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What The Withdrawal Side Effects Might Be If Stopping Cymbalta?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Northern, NJ

Can anyone help me understand what the withdrawal side effects might be if stopping Cymbalta? I have been taking 60mg per day for over one year.

September 19, 2018
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hard to say.u might get brain zaps which are very annoying.may be dizzy an nauseated.if u could talk to your doctor to give u a lower dose an gradually taper off that would be easier on u.does your doctor know? Y do u not want to take it anymore?

September 19, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Much like withdrawl from heroin. I learned the hard way don't try to stop taking it without your doctor's help.

September 19, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Same withdrawals as Effexor. Went cold Turkey from maximum dose. Not a pleasant ride, by any means. Tapper off.

September 20, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Glenn here is a quick snapshot of what I found. Holler if I can help more, and please be careful amigo!

September 19, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

You're best to stop it gradually. I stopped cold turkey and had bad flu like symptoms for three weeks

September 19, 2018

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