Posted by cymbaltaVictim on July 30, 2006, at 22:51:01
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal- oversleeping? etc » cymbaltaVictim, posted by Gog on July 30, 2006, at 22:16:53
Dear Gog,
I wish I could hug you! I appreciate your response so much! It sounds like you prepared yourself well for your withdrawal. I have not told my Dr. that I am trying to quit. I know he would be very much against it and if he did allow me to come off, he would probably prescribe another one.
I have had the two most horrible days since trying to stop (July 11th). My system reacted as if I had food poisoning going on in my stomach and intestines, and fireworks going on in my head. I sincerely did not think I would make it through and to be honest, I just wished it had been the end. I took 30 mg of Cymbalta last night with the seroquil and 3 Excedrin migraine tablets. This morning I felt 100% better than the last two days but far from feeling well.
It is scary to think how strong these meds are when they cause your body to go through so much pain and convulsive behavior. I wonder if trying to quit the Wellbutrin will cause as much suffering. Once I make it through the Cymbalta, I plan getting off Wellbutrin (currently 450mg/day.)
I have no idea what my life will be with out the meds, it has been 10 years. There has just got to be a better way than drugs.
Thanks again so much for taking your time to reply.
poster:cymbaltaVictim
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