Can u half the content of the capsule of cymbalta ? I am on 30 mg for nerve pain and want to come of as no relief ?
Cymbalta - Can u half tablets to ween off?
- Asked
- 7 Apr 2013 by Fab 123
- Updated
- 8 Jan 2018
- Topics
- cymbalta, pain, neuralgia, side effect, nerves, nerve
Responses (4)
The capsules do come apart and there are between 200-280 little coated beads inside.
Yes you can divide in half. My pharmacist showed me how to do this. You carefully open the capsule (I suggest doing this over a plate or large bowl) and remove as many of the beads as you need to.
This sure helped me when I had to stop cymbalta
Thank you for your comment kind regards
Is there an important distinction re splitting Cymbalta or duloxetine? Must you still use the capsule, that is, maintain it intact, and simply reduce the number of beads?

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Thank you for comment . I feel happier to half tabs , to slowly come of I'm going to half one day then have full next for a few weeks then lower dose to 20 mg for a few weeks then do same again ( half ) . Hope this works !! Once again thanks
If you need any help I would be happy to. Cymbalta is one of the tougher ones to get off but there are lots of healthy things you can do that help. Get yourself a good high potency vitamin and good quality omega 3. Start taking them right away as they help alot.
Thank u I will do that , very kind of u to offer your advice