Posted by Raisin on July 29, 2006, at 19:18:53
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal- oversleeping? etc, posted by cymbaltaVictim on July 29, 2006, at 12:48:03
Dear Cymbalta Victim,
Thank you for writing. Even though we have all gone through or are still going through some of the same withdrawal symptoms as you are, each person's experience adds a little more to what we are learning. If nothing else, it gives us validation to know that we are not alone in this misery!
I was taking Welbutrin and Prozac together for about 9 months. I started feeling like something wasn't working, and my Dr. said it was most likely "Prozac Poop Out." In early June (this year) Cymbalta was substituted for the Prozac (30 mg per day to start) and I immediately felt like the world was right again. After 3 days, the dose was increased to 60 mg. per day. (Along with Welbutrin 150.) After about 3 weeks the itching started, and I began to "need" 2 hour naps every day. I also was eating everything in sight. As soon as I found this website, I decided to stop cold turkey. Coincidentally, my Welbutrin ran out, and I did not refill it.
The itching continued for 3 weeks and just stopped one day. The other symptoms - irritableness, space cadet, dizziness, nausea persisted for about 2 more weeks.
I feel "normal" now. I am trying to pay attention to my moods and stop myself if I feel strongly sad or angry. I have normal sleep patterns, and I am going to Weight Watchers for help in getting rid of the 15 lb. I put on during my short time on Cymbalta.
I don't know if I recommend the cold turkey method. It worked for me, but I wasn't on the drug all that long. My boyfriend almost broke up with me because I was impossible to be around during the initial 3 weeks of withdrawal. (I'm sure my 5 year old son would have left home if he had the means!)
It was the itching that got me. Once I learned that I would have the itching while taking the drug and also for an unknown period of withdrawal, my mind was made up to quit.
So - there you have it. Good luck. I hope it gets better for you; it finally did for me.
Raisin
P.S. I did not tell my Dr. that I quit cold turkey until 10 days ago. (It is easier to get forgiveness than permission?) He seemed surprised. I have an appt. on Monday. I wonder what he will say??
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