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When quitting gabapentin, was on 600mg, how long until return to normal? had vision issues, vertigo spells, zombie like feeling?

Q: when quitting gabapentin, was on 600mg, how long until return to normal? had vision issues, vertigo spells, zombie like feeling?

: Symptoms should resolve in a week or so. Remember that it is important to wean the dose down slowly and not stop abruptly.

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Dr. Michael Groff answered

Symptoms should resolve in a week or so. Remember that it is important to wean the dose down slowly and not stop abruptly.

Dr Romriell agreed

Answered 2/23/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Once you have slowly and safely tapered off the gabapentin, due to a short half-life of 5-7 hrs., the adverse effects should ease over 5-7 days at a maximum.

Answered 2/23/2022

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A member asked:

When quitting gabapentin, was on 600mg, how long until return to normal? had vision issues, vertigo spells, zombie like feeling?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Groff answered

Dr Romriell agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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