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How To Wean Off The Drug, Cymbalta, Safely And What Are The Risks?

I need to know how to come off cymbalta safely. I'm down to 30 mgs for 2 days, then 60 on the 3rd day. I'm having terrible withdrawal symptoms. Dizziness, vertigo, sweating, nightmares, flashing lights in one or the other eye periodically. Headaches, severe mood swings, anger flashes. Brain zaps are the worst. My memory is coming back though and am able now to find words, phrases and frame proper sentences! I want off this drug ASAP. If I stop taking it will I have a heart attack or stroke? Would I die? If I have to go through all these symptoms after each dosage lowering I'd rather do it all at once. Thank you
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hello,
This always a problem when you try to come off these type of medications so quickly.You have to be very patient with withdrawal method otherwise rebound of withdrawl symptoms are very severe.
The best way to withdraw without attracting any symptoms is to reduce the drug by 10 mg every 15 days.I know this is little lengthy process but it is a sure shot method and you would come out of it without much hassle.
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How To Wean Off The Drug, Cymbalta, Safely And What Are The Risks?

Hello, This always a problem when you try to come off these type of medications so quickly.You have to be very patient with withdrawal method otherwise rebound of withdrawl symptoms are very severe. The best way to withdraw without attracting any symptoms is to reduce the drug by 10 mg every 15 days.I know this is little lengthy process but it is a sure shot method and you would come out of it without much hassle. Thanks