 or 4 weeks, after stopping it.

Thus, I can see why many doctors would recommend a gradual 10% taper, though it may take a long time. Your doctor may prefer a different taper schedule.

Can anyone else that's stopped it chime in with their experiences?

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Thanks Vernon. I'm also taking Lamictal and lexapro for an anxiety disorder so I feel its all a bit much. I just read an article about Gabapentin and how it blocks the brain's plasticity and its ability to form new synapses. I'm determined to go off this asap.

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