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Re: Neurotin Withdrawal » Roo

Posted by Cam W. on September 4, 2001, at 18:20:12

In reply to Neurotin Withdrawal, posted by Roo on September 4, 2001, at 15:43:48

Roo - Clinical Neuropharmacology (Vol.24, No.4, pp.245-246) recently reported 3 cases of gabapentin (Neurontin™) withdrawl syndrome. The 3 people were taking very large doses of Neurontin (4800mg/day, 3600mg/day, and 2400mg/day, respectively).

Symptoms that were noted were anxiety, sweating, heart palpitations, and irritability. Two of the three had their blood pressure checked, and it was significantly increased (156/95 and 167/92 respectively).

The author stated that a gabapentin withdrawl syndrome may not be a universal phenomenon, but clinicians should be alert to watch for it; especially in those taking large doses for a long period of time.

A slow withdrawl should minimize any problems that could occur.

I hope that this is of some help. - Cam


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