How Long Does It Take Gabapentin To Get Out Of Your System (Page 6)
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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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Cam you still give plasma and be on gababentin?

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I know what you mean, I was having crying spells,just start crying for know reason and I'm 6'3 260 pounds, plus panic attacks. I've been taking this med for about 13 years and now I'm slowly weaning my way off this hell medicine. I've been weaning for about 4 months now and I still don't know whats really, it's like I'm out of my body, this is really some crazy ass medicine. Magnesium bath helps a lot with the withdrawals it really relaxes you. I was taking 600m 3 times a day now I'm taking 600mm 2 times a day with this Lexapro 10m crap for depression. Man I can't wait to get away from this stuff. Should be a law. All of it's worst than street drugs and alcohol. I pray that you have a safe trip getting of this medicine. I would like to stay in contact with you through these times

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Yes. I had crying spells. Now I'm just a b"""h. Everything gets on my nerves! Its like it turned me into the opposite of myself. I'm never happy, and impatient and hate everything. But the worst is my head and stomach. It Sux!

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Dear helpful, you are on it for the buzz cuz I'm also calling it a demonic drug. I only took it for three months. Had serious side effects. Been off two weeks and am still feeling sick, dizzy and f""""d up in general. Its horrible!!!

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I been on gabapentin 300 mg. 4 times a day and its easier my pain but I still do what i want and i take 2 mg. Xanax with mine and also norco 10 mg. But i do fine all day i sleep good at night but the gabapentin gives me no problem

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I first started taking Gab about 10 years ago for S1 nerve pain and it made me really depressed so I stopped.
10 years later and new doctors had me try it again and at first I thought it was working but after two months I started have what I think to be anxiety or panic attacks; something I never had before so I've stopped.
Maybe its helps some, but I need to work so I'm trying to live with the pain somehow

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i take this for neuropathy from nerve damage due to back injury. I take 300mg three times a day. It has really helped after only three weeks. I hear it is hard on liver but so far no side affects and the burning stinging and extreme toe sensitivity is so much better. Lyrica did not help any that I could tell but the neurotin or gaba has helped more than I can say. Maybe dose needs adjusting . They started me on 300 once a day for week then two a day for a week then topped me out at 3 a day which equals 900mg a day.

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Oh wow!!!liplease don't give up that drug 300 does nothing for most that drug starts working at 1800mg and can increase to 3600 for nerve pain it's unreal how good it works ask your pharmacist

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I've been taking Gaba for Diabetic Neuropathy for about two to three months. My dad took it for awhile and it didn't help him so I didn't have any faith in it really. However, it seems like it may be helping. I haven't had any of the disoriented feelings described from some people. However, I have been having terrible terrible diarrhea. The first possible culprit (Gall Bladder) is fine. I also take Aubagio which can cause diarrhea and hair loss, but I came off of that for several days and I still had the diarrhea. Still not happy about the hair thinning. So, my question is has anyone had diarrhea or hair loss? I know one lady mentioned it. That's what made me ask.

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Everyone's brain chemistry is different dude
And if i were you I'd be pretty embarrassed to say you have taken 20 Gabs in one day. That's certainly not a prescribed amount and has nothing to do with other people's pain. Thanks for listening.

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I went of this medication a week ago "cold turkey". I was taking 3-300mg pills at night. I still feel some of the side affects ( tired, confused and anxiety). Should I start taking one at night again and then tapper off or just work through it?

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What medication did they switch you to after Gabapentin?

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Sorry you are going thru this, but with a lot of time and eating right will help us both.
There is a product called rescue remedy that helps with anxiety and depression, it's helping me a lot. Go online and check it out it really works, it's like it was sent from God. It's all natural made from flowers. Make sure it's Bach rescue remedy. What is ppp?

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Thank u for taking the words out of my mouth .. Yes sensitivity training is needed for that writer ... It does affect PPP in different ways .. I took garbapantine for bout 2 mths I felt n look like I was high all the time .. N to make it worst I lost most of my hair I have to wear wigs n extensions .. This is a terrible thing for me .. I stopped taking it worst mistake I ever made .. I'm healing myself the natural way n its working ...

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I've been taking gaba 600 for 12 years for lower back pain, and now I'm trying to come off of it. I've been off of it for a week now and it feels like I'm dying, and I'm having really bad crying spells, sometimes for hours. It feels like I'm never going to be the same again, it's kinda scary. I was taking it three times a day and now I'm taking one pill every other day. Does any one have crying spells while coming off this Medicine? and how long does it take to come off of it. Thanks

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Oh my. One pill is all I had. I certainly hope it does not take days to wear off. I still feel unbalanced, shaky, so tired with slurred speech. I normally used requip for RLS which saved me from endless nights of torture. When my mom suggested I try what my dad takes I looked up some information stating that it was sometimes prescribed for RLS , fibro pain, chronic pain, anxiety, but was created for helping with seizures. I thought I would just try it once to see if it helped with the combined restless legs and rheumatoid pain in my hands and feet at night. What a big mistake. I can't imagine feeling this way for a long period of time. Thank you for responding. I tried googling the answer but could not find anything specific just this thread. Blessings to you!

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Yikes... I never heard of Gabapentin for RLS but that doesn't mean it's not used for that. I have RLS and what's helped me is taking magnesium and taking a bath using Epsom salts. I've never been one to take baths but I finally gave in as a friend who is also a nurse made me trust her with this. She won't go to bed without one and she sleeps like a baby. I have to admit, it's helped a lot. And I also have another friend and sister who both had RLS bad and it helped then as well. Maybe you've already tried that? I also had my iron checked and it was support low so had to start taking iron. It was my nurse friend who told me to have that checked. Not my doctor. :(. I was told that when I was getting off the gaba, I was able to just switch over to the other med they prescribed without a problem and it took me about a week to feel normal again. I'm still tired with the new stuff but definitely not drugged. That stuff was horrible for me. I had gained over 20 pounds in 2.5 months and since Dec 1 when they switched me, I've lost 20 pounds so far. That was the worst drug I've ever taken in my life. But... God bless those who can take it and not have side effects from it and get relief from their pain! Good luck to you! :)

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I have severe restless leg syndrome along with RA. I have no insurance so long story short. . My dad was on gabapentin 800mg 3 times a day but they cut him back to one a day. My mom brings over a bottle and says try this for your restless legs. I took one pill last night at 8pm and it's 11:00am now and I can't function. I can't walk straight or think clearly, I feel like I'm floating and disoriented. I will never in this life take that again. But can someone please tell me how long this will effect me? I feel so horrible I just want to feel normal again. I don't know how anyone can take this on a regular basis and be ok.

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I thought the same thing, Joan. But then again, I thought, if you're taking 20 of Gabapentin a day, you probably AREN'T feeling anything! ;)

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Wow. Sensitivity training might be in order for you, or a simple review of manners. Medications have different effects on different people. Please be more considerate if writing publically. Thank you.

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