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Have been taking pregablin 600mg a day for the part 5 years for nerve pain. i now wish to wean off this. how do i do it?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Slowly,: and under the supervision of the prescribing individual.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/24/2019

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A member asked:

Have been taking pregablin 600mg a day for the part 5 years for nerve pain. i now wish to wean off this. how do i do it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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