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Told to wean myself off pregablin (causing weight gain) on 225mg 2xdaily how much should i reduce it? how long will it take to wean myself off? plz

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your doctor: You take a lot of medicine and have a number of difficult problems. The pain may be the controlling factor in trying to stop or reduce the amount of medicine. It may take as long as a month or a few days. I think the drawn out time of about three weeks is a better answer as it is a gradual reduction. Reduce in 75 mg twice a day per week Best wishes.

Answered 12/22/2014

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

I would wean over: at least 2 weeks. take 225 daily for 1 to 2 weeks then every other day for about the same time then stop

Answered 7/17/2018

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