A recent review of the literature suggested that benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, ketamine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
With the exception of fluoxetine and agomelatine, antidepressants should be tapered over more than 4 weeks if possible
Gabapentin (GBP) has gained wide acceptance in the treatment of pain, migraine, bipolar illness, and epilepsy
Summary
36 Specific guidance for short half-life drugs was provided in four (19%) CPGs, recommending ‘a longer’ taper; 1,28,36,41 and one stated that Gabapentin is a prescription medication commonly used for nerve pain, seizures, alcohol use disorder, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia
Delirium after gabapentin withdrawal
Despite its adaptability, withdrawal symptoms may occur if consumption is stopped abruptly after an extended period
There is no published literature describing standardized gabapentin tapering protocols due to variation in uses, dosage regimens, and patient characteristics
Trouble with sleep
She had been taking gabapentin 3600 mg daily for approximately 1 month for diabetic neuropathy
A study of gabapentin single-dose pharmacokinetics and safety in healthy children found that children under five require approximately 30% higher daily doses of gabapentin, presumably due to age-related
The most frequently reported reactions were anxiety, insomnia, nausea, pain, and sweating
Where anxiety is strongly associated with gabapentin in adults, is if you discontinue the drug abruptly
Often, your doctor will not want you to go off this medication cold turkey