Gabapentin Withdrawals. HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?

[krillin5]

I'm going through hell. I started this pill for anxiety on Feb. 11th 2015 and I had been tapered off of it because it seemed to make my anxiety worse. I took my last pill on Wednesday (Mar. 4th) and I have been going through terrible effects ever since. While I was going through the weening off process, I would feel many uncomfortable feelings in my arms, legs, and back that would make it impossible for me to relax...So, my hospital gave me lorazepam to help stop this. It did, but now I'm running out and the withdrawal symptoms still persist. I was supposed to be through with these symptoms on Thursday according to the doctor. Today is Saturday and I'm still suffering.
Here is what I'm going through:
1) Anxiety Increase2) Crying Spells for No Reason3) Depression4) Restlessness5) Sleep disturbances
6) Tenseness, Pressure, and General Uncomfort in Arms, Legs, and Back.
7) Muscle Pain
8) Fatigue
I wasn't on the pill for that long! How much longer will I be going through this suffering?!

 

[neversickanymore]

Hey Krillin and welcome to BL.


I have never kicked gaba so I can just provide some info.

Gabapentin (Neurontin) Withdrawal: Symptoms + Duration

You were only on it a very short time so this is a very good thing.

Id say you should be out pretty quickly.

Gaba has a short half life.. 7 hours.. so it should be totally gone from your system in under 48 hours. Then you will have to push through until your brain re adjusts.

The earliest this would likely happen would be day six.. but with this type of drug it can vary quite a bit between individuals.

My guess and its really only a guess.. but id say you have a good chance of feeling better in two weeks. If it were me i would leave the lorazepam alone if its really not doing anything for you.

It will get better just give it the time its needs. Here is a little info in benzo withdrawal.. i know its not exactly the same but you may find some relevant information.

Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome Wiki