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Members responded to someone experiencing status migrainosus after abruptly stopping Neurontin, with the overwhelming consensus being that... Read more

Members responded to someone experiencing status migrainosus after abruptly stopping Neurontin, with the overwhelming consensus being that tapering off slowly rather than stopping cold turkey is essential to avoid withdrawal symptoms like severe headaches and anxiety. Several members shared their own experiences with running out of gabapentin or stopping suddenly, describing terrible anxiety, headaches, and neuropathy flare-ups that taught them to never skip doses again. The community offered practical advice including gradually extending time between doses or stepping down more slowly if symptoms appear, while celebrating when the original poster found relief with Aimovig and their neurologist agreed to delay stopping other medications until migraines stabilized.