So as I've been going through this taper of benzodiazepines I've been on for 38 years they are replacing it with Gabapentin for seizures. It's been making me really sick. Why I've been quiet. My blood and chem panels are the best ever but I feel like I'm back on chemo. Yuck!

Oct 1, 2022 · 4:55 AM UTC

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Gabapentin made me feel very disassociated. Not a fan, but hopefully a better alternative
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Oh yeah that disassociation is very strange as is the trembling and weakness that comes along with it too but it hit me like a very bad stomach flu intestinal disruption it was awful and it hit twice so that include me into the fact that it wasn't food poisoning or a bug! No more
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I hope things smooth out soon for you. ❤️
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Oh it's smooth as it can get my dear it just was a little rocky road thinking I was infected with some awful GI stuff and it turns out to be a stupid medication.
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I'm sorry to hear that Molly, hopefully the result will be worth it.
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When I first started gabapentin, I had to ramp up on it excruciating slowly or it would make me sick too. Like increase 2.5 mg every 5-6 days. There is a liquid…
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What are you using if I may ask? Ketamine is a big thing now there are at least two clinics nearby as well as home sessions. I had no idea I've never used it myself. I do have a friend who studies the pharmacological aspects of hallucinogens. Very interesting but not my thing.
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It was tolerated much better years ago but for some reason now it just is not for me I I'm very fortunate I don't have gi problems usually and this just messed me up seriously.