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Posted by tamara999 on July 4, 2007, at 20:18:12
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » tamara999, posted by melyssa on July 4, 2007, at 15:29:39
i decided to go back on the cymbalta to try to aleviate the syptoms of withdrawal. I was down to the 30 mg every other day for 2 weeks and still couldnt stop. So I opened the 30;s and split the "beads" in half. I put them back in half of the capsule and crushed the end shut. so took approx. 15 mg. I felt better about 6 hrs later ........took the 15 again today. Plan on doing this with my pills for about 2 weeks then maybe even divide them further......i have none of the dizziness and eye movement verigo as before. Guess we will all get thru this on our own....:)
Posted by moesje on July 4, 2007, at 22:21:28
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by tamara999 on July 4, 2007, at 20:18:12
> i decided to go back on the cymbalta to try to aleviate the syptoms of withdrawal. I was down to the 30 mg every other day for 2 weeks and still couldnt stop. So I opened the 30;s and split the "beads" in half. I put them back in half of the capsule and crushed the end shut. so took approx. 15 mg. I felt better about 6 hrs later ........took the 15 again today. Plan on doing this with my pills for about 2 weeks then maybe even divide them further......i have none of the dizziness and eye movement verigo as before. Guess we will all get thru this on our own....:)
this is what i did, only i purchased empty capsules to divide them up. i went so far as to go 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 . . . . and get on a good vitamin regimine. it almost feels as if the drug is pulling out of the system, and you need to have something else to replace in there, vits are a good thing to put in. and lots of water. good luck.
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 6, 2007, at 17:16:33
In reply to Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Regina on March 3, 2005, at 16:37:18
I moved from one city to another after recieving my Associates degree to continue my education. With the move circumstances caused me to run out of the medication (cymbalta). I had been on 60mg. a day for over 6 months. I told the psychiatrist that was taking over my care that I was about to run out...at the time I had 3 capsules left. He told me he couldn't write me a prescription without seeing me and he could not see me for a month. His attitude led me to believe I could come off the medication without any great distress. WRONG! First being given no preparation about what I could expect was very very wrong. The psychiatrist should have made me aware of what to expect. He didn't ask about any outstanding health problems...I am diabetic and my blood glucose soared above 400 and nothing could bring it under control for over two weeks, I had hypertension and my systolic soared to 180 and stayed between 160 and 180 for that same two week period AND my diastolic went over 110 and stayed there for that same time period. Nausea, vomiting, diarrehea my stomach didn't know what end to kick the food out of. I had insomnia but along with the inability to sleep I also had severe exhaustion. Dry mouth and incredible thirst which I don't know whether to relate to the withdrawl or the elevated blood glucose. I was on phenergan suppositories every 6 hours for 5 days and then a brat diet. It was like I was dying and didn't know from what. The miserable thing was with the psychiatrist's attitude I thought I was physically ill from a virus or something but it just stayed and stayed. I feel more normal now but I have never experienced anything like that in my life. I saw in another posting about cymbalta leading to increased alcohol use...I am an alcoholic and addict and in recovery...before coming off the cymbalta the nagging to use again was getting pretty strong though I never relapsed. I know this is probably not the appropriate place to say this but the psychiatrist that allowed me to go through that either through "poverty of knowledge" about the withdrawl (trying to say it in a nice way), or his lack of time or lack of sensitivity (there's no nice way to say that), put me through hell and has severely shaken the trust I have had in the medical profession.
Posted by moesje on July 6, 2007, at 17:49:30
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 6, 2007, at 17:16:33
It is hell, and I'm glad you're through a lot of it. I won't EVER take antidepressants again, although I've had good success with Elavil in the past. Just won't go there again. Continued success to you.
> I know this is probably not the appropriate place to say this but the psychiatrist that allowed me to go through that either through "poverty of knowledge" about the withdrawl (trying to say it in a nice way), or his lack of time or lack of sensitivity (there's no nice way to say that), put me through hell and has severely shaken the trust I have had in the medical profession.
Posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by davcuts on October 26, 2005, at 19:34:59
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.
Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?Thanks!
Posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:58
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
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).
Like I said, don't know what to attribute the success to, but I'm off for good.
> 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.
>
> Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
> Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?
>
> Thanks!
Posted by tamara999 on July 10, 2007, at 19:54:22
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
I was not able to get off the Cymbalta at 30 mg. I had to go to 15 and now 7.5. I didnt have weight changes off it, but think I had some ON the med. I tried going off it at 30 but was so miserable, I went back on the 15.......Goodluck and I hope it goes well. I took 7.5 yesterday and and hopefully done........
Posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:55:34
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
oh, no appetite change, and no weight gain or loss. Don't try to lose weight until you've completed the body cleanse, then go for it. It's only another 3 weeks from tomorrow, so you can survive that long if needed.
Posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 20:10:37
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:55:34
Body Cleanse??? What should I do?
Posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 20:12:28
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Snap, posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:58
Thanks! Got it
> 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).
>
> Like I said, don't know what to attribute the success to, but I'm off for good.
>
> > 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.
> >
> > Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
> > Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
>
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on July 10, 2007, at 20:39:50
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
Hi Jaq,
I did the same thing you are talking about. (couldn't wait to get off of it either).You can read my earlier posts in this thread. The nausea prevented any weight gain. the worst brain shocks subsided after about 3 weeks and persisted until I figured out how to time my lamictal dose (added after cymbalta was out of my system).
klonopin helped. so did juice. lots of juice. bed rest. rest is good. take it easy on yourself. I hope your experience is better than mine. I ended up doing part of my withdrawal in the hospital :(
take care,
-Ll
Posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 0:37:12
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 20:10:37
> Body Cleanse??? What should I do?>
"Enzymatic - Whole Body Cleanse" If you can't find it in the vitamin store, go online to "Enzymatic", I think you can purchsae directly or at least find a store to get it from.
**Very important here**
YOU MUST HAVE CYMBALTA OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM FOR A FULL WEEK - Seven Days.A high school girl here in town was on anti-depressants, and still not sleeping well. Her mom gave her some melatonin (which helps you fall asleep). HOWEVER, the melatonin and anti-depressant didn't go together well . . .they found the young girl dead the next morning.
This is not the same as putting Vit C and Vit D together, the natural cures mixed with the synthetics can be toxic. So, unfortunately you have to suffer with the pains for a week.
I'm off a total of 7 weeks now, and completely pain free for 3 weeks, so it can be done. Good luck, and keep us posted.
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).
>
> Like I said, don't know what to attribute the success to, but I'm off for good.
>
> > 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.
> >
> > Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
> > Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?
> >
> > Thanks!
>
>
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
Posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 11, 2007, at 14:40:08
> 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
>
>YES. Exercise but moderately, you will hurt either way, so you might as well get some endorphins going. I agree with everything Yvonne wrote, each case is individual based on what you need medically in the first place.
Make SURE your doc knows you are doing this, so he/she can be prepared for anything, may not happen, but it's better the doc is prepared.
And keep checking here, for messages and re-reading the posts. You are not the only one who is going thru this, has gone through it or will in the future go thru it. Most of the docs haven't got a clue when it comes to withdrawal off this drug . . . I'm not even sure they've been told, either.
I associated the brain shocks to my system coming back to life again, that made it easier to handle. I have decided life might suck at times (most of the time) but at least I want to feel it now, good, bad and ugly.
Moesje
Posted by Snap on July 12, 2007, at 17:04:00
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Yvonne Garcia, posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
thanks all - still feel like S**T
But I know I'm not alone.I can't wait for this to be over!!!!!
Posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 17:08:41
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 12, 2007, at 17:04:00
> thanks all - still feel like S**T
> But I know I'm not alone.
>
> I can't wait for this to be over!!!!!just hang in there, it does pass!!
Posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Snap, posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 17:08:41
After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
Posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 20:10:29
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
> After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
>>
nice, i'd forgotten that change . . .row, row your boat . . . sorry, it was funny in my head
Posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 1:33:39
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Yvonne Garcia, posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?
Posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
In reply to Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 1:33:39
> Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?>
not me.
my weight gain is from the drug making a zombie out of me, so i sit all day long. that changes tomorrow . . .exercise.
Posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
> my weight gain is from the drug making a zombie out of me, so i sit all day long. that changes tomorrow . . .exercise.
>
>
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 15, 2007, at 23:35:07
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
I did have some hunger pains...cravings and YES I really craved that comfort food most women love "chocolate". I think...think now because of the foods I craved it was more of an emotional thing...but honestly the more you walk (or your own exercise) and stay hydrated the better the appetite. I mean not that you'll eat more but that you'll balance your diet. Any way what's a little chocolate in hell! huh! The nausea was so bad with me that when I ate what I wanted at first...well it just wouldn't stay with me. I think we use food for comfort and soothing that emotional turmoil...as long as you get back on track after you have come off this cymbalta you should not gain weight BUT THIS DAMB THING AFFECT EVERYONE DIFFERENTLY SO WHO KNOW REALLY!
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 15, 2007, at 23:39:11
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
> After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
I noticed that sex drive thing too!! Your right but what's crazy is that this med must have decreased my sex drive when I was on it and I didn't even realize it and as it comes back everything tickles....know what I mean.
Posted by moesje on July 16, 2007, at 0:20:45
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
yes it makes sense. i ended up taking it right as the pollen season hit and i had major allergies for the first time in my life.
have you been completely off the cymbalta for a week? that's real important.
i wouldn't worry about the chocolate for right now, unless you're overdoing it. the detox can be somewhat harsh on you, so in my opinion it's okay to spoil yourself :)
> yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
>
Posted by moesje on July 16, 2007, at 0:21:31
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
yes it makes sense. i ended up taking it right as the pollen season hit and i had major allergies for the first time in my life.
have you been completely off the cymbalta for a week? that's real important.
i wouldn't worry about the chocolate for right now, unless you're overdoing it. the detox can be somewhat harsh on you, so in my opinion it's okay to spoil yourself :)
> yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
>
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