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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms After Discontinuing Cymbalta
Question: My wife quit taking Cymbalta about 10-14 days ago! Now is experiencing the many side effects of withdrawal.
What should she do to minimize the side effects. What should i do for support? She does not want to go back on Cymbalta! Help! mood swings irritability, nausau, etc.
What should she do to minimize the side effects. What should i do for support? She does not want to go back on Cymbalta! Help! mood swings irritability, nausau, etc.
Brief Answer:
Few suggestions; need tapering regimen; pls provide dosage previously taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes sir, your wife seems to be experiencing the classic withdrawal symptoms and at this juncture it is advised to get back on cymbalta as some of the symptoms can get quite serious (e.g. suicidal thoughts), and get on a tapering schedule which I would be more than happy to provide you with. But first, here are a few suggestions:
+Ask her to try and get as much sleep as possible
+Exercise everyday and frequently
+Drink plenty of water
+Have fish in her diet (preferred if taken daily)
+Add omega-3 supplements
+Regimen can be provided to you only after knowing her daily dosage so I can accordingly plan and suggest the regimen. Please do not try to quit this drug cold turkey
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help your wife further sir.
Best wishes.
Few suggestions; need tapering regimen; pls provide dosage previously taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes sir, your wife seems to be experiencing the classic withdrawal symptoms and at this juncture it is advised to get back on cymbalta as some of the symptoms can get quite serious (e.g. suicidal thoughts), and get on a tapering schedule which I would be more than happy to provide you with. But first, here are a few suggestions:
+Ask her to try and get as much sleep as possible
+Exercise everyday and frequently
+Drink plenty of water
+Have fish in her diet (preferred if taken daily)
+Add omega-3 supplements
+Regimen can be provided to you only after knowing her daily dosage so I can accordingly plan and suggest the regimen. Please do not try to quit this drug cold turkey
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help your wife further sir.
Best wishes.
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