Is Switching From Cymbalta To Celexa Safe?
Mild restlessness or anxiety can be seen
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. If proper gradual dose reduction of Cymbalta is done and in the same time doses of Celexa are increased gradually then there will be minimal side effects. As Cymbalta is a SNRI drug so abrupt stoppage might results in drowsiness, sedation, slight restlessness, dizziness, anxiety etc symptoms. To some extent Celexa will control these symptoms.
For restlessness if become intolerable prn basis use of Clonazepam or Lorazepam can help. Consult your doctor if you develop any symptoms.
Rest no need to worry, cross tapering of the drugs is easy.
Thanks, I hope this helps you. If you have more doubts please dont hesitate to ask again.
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Cross tapering of Duloxetine
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Best way considering your dose is to reduce the tablet Duloxetine to half for next 15 days and on the same time start with 5 mg Celexa. After 15 day Duloxetine should be stopped and dose of Celexa can vs increased to 10 mg. This would prevent withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor for detailed prescription.
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Taking tablet on alternate days will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Yes that should work, but if possible try some different brand available as tablet. Though taking tablet in alternate days will do the work. No need to worry.
Thanks, Take care