kgjsym Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) I have been taking Cymbalta for 5 years and am now tapering. I need suggestions on how to taper from 30 mg dose. Thank you. Edited February 2, 2020 by Shep added username to title Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted January 28, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 28, 2020 Welcome to SA, kgjsym. We're happy to help you with your taper from 30mg cymbalta. We recommend tapering by no more than 10% of your current dose every four weeks. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? The following link is specifically about tapering cymbalta, including how to get the non-standard doses you'll need for your taper. Tapering cymbalta can be tricky due to the few dosages available and the formulation of the drug, but it definitely can be done. Please read the following link carefully before continuing your taper. Tips for tapering off Cymbalta (duloxetine) What method are you currently using to taper cymbalta? What dose are you on now? How are you feeling? Do you have any withdrawal symptoms? What is withdrawal syndrome. Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) 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
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