I wonder why the beads have a different amount in each capsule. So strange. I took out 7 little beads out of 14 capsules (2 weeks worth). I averaged that out by the number of 3 capsules (one had 157, 146, and 150 equals average 151 Times 5% equals 7. I am making 14 days worth with 144 beads). I just took out 7 little beads. I could not sit there and count out each and every capsule. It was too time consuming. I doubt there will be an issue consider the capsules don't have the same amount in them anyways. I don't understand that very much but, that is indeed a fact. I don't think I am going to start taking them just yet because I am going away to Mexico April 21-29 and I don't want to feel any sort of withdrawal or symptoms while away on vacation in another country. I think that is the smart thing to do. I will be ready to start once I return.
I really wonder why the makers of cymbalta/generic duloxetine have not designed smaller capsules for tapering. It just doesn't make any sense to me that they don't care about people and their well being. Just absolutely mind boggling.
Also, I first went on anti depressants 17 years ago (Started with Celexa 40mg) for depression, anxiety and mainly panic attacks). I switched to cymbalta about 3 1/2 years ago. After reading all this negative information on cymbalta is what finally made me decide to stop an antidepressant. I am tired of putting something that is so harmful into my body when I am very healthy. I live an extremely healthy lifestyle - no sugars, no caffeine, vegetables, fruits, protein, green tea, drink lots of water (1 gallon a day), exercise, yoga, walk, meditate, no alcohol, cigs or illicit /illegal drugs -- I'm sober this May 20 years). I don't take any medications other than this antidepressant. I have noticed that my blood sugars and cholesterol have changed a bit though since taking duloxetine. Not excessive but, enough to have to be very cautious with what I eat.
Anyway, I hope that switching from the Lupin manufacturer brand which had the large beads (7 to be exact) vs. the Solco which has estimated range of 146-157 will be a smooth transition. I am a bit concerned with that. But I am tapering down so, I don't think there should be much of an effect. If I notice anything I can add a few beads back into the capsule.
What are your thoughts.
Thank you.
Mary