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i stop taking cymbaltan, i have a bad case of withdrawal symtoms. how long before they disapear. the shocks i expierence are mostly in the head and i feel nasueas.Optional Information: Female , Age: 62Already Tried: nothing i start to take the cymbalta 2 day on 1 day off for the last 2 weeks than i quite completely after that. i have been on it for over 6 months and took lexapro pryor to cymbalta. i have not consulted my dr. she wanted me to increase it to2 cap.a day @ 60 mg each..because i was having tese shocks@ about the 19th hour of taking cymbalta once a day. please help me.

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February 27 11:29 AM (6 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
How long were you taking Cymbalta?
What was your daily dose?
Are you stopping it under a doctor's care?
Did you stop slowly or quit cold turkey?
Your answers to these questions will help me to help you. Thanks.
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February 27 11:40 AM (10 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
6months
60 mg
no on my own
2 wk than cold turkey
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February 27 11:41 AM (1 minute and 37 seconds later)
         
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You should not suddenly stop taking CYMBALTA cold turkey, as this may cause withdrawal symptoms such as

  • dizziness,
  • nausea,
  • insomnia,
  • headache,
  • and anxiety.

Withdrawal symptoms are temporary and are not the same as addiction. They can usually be avoided by stopping the medicine gradually, usually over at least two weeks.

If you have already tried tapering it and suffered even after stopping with due diligence of two weeks, then probably an even slower tapering 10-20 % of the dose weekly (tapering over 5-6 weeks) should be tried.

Please remember to follow the instructions given by your doctor when it is time to stop treatment with this medicine. Please remember to accept the reply if you find it useful. A BONUS and a positive rating would be duly appreciated,
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February 27 11:47 AM (5 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
thanks e-mail answer
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February 27 11:58 AM (11 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
how do i add the bonus it disappeared from page. thanks dr gupta i appreciate your answer and will add your bonus when i find that spot in the page
thank you, thank you now i understand what i feel and how to work it out. thanks again
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