I've been on Cymbalta 60mg for 2.5 years. I would like to wean off of it but after reading everyone's horror stories I am really afraid to. Has anyone successfully gotten off this drug? How long did it take? My doc told me to go every other day for 2 weeks and then nothing. I know that is not the way to wean off of it so am looking for advice. Please help!
What's The Best Way To Get Off Of Cymbalta?
Started by sardager, Apr 04 2013 11:11 AM
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Posted 04 April 2013 - 12:56 PM
Please, do NOT follow your doctor on this one. That is probably the most painful way of doing it.
If you are on 60mg now then the best way to start is to move down to 30mg a day and see what happens.
Take some mega doses of Omega3 right away as that helps alot.
If the withdrawals are bearable and you can level off after a week or so then you can taper from 30mg.
If the withdrawals get to be too much then go back up to 60mg and you will have to taper from there.
I would try that first and see what happens.
Take some time and read up on some of the supplements that are suggested on the site.
Come back lots and message, we are all in the same boat here and it helps alot knowing that you are not alone especially on bad days. Before you know it you will be helping others get off this drug.
Take care of you
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Posted 04 April 2013 - 01:47 PM
Nancy- Thank you so much. I found this site today and am already so grateful for all the info on here. Also it's so helpful to know you aren't alone. Ok I've been reading over the sight and am thinking of doing the bead counting as I am afraid of the side effects of coming off to quickly. My question now is, do I also take 5htp and the other supplements while tapering or is that only if you go cold turkey (which I won't be doing).
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Posted 04 April 2013 - 03:27 PM
No do not take the 5 HTP until you are completely off the Crapalta for a minimum of 3 days. I bought some yesterday and have been off for 8 days and am still a little nervous about trying it as it works similar to SSRI's (Crapalta is an SSRI drug). I am trying to find someone who has taken it to see how it works.
The other supplements you can start right away especially the omega3 and hopefully that will minimize the side effects for you.
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