Can Cymbalta Be Taken Life Long?

Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2014

Question: I am taking Cymbalta daily at 120 MG 2 a day. 60mg 1 at bedtime amd 1 in the morning. Is this safe to take for the rest of my life. I've recently tries to wean off of Cymbalta but it was very hard. I could not deal with the bad side effects. So I called my Psychitrist and she told me to go back on Cymbalta. Is this ok to take for the rest of my life. My age is 49 years old. I a a male caucasion.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Gopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: there is no major problem, may continue taking it Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, if there are no major side effects, and you are keepig fine on it- it is wise to conitnue. Stopping altogether may pose more problem. However, one may try to taper the dose and therby may find a lower effective dose. There are better options for long term use like : sertraline, escitalopram..where patient had any cariac history- hypertension or CAD. Otherwise cymblata is good. Hope the reply is useful for you Please feel free to ask more questions for clarification. Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Psychiatry

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Gopal (17 hours later)

Very good and thorough answer.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Gopal (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: wish you good health Detailed Answer: hello, Thankyou too.. Feel free to ask more queries if you have, i will be pleased to help you. Wish you good health. Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Psychiatry

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar