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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Duloxetine
Question: How do I go off Duloxetine prescription 20 mg once aday for a year, having bad dreams most of the night, can't sleep? I am not in pain anymore. Have not been able to get in to see doctor about stopping med.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
At this low dosage, it would be safe to simply stop taking Cymbalta. If you begin to experience withdrawal (brain zaps, flu-like symptoms), then you should immediately restart it at 20mg and speak to your doctor about prescribing a lower dose to taper off more slowly. Be advised that stopping your Cymbalta is likely to result in a return of your pain, so I would not recommend stopping this without talking to your doctor first.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
At this low dosage, it would be safe to simply stop taking Cymbalta. If you begin to experience withdrawal (brain zaps, flu-like symptoms), then you should immediately restart it at 20mg and speak to your doctor about prescribing a lower dose to taper off more slowly. Be advised that stopping your Cymbalta is likely to result in a return of your pain, so I would not recommend stopping this without talking to your doctor first.
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