The Road Back Program was started in 1999 and with well over 50,000 people now off addictive medication using this program, we are the largest out-patient drug withdrawal program in the world. Over the past decade the program has changed considerably with new research, breakthroughs and by listening to what people using the program have told us. All the clinical studies in the world by medical professionals are worthless if they do not lead to a person feeling better and doing better in life regarding Neurontin side effects and Neurontin withdrawal.

There was a time not so long ago the medical community felt Neurontin was not addictive. In 2012, the Surgeon General for the U.S. Army acknowledged Neurontin was not just addictive but he went further to remove Neurontin from the psychoactive drug list approved to give our troops. Well intentioned physicians may still believe Neurontin is not addictive but this does not make them a bad physician, it does mean they are still uninformed about Neurontin.

The point I wish to make with the above text is; clinical studies may be accurate or they may even be completely false, we at The Road Back as well as physician’s need to listen to each of you. If the goal is to assist people off Neurontin and have the person feel real well during the Neurontin tapering, we need to listen to you and not clinical studies only. This program was developed by taking Neurontin clinical studies and putting that information to use. Some of the information has worked quite well, while other information turned out to be worthless.

An example of this regarding Neurontin: If Neurontin is used for a prolonged period of time the Neurontin will deplete the B vitamin biotin from the body. A deficiency of biotin will cause numbness or tingling of the extremities, a reaction to loud noise or a reaction to bright light which could also include seizures. This is a biotin deficiency and not a medical problem. Put the right amount of biotin back in the body and these symptoms vanish. It is that simple.

This program is a culmination of 14-years of work, 14-years of failure and 14-years of success. None of us are exactly the same; the Neurontin side effects you may be experiencing may not be the same Neurontin side effects experienced by others, how you do while tapering the Neurontin may not be the same for others, you may be able to taper Neurontin a little faster than average or you may need to take this a little slower.

There are some basics that apply to all people though when it comes to being able to withdrawal from Neurontin. We take those basics, the list of side effects from the Neurontin drug approval process and from these, you have our program. Read through the Neurontin side effect list found below on this page, you may have quite a few of them or only a small quantity. Either way, the program is designed to guide you through the Neurontin withdrawal process.

You start out with what we call the Pre-Taper. The Pre-Taper are things you start doing before you ever reduce the Neurontin.

Two of the side effects that tend to be common with each person taking Neurontin are daytime anxiety and insomnia. Unless we can handle these two side effects, there really would not be a Neurontin withdrawal program. These two side effects are that debilitating when left out of control. Once the daytime anxiety and insomnia are under control, other Neurontin side effects you may be experiencing have a chance of simply going away on their own because they were anxiety and sleep related.

It would be hard to argue that constant anxiety on top of no sleep would not cause a person stress. We have gene in our cells called the JNK gene. This gene becomes too active when stress is chronic and this over activation of the JNK gene will lead to other body problems and some of those problems can be mentally related in time. So we also want to reduce the over activation of the JNK gene during the pre-taper and keep this gene in check throughout the taper process as well.

Natural supplements can be used to regulate the JNK gene, anxiety and insomnia. The Neurontin creates a metabolic disorder bringing some enzymes too high and when the flow of the metabolic system becomes stuck or flowing too profusely the body can’t handle it and a cascading effect takes place. You may become anxious due to the calcium firing erratically or by the adrenals out of balance or a host of proteins being too abundant or even too few.

You will start the Pre-Taper by taking a supplement called JNK Capsules. This supplement contains botanicals that have been proven to regulate the JNK gene, reduce stress, and put back in the cells what the benzodiazepines have stripped out and more. As stated earlier, long term use of a benzodiazepine will create an inadequate amount of the B vitamin biotin. Biotin has been included in the JNK Capsule formula to address this issue.

A metabolic disorder will take place with Neurontin usage in an area called nitric oxide and nitric oxide synthase. These are also known as NO/NOS. Too much NO will overwhelm NOS and then a substance called NMDA will go out of balance and this will lead to the misfiring of calcium. Here you have the rapid start of anxiety and the start of insomnia.

Neurontin Withdrawal Side Effects

CARDIAC DISORDERS

Palpitation - Perceptible forcible pulsation of the heart, usually with an increase in frequency or force, with or without irregularity in rhythm. Neurontin Withdrawal

Tachycardia - Rapid heart rate. Neurontin Withdrawal

EAR AND LABYRINTH DISORDERS

Ear pain - Any pain connected to the inner or outer portion of the ear. Neurontin Withdrawal

Tinnitus - A sound in one ear or both ears, such as buzzing, ringing, or whistling, occurring without an external stimulus and usually caused by a separate condition, such as the use of benzodiazepines. Neurontin Withdrawal

Vertigo - A sensation of irregular or whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects. Neurontin Withdrawal

EYE DISORDER

Blurred vision - Compared to normal, a distortion of vision. Neurontin Withdrawal

Mydriasis - Prolonged abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye induced by a drug or caused by disease. Neurontin Withdrawal

Photophobia -  An abnormal sensitivity  to  or  intolerance of light, especially by the eyes, as may be caused by eye inflammation.  An abnormal fear of light. Neurontin Withdrawal

GASTROINTESTIONAL DISORDERS

Abdominal pain - Pain between the chest and pelvis, stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and pancreas. Neurontin Withdrawal

Constipation - Difficulty having normal bowel movement. Neurontin Withdrawal

Diarrhea - Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dry mouth - When the mouth is dry beyond what might be normal. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dyspepsia - Disturbed digestion; indigestion. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dysphagia - Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow. Neurontin Withdrawal

Nausea - A feeling of sickness with the urge to vomit. Neurontin Withdrawal

Pharyngolaryngeal syndrome - Of or pertaining to the larynx or pharynx. Neurontin Withdrawal

Salivary hypersecretion  - A continual or excessive amount of saliva that is uncontrollable. Neurontin Withdrawal

Vomiting - Ejecting all or part of the stomach contents. Neurontin Withdrawal

GENERAL DISORDERS

Asthenia - Loss or lack of bodily strength. Neurontin Withdrawal

Chest tightness - A feeling in the chest of contraction. Neurontin Withdrawal

Edema - An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or body cavities. Neurontin Withdrawal

Fatigue – The body feeling drained of energy. Neurontin Withdrawal

Feeling drunk - Feelings associated with drinking too much alcohol. Neurontin Withdrawal

Feeling hot or cold - An uncontrollable feeling of being too hot or cold that is abnormal  for the temperature. Neurontin Withdrawal

Feeling jittery - An uneasy feeling often associated with the inability to remain still. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hangover - Feeling like the day after consuming too much alcohol. All or a few hangover sensations may be present. Neurontin Withdrawal

Increased energy - An abnormal amount of energy bordering on hyper. Neurontin Withdrawal

Loss of control of legs – Inability to control  legs, such as restless leg syndrome. Neurontin Withdrawal

Malaise - A vague feeling of bodily discomfort, as at the beginning of an illness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Pyrexia – Fever. Neurontin Withdrawal

Rigors - Shivering or trembling, as caused by a chill. A state of rigidity in living tissues or organs that prevents response to stimuli. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sluggishness - A fatigue type feeling or dull. Neurontin Withdrawal

Thirst - An abnormal sensation of needing liquid. Neurontin Withdrawal

Weakness - A reduced state of normal energy and stamina. Neurontin Withdrawal

INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS

Influenza symptoms - The body feeling and at times the manifestation of flue like symptoms. Neurontin Withdrawal

Upper respiratory tract infections - Infection of the nose, sinuses, pharynx (part of neck and throat) or larynx (commonly known as the voice box). Neurontin Withdrawal

MENTAL DISORDERS

Abnormal dreams - Nightmares or dreams that are upsetting to the individual. Neurontin Withdrawal

Aggression - Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. Neurontin Withdrawal

Agitation - A feeling where something or anything could set a person toward anger or combativeness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Anger - Uncontrollable and volatile emotion with rage; usually  an attempt to stop someone or something. Neurontin Withdrawal

Anxiety - A state  of uneasiness  and apprehension,   as about future uncertainties.  A state of intense apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation, often to a degree that normal physical and psychological functioning is disrupted. Neurontin Withdrawal

Apathy - A feeling of no hope, such as if anything can be done it would not work. Neurontin Withdrawal

Bradyphrenia - A slowness of the mind. Neurontin Withdrawal

Confusion - An impaired orientation with respect to time, place or the form of an event. Neurontin Withdrawal

Depersonalization - A state in which the normal sense of personal identity and reality is lost, characterized  by feelings that one’s actions and speech cannot be controlled. Neurontin Withdrawal

Depressed mood - A lowering of the state of mind or emotion compared to what a person normally feels. Neurontin Withdrawal

Depression - A feeling of no hope. Neurontin Withdrawal

Derealization -  The  feeling that  things  in  one’s  surroundings  are strange, unreal, or somehow altered, as seen in schizophrenia. Neurontin Withdrawal

Disorientation – A loss of sense of direction, position, or relationship with one’s  surroundings.  A temporary or permanent state  of confusion regarding place, time or personal identity. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dysphonia - An emotional state marked by anxiety, depression, and restlessness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Euphoric mood - A feeling of great happiness or well-being, commonly exaggerated and not necessarily well founded. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hallucination - False or distorted perception of objects or events with a compelling sense of their reality, usually resulting from a traumatic life event or drugs. Neurontin Withdrawal

Homicidal ideation - The formation of the idea or having the mental image of murder. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hypomania - A mild form of mania, characterized by hyperactivity and euphoria. Neurontin Withdrawal

Impulse control - A sudden pushing or driving force. A sudden wish or urge that prompts an unpremeditated act or feeling; an abrupt inclination. Neurontin Withdrawal

Insomnia - Chronic inability to fall asleep  or remain asleep  for an adequate length of time. Neurontin Withdrawal

Irritability - 1. The capacity to respond to stimuli. 2. Abnormal or excessive sensitivity to stimuli of organism, organ, or body part. Neurontin Withdrawal

Libido decreased - Sexual desire decreased. Neurontin Withdrawal

Libido increased - Sexual desire increased. Neurontin Withdrawal

Logorrhea - Incoherent talkativeness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Mania - A manifestation of bipolar disorder characterized by profuse and rapidly changing ideas, exaggerated gaiety, and excessive physical activity. Neurontin Withdrawal

Mood swings - The up and or down movement of emotions that are uncontrollable. Neurontin Withdrawal

Nervousness - Easily agitated or distressed. Neurontin Withdrawal

Nightmare - A dream creating intense fear, horror, and distress. Neurontin Withdrawal

Psychomotor retardation - The retardation of movement and or mental process. Neurontin Withdrawal

Restlessness - An uneasy feeling of not being able to be where one is located comfortably. Neurontin Withdrawal

Suicidal ideation - The formation of an idea or mental image of killing one self. Neurontin Withdrawal

METABOLISM AND NUTRITION DISORDERS

Anorexia - Loss of appetite, usually including a fear of becoming obese or a aversion toward food. Neurontin Withdrawal

Appetite decreased - A decrease in the feeling one needs food for survival. Neurontin Withdrawal

Appetite increased - An increase of the desire for food for survival. Neurontin Withdrawal

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS

Arthralgia - Severe pain in a joint. Neurontin Withdrawal

Back pain - An unexplained pain anywhere in the back. Neurontin Withdrawal

Muscle cramps - Muscle being contracted to the point of discomfort. Neurontin Withdrawal

Muscle twitching - A rhythmic or irregular involuntary movement of any muscle. Neurontin Withdrawal

Myalgia - Muscular pain or tenderness, especially when nonspecific. Neurontin Withdrawal

Pain in limb - Pain in arm or leg. Neurontin Withdrawal

NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS

Amnesia - The loss or impairment of memory. Neurontin Withdrawal

Ataxia - Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. Neurontin Withdrawal

Coordination abnormal - Maintaining balance of the body difficult in comparison to what is normal for the person. Neurontin Withdrawal

Disturbance in attention - Not able to remain as focused  as one was able to in the past. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dizziness - A disorienting sensation such as faintness, light-headedness, or unsteadiness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dysarthria - Difficulty in articulating words due to emotional stress or to paralysis or in coordination of the muscles used in speaking. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dyskinesia - An impairment in the ability to  control movements, characterized by spasmodic or repetitive motions of lack of coordination. Neurontin Withdrawal

Headache - A continual or time specific duration with pressure or pain within the head. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hypersomnia - A condition in which one sleeps for an excessively long time but is normal in the waking intervals. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hypoesthesia - Drowsiness. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hypotonia - Reduced tension or pressure, as of the intraocular fluid in the eyeball. Relaxation of the arteries. Neurontin Withdrawal

Memory impairment - Not able to recall an instance from the past as well as before. Neurontin Withdrawal

Mental impairment - The ability to think and reason diminished. Neurontin Withdrawal

Paresthesia - A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sedation - An over expression of reduction of anxiety, stress, irritability or excitement. Neurontin Withdrawal

Seizures - A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion,  as in epilepsy. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sleep apnea - A temporary  cessation of breathing while sleeping. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sleep talking - Speaking words while asleep. Neurontin Withdrawal

Somnolence - A state of drowsiness; sleepiness. A condition of semi- consciousness approaching coma. Neurontin Withdrawal

Stupor - A state of impaired consciousness characterized by a marked diminution in the capacity to react to environmental stimuli. Neurontin Withdrawal

Syncope - A brief loss of consciousness caused by a sudden fall of blood pressure or failure of cardiac systole, resulting in cerebral anemia. Neurontin Withdrawal

Tremor - An involuntary trembling movement. Neurontin Withdrawal

RENAL, THORACIC, AND MEDIASTINAL DISORDERS

Difficulty in micturition - Difficulty with urination or the frequency of. Neurontin Withdrawal

Urinary frequency - An abnormal frequency of urination. Neurontin Withdrawal

Urinary incontinence - Involuntary leakage of urine. Neurontin Withdrawal

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND BREAST DISORDERS

Dysmenorrhea - A condition marked by painful menstruation. Neurontin Withdrawal

Premenstrual syndrome - A group of symptoms, including abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue, irritability, and depression. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sexual dysfunction - A non-normal, for the individual, behavior or ability to have sex. Neurontin Withdrawal

RESPIRATORY, THORACIC AND MEDIASTINAL DISORDERS

Choking sensation - A feeling of choking with or without cause. Neurontin Withdrawal

Dyspnea - Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath. Neurontin Withdrawal

Epistaxis - Nosebleed. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hyperventilation - Abnormally fast or deep respiration resulting in the loss of carbon dioxide from the blood, thereby causing a decrease in blood pressure and sometimes fainting. Neurontin Withdrawal

Nasal congestion - A stoppage or restriction of the nasal passage. Neurontin Withdrawal

Rhinitis - Inflammation of the nasal membranes. Neurontin Withdrawal

Rhinorrhea - A discharge from the mucous membrane,  especially if excessive. Neurontin Withdrawal

VASCULAR DISORDERS

Hot flashes – A sudden, brief sensation of heat, often over the entire body, caused by a transient dilation of blood vessels of the skin. Neurontin Withdrawal

Hypotension - Abnormally low arterial blood pressure. Neurontin Withdrawal

SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE DISORDERS

Clamminess - Abnormally moist, sticky and cold to the touch.

Pruritus - Severe itching, often of undamaged skin. Neurontin Withdrawal

Rash - A skin eruption. Neurontin Withdrawal

Sweating increased - Abnormal increase of perspiration. Neurontin Withdrawal

Urticaria - A skin condition characterized by welts that itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or nervous condition. Neurontin Withdrawal