OrangeCounty Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Hi and thanks for support on this forum. I just started tapering from 60mg of Cymbalta. I am using the Brassmonkey method, so I started on Monday at 2.5% or 9 beads of RisingPharm generic with 360 beads (30mg of 180 each x2). I hope I have this right. I was on Zoloft for 15 years, and was switched to Cymbalta two years ago for chronic pain issues. I am just tired of feeling numbed out, basically. We'll see how it goes. I have been successful tapering off harder drugs. :) Thanks again for support. It means a lot, and i have learned a lot reading all the forums. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted December 20, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 20, 2019 Welcome to SA, OrangeCounty. It's very good that you've started out right on your taper. I've used the Brassmonkey taper on Lexapro and it has worked well for me. You may already have these links, but I'm supplying them in case you don't. The Brassmonkey Slide Method of Micro-tapering Tips for tapering off Cymbalta (duloxetine) This link explains the healing process really well. Video: Healing From Antidepressants - Patterns of Recovery Here's some information on withdrawal. What is withdrawal syndrome. Glenmullen’s withdrawal symptom list. 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 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 April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, 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
OrangeCounty Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hi to all. I’m now over two months and nearly 30% down on Cymbalta. I haven’t noticed any withdrawal symptoms other than maybe an unhappy stomach. I know the hard part hasn’t started yet, and sometimes it’s difficult to go slow. I find myself wanting to cheat a little, but I know that’s asking for trouble. Good luck to all! Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted February 23, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, OrangeCounty said: I know the hard part hasn’t started yet, and sometimes it’s difficult to go slow. I find myself wanting to cheat a little, but I know that’s asking for trouble. If you go too fast, it is definitely asking for trouble. If you go too fast and withdrawal hits hard and you have to updose and wait to stabilize, your taper ends up taking longer than going at a safe rate. I'm glad you haven't felt too bad, but keep in mind that withdrawal symptoms can be delayed, sometime for months than hit. 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 April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, 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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