Steph Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) Steph Hello I am trying to get off cymbalta 60 mg. I am using a generic Dulexetine HCL 60 mg cap with yellow and green color and H and 748 markings. I counted 350 beads inside. How do I begin tapering off of stopping? I’ve ran out before and I’ve never felt so bad and I’ve quit klonopin and heroin cold turkey. My therapist suggested I try wellbutrin instead of cymbalta because it’s not helping and im havinf too many side effects and suicidal thoughts still. Can I take them at the same time while I taper off cymbalta? Edited May 7, 2020 by Gridley Added info Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted May 7, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 7, 2020 Welcome to SA, Steph. We do not recommend adding a new drug to try to counter side effects or withdrawal from another drug. If you enter Cymbalta and Wellbutrin in this drug interaction link, you'll see that there is a major interaction between the two drugs, including risk of seizures. Drug Interactions Checker A straight switch from Cymbalta to Wellbutrin puts you at risk of withdrawal syndrome. All these drugs are different and do different jobs, and one doesn't necessarily substitute for another. What is withdrawal syndrome. We're happy to help you taper Cymbalta if that's what you decide you want to do. We recommend tapering by no more than 10% of your current dose of Cymbalta every four weeks. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? This link is specifically about tapering Cymbalta, including how to get the doses you'll need for your 10% taper. Tips for tapering off Cymbalta (duloxetine) We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium (glycinate is a good form) and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems. This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members. We're glad you found your way here. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of May 2: 6.1mg Taper is 92% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotic, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
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