Cymbalta Anyone?

[Truthful_Whispers]

Ive been googling the whole coming off cymbalta stuff. Im doomed! There are even lawsuits!

You will be fine. Don't let that scare you. There is always somebody sueing someone else for something. Just go off of it slowly. It's not bad that way, honest.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

You will be fine. Don't let that scare you. There is always somebody sueing someone else for so...

I'm just ready to see my dr Monday so we can get a plan going. I'm ready to be back to normal!

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

I'm just ready to see my dr Monday so we can get a plan going. I'm ready to be back to normal![/QUOTE...

I am not a doctor (although I play one on tv. ha) Seriously, if your doc recommends taking a capsule every other day to ween yourself off of it, DON'T DO IT. Missing just one day of cymbalta can often make you very sick. Counting and reducing the little blue granules inside is the best way, trust me.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

I am not a doctor (although I play one on tv. ha) Seriously, if your doc recommends taking a ca...

How long will that take??

 

[digger]

Ive been googling the whole coming off cymbalta stuff.

Do remember though that people are more likely to vent about negative experiences with meds than positive ones. If you do it sensibly, slowly and carefully, then hopefully it won't be too rough a ride for you.

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

How long will that take??

Several weeks, at least. Even after weaned, cymbalta will still have traces in your system for a very long time.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Do remember though that people are more likely to vent about negative experiences with meds than positive...

That is very true. I need to quit being a negative nancy lol

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

That is very true. I need to quit being a negative nancy lol

Don't feel bad. I am a Jackass Johnny (literally.lol)

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

This support forum for quitting cymbalta may help.
http://www.cymbaltawithdrawal.com/topic/925-how-to-safely-withdraw-a-guide-to-success/

 

[KuanYin]

I think duration of withdrawal symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. If I recall correctly, for me it took about two weeks for the brain zaps and other fun stuff to go away.
No, I didn't stay on the Prozac, was only on it for about two weeks. (But I have taken it as a maintenance antidepressant before). I tried Saphris after that but knew within a week it wasn't for me. Then I was on Pristiq, which worked ok for a year or two (another one with terrible withdrawal symptoms) but I've since switched to amitryptaline.

Try not to focus too much on the horror stories, just accept that it'll be sucky for a little bit and then it'll be over. I might go as far as to suggest you try to avoid reading the stories as much as possible. Talk to your doc about what you can expect so that you're prepared going into the transition. You can do :)

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

This support forum for quitting cymbalta may help.
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I think duration of withdrawal symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. If I recall correctly, f...

Two weeks? That pretty good. I envy you. :) It took me much, much longer.

 

[KuanYin]

It was a solid two weeks AFTER my last dose. I decreased incrementally.