Long-term gabapentin use · Supervised reduction support

Your life is waiting on the other side of this medication

Years on high-dose gabapentin can bring real costs - cognitive fog, emotional blunting, weight gain, dependency. When you're ready to reduce carefully and safely, GabaDown builds you a personalized journal with a structured taper framework and healthcare team summary your doctor can review, approve, and support.

See what your journal looks like
From $497 USD - one time
Delivered in 7 days
US & Canada
Doctor supervision required

From intake to doctor-ready in 7 days

You fill in one questionnaire. We build everything. Your doctor reviews and approves. You begin.

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Complete your intake
Your starting dose, history, doctor's current thinking, and your goals. Takes about 15 minutes.
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We build your complete system
Draft taper framework, healthcare team summary, full personalised journal - all built around your specific situation and delivered within 7 days.
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Your doctor approves, you begin
You bring the one-page healthcare summary to your next appointment. Doctor reviews, adjusts if needed, approves. Your taper starts with full medical backing.
Why GabaDown exists

I built this because I looked for help for my mother - and found nothing organized, nothing personalized.

Long-term high-dose gabapentin carries real costs - cognitive fog, emotional blunting, weight gain, dependency. If you are searching for a way to reduce, you already know this feeling. You are not imagining it.

My mother has been on 2,700mg for years. When she decided to reduce, we went looking for a structured roadmap. There were protocols. Published guidelines. Good information - scattered across a dozen sources, none of it organized, none of it personalized to how each individual actually responds.

So I built it myself. My mom's journey - her real numbers, her hard weeks and her wins - is shared with GabaDown Circle members as it unfolds.

Read her story

"Ease and peace is not something I'm waiting for - it's what I'm walking toward, one day at a time."

My mom - starting dose 2,700mg
Follow the journey
Circle members get real-time updates on my mom's taper - her dose, her symptoms, what's working. The only place you'll find the full story.
A note on your underlying condition

GabaDown helps you reduce gabapentin safely - it doesn't make the original pain disappear. What it does is help separate the medication's side effects from your underlying condition, so you and your doctor can make clearer decisions about both.

As doses come down, understanding what's withdrawal and what might be returning symptoms is critical. Your journal addresses this directly.

What you receive

Your complete, personalized reduction system - in one place

See a sample journal

Your GabaDown journal is a custom digital document built from your intake. It's not an app, not a subscription to manage, not a generic template. It's yours - organized into tabs, accessible on any device, and built around your specific starting dose and situation.

Works on your phone, tablet, or computer - open it anywhere
Organized into clear tabs - taper plan, daily log, vision, supplements, and more
Completely private - delivered via secure link, visible only to you
Interactive - tap to log your daily data, check off milestones, update your vision
Updated with you as your taper progresses - this is a living document, not a static PDF
GabaDown Journal · Private
Taper Plan
Daily Log
Vision
Supplements
Milestones
Advocacy
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–6 · Starting dose 2,700mg
Week 1–2 · Hold 2,700mg
Week 3–4 · First reduction 2,600mg
Week 5–6 · Assess & hold 2,600mg
Today's log
Pain
6/10
Sleep
5h
Mood
OK
Energy
4/10
What's included

Everything built for you specifically.

Nothing generic. Every journal is built from your intake - your dose, your history, your doctor's direction, your goals.

What you get - every journal
Draft taper framework
Your phase-by-phase reduction schedule built from your exact starting dose, using published deprescribing guidelines (Maudsley 2024, Horowitz & Taylor). The plan your doctor didn't have time to build in a 15-minute appointment - but can review and approve in two.
Share with your doctor
Healthcare team summary
A clean one-page document formatted for your doctor and pharmacist. Shows your draft taper framework, what you're tracking, and what you're monitoring - something they can review, adjust, and formally approve at your next appointment. This is what closes the loop.
Vision section
Your personal why - sensory-rich, specific to your life. Your anchor when it gets hard.
Milestone rewards
12 personalised rewards unlocked at each reduction milestone - celebration built into the protocol.
Daily tracking log
Pain, sleep, mood, energy, dose - a dataset you bring to every appointment. Real data, not memory.
Nerve health support
Evidence-informed practices to support nervous system regulation during your taper - adapted to your mobility, symptoms, and current condition.
Morning routine
A custom daily structure built around your life - because how you start the day matters when your nervous system is recalibrating.
Patient advocacy guide
How to talk to your doctor and pharmacist effectively. What to ask, how to ask it, how to build a care team that actually supports your goal.
Daily Guided Check-Ins
Morning and evening. Email or text - your choice. Calibrated to your specific taper calendar so prompts shift as your dose does. This is not a generic wellness app. This is someone tracking your exact journey, every single day, for as long as it takes. No coach, no group, no algorithm offers this level of continuity built around one person - you.
AI Plan Assistant - included for every client
A custom AI trained on your specific journal - answers questions about your plan, your milestones, and what to expect at each stage. Available anytime. Designed to support you and your care team, not replace either of them. Cannot recognize medical emergencies - always contact your doctor or emergency services for urgent concerns.
Real journey. Documented live.

You are not doing this alone. Someone is walking it right now.

GabaDown was built around a real person on 2,700mg after eight years. Her taper is ongoing and documented in real time - the dose changes, the hard weeks, what is working and what is not. Not a polished success story. An honest account of what this actually looks like from the inside.

Inside the Circle, you follow along with people at every stage of the same journey. Real timelines. Real conversations. The kind of company that makes this feel possible instead of terrifying.

Journey updates shared exclusively with GabaDown Circle members

"Ease and peace is not something I am waiting for. It is what I am walking toward, one day at a time."

Starting dose 2,700mg · Taper in progress · Updates in the Circle
Follow her journey in the Circle →
Who this is for

GabaDown is built for a specific person

This is not a generic wellness journal. It is a structured, medically-informed reduction protocol for long-term, high-dose gabapentin users who are serious about reducing - with their healthcare team's support. You don't need a taper plan from your doctor before you start - that's what GabaDown produces for you to bring to your next appointment.

  • You have been on gabapentin for at least 1 year
  • You have access to a doctor and are willing to involve them in your reduction plan
  • You have access to a pharmacist you can consult on supplements and interactions
  • You are open to natural supplement support alongside your taper
  • You understand this takes time - not weeks
  • You want a structured plan, not guesswork
  • You are ready to treat this like the serious protocol it is
This is not the right fit if...
  • You want to stop gabapentin completely and immediately
  • Your doctor does not know about your reduction plan
  • You are not open to a 12–18 month timeline
  • You are looking for a quick fix or a shortcut
  • You are not willing to engage with your pharmacist on supplement choices
How it compares

The groups are helpful. They can't do this.

Facebook groups and Reddit communities are full of people who genuinely care. But caring isn't the same as continuity - and continuity is what makes the difference between finishing and giving up.

What you need
GabaDown
Socials / Reddit 15-min appointment
Someone who knows your dose, history, and situation✓ Built around you✗ StrangersRarely
A structured taper schedule your doctor can review✓ Healthcare summary included✗Rarely
Continuity - support that remembers day 47✓ Your system, your history✗ Starts over every post✗
Distinguishes withdrawal from relapse✓ Explicitly addressedMixed opinionsRarely
Between-appointment support✓ AI Plan AssistantSort of✗
Daily tracking to bring to appointments✓ Built in✗✗
Evidence-based supplement protocol✓ Cited researchMixed qualityRarely
Daily guided check-ins to keep you on track✓ Morning + evening prompts✗ No one tracks you✗
Private - no one sees your dose or struggles✓ Completely private✗ Semi-public postsCharts only
Choose your level of support

Everything your doctor's 15-minute appointment can't provide

Built from scratch for your exact dose, your history, and your timeline. You fill in one questionnaire. We build everything else.

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Tier 1
The Foundation
$497
One time - no subscription
Value $1,150
What you get
✓Draft taper framework for doctor review
✓Healthcare team summary
✓Full personalised digital journal
✓Supplement protocol
✓Patient advocacy guide
✓AI Plan Assistant
✓30-minute follow-up call
✓Daily guided check-ins by email
✓Delivered in 7 days
Get The Foundation
or 2 payments of $249
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Tier 2
The Active System
$897
One time + Circle membership
Value $2,400
Everything in The Foundation plus
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Up to 6 months Active Taper Support
Journal updated as your plan adjusts - monthly 30-min check-in included
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Daily guided check-ins - email or text
Morning and evening prompts. You choose the channel at intake.
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2 Appointment Support sessions
Structured prep for 2 specific doctor appointments
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GabaDown Circle - founding rate locked for life
Private, distraction-free community - no ads, no algorithm, no social media noise
Get The Active System
or 2 payments of $449
Tier 3
The Complete Journey
$1,697
One time + Circle membership
Value $3,800+
Everything in The Active System plus
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Up to 12 months Active Taper Support
Up to 12 months covered - every plan adjustment, every month
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Advocacy Coaching Call
60 min to prepare for your first doctor conversation before anything starts
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3rd Appointment Support session
Up to 3 appointments covered across your taper
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Direct email access throughout the year
For the person who wants to know someone who actually understands this is reachable
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Milestone-triggered custom check-ins
Daily email or text prompts, plus custom nudges at key reduction milestones tied to your specific calendar
Get The Complete Journey
or 2 payments of $849
Add-on services

Deepen your support

Each GabaDown journal stands alone - these add-ons are available for clients who want more direct support at key moments.

$197
Advocacy Coaching Call
60 minutes to prepare for your next doctor appointment. What to ask, how to advocate for the taper plan, and how to handle pushback - leaving with a clear conversation strategy.
Book the call
$297
Appointment Support
Structured preparation for a specific appointment during your taper - including a written summary of your current tracking data and targeted questions. Walk in with something concrete.
Add appointment support
$47/mo
GabaDown Circle
A private, distraction-free space for people actively reducing gabapentin. No ads. No algorithm. No social media noise pulling you away. Just focused peer support from people who understand exactly what withdrawal feels like - because they are going through it too. Supplement Q&A, real timelines, real conversations. No ads, no distractions, no noise -- unlike social media groups. Founding rate locks in for life.
Join the Circle
Complex cases
High-complexity support
Polypharmacy, multiple conditions, or a situation that needs clinical pharmacist input. Scoped and priced per case. Inquire by email to discuss.
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The Worth It Guarantee
If after your 30-minute follow-up call you don't feel this was worth every dollar, you get a full refund. No questions. No conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

Does my doctor need to build my taper schedule first?
No - and that's the gap GabaDown fills. Based on your intake and published deprescribing guidelines, we produce a structured draft framework for you to bring to your doctor for review. You don't need a detailed plan from them before you start - just their general openness to reduction.
Will my doctor and pharmacist get a copy?
Yes. Every client receives a one-page healthcare team summary formatted for their doctor and pharmacist to review. Your doctor reviews the draft plan, adjusts if needed, and gives their approval. Your pharmacist sees the full picture for any supplement conversations.
What if I need to slow down or pause?
Hold guidance is built into every stage of your journal. Slowing down or pausing is part of a safe taper - not a failure. Any changes should always be made with your doctor's knowledge, and your tracking log helps you explain exactly what's been happening.
How do I know if it's withdrawal or my original pain returning?
This is one of the most important questions in any gabapentin taper and your journal addresses it directly. Withdrawal symptoms typically track closely with dose reductions and ease with time. Your tracking log is specifically designed to help you and your doctor distinguish the two. When in doubt, always call your doctor.
Does GabaDown work for pregabalin (Lyrica) too?
Not currently. GabaDown is built specifically for gabapentin users. Pregabalin has a different dosing profile and reduction framework - it's a related but distinct medication. We may address pregabalin in future, but every current journal is gabapentin-specific.
I'm in Canada - can I use GabaDown?
Yes. GabaDown is available to anyone reducing gabapentin under medical supervision in the US and Canada. Pricing is in USD. The deprescribing research it's built on is North American and international - nothing is US-specific.
What if I'm not ready to buy yet?
Download the free 7 Questions guide - it helps you have a more effective conversation with your doctor and is a good starting point regardless of whether GabaDown is right for you right now.
But I need gabapentin for my pain - what happens when I'm off it?
This is the most important question to ask before you start. Reducing gabapentin does not erase your underlying condition - and it shouldn't. What it does is help you and your doctor see more clearly what the medication is actually doing versus what your baseline pain actually is. Many people find their pain is more manageable than the medicated fog made it feel. Others work with their doctor to explore alternative pain management as the dose comes down. Either way, the taper creates clarity - and clarity gives you and your doctor better options than staying at a dose that's affecting your quality of life.
Why would I want to reduce? It's managing my pain.
For many people it is - and that's exactly why a careful supervised reduction is the right approach, not stopping abruptly. But long-term high-dose gabapentin is associated with significant side effects that worsen over time: cognitive fog, memory problems, emotional blunting, persistent fatigue, weight gain, and a deepening physical dependency. Many people find that as doses come down carefully, they feel more present, more themselves - and discover their baseline pain is lower than they thought. The goal is not to be pain-free. The goal is to be better off at a lower dose than you are at a higher one.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes -- all three tiers have a 2-payment option. The Foundation splits to 2x$249, The Active System to 2x$449, and The Complete Journey to 2x$849. Same journal, same delivery, same everything. Choose the payment plan option at checkout.
What is the AI Plan Assistant and do I need an app?
The AI Plan Assistant is a custom AI built around your specific journal -- your taper schedule, your supplements, your milestones. It is available anytime you have a question, a hard day, or need guidance between appointments. You will need a free ChatGPT account to access it -- no paid plan required. It works in your browser on any device -- phone, tablet, or computer. It is not a medical service and cannot replace your doctor, but it is available 24 hours a day when your doctor is not.
What does the journal actually look like?
It is a fully interactive digital document organized into tabs -- your taper plan, daily log, vision section, supplement protocol, milestone rewards, exercises, morning routine, advocacy guide, and appointment history. Everything is pre-filled from your intake and built around your specific situation. You can explore a sample journal here to see exactly what yours would look like.
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    Medical Disclaimer

    GabaDown is a patient advocacy and personal support resource. It is not a medical service, and nothing on this website or in any GabaDown journal constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. GabaDown is designed to help your doctor help you - not to replace your doctor's role in your care.

    Gabapentin is a prescription medication. Reducing or discontinuing gabapentin carries real risks including withdrawal symptoms and, in some cases, seizures. You must never reduce or stop gabapentin without the knowledge and supervision of your prescribing physician and pharmacist. GabaDown requires that all clients have a doctor who is aware of and supportive of their reduction plan before beginning.

    The draft taper frameworks produced by GabaDown are based on publicly available research and published deprescribing guidelines, including Horowitz & Taylor and The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (2024). All frameworks are produced as patient education documents for healthcare provider review - they are not prescriptions and must be reviewed and approved by the client's doctor before implementation.

    The supplement information in GabaDown journals is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional pharmacist advice. The success stories on this website are real accounts sourced from publicly available online forums. Individual results vary significantly. GabaDown makes no guarantees about outcomes.

    By engaging with GabaDown, you acknowledge that you are doing so under the care of a licensed physician and pharmacist, and that GabaDown is a support resource and not a medical provider. See our full terms of service.

    For medical emergencies, contact your local emergency services. For questions about your gabapentin prescription, contact your doctor or pharmacist directly.