Hey everyone,
As a Cymbalta user for the past 7 years at 60 mg - I decided To discontinue about 8 months ago.
I had tried previously but I couldnt stick with it - it was basically completely debilitating.
So i learned my lesson and have tapered very slowly. 60 - 40 - 30 - 20...
I had to stay steady at 20mg for a couple of months because the physical symptoms were becoming too much.
Intense body aches and joint pain mixed with constant digestive upset. Low grade fever etc... At least the heightened depression hasnt kicked in as it did with my first attempt. No zaps either.
I finally was able to start to taking out beads of the 20mg capsules and have been doing one extra a day for a few weeks.
Yet I seem to have hit a threshold - any more than 16 beads removes causes major symptom flares.
I was wondering if anyone has any similar experience and may have some advice - should i just plateau for a while at 16 beads out / should I go up one day / down another? Ive seen many techniques - yet I realize I am terribly sensitive to this drug, so any help would be appreciated.
Supplements that I take - 5HTP, Gaba, L-Theanine, Fish Oil, Turmeric and some antacids - Nexium and Zantac.
Also on 450 of Welbutrin and 2mg X 2 of lorazepam. Those are next!
I am prepared for the long process, yet as you all know it gets really trying
Thanks!
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