Posted by tmp147 on August 1, 2005, at 19:14:54
Has anyone out there discontinued Cymbalta with little or no side effects? So far I'm OK I have decreased my dosage from 120 mg to 60 mg with very few issues. Today I went from 60 mg to
30 mg and I'm scared to death the side effects are going to start. I have read tons of postings that have addressed horrible withdrawl symptoms. I have never had a brain zap and hope to keep it that way.My plan is to decrease next week to 15 mg for seven days and then just "cold turkey it!" Am I crazy? Is this to fast? I have been on many different AD for 10 years. Cymbalta worked great for my moods but my god I'm so FAT I can't stand it. I sweat constantly, I could sleep any day anytime anywhere! I go from feeling dazed and confused to a burst of energy making plans and starting projects that never get finished because I'm backed to being dazed again! I'm certainly not against meds but for now I have to get off this stuff!
Any suggestions out there? If my side effects are minimal now will they remain minimal? Is the worst yet to come? Has ANYONE out there weaned off this stuff without a problem?
TMP
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