What Are The Effects Of Reducing The Dosage Of Cymbalta?

Posted on Mon, 20 Feb 2017

Question: I reduced today my cymbalta from 40 mgs to 20 mgs
I also take prozac 40 mgs
Wellbutrin 450 mgs
and started 250 valproic acid
I started the 250 valproic acid when I went from 60 to 40 mgs
My question is should I add an additional 250 valporic now that I am down to 20 mgs cymbalta

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please post more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

However, I'd request you to post few details of your symptoms as well as your diagnosis. I'll be waiting, as these are necessary details and the question can only be answered after obtaining them.

Looking forward to see more details in your follow-up.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (18 minutes later)

I have no symptoms. I am trying to get off cymbalta and would like to know if I should increase my valporic acid by 250 mg since i lowered my cymbalta
Using depokote for migraine headaches
My main goal is to get off cymbalta
SO I started in 60 mgs and now down to 20 mgs
My diagnosis is anxiety and migraine headaches
I was on depokote for yrs and went off 2 years ago.. Not the brighest move

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

Although Valproic acid have no role in testament of cymbals withdrawal but it is well accepted medicine for migraine. Presence of positive response with depakote in past strongly suggests that it will be good option to increase the dose of valproic acid for management of migraine.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T