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2026-03-31 18:09:45
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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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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Taper gradually

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