My MD to me off cold turkey. I have sick to my stomach (like the worst flu virus ever) I had what sounded like lightning flashes in my brain and ears. I was shaky and could not focus on anything. I ached all over.

I called my MD and the nurse picked up the line. I told her how I was feeling and she told me to go take it right away. In 24 hours I was feeling better.

There has been a few times that we went camping and I forgot my meds. Due to horrible side effects we had to come home early. I can go 24 hours with out it but after that, forget it.

Go luck with this. Please keep us posting on your progress as you slowly come off. I would like to know.