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A 31-year-old male asked:

I am experiencing nerve twitches at my one side of head, above ear section.its leading to sensations in my legs as well. this has started ever since i have stopped gabapentin which i was taking for rls but the dose was just 100 mg od, withdrawal spt?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

Withdrawal does not occur with Gabapentin 100 mg, OD.

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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered

Neurology 54 years experience

Report what has occurred to the original doctor. Gabapentin is not directly or indirectly responsible.

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