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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Cymbalta

Posted on Fri, 22 Apr 2016

Question: Hi, I have been on Cymbalta 60 mgs a day for approx. 12 weeks. It is not helping me. It is causing such anxiety and insomnia. It makes me feel like a zombie. I can focus, remember, take care of my family...etc. What do you recommend that I do to wean myself off of this. I can't go on like this. I have no PCP due to her calling in a prescription for this with the prior instructions....I was taking 1 thirty mgs a day for 2 weeks and then 2 a day for 2 weeks. When she called in the 60 mgs she had the same instructions which would have been deadly.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If it doesn't help..Reduce the dose and stop eventually!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty with Cymbalta. If it doesn't make you feel better, there is no point in taking it any longer. Because of possible side effects when stopped abruptly, I will suggest that you go ahead and reduce the dosage backward in the same order in twas increased. Then eventually stop it. To me, this drug causes more harm than good and should not be continued.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

I can't concentrate enough to do simple math. . I don't think the pharmacy will give me 2 30 mg tablets in place of the 60. Please help me do this using 60 mg.
Am I correct in figuring 60 mgs for another week. Then 60 every other day for 2 weeks then I am done. I greatly appreciate your help in this matter. Knowing that I will stop feeling so horrid is half the battle for me.

Sincerely XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are correct with that plan!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The plan above is good. Follow through and keep me updated. If there are any difficulties, I will step in to address them.

Best wishes and am confident you will over come, sooner than later.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (49 minutes later)

Thank you very much Dr. Ditah. :)

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your kind words. Do well to keep me updated. I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar