[MARV111]

I am trying to quit cymbalta 30mg but it is causing a sharp pain in both
of the back of my legs. It feels like a pulled ham string an when I sneeze
or move to quickly it will hurt even more. Just wondering if anyone else
has this same problem?

[Pixi]

Depends how fast you are weaning. From 30mg you'd be looking at a minumum time of 6 months by cutting it down little by little to avoid the withdrawal symptoms which are numerous & to avoid as many brain zaps as possible. Go too fast & you'll suffer from all sorts, some of which may become very distressing if they injure you. It's highly toxic and demands respect or it'll fry you. Go real slow & give yourself the best chance of coming thru okay. Do not drop from 30mg to zero if you've been on it a while, like more than 6 weeks or God forbid, years. Good luck & hope ur legs feel better soon. Try soaking in a warm bath to ease it or rub in some muscular heat cream. You may have to go back up sometimes by a few grains, just to feel okay, but you'll do it. It's not easy and there is no shame in trying multiple times either, but it can be done.

[MARV111]

Pixi, on 29 November 2011 - 03:33 PM, said:

Depends how fast you are weaning. From 30mg you'd be looking at a minumum time of 6 months by cutting it down little by little to avoid the withdrawal symptoms which are numerous & to avoid as many brain zaps as possible. Go too fast & you'll suffer from all sorts, some of which may become very distressing if they injure you. It's highly toxic and demands respect or it'll fry you. Go real slow & give yourself the best chance of coming thru okay. Do not drop from 30mg to zero if you've been on it a while, like more than 6 weeks or God forbid, years. Good luck & hope ur legs feel better soon. Try soaking in a warm bath to ease it or rub in some muscular heat cream. You may have to go back up sometimes by a few grains, just to feel okay, but you'll do it. It's not easy and there is no shame in trying multiple times either, but it can be done.

Thanks Pixi for your advice I will try your suggestions. I have tried the warm baths an it helps.