Gabapentin and Clonazepam - in a fix- anxiety & OCD

[Andyroo66]

Hi

started 200mg gabapentin a day in early feb actually for migraine but im anxiety & OCD, I stopped cold turkey after 3 weeks as it worsenend depression & anxiety but had lots of rebound

Im so unstable I only really realised I should not have gone cold turkey a few days ago. Have had a few weeks of agitation, anxiety , insomnia etc

Took a little clonazepam for sleep occasionally , took last dose a week ago (1/4 tablet)

Having issues with withdrawal at the moment, is this still of both?

I feel such a dick for missing that I should taper, what's the best thing to do

Need advice and help

[ChicagoGirl1961]

You can always go back to what you were taking and then taper. Both gabapentin an clonazapam are habit forming, and stopping either one abruptly will lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, although if you've only taken three weeks they should not be that severe.

[Timmypliskin]

I agree that you should always taper off any medication.

ANY medication you take is " habit forming"

If your taking meds for mental health,

Blood pressure, Heart problems, diabetes... What ever , you can't just stop "cold turkey" ...

Any medication used as prescribed, are safe. Just step down gradually, and don't get caught up in all the hype.

I hope you find the right one for you.

Therapy is helping me, along with support, and medication.

It's a long road...

[Andyroo66 in reply to Timmypliskin]

Thanks . Yes I agree problem was I became very emotionally unstable and it went from my mind. I'm discussing if I can reintroduce the medication for a while and taper properly.

[Timmypliskin in reply to Andyroo66]

I would think since your already off for several days, and only taking for shirt time.. that the worst should be over.

But ways consult your doctor.