Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How Can Gabapentin Be Tapered Off?
Question: how do I stop taking them? If I take 3 each 300 mg a day for seven days then 2ea 300 mg a day for seven days follow by 1 each 300 mg a day for seven days. What effect will this have on my body?
how much abuse is 29 -300 MG gapapetin?
how much abuse is 29 -300 MG gapapetin?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The plan you describe to taper off of gabapentin is safe, as long as it is prescribed by and supervised by a doctor. Gabapentin does not have a withdrawal syndrome, so this taper will not have any negative effect on your body.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The plan you describe to taper off of gabapentin is safe, as long as it is prescribed by and supervised by a doctor. Gabapentin does not have a withdrawal syndrome, so this taper will not have any negative effect on your body.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
