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What Causes Insomnia While On Gabapentin?
Question: I was diagnosis with cervical arthritis and protrusions y c4,c5,c6 and c7. My doctor put me in a 300mg daily dose of gabapentin at bedtime for 30 days. Everything was fine with gabapentin until about 8 days ago when a insomnia appears. Until day 20 the gabapentin at bedtime knocks out to sleep no more than 30 minutes after I was in bed but now I have a severe difficulty to get asleep. I still have 2 more days ahead to complete the 30 day treatment. I have always been a good sleeper and never before had problems with sleep
Brief Answer:
Escalating dose of Gabapentin needed usually
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually Gabapentin is sleep inducing.
It is possible that you may need dose adjustment because usually Gabapentin is given in escalating doses and not static dose like the one you are on.
Do consult with a Psychiatrist if you feel there are triggers to your insomnia.
Avoid caffeine, colas, smoking, alcohol and junk food after 6:00PM because these disturb the sleep cycle. Practice yoga for stress relief before bedtime.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Escalating dose of Gabapentin needed usually
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Usually Gabapentin is sleep inducing.
It is possible that you may need dose adjustment because usually Gabapentin is given in escalating doses and not static dose like the one you are on.
Do consult with a Psychiatrist if you feel there are triggers to your insomnia.
Avoid caffeine, colas, smoking, alcohol and junk food after 6:00PM because these disturb the sleep cycle. Practice yoga for stress relief before bedtime.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Thank you for your answer to my question
Does a 30 day, 300mg daily regime of gabapentin at the end needs a withdrawal protocol?
is such a case which will be?
Best
Thank you for your answer to my question
Does a 30 day, 300mg daily regime of gabapentin at the end needs a withdrawal protocol?
is such a case which will be?
Best
Brief Answer:
Withdrawal protocol
Detailed Answer:
Yes There is a withdrawal protocol. It can be 300mg once a day followed by once every 2 days, followed by once every 3 days and then stop.
Withdrawal protocol
Detailed Answer:
Yes There is a withdrawal protocol. It can be 300mg once a day followed by once every 2 days, followed by once every 3 days and then stop.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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