I have been taking 60 mgs of cymbalta for 6 months, and am now trying to get off of it. The dr told me to take one every other day for a week, and then every thirs day for a week. Well I am on my 4th day, and the next morning after the day of not taking it, i just feel like I am going to die!! Dizziness, nausia, body aches......its horrible!! Surely there has to be an easier way to taper off than this!! Thanks!
2007-01-22 01:38:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Maybe you should tell the doctor ? That is what you should do............ I think I would use my own judgment and taper off a little more slowly after all it took 6 months to build it up........It is going to take longer than a week to taper off.
NONE of us here is qualified to give the exact answer. Most are not doctors. Including me!
Good Luck!
2007-01-22 01:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be you need more time to taper off some take longer to get off of then others remember you were taking 60 Mg's,your body needs time to adjust with out this,but it can be done,Good Luck!
2007-01-22 01:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I did to taper off of Wellbutrin was cut the dosage down 20 mg each week until I was completely off. Be patient with yourself it will get better..try this method it should work for you.
2007-01-22 02:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Terri . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you. I have Effexor to take every day. I miss one and I can feel my blood pressure drop. I would talk to my Dr and ask him to write prescription for the 30mgs capsule. That way you can take it everyday and have it in your system more consistently. He might be able to offer other suggestions, too. Considering your withdrawal symptoms you are capable of having a serious accident and he should be able to take that into consideration.
2007-01-22 01:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by allisoneast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋