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Can Cymbalta Be Stopped Cold Turkey?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017
Question: I am withdrawing from cymbalta with great difficulty 6th day cold turkey. Lithium has been prescribed for this time period. I am having color brain flashes/zaps, high blood pressure, swollen painful feet and joints and my peripheral vision seems to be poor. Also, I am dissociating with reality and very nervous. Am I in danger?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not in danger but cold turkey not a great idea

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Although withdrawal effect of duloxetine are self limiting over the period of time and never life threatening but it is not a great idea to stop it cold turkey.

It is always advisable to stop cymbalra in gradual manner unless otherwise there is emergency.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.
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Can Cymbalta Be Stopped Cold Turkey?

Brief Answer: Not in danger but cold turkey not a great idea Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using health care magic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although withdrawal effect of duloxetine are self limiting over the period of time and never life threatening but it is not a great idea to stop it cold turkey. It is always advisable to stop cymbalra in gradual manner unless otherwise there is emergency. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks again.