Coming off Gabapentin
Coming off Gabapentin is giving what I think are some wild symptoms. I started taking it around July or August of last year and have been taking it since. I was recently traveling for work and was feeling great since the initial diagnosis of nerve pain that they put me on it so I wanted to just stop taking it. Doctor didn’t tell me about withdrawals sadly. I came off of it for about two weeks and my body instantly reacted insanely and hasn’t stopped since I have insane fatigue, muscle cramps/spasms/twitches periodically throughout the day, and hot red palms and feet. Along with the obvious anxiety and depression that comes with these symptoms and the fear of it being something worse. I’ve done a million labs, tests, X-rays, scans, etc. and everything comes back clean so I’m wondering if those two weeks off sent my system for a whirl?
I have since gotten back on it after the two weeks and now just this Sunday tapered completely off of it. With stopping taking it I have a lot more mental clarity but I am still equally tired and the physical symptoms haven’t gone away.
Mostly looking and reaching out to hear others maybe having similar experiences to ease my mind. Appreciate any and all stories/situations to be shared.
Posted May 1, 2026, 3:35 AM UTC