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Is It Safe To Completely Stop Cymbalta For A Few Days And Then Start Effexor ?

I was taking cymbalta 120 Mg but have dropped to 60mg for the last month. I want to sot cymbalta and start taking Effexor . What is my next step. Do I need to completely stop cymbalta for a few days and then start effoxer. Is there any other medication I can take to help during the swap over period.
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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Itis a anti depreesent. It has many side effect withdralsymptoms they are nausea, drymouth, dizzines, bllluredvision, irregulerheart, bpproblem, seiizures, bleeding probleme. Moreproblem ifsudden withdrwal. Keeping in mind side effect consult your doctor and decide.
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Is It Safe To Completely Stop Cymbalta For A Few Days And Then Start Effexor ?

Itis a anti depreesent. It has many side effect withdralsymptoms they are nausea, drymouth, dizzines, bllluredvision, irregulerheart, bpproblem, seiizures, bleeding probleme. Moreproblem ifsudden withdrwal. Keeping in mind side effect consult your doctor and decide.