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Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more

Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Restless Leg Syndrome?

I had trouble with restless leg syndrome after I was on fluoxetine for several years. It got so bad, I decided to stop the fluoxetine (and boy, was that hard!!! ) After trying citalopram (good for depression but not anxiety) and bupropion (ineffective for depression and anxiety) without success, my... read more

Would appetite loss be a withdrawal symptom of Cymbalta (or any duloxetine brand)?

I am a high functioning Autistic with some problems with anxiety and mild depression. I take Cymbalta to help with my anxiety and depression issues and Vyvanse to help with some of my Autism symptoms. Both medications are known to suppress appetite as a side effect, however I only really... read more

Best time of day to take duloxetine?

I’m just starting 20 mg of duloxetine and wanted to know when the best time of day was to take it. I take two meds at night Bystolic and clonazepam, an hour before bedtime. Didn’t quite know how the duloxetine would affect me throughout the day. Please don’t answer with terribly negative news and ho... read more

How long did it take for duloxetine to work for you?

Duloxetine - I was on Zoloft for 20+ years. It stopped working, so my doctor put me on Cymbalta.

I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta at night and I am tapering off of Zoloft. I was on 200 mg. Went to 150mg for 2 weeks then I went to 100mg for 2 weeks then 50mg every other day for a week. I am off now for a week. I have so much depression and anxiety I can’t stand it. All I do is cry. Is it the new m... read more

Can long term use of duloxetine make you hear voices?

Ive been on duloxetine ( 60mg a day ) and also pregabalin ( 600mg a day ) for over 10 yrs and for the last year (at least) have been hearing voices. I have had a mental health assessment and have not been diagnosed with any mental illness other than depression. Still waiting for counselling... read more

Trying to get off duloxetine and in hell. Please can anybody help as I am not doing at all well.

I have been slow tapering by bead counting and have been advised to hold this dose till I am better but I cannot hold. Please please is there anybody who can help?

Are there 10 mg pills of duloxetine or Cymbalta, in order to slowly reduce & eventually stop?

I have taken for many years for chronic pain & depression/anxiety.

Does duloxetine show up as an illegal drug?

Can the drug duloxetine test positive for methamphetamine?

Is duloxetine a fast acting drug?

I have severe neuropathy in my feet and legs am taking gabapentin but it's not enough the pain is unbearable so today my neurologist added duloxetine will I have relief tonight? How long does it take?

Does insomnia and constipation side effect pass on duloxetine?

I just started 30mg duloxetine generic brand for major depression and anxiety. I feel this drug helps however I get servere insomnia to the point I get no sleep at all, even with a benzodiazepine. Also it seems to really block up my bowels with constipation and even senna tablets or laxatives won't... read more

Is the pain reliever in duloxetine non-narcotic?

Duloxetine - Is it a controlled substance?

Are there any alternatives for duloxetine if using for pain relief? Lost insurance!

Is there an alternative to duloxetine? I'm taking it for chronic oain. I lost my insurance for 3 months and I only have a few pills left. Was wondering if there is something I can do for 3 months if the Pain gets worse to take the place of duloxetine?

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