lizawood Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am having horrible withdrawals from neurontinand feel like I am dying Can anyone help me I have noone to stay with me .I was taking 2400 a day and was misusing it and ran out before it was time to get filled. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted February 18, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am having horrible withdrawals from neurontin and feel like I am dying Can anyone help me Hi Liza... could you give us more information to go on... how long were you on neurontin, did you taper down or go off abruptly, if you tapered, how long were you reducing the dose, when did you take the last dose and how much was that.. also, are you on any other psych meds. Glad you decided to stop in to post... you'll get real guidance here. As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I took my months supply in about a week . I have been on it for 5yrs . I also take Wellbutrin and Mirtazapine. I am glad to be here too Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I am 51 yrs old and sick of having this poison in my body. If I can make it through this,I want to stop the others . I don't even know who I really am Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 18, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 18, 2014 If you just quit cold turkey from 2400mg Neurontin, if I were you, I'd immediately get that prescription filled and go back on the 2400mg per day. If necessary, go to the emergency room and tell them you have withdrawal symptoms. Your withdrawal symptoms from Neurontin may last a long time. To reduce the withdrawal symptoms, please reinstate the full amount, 2400mg, stabilize for a month or so, and then very gradually reduce -- see http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/2309-tips-on-tapering-neurontin-gabapentin/ This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 I can't get it filled till the 1st . I don't have a car I just have to try and go through this alone Anything you can suggest will help . Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 18, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 18, 2014 Go immediately to an emergency room or clinic. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I have no one to take me. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I have no one to take me. Link to comment
Nikki Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 can you ask a neighbor? or call for emergency service.....even a police car.....I can't think of anyone else. Intro: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1902-nikki-hi-my-rundown-with-ads/ Paxil 1997-2004 Crossed over to Lexapro Paxil not available at Pharmacies GSK halted deliveries Lexapro 40mgs Lexapro taper (2years) Imipramine Imipramine and Celexa Now Nefazadone/Imipramine 50mgs. each 45mgs. Serzone 50mgs. Imipramine Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I came on this site for support not to be mocked Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted February 19, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 19, 2014 Lisa... no one is mocking you. I'm not sure how you got that? We are very concerned... you dropped suddenly off a high dose of gabapentin and we are afraid you will become very ill. If there is anyone you can think of... anyone who would give you a hand, do ask for assistance. As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Petunia Posted February 20, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Lisa, I'm sorry you felt that we weren't taking you seriously, its understandable, withdrawal can cause distorted thinking. We are actually very concerned, but being an internet support site, there isn't a great deal we can do to help besides offer advice. Mine is the same as what you have already been given, please do whatever you can to get back on your medication as soon as possible, if that means going to the ER, then try and find a way to get there, could you get a cab? We can help you to taper properly when you do get back on your medication. Please let us know how you are doing. Petu. I'm not a doctor. My comments are not medical advise. These are my opinions based on my own experience and what I've learned. Please discuss your situation with a medical practitioner who has knowledge of tapering and withdrawal...if you are lucky enough to find one. My Introduction Thread Full Drug and Withdrawal History Brief Summary Several SSRIs for 13 years starting 1997 (for mild to moderate partly situational anxiety) Xanax PRN ~ Various other drugs over the years for side effects 2 month 'taper' off Lexapro 2010 Short acute withdrawal, followed by 2 -3 months of improvement then delayed protracted withdrawal DX ADHD followed by several years of stimulants and other drugs trying to manage increasing symptoms Failed reinstatement of Lexapro and trial of Prozac (became suicidal) May 2013 Found SA, learned about withdrawal, stopped taking drugs...healing begins. Protracted withdrawal, with a very sensitized nervous system, slowly recovering as time passes Supplements which have helped: Vitamin C, Magnesium, Taurine Bad reactions: Many supplements but mostly fish oil and Vitamin D June 2016 - Started daily juicing, mostly vegetables and lots of greens. Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 Best window ever, felt almost completely recovered Oct 2016 -Symptoms returned - bad days and less bad days. April 2018 - No windows, but significant improvement, it feels like permanent full recovery is close. VIDEO: Where did the chemical imbalance theory come from? VIDEO: How are psychiatric diagnoses made? VIDEO: Why do psychiatric drugs have withdrawal syndromes? VIDEO: Can psychiatric drugs cause long-lasting negative effects? VIDEO: Dr. Claire Weekes Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Well. I am still alive . Barely! Can anyone please tell me what to do about my legs jerking . I can't remember when I have last slept . Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 25, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 25, 2014 Many people do well with fish oil and magnesium supplements, seehttp://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/36-king-of-supplements-omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil/http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1300-magnesium-natures-calcium-channel-blocker/ Magnesium can be very effective to reduce the leg jerking. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Rhiannon Posted February 25, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 25, 2014 I went cold turkey off 1200 mg of Neurontin in 2009 and became very ill with insomnia, anxiety, intense suicidality and extremely disordered thinking. In dealing with the withdrawal effects, I ended up on 300 mg of Neurontin plus two more new drugs, which I have been tapering off since 2010. I know none of that helps, but you have my sympathy. If you still want to come off your meds eventually, you will need to stabilize first, which will take a while. After this much time off the Neurontin you may be able to stabilize at a lower dose, say 1800 mg or so, in which case you can save the extra medication for tapering in the future. However, please be careful not to take more than your daily dose, or bounce around on dosages, or "misuse" it again. I say "misuse" with quotation marks because when I was on a high dose of Neurontin my judgment and thinking and impulse control were absolutely devastated, and I was on less than you are. I have had to forgive myself for many things I did under the influence of psychiatric drugs including Neurontin. Please be gentle with yourself. This has become easier as I have come down on my dosages of the drugs and I can now see how badly they ruined my judgment and in fact caused me to think and behave in ways that I never would have done without them. Please try to remember how much you have suffered though and maybe this will help you to keep your dose consistent and steady. Please keep your daily dose consistent and steady until you are feeling much better. Try to take the same amount at the same times every day. Divide up your daily total and take some about every six to eight hours if you can. Good luck to you! Started on Prozac and Xanax in 1992 for PTSD after an assault. One drug led to more, the usual story. Got sicker and sicker, but believed I needed the drugs for my "underlying disease". Long story...lost everything. Life savings, home, physical and mental health, relationships, friendships, ability to work, everything. Amitryptiline, Prozac, bupropion, buspirone, flurazepam, diazepam, alprazolam, Paxil, citalopram, lamotrigine, gabapentin...probably more I've forgotten. Started multidrug taper in Feb 2010. Doing a very slow microtaper, down to low doses now and feeling SO much better, getting my old personality and my brain back! Able to work full time, have a full social life, and cope with stress better than ever. Not perfect, but much better. After 23 lost years. Big Pharma has a lot to answer for. And "medicine for profit" is just not a great idea. Feb 15 2010: 300 mg Neurontin 200 Lamictal 10 Celexa 0.65 Xanax and 5 mg Ambien Feb 10 2014: 62 Lamictal 1.1 Celexa 0.135 Xanax 1.8 Valium Feb 10 2015: 50 Lamictal 0.875 Celexa 0.11 Xanax 1.5 Valium Feb 15 2016: 47.5 Lamictal 0.75 Celexa 0.0875 Xanax 1.42 Valium 2/12/20 12 0.045 0.007 1 May 2021 7 0.01 0.0037 1 Feb 2022 6 0!!! 0.00167 0.98 2.5 mg Ambien Oct 2022 4.5 mg Lamictal (off Celexa, off Xanax) 0.95 Valium Ambien, 1/4 to 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet I'm not a doctor. Any advice I give is just my civilian opinion. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thank you for your help . I am sorry for being a jerk. I have went this far without it I am going to try and ride it out . If I can ever get through this the Wellbutrin is next. Again thanks for everything Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 26, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 26, 2014 Please do not cold-turkey any other psychiatric drug. You are running the risk of serious long-term nervous system dysregulation. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Yes, you are right . I will make sure that I taper next. I am having a lot of anxiety or strange thoughts. Its like something bad is going to happen . Is this normal?. Am I going crazy?I can't go back on the neurotim. I misuse it to cover up feelings of my childhood,I guess .I am moving Monday .I don't know how to physically handle it .I can barely get up and brush my teeth . Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 26, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 26, 2014 If you can get generic Neurontin, I would still reinstate a low dose. You've taken a huge risk quitting it. Yes, those feelings of doom can be part of withdrawal syndrome. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't have any refills.I thought I did .My doctor quit and went to new job . I would start back if I could .If I could get some I would take them right now if it would stop these thoughts. I don't have kids or family of any kind .I have only lived here about a year. I thought it would be easier but its not .I. am a loner and have never had any friends It would be nice to have one now. Sorry didn't mean to give some sad story . Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 27, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 27, 2014 Any doctor can write the prescription for Neurontin, or its generic. If you go to the emergency room and tell them you're in withdrawal, they will help you. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I finally got some neurotin. I am feeling so much better . Thank you,Alto for being with me through this . This is the greatest website ever! I will be able to move on Monday .Again,Thank you and God bless Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus mammaP Posted February 27, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is great news Liza, I am so relieved you have more neurontin and I guess the others are relieved too. I'm glad it's working and you are feeling better. **I am not a medical professional, if in doubt please consult a doctor with withdrawal knowledge. Different drugs occasionally (mostly benzos) 1976 - 1981 (no problem) 1993 - 2002 in and out of hospital. every type of drug + ECT. Staring with seroxat 2002 effexor. Tapered March 2012 to March 2013, ending with 5 beads. Withdrawal April 2013 . Reinstated 5 beads reduced to 4 beads May 2013 Restarted taper Nov 2013 OFF EFFEXOR Feb 2015 Tapered atenolol and omeprazole Dec 2013 - May 2014 Tapering tramadol, Feb 2015 100mg , March 2015 50mg July 2017 30mg. May 15 2018 25mg Taking fish oil, magnesium, B12, folic acid, bilberry eyebright for eye pressure. My story http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/4199-hello-mammap-checking-in/page-33 Lesson learned, slow down taper at lower doses. Taper no more than 10% of CURRENT dose if possible Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted February 27, 2014 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 27, 2014 I finally got some neurotin. I am feeling so much better . Thank you,Alto for being with me through this . This is the greatest website ever! I will be able to move on Monday .Again,Thank you and God bless Liza, terrific news.. I'm sooooo glad you got another script. Excellent.. I'll bet you do feel MUCH better. I'm tapering off Lyrica, which is a neurontin cousin. Not stuff you can fool around with. Skyler As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment
lizawood Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for all the support . When I get moved I will start tapering and do this right . Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 28, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 28, 2014 You're welcome, Liza. How did you get the Neurontin? How much are you taking now? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
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