Posted by Lexxor on April 2, 2007, at 23:12:37
In reply to Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Time on April 1, 2007, at 23:10:50
> I was taking 20mg of cymbalta for nearly 18 months. I decided to get off the medication because I felt it was not working and I could no longer stand the night sweats. I tapered off down to 10mg a day for 1 week and then ~5mg a day for another week. I have been off the drug completely for nearly 4 weeks and I'm still suffering from side effects. My primary concerns now are (1) by breasts ache like I have mastitis and (2) I am so full of rage. Is there someone reading this who has successfully passed the withdrawal stage? How long did it take you? Does anyone know of some good scientific literature I can read that will help me understand what I am experiencing? I need to find myself again before this begins to seriously effect my relationship with my husband and child.
Wow, I have several concerns. 1. the therapeutic dose of Cymbalta for all three of it's indications is 60mg. No wonder it wasn't working. 2. Cymbalta only comes in 3 strengths: 20mg, 30mg, and 60mg capsules, how were you able to safely take 10mg and 5mgs? 3. Have you ever been screen for Bipolar disorder? Not diagnosing, just concerned about the rage. 4. Please! Talk to ANOTHER doctor, because I think someone seriously underdosed your meds for way too long. Be safe and good luck.
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