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How long does it take to get off Cymbalta?
For most people, a tapering schedule of two weeks is enough to wean them off of the drug. However, some people may need to step down more gradually, and there is no harm in taking longer than two weeks to wean off of Cymbalta.
What happens when you stop taking Cymbalta?
Stopping duloxetine abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Depression is also a part of bipolar illness.
How hard is it to get off of Cymbalta?
“Studies show that between 50% and 78% of Cymbalta users experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing the drug. Yet the drug label misleadingly states that Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms occur in only 1% to 2% of cases,” claims attorney Steven Gacovino, one of several lawyers suing Eli Lilly on behalf of patients.
What is the correct way to discontinue use of Cymbalta?
The First Symptoms. The first Duloxetine withdrawal symptoms appear after about 12 hours after an individual ingested the last dose.
What’s the best time of day to take Cymbalta?
Whether you take it in the morning afternoon or evening depends upon your preference. If it makes you sleepy you may want to take at night, if it seems to bother your sleep you may want to take it in the morning. It is however best to take it at the same time each day.
Is it dangerous to just stop taking Cymbalta?
Suddenly stopping Cymbalta has dangerous side effects, impacting both the body and the mind. Stopping Cymbalta in “cold turkey” fashion will lead to an upsetting, even painful withdrawal. The slower the withdrawal period, the longer the brain and body have to adjust to the chemical changes occurring in the brain.