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Question: how do I wean off of Cymbalta? taking 60mg per day for one year. I had an episode where I had not renewed script for 3 days with awful side effects, mind spinning, dizzy, nausea. 69 yr old breast cancer survivor with severe osteoporosis and fibromyalgis. taking med for fibro and want to wean off and use more natural ways to manage my care.
Brief Answer:
Cymbalta
Detailed Answer:
good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well it is always hard to wean off the medicine for fibromyalgia as all the symptoms come back again.
Firstly the decision to wean off should be when you feel the symptoms have resolved.If they are better we can start reducing the symptoms
Secondly to wean off.I would suggest youn reduce the dose to 30 mg and 20 mg daily.for 2 weeks and then 20 mg twice daily for 2 weeks and then 30 mg.once daily...and then 10 mg every 2 weeks.All these tapering are there if you don't feel symptoms are.coming back
Meanwhile keep trying yoga and do develop a hobby to keep urself occupied
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries
Regards
Dr naval
Cymbalta
Detailed Answer:
good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well it is always hard to wean off the medicine for fibromyalgia as all the symptoms come back again.
Firstly the decision to wean off should be when you feel the symptoms have resolved.If they are better we can start reducing the symptoms
Secondly to wean off.I would suggest youn reduce the dose to 30 mg and 20 mg daily.for 2 weeks and then 20 mg twice daily for 2 weeks and then 30 mg.once daily...and then 10 mg every 2 weeks.All these tapering are there if you don't feel symptoms are.coming back
Meanwhile keep trying yoga and do develop a hobby to keep urself occupied
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries
Regards
Dr naval
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
very good information, thank you. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia by my rheumatologist many years ago. I have taught a self help class for the Arthritis Foundation. I feel that my symptoms have been resolved. Although some fatigue I have moved then am traveling since my retirement 3 years ago. I feel well. I will consider your recommendations. thank you again for the prompt response.
Brief Answer:
Further course
Detailed Answer:
good evening
Well.it s my.pleasure I could be of some help.I.hope the weaning off goes fine and you are able to come out of it.
Feel free to contact me for any further queries
Regards
Dr naval
have a nice day ahead
Further course
Detailed Answer:
good evening
Well.it s my.pleasure I could be of some help.I.hope the weaning off goes fine and you are able to come out of it.
Feel free to contact me for any further queries
Regards
Dr naval
have a nice day ahead
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