Neurontin
® (
gabapentin) can cause withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking the drug. Some of the possible withdrawal symptoms include
insomnia, pain, and
anxiety.
Seizures are the most important withdrawal symptom. Stopping treatment too quickly can cause
seizures to become worse, or may cause you to have a type of seizure you have never had before.
If you are thinking about stopping Neurontin therapy, talk to your healthcare provider first. He or she will gradually decrease your dosage to help prevent withdrawal symptoms.
(Click Neurontin Withdrawal for the full eMedTV article, which offers more information on withdrawal symptoms and explains what your healthcare provider may recommend in order to prevent symptoms. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
