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Can you get withdrawals from coming off pizotofen. i'm doing it slowly but feeling sick n heady? is this normal. i was taking it for migraines.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: This medications needs to be tapered off slowly. Wean off of Pizotifen slowly with the help of a physician as your symptoms improve.

Dr Pack and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/26/2014

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