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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?

Q: 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?

: Withdrawal does not occur with Gabapentin 100 mg, OD.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Withdrawal does not occur with Gabapentin 100 mg, OD.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/15/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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

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A member 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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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