Gabapentin has soared in popularity as an alternative to opioids, but some patients are finding it can cause harm. After John Avery hurt his back at the gym, he was prescribed the drug by a pain management specialist. Avery said he experienced a severe protracted withdrawal when he stopped taking it.This led to neurological symptoms that make his original injury seem like a paper cut. These include shaking and a burning sensation throughout his body, muscle spasms, and a racing pulse. He has lost so much we ...

It's over 11% of US adults took medication for depression in 2023 and those numbers have only increased in the past 2 years. But what happens when a patient comes off anti-depressants. About 1 in six people will experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, although others may have even more intense symptoms.That's where Altro, a new teaalth program comes in. They pair patients up with doctors and pharmacies to produce custom anti-depressants in tiny doses which will help ease up withdrawal of s ...