How Long Does It Take Gabapentin To Get Out Of Your System (Page 3)

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I was taking 300 mg neurontin. 1 in am, 1 at noon and 2 at bedtime. I was prescribed the med in May of 2013. Increased later when not helping with foot numbness. It has been almost 2 weeks since i tapered myself off of the drug and i still feel nausea in the am which affects my eating. Please advise how long it will take this med to be out of my system? Thank you.

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Hi there I felt the same too coming off Gaba . I was on 1400mg four times a day and over time went down to 300 x 3 a day then the same as you 100 down and then off . It has now been 8 days and I feel terrible . Sweating and coughing and my chest feels ratterly and nausea too. I thought I was going to feel great but I don't . Hopefully soon I will.
Good luck to everyone who's coming off or come of these meds or any meds . Let us hope for a pain free world.

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I was prescribed Gabapentin for nuropathy pain. Started with 100mg X 3 per day. Noticed very stuffy nose, hacking cough, blurred vision. It was upped to 300mg X 3 per day and the side effects increase X 3. Congestion, cough, blurred vision became ridiculous, adding anxiety and insomnia. PC doctor treated effects like allergies, and tapered back to 100mg X 3 weaning to 0 per. Neuropathy went WAY UP! After 4 days began to see decrease in side effects but they were never completely gone even after several weeks! The Gabapentin helped but the side effects out weighted any benefit! Time for something new!

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You're clearly not prescribed this many. You're taking them to feel high. You're clearly an addict and shouldn't be judging anyone here. Seek medical and mental health treatment!

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I was on this. Gaba is bad news I had crying spells to anger wanting to sue people. Drug cause me to have obbsesive thoughts of anger.its been 5 days slowly felling better .

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I have an unusual question about gabapentin. I was given the 800mg pills to take, 2 pills 3 times per day. Well, I got confused and started taking 2 extra pills every day which meant I was up to 6400mgs/day. My doctor told me to taper down to get back to the original dose which was 4800mgs/day. It was AWFUL, I felt so anxious all the time, but I FINALLY made it back to the 4800mgs/day (which is 1200mgs more than the recommended dose!) My question is, it seems like I cannot get out of bed in the morning. I've slept through appointments with my therapist, meeting up with old (or new) friends - I've NEVER been like this! Well a friend of mine who is a psychiatric nurse said it could be caused by the reduction in gabapentin. I have paradoxical reactions to many drugs - and I really like gaba because now that I'm back on the "recommended" dose for ME, I feel much better except for this darn sleeping thing. She said my circadian rhythm has reversed meaning I'd rather be up all night, if I could just wake up by 2 or 3 in the afternoon, but there is no alarm clock made that can guarantee to wake me up! Has anyone else had this problem? Do you know how long it will last? HELP!!!

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This med gaba. Is truly living hell. Was taking 2-3 tablets at night for months sleeper good at night and taking prednisone during the day I would go from high to low side effects ranged anxiety. Crying obsessive bizarre anger thoughts depression wanted to be alone hated those closest to me doc says to wean off of it but I can't take. The hell stopped cold turkey. Cold sweats tremors weakness brain. Zaps and all sorts. Of weird side effects from when I was on it to also coming off of it. been 7-8 days off it and I still don't feel normal yet. I hope it doesn't take months. I just want to be normal again. someone called this drug Demonic and Hell which is exactly right. if this drug helps your nerve pain and ya don't have side effects then God bless. I will never take this drug again. My doc increased pain meds and hope the insurance will approve my steroids shots. If doc prescribe gaba don't even try it. It's hell just want to fell normal again!!!

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I stopped taking this med when I got a very bad cold and started taking other cold medicines and didn't want to have interactions. Within days I started to feel awful anxiety and didn't understand why. I couldn't sleep and I just wanted to die. I then came on this blog and understood what was happening to me! I've being off the meds now for 2 weeks and after reading all the comments will not be taking it again. Thank you all for sharing and helping me understand

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I was taking 900mg per day for a chronic neuropathic cough for over 10 years. It was the only medication that controlled the cough allowing me to teach. Side effects for me were weight gain and not being able to lose weight. Of course as a female the biggest problem was loss off any libido. My blood test results also showed really high cholesterol levels as well as other areas of concern. I finally tapered myself off the meds this past summer after a blood test shows my total cholesterol was 324. It's been 6 months, no coughing! cholesterol down to 296 and I've lost 15 pounds and my hubby is happy again.

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Hi...I have been taking 900 mg. a day since 2008. I am now on day 12 cold turkey. I really didn't have a choice, as my prescriptions are delivered, and it was held up over the holidays in the mail. My last dose was 600 mg. on Christmas Eve. I have run the gambit with this withdrawal...from crying spells, muscle spasms, joint pain so bad I couldn't get out of bed, upset stomach and nausea, and finally...not being able to sleep, even though I am exhausted. I would have preferred to taper it off, but I didn't have a choice. The pills were delivered today. As I am already through the worst, I hope...I am going to return them. I was prescribed the Neurontin for pain from abdominal adhesions. I truly don't think that it has ever really helped me, so I'm going to say goodbye to taking any more.

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I have been taking gaba for over a year 300mg 3/day and for the last few months I can't stay awake while driving and today on my way to work I fell asleep and ran off the road I don't know what to do I take it for fibromyalgia and I'm already tired all the time and my rls is unbearable

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Helpful, that is not true that it is all in the head. I cannot believe a licensed physician would prescribe 20 any strength capsules a day. Sorry to say but I think you need help. Don't judge people and their reaction to medications. You are no physician.

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Hello! Sorry for all the problems. I am Prior Respiratory Therapist and a Psychology Major at University of Tenn. I was placed on this medication for having Neuropothy in my feet, due to a torn Plantar Fascia. My hands and feet began to swell, to a capacity of being unable to grasp or place my shoe on my left foot and utilize my crutches. This analgesic has MANY side effects, too many to list. When trying to " wean" yourself, consult your physician! Do not "cold turkey!". Tapering off is best. Also, take 10 mg of Magnesium. Magnesium connects to the brain chemical receptor that is the same receptor as Gaba connects to, as well. Before doing anything, as always, consult your physician!

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Yes this is how I feel also! I stopped taking it 1 week ago. It was absolutely horrible and I was only taking it 5 weeks! I feel no one understands how I'm feeling. I'm so happy to read this.

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Wow. Now I know what the cause of all my tiredness, depression and weight gain are from. I was on this drug for nerve pain related to MS. But more recently started it again for hot flashes. I gained 20 pounds in 8 months!! Holy Moly!! It causes so much water retention it's scary. Can't wait to have this out of my system.

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At 50 years old, since I was injured and could not do physical labor anymore, I went back to college and was close to finishing with a 4.0 GPA. The new pain management doctor put me on Gabapentin and I started having problems doing my studies and homework. He started me on 300 mg 4 times a day. Honestly I didn't usually take more than 2 and 3 at the most. He then bumped me up to 800 mg 4 times a day. Again I would try to take as few as possible. However, it made me a total zombie and my school work really suffered because of it. I all of a sudden wasn't even able to complete the school work no matter how much I tried. I had to quit taking it or lose all the years of hard work I had put in. It wasn't long after that I ended up in intensive care and had lost a bunch of blood, not to mention 40 lbs in 9 days. My new pain management doctor has put me back on it, even though I explained to him all of the trouble I previously had. He put me on 300 mg and tapered me into 3 times a day. However, it is affecting my thinking again. I am trying to make sure that I do not make any decisions without spending a couple of days thinking about them. For all the good this medicine does, the side effects are as equally costly.

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I'm taking 800mg. 3 times a day for the past 4 years. I've never had any side effects like you are experiencing except when I drink alcohol, then it gets ugly. The last drink I had I ended up in the hospital gasping to breathe. Ask your doctor for help, they should prescribe you something to get over the rocky road ahead. Valium or Xanax should help for a temporary quick fix.

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I systematically cut back and finally quit Neurotin a week ago. I was given this drug and also Oxycontin after extensive back surgery. I had no problem stopping the Oxi, but this Neurotin has definitely been a demon drug. I am still experiencing tiredness, anxiety, depression, shaking and weak legs starting at the back of both knees, requiring me to sit down less I fall! Was prescribed 300 mg 3x a day. After about 3 weeks I cut myself back to 1 capsule at nighttime. My surgery was the middle of Oct.2015. When cutting back, since it was in capsule form, which would not separate, I used scissors and cut them into smaller portions. Yes, l realize this is not the prescribed way to cut back, but always made sure I ate some bread while ingesting this drug from hell. Would be grateful for any hints how to make this experience more bearable.

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Is it alright to take Gababentin and Oxycodone at the same time.

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I do it all the time, not only oxycodin but methadone and dilaudid too.

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I'm wondering what in Hell I've gotten myself into. I'm taking 800mg. 3x a day for the past 4 years. I guess I'm screwed.....

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