Nerve pain / seizure medication
Gabapentin
Gabapentin is widely prescribed for nerve pain and anxiety and is generally safe as directed. In large doses, or combined with opioids, some people use it to get high or to boost another drug.
Also called: Neurontin, gabbies, Lyrica (pregabalin)
Withdrawal is rough, rarely fatalSigns it has become a problem
- Taking far more than prescribed
- Using it to boost opioids
- Dizzy, slurred, uncoordinated
What withdrawal is like
Overdose and emergencies
Rarely fatal alone. With opioids, breathing risk rises noticeably.
Dangerous combinations
Opioids, alcohol and benzos.
What actually helps
A taper with your prescriber, and a look at what it was treating in the first place.
Common questions
Can you die from gabapentin withdrawal?
It is rarely fatal on its own. Stopping high doses suddenly can cause anxiety, sweating, insomnia and in some cases seizures. Taper it.
What does an overdose or emergency look like?
Rarely fatal alone. With opioids, breathing risk rises noticeably.
What treatment works for gabapentin?
A taper with your prescriber, and a look at what it was treating in the first place.
Written in plain English for education. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Demo Clinical review by a licensed professional is part of the launch plan and will be named here.
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