When you want to discontinue gabapentin for shingles neuralgia, it is generally recommended to reduce the dosage of the medication and the course of treatment first, and then discontinue it after the condition is under ideal control. When using gabapentin for shingles neuralgia, it is important not to stop the medication abruptly as this may worsen the condition or cause complications. It is usually recommended to gradually reduce the dosage and duration of treatment, and then continue to reduce the dosage after the condition is stabilized until it is completely discontinued. Gabapentin belongs to a kind of calcium antagonist, mainly through the inhibition of nerve conduction to inhibit neuralgia, and can inhibit the conduction of brain cell discharges, in addition to can be used for the treatment of herpes zoster neuralgia, but also can be used for the control of some epilepsy. Taking gabapentin should be noted that it is prohibited if you are allergic to the components of the drug, have acute pancreatitis; it should be taken with caution for psychiatric disorders as well as renal insufficiency, and the dosage of the drug needs to be reduced if you are currently undergoing hemodialysis. Prolonged use of gabapentin may cause a series of adverse reactions, such as dizziness, drowsiness, body fatigue, fever, fever and so on, all of which can be relieved after stopping the drug. However, taking gabapentin must be under the guidance of a professional physician, not unauthorized use of the drug.