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Do The Effects Of Gabapentin Stay For Long In The System?

Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2017

Question: I was on gabapentin only 200mg- 4 days and 100mg for 2 days and now ive been off for 6 days tomorow , how long will withdrawel symptoms occur ? Its killing me

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

respected user, hi
so much fast tapering you are doing
& that is the reason of killing withdrawal symptoms
have to consume at least 100mg once daily for 10 days then consult again
thanks regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (19 hours later)

Hi but i was only on it for a total of 6 days ? So i still have to taper ? The neurologist said to come straight off if i had nausea side effect but now the are worse ?
Thanks y

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide thorough details of symptoms and history .

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Kindly provide me following details
1. symptoms from the beginning ( before consultation of any doctor ) in details
as type of discomfort, severity , frequency , duration etc
2. any reports done till now
3. medicine details
4. personality - cool / anxious
5. sleep pattern
6. smoking / alcohol / any abuse substance used
7. weight alteration
8. other systemic problem if any like diabetes, thyroid , hypertension etc
9. any other information you would like to share
Awaiting for your reply .
Thanks regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (52 minutes later)

Hi i was put on these for nerve pain to my neck - we have since done an MRI and following up wotj results on monday. He gave me thrse to ease the shooting electric pain up arms and back and legs and seizing up of muscles and dull pain, head aches coming from the nerve pain. He said if i start to feel sick to come off so i did.
Day 1 and 2 i was fine (100mg morning and 100mg night)
Day 3 and 4- same dosage as 1 and 2 nausea, head aches and dizzyness little bit anxious
Day 5 and 6 - (only 100 mg in morning)
Nausea and panicky muscles seizing up in day
I was admitted to hospital and they have prescribed 2mg valium for night time for my muscles and pain until can get back to neurologist monday. Works a treat.

Stopped taking gabapentin last saturday and have since experienced - hot flushes, head aches, blurriness, dizzyness, nausea , dull face pain, very anxious , panic attacks, Havent drank alcohol for 3 months and i dont smoke,
Am sleeping well due to valium.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Multi segment neuritic pain,continue gabapentine with additional guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
Thanks for all details
* This is neuritic pain involving multiple segments
* Strong recommendations for you to get better recovery
- have to continue gabapentine once a day after meals till neurologist consulting
- continue valium as per advise
- add to take antacid as Prilosec (20)mg morning and evening before meals
acetaminophen (325)mg morning and evening after meals ( OTC basis ) for
3 days which will take care of head ache , nausea , dull face pain .
- drink plenty of liquids to maintain hydration preferably coconut water , lemon
juice , green tea , coffee, home made juices of organic fruits
- balanced nutritious diet containing carbohydrates , vitamins , minerals ,
anti oxidants , trace elements
- avoid long periods of fasting
- keep your BP , weight under control
- avoid stress / anxiety episodes by meditations , YOGA for 30 minutes daily
- walking in fresh air , light exercises at home aid in recovery
- try to relax as possible by involving more in your likely activities
- Be Positive you are going to be fine soon .
Hope this helps you .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Wishing you fine recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 minutes later)

I have been told to stop gabapentin by the neurologist offices. Do i get these ant acids from the
Pharmacy ? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Follow neurologist office advise,other measures will also support best .

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear
* If told to stop gabapentin by the neurologist office then follow them till next
appointment , other measures explained are also going to help you in control
of the symptoms as well .
* Prilosec is antacid to take care of nausea & gastric upset
Acetaminophen as an analgesic for headache & even neuralgic pain also
both can be taken from pharmacist shop
Thanks regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj