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[khsixbey1980]

Greetings all:
I am new to this forum and to the withdrawal effects of Cymbalta. My psychiatrist moved me from 60 mg to 30 mg for two days, then to Prozac 20 mg for four days. This is my first day without taking any anti-anxiety medication, and thus far I have experienced a decreased appetite, increased fatigue, and the "brain zaps." I am looking for advice on how to combat these effects as I am applying for teaching jobs and I need to be functional, particularly on interviews. Not to mention, lying on my couch all day isn't all it's cracked up to be :/ I appreciate everyone's advice!

[MaureenV]

Greetings all:
I am new to this forum and to the withdrawal effects of Cymbalta. My psychiatrist moved me from 60 mg to 30 mg for two days, then to Prozac 20 mg for four days. This is my first day without taking any anti-anxiety medication, and thus far I have experienced a decreased appetite, increased fatigue, and the "brain zaps." I am looking for advice on how to combat these effects as I am applying for teaching jobs and I need to be functional, particularly on interviews. Not to mention, lying on my couch all day isn't all it's cracked up to be :/ I appreciate everyone's advice!

Tht's way too fast to come off Cymbalta, is all I can say.


Have a read of lots of posts and you'll see how long it normall takes.

regards, maureen.

[cookie]

Greetings all:
I am new to this forum and to the withdrawal effects of Cymbalta. My psychiatrist moved me from 60 mg to 30 mg for two days, then to Prozac 20 mg for four days. This is my first day without taking any anti-anxiety medication, and thus far I have experienced a decreased appetite, increased fatigue, and the "brain zaps." I am looking for advice on how to combat these effects as I am applying for teaching jobs and I need to be functional, particularly on interviews. Not to mention, lying on my couch all day isn't all it's cracked up to be :/ I appreciate everyone's advice!

Dear Friend:
I agree with Maureen. Sounds like an extremely fast withdrawal.
It took me a month (4 weeks) to go from 60mg to 30mg by doing 7,5mg drops each week.
And it is going to take me 3 more months to go off cymbalta completely. You have to think and decide, what is more important to you. If you want to succeed at interviews, then it will be smart to wean slowly.
hugs
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[khsixbey1980]

I met with my psychiatrist yesterday and we developed a modified tapering schedule. I will go back on Cymbalta 30 mg for one week. The second week I will take Cymbalta 30 and Prozac 10. The third week I will take Prozac 20 and then I will stop taking the meds. I hope this will be a more humane route than the previous one!

[Lundeliz]

Hi khsixbey1980,

I think there are probably many of us who would be very interested

in how you do with your new schedule. I would be ever so grateful

if you could continue to report in and let us know how you are doing.

I wish you the very best of luck and hope it goes very smoothly for you!

[khsixbey1980]

Today I have felt a bit anxious and tired. At least I was able to get some household chores accomplished, such as hanging the laundry outside. I did need to lie down for a bit as I did not sleep particularly well last night. I will keep everyone posted on my progress!