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What Causes Hand Tremors While On Cymbalta?
Question: I am 61 y/o female with PMR. I am taking Cymbalta and I believe what I am experiencing is side effects of the Cymbalta.......clumsiness, hand tremors and a quivering feeling inside my stomach. I'm in more pain now was 3 months ago.....can you just stop taking the cymbalta w/o weaning off of it? I'm so afraid of Parkinson! These symptoms occurred after I started taking Cymbalta! Any help would be great...thank you
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I find it a bit unlikely that these symptoms are caused by Cymbalta, as the symptoms you describe are not known side effects of Cymbalta. However, to answer your question, you cannot simply stop Cymbalta -- you need to wean off of it. If you stop it you will have withdrawal which would be unpleasant. Please work with your doctor to slowly lower the dose.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I find it a bit unlikely that these symptoms are caused by Cymbalta, as the symptoms you describe are not known side effects of Cymbalta. However, to answer your question, you cannot simply stop Cymbalta -- you need to wean off of it. If you stop it you will have withdrawal which would be unpleasant. Please work with your doctor to slowly lower the dose.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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