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[Suzysnest]

I was on 60mg and am now down to 50 - 1 30mg capsule with the uneven chunks and 1 20 mg capsule with the fine powder. Each powder capsule weighs the same. Is it better to remove a few chunks and try to get as exact as possible to start the next level of tapering? Also - I plan on staying at 50 for another two weeks as I have a business trip coming up. If I am going to have any bad withdrawals when would they start to crop up? So far it is mostly stomach and hot flashes

[fishinghat]

Welcome SN
 
The stomach issue are usually one of the first signs of withdrawal. First of all I have never heard of powdered Cymbalta as all Cymbalta is suppose to be enteric coated. Anyway, we usually recommend dropping around 1% a day or less. The symptoms usually get really bad after you drop below 10 mg but that varies from person  to person. To get good control of your drop you might consider getting a set of scales so that you can accurately weight out the amount removed and get an even drop each time.
 
Some have little problems weaning and others go through extremely tough times. Don't underestimate this journey.Take your time and be patient.

 

Please keep us posted and good luck on your business trip.