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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Misfiring of the brain that is a seizure. Since its debut, Neurontin has also been found to be an effective treatment for chronic pain conditions rooted in the nervous system, such as fibromyalgia. It shines here where traditional pain medications fail. Typical pain medications such as opiates block pain receptors in the brain, while Gabapentin suppresses the overreaction of the nerves that are generally found in conditions like fibromyalgia. As such, it is also an effective treatment for the pain that comes with shingles, and the pain coming from diabetic neuropathy. Off-label, Gabapentin is used by opiate addicts to mitigate the worst effects of painful withdrawal. Doses taken for these treatments can skyrocket, reaching upward of 1600 milligrams. Unfortunately, many addicts who first use Neurontin to find relief from the withdrawal of their drug of choice find that they enjoy the effects of it. This leads to abuse and what can be the development of a nasty addiction.The street value of gabapentin is also on the rise. Because of its ease of accessibility and its potency, particularly when used in combination with other substances, gabapentin is in demand.Effects of a Gabapentin HighBecause diversion and abuse of the drug have recently skyrocketed, it is wise to know what to look for in a person who could potentially be abusing Gabapentin. If you notice that some pills are going missing and suspect that someone you care about could be abusing the drug, look for these signs and symptoms:Euphoria, described as similar to a marijuana highEnhanced sociabilityA state of relaxation that can also cause “zombie-like” effectsA sedative/opiate-like buzz with no discernable comedownDizzinessDrowsinessUnusual eye movementsTremorsBlurred visionThe risk of suffering side-effects from Gabapentin abuse increase as the person abusing the drug increases the dose. Dosage increase is extremely common in those who abuse Neurontin as the body develops a tolerance for the drug rapidly. This means that the person will need more and more of the drug at a rapid rate to recreate the high that Gabapentin initially gave them.Gabapentin WithdrawalPhysical dependence and addiction to Gabapentin can occur at an alarming rate if the drug is misused. Once physical dependence develops, the person will suffer uncomfortable and alarming withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt cessation of the drug. When the addict cannot find Neurontin to stave off withdrawal symptoms, he or she can expect to go into withdrawal within twelve hours of the last dose. They can last up to a week. There are a host of varying symptoms, and the exhaustive list follows:Severe anxietyDifficulty sleepingVivid nightmaresExtreme nauseaPainExcessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)Withdrawal from Gabapentin can also cause severe mood changes in the acute stages, such as extreme, irrational anger or sadness. It can lead to suicidal ideation. Gabapentin withdrawal
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