Q: withdrawing from Cymbalta
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You should not stop taking Cymbalta suddenly and should always stop under the supervision of your doctor. Stopping suddenly can cause symptoms of withdrawal, such as:
If you would like to discontinue taking Cymbalta, talk with your doctor about the best way to do this.
Eileen
I am currently getting off cymbalta. I did a step down dose from 60mg to 30mg for 30 days then went every other day for 30 days and then went 2 weeks every 3 day and then every 4 days for 2 weeks. Took my last one Sept 30. Experiencing increase of muscle pain, night & day sweats, muscle spasms. I am also taking neurofeedback to help.
I would definately under a doctors care go down to the lowest dose which I believe is 20 or 30mg. I have been off CB for 7 days after being on 30mg for about 8 months. Felt somewhat tired, a little anxiety but no big deal. Non of the brain zaps and other terrible side effects I often hear other people experience when coming off this drug, thank God. I also take vitamin D and Fish oil supplements to aid in depression since I have stopped taking CB. I wish you all the best!!!
KG
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I have to agree the side effects coming off is horrible, but we have to believe it will get better. My symptoms, are sweating, muscle spasm, muscle weakness. Try visiting a chiropractor and see if there is a place that offers neurfeedback. In Lincoln NE @ First Step offers it.
Hang in there we can beat this.