Going thru withdrawal from anti-depressant, Cymbalta. Constant nausea and diarrhea. Any suggestions?
Diarrhea, Chronic - How do I help constant diarrhea while getting off Cymbalta?
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- 20 Jul 2011 by equinox14
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- cymbalta, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, chronic, hot flashes, withdrawal, chronic
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LaurieShay20 Jul 2011
Hey equinox,
I recommend some good old pepto bismol. It will help the nausea and diarrhea. Be sure to keep yourself hydrated as diarrhea can cause dehydration very quickly. The withdrawal symptoms should clear within a week or so from your last dose of Cymbalta.
If the withdrawal is too severe, I recommend you resume the Cymbalta at the lowest dose possible and take longer to taper off. If you go slow enough you can avoid most of the discomfort.
Best wishes,
Laurie
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Hi there, Laurie! Thanks for your advice. I'll try the pepto bismol and I already am drinking lots. However, I've been 100% off of Cymbalta since last Friday so I don't think going back on it would be a good idea - going back on will shock my system even more, I think.
Take care!!
Yep, You are almost through the worst of withdrawals so hang in there.