Want Off This Stuff
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Posted 17 December 2013 - 11:22 PM
#3
Posted 18 December 2013 - 06:05 PM
I am new here. I've been on cymbalta for about 7 years and I really want to stop. I tried about a year ago and I couldn't do it. I had no idea withdrawals were this bad. This week I've tried taking every other day and tonight I wanted to just destroy everything in my path. Is there something I can do that will make this less painful?
Hi
I posted a response this morning under the topic page that's titled, Cold Turkey from 120mg Because the Psychiatrist Said It Was Okay.
You will get through this!
#4
Posted 19 December 2013 - 02:42 AM
Welcome Donnaprashad! You've come to a great place for compassionate , knowledgeable, nonjudgemental support! None of us are docs, but have first hand experience with withdrawals. It is not easy, but you can do it!! Lots of good info if you go through and read the posts! You are def' not alone!!! Lay it all out here if it helps! We are here for you! God bless!!! clara
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#5
Posted 21 December 2013 - 09:00 AM
#6
Posted 21 December 2013 - 09:02 AM
Hi
I posted a response this morning under the topic page that's titled, Cold Turkey from 120mg Because the Psychiatrist Said It Was Okay.
You will get through this!
I'm trying cold turkey. Don't want to prolong this. I'm looking for your post on the other forum now. Thanks!!
#9
Posted 23 December 2013 - 02:10 PM
Day 3 cold turkey. Doing ok. Having all the physical problems but no emotional problems. Amen!
Welcome to group! What dosage of Cymbalta were you taking, if you don't mind my asking? I hope you are one of those folks that is able go with the cold turkey approach successfully. Just something to consider...you won't experience the true impact of the elimination of the drug for about 5-7 days. I went from 60 mg to 30 mg and felt fine until day 6 - then I was pretty sick. I hope that doesn't happen to you. I just wanted to give you a "heads up," so you aren't caught off-guard by it if it does hit you. The good news is that you can get back to a better place relatively quickly by taking the full dose again followed by using the bead-tapering process you have heard mentioned. Some people have also been able to handle the larger drops from (say) 60 mg to 30 mg but then needed to taper from 30 mg. You'll know soon enough how your body is going to handle the change and what your tolerance is to the reduction.
Best of luck to you! I hope your approach works out for you.
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#13
Posted 26 December 2013 - 07:54 PM
Donna, I did/am doing the cold turkey thing and it was horrible for my family and I but we are seeing the other side of the mountain. I am 9 weeks tomorrow. I did 30mg for a week after years hooked on crackalta 60mg then went cold turkey.
The first 4 weeks were extremely difficult and I even self imposed a driving restriction for a while. It does get better but the ct way is not for the timid or weak of heart. Just remember that you can make it but there is no shame is taking a new tack if it gets too rough.
Best of luck on your journey.
Lad
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Posted 28 December 2013 - 07:01 PM
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Posted 29 December 2013 - 02:51 PM
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