"i started gabapentin 7 days ago taking 200mg twice per day. my gad is worst in the morning and slowly subsides as the day goes on. i also stopped valium 7 days ago. after many years of using benzos i decided it was enough as i&#039;m sure it was just making my anxiety worse and certainly wasn&#039;t helping. gabapentin has helped me and i feel a lot better than when i was on valium. i don&#039;t know if i&#039;m getting valium withdrawal effects since it&#039;s only been 1 week or side effects from gabapentin. feel some nausea, light headed and my breathing is heavy. overall better and can manage."