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Is Weaning Off Of Cymbalta Over A Span Of Six Weeks A Good Treatment Plan?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Question: I wrote a few days ago about weaning off of Cymbalta myself. The Dr response was I needed to see my Dr. I saw her today and she recommended a 6 week timeframe. Two weeks of 60mgs., 2 weeks of 30mgs, and two weeks of 20 mgs. I would like your specialists opinion of this treatment plan.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This is a truly excellent and a reasonable treatment plan.
This will ensure you have minimal side effects of withdrawal, hopefully, none.

I fully endorse this plan.

Kind regards
Dr. Sheppe

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Is Weaning Off Of Cymbalta Over A Span Of Six Weeks A Good Treatment Plan?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, This is a truly excellent and a reasonable treatment plan. This will ensure you have minimal side effects of withdrawal, hopefully, none. I fully endorse this plan. Kind regards Dr. Sheppe