Im on Cymbalta 60mg and im going to be switching back to Effexor 150mg but im wondering how do i do it? I have no cymbalta left so tomorrow do i just take the effexor in its place?
Thanks.
How to switch from Cymbalta 60mg to 150mg Effexor XR?
Question posted by jeremey on 23 Aug 2011
Last updated on 3 April 2017
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lisahess111
31 Aug 2011
Yes, thats exactly how my doctor changed mine.
LaurieShay
24 Aug 2011
Hey Jeremy,
While I prefer to slowly taper one before starting the other, you don't have any cymbalta left so you'll have to just start the Effexor. You may experience some withdrawal effects from the Cymbalta such as diarrhea, headache and brain zap sensations. As the Effexor builds in your system you may experience some mild side effects from it such as nausea, headache and tiredness, this will subside with continued use. Probably going to be a rough few days since you didn't taper from the Cymbalta and slowly increase the Effexor, but hang in there, it will pass.
Laurie
gpc2000
1 April 2017
Laurie, can you take both at the same time. I am taking 90 of Duloxetine and my doctor is changing me to 75 of Effexor to start then up to 150 if needed. can I wean down to 60 when I start the Effexor for a week and then 30 for a week and then 30 every other day for a week while I take the effexor
LaurieShay
3 April 2017
Tapering is a good idea, but you must follow your doctor's instructions. What did the doctor recommend?
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