MellieMc: Cymbalta / duloxetine

[MellieMc]

Hello,

 

I've been on antidepressants since 1993.  I was on Zoloft until it stopped working.  I am currently on Duloxetene and weaning off.  I am taking it every other day.  When I was first given meds Drs said they weren't addictive.  These are tough to stop.  I'm retired and want to try med free.

[ChessieCat]

Hi MellieMc and welcome to SA,

 

SA recommends tapering by no more than 10% of the current dose with hold of about 4 weeks to allow the brain to adapt to not getting as much of the drug.  Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

The brain likes consistency.  Skipping days is not recommended.  Skipping Days vs Every Day Dosing Graph

 

Once we have more information about your current dose and how you have tapered we will be able to suggest what dose to take daily.

 

Tips for tapering off Cymbalta (duloxetine)

 

Thank you for creating your drug signature, however it would be more helpful if you could provide additional information as per the following.  Please include the dates and the dose changes you made for duloxetine as well as include drug names for 2015.

 

• details for last 2 years - dates, ALL drugs, doses
• summary for older than 2 years - just years and drug/s

Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature

 

Example to follow:

 

Duloxetine:  dose, date (include year); dose, date; dose, date; etc

 

Please include the "new" year once when applicable.  Thank you.

 

 

Q:  Are you currently experiencing any withdrawal symptoms?  Dr Joseph Glenmullen's Withdrawal Symptoms

 

 

Very few medical professionals understand psychiatric drug tapering and withdrawal, which is why this site exists:

 

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

What should I expect from my doctor about withdrawal symptoms?

 

Video:  Healing From Antidepressants - Patterns of Recovery

 

Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

 

This is your own Introduction topic where you can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress.  Once we have more information about how you tapered the duloxetine we will be better able to offer suggestions.

[Carmie]

Hi MeelieMc, 

 

How are you doing? Have you stopped taking your meds every other day? It’s not a good way to taper, as it destabilises your brain and you may end up in bad withdrawal.

 

Please let let us know how you’re doing.💚