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Pregabalin 75mg
I have been taking pregabalin 75mg from 4 months .I want to discontinue this medication. Is there any withdrawal symptoms present.how to reduce dose.plz reply .
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75 mg alternate day for 1 week than stop it
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Is it only pregabalin or is it with b12 as well?
In any case ....taper it slowly ...
Have it on alternate days for 15 days and then twice a week for 1 week and then stop it .
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Take it alternative and then stop
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You are taking pregabalin for which complaints ?
Yes there will be some withdrawal symptoms initially
Start with the scored tablet so you can break it in half and then gradually stop it
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Taper gradually
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Week 1: 75 mg alternate days
Week 2: Stop
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withdrawal symptoms such as irritability , anixiety are common ..but after 2 weeks it may subside
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