pullingha...... years, although my medical records from my dr have been lost. I am struggling with withdrawal symptoms. I wanted to get off of cymbalta because I have felt emotionless, very flat feeling. I have tapered off and have not taken any meds since Oct 9: so 10 days. My body aches, I have had 3 ridiculous emotional outbursts over totally benign issues, plus other less bothersome withdrawal symptoms.When I expressed these symptoms to my dr., she said if you feel that bad maybe you should just go back on. Finally, my question-If it took several months to build up levels and after long term usage, does anyone have a time estimate as to how long these withdrawal symptoms might last? A few more weeks? Months? When do I throw in the towel and "go back on" as dr. suggests? I feel like all three doctors I see are somewhat poorly uneducated regarding withdrawal. Help:)
Duloxetine - A little background. Long time cymbalta user for clinical depression. Approx. 10 +?
- Posted:
- 20 Oct 2011 by pullinghairout
- Topics:
- cymbalta, depression, duloxetine, withdrawal, medical
Responses (2)
Anonymous 20 Oct 2011
its funny you say that, because the truth is alot of drs are uneducated about withdrawl, i had to leave my md of years to find a dr that is familiar with pain management and has detoxed and tapered patients. thats the first thing you may want to google in your living area, punch in drs who taper of medication, then put your city and state, thats what i did, hope this helps
LaurieShay20 Oct 2011
Hey pullinghair out,
Cymbalta withdrawal can last several weeks. It really depends on how quickly you you tapered off and what dose you were on when you stopped. You were on it a long time and needed to go off slowly over at least a months time. You may have symptoms for another couple of weeks since it has already been 10 days. To read more about this topic try the following link:
http://depression.emedtv.com/cymbalta/cymbalta-withdrawal.html
The withdrawal symptoms will resolve, though your initial reason for taking the Cymbalta may not. Only you can decide whether continuing an antidepressant is necessary.
Best wishes,
Laurie
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for Cymbalta to take effec?
I have been on 30mg of cymbalta for 1 weeks and just completed my first week of 60mg does anyone know how long it takes to start feelin the effects? ...
1 answer • 18 Nov 2009 • 
I have just switched from Pristiq to Cymbalta for depression?
The cymbalta is working OK on the depression, and I am beginning to lose the weight I gained on Pristiq. But my question is, I am getting headaches ...
4 answers • 22 Apr 2010 •
Slowly weaned off Cymbalta, now have depression and withdrawal symptoms, how long will this last?
I have been on cymbalta for two years. When I qui smoking June8th the Doctor added wellbutrin. Icame down from the cymbalta without planning it from ...
2 answers • 21 Sep 2010 •
So disappointed - hoping Prozac would transition me through my withdrawal from Cymbalta?
Withdrawal off Cymbalta is absolutely awful... I feel like I'm dying, physically... I did research and doc approved that 10mg of Prozac would ...
7 answers • 21 Jul 2011 • 1 star
Is Viidryl an option for those with only mild to medium depression or is it for those with more?
... severe issues and depression? I have been on Cymbalta but complained to doctor about sexual side effects. I have a history of clinical depression ...
2 answers • 4 May 2012 • 1 star