Suggest Ways To Wean Off Cymbalta

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Hi yes, i want to know how to safely stop taking cymbalta, i have been on five yrs, i feel it is no longer worth the side effects. i have been on 30 mg 2x day, i stopped taking one pill a day for over a week, should i now take one pill every other day or what is the best way .... thank you

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no way around it, you will get withdrawal symptoms, talk to PCP

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Please note that weaning yourself off is very dangerous and you need close association with a doctor, you need to have someone you can call and have a strategy when and if you go into withdrawal, it can be very dangerous, I would not recommend it. I hope this helps and good luck.

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Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (1 hour later)

I understand i will go thru withdrawals but please answer my question, should i quite taking them completely or take one every other day? I do have a doctor and I will keep in contact with her.
thank you

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take every other day.

Detailed Answer:
A long taper is better than a rapid one. What you have indicated is a rapid taper, I just want you to understand that. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (53 minutes later)

thank you, i will do a longer taper.
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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome, if the withdrawal symptoms become too hard...

Detailed Answer:
don't be afraid to take some extra pills to take off the edge so to speak. Good luck..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D