What is the best way of coming off this drug and do many people feel emotionless taking it?
Duloxetine withdrawal help please?
Question posted by LA1980M on 27 July 2022
Last updated on 29 July 2022 by 9ep78L
4 Answers
9ep78L
29 July 2022
I came off duloxetine a few years ago. My doctor told me how to come off of it, however, I found that it was much too quick for me. He had me going to lower doses by a week or two. I needed to lower the doses by 4 to 6 weeks. Make sure you communicate with your doctor often about how you are doing. Wishing you the best.
cindy-59
28 July 2022
I found that many doctors try to taper people off Cymbalta too quickly. I tapered off much slower. I experienced emotional blunting when taking Cymbalta. Everything came back to normal once I slowly tapered off Cymbalta completely.
WildcatVet
28 July 2022
masso is absolutely right about discontinuation. Please consult with your doctor and ignore advice you'll get from non-professionals on the internet.
Best regards and good luck to you.
masso
28 July 2022
You must stop gradually under medical supervision. The Dr. that prescribed this antidepressant must help you with a discontinuation schedule for this medication.
Do not attempt to do it on your own, contact your Dr..
masso
28 July 2022
Stopping duloxetine abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Depression is also a part of bipolar illness.
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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