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What Causes Dizziness And Depression After Stopping Cymbalta?
I was on Cymbalta since the first of January. It didn t seem to improve the joint pain so I spoke with my doctor and asked if I could try going off it. He said to take one every other day for a week and then stop. I ve been off for 4 days now and it s been very difficult. I cry at the drop of a hat and my mood has been less than pleasant. I was expecting that for a day or two after stopping but it seems to be continuing. Also, I have been VERY dizzy and in fact, just fell on my front door step. Two questions... How long should I anticipate these side effects to last, and also is the dizziness caused by going off Cymbalta or could it be something different. Thank you very much.
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems Cymbalta or Duloxetine was started for joint pain or somatic complaints with depression. Cymbalta or Duloxetine is an anti-depressant group of medicine. Now as you said, you feel uncomfortable, dizzy, and depressed. For dizziness, I suggest you to check serum sodium levels as Duloxetine is known to reduce sodium levels. And as you have stopped it your depression has come again. So, I suggest to reconsider if you continue to feel depressed or change to other SSRI group of anti-depressants only after consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prashant Gohil
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It seems Cymbalta or Duloxetine was started for joint pain or somatic complaints with depression. Cymbalta or Duloxetine is an anti-depressant group of medicine. Now as you said, you feel uncomfortable, dizzy, and depressed. For dizziness, I suggest you to check serum sodium levels as Duloxetine is known to reduce sodium levels. And as you have stopped it your depression has come again. So, I suggest to reconsider if you continue to feel depressed or change to other SSRI group of anti-depressants only after consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prashant Gohil
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