Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 11, 2007, at 14:40:08
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Snap, posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:58
> Whether it was just my determination to get off or the vitamin regimine I have been on for years, I don't know which to credit. Maybe both. Go to GNC and ask for a Cal-Mag mix, have at least one glass a day. I also did some physical labor when the zaps got real bad and I felt like strangling anybody for no reason. Find a good vitamin store (you could try GNC) and get an excellent multi-vitamin, E and fish oil. And lots of water to help flush your system. When you are off for a week, ask at the vitamin store for a body cleanse program, in addition to your daily vitamins. Continue to drink lots of water. My last day was May 22nd, and I've had no symptoms since after the 4th week (so about 3 weeks now).
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> Like I said, don't know what to attribute the success to, but I'm off for good.
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> > I have been tapering off of Cymbalta for the past 6 days. My last 30mg dose is tomorrow. I cannot wait to get off of this stuff and I don't plan on going lower. After tomorrow it's 0 Cymbalta and I guess I'll just have to suffer - suffer the same effects that I have read on earlier posts.
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> > Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
> > Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?
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> > Thanks!
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The worst for me was over in about 2 and a half weeks. I went from 60mg a day to zip due to a poorly informed doctor. If I could have found the doctor and had the inclination or was homicidal well...the stuff that helped the most was the things I didn't want to do and had to force myself to do.
For example: exercise something slow paced walking, swimming, add a good multivitamin, stay hydrated with sports drinks and water, if you have elevated blood pressure see if a doctor will treat you temporarily for that, if your diabetic watch your blood glucose levels closely, I had to eventually get phenergan from an ER doctor for the nausea. These things worked for me but I think the problem with the withdrawal from cymbalta is that besides the common issues it is also individualized and something may spring up on you that isn't as common with everyone else...most important is get educated about it and know it will end. That ole saying comes to mind "and this to shall pass"...good luck
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