Am having terrible withdrawal symptoms. I was weening off but now it is time to be off of it. It sucks. I am going to have to wait it out.
I did the same thing after using Cymbalta for 8 years (yes, eight years!)... Slowing weaning off over 6 weeks. Amazingly so, I had only a few episodes of dizziness or brain buzz plus 2-3 random nights of creepy dreams. I feel fine and actually feel more energized...like I got my "mojo" back!
Am I reading his suggestion correctly and being I'm on 60 mg if I want to start coming off to remove 7 beads tomorrow and 14 the next day and so on? I ooped. I went to the 30mg for 5 days and off it and am paying for it dearly with the brain zaps and shakes, brain fog and coordination issues.. So after reading online I just took a 30mg pill because thats all I got and its only been 4 days with not taking it. I just want to verify so I know what dose to have the doctor call in a refill for..
I went from 60 to 50 then month later 50 to 40 then months later 40 to 30 - am trying to go to 20 but it has been hard- soi am taking 7 beads out at a time till I get to 20 dose then asking 7 beads out a day then - it is NOT a good idea to withdraw quickly
Im now learning that but I don't have any 60mg so thats why I took the 30mg tonight cause hoping it will help.. will do 30mg for a few weeks then remove beads is what I'm thinking.. I was told wrong and paying for it dearly but I gotta fix this somehow. Just another example of the drug companies needing to provide better information as to how to come off the meds.
Seriously I would ake the other 30 today just to feel normal - u have to plan this
I am doing so much better. Almost all withdrawal symptoms are gone. I made a list and had about 30 withdrawal symptoms from going off Cymbalta cold turkey (see my previous post). I found things that really worked. I will share them with you so you may try them and feel as great as I do now. 5-HTP I took 2 tablets in the mornings. It says you can take 1 - 5 a day depending on how badly depressed you are. SAM-e take 2 tab a day on empty stomach. OM3 take 3 tab day w/meal and finally, detox and cleanse your body. I used Michael's Ultimate Detox and Cleanse which helped flush out all the leftovers of the Cymbalta. 2 weeks is all it took. I am feeling good again. Definitely worth trying if you are having withdrawal problems.
Hi Mike,
I had read your post some time ago and decided almost 3 weeks ago to try your method but adapt it somewhat as I am on a daily dose of 60mg of cymbalta. I started by taking out 20 beads per day. I am now on day 19 and removed 380 this morning. I have had virtually no side effects with the exception of a few small brain zaps and one headache that could also have been from weather pressure changes as I do sometimes get migraines as a result of weather pressure changes. I have also been taking Omega 3/6/9 which also may help. Feeling great and looking forward to the next 10 days as I count down to zero. will check in one I am completely done.
How is your anxiety? I tapered down and got very nervous
I found my anxiety did go up somewhat as my husband noticed it more but it was not to the point that it was not manageable. What I am liking is feeling my emotions come back...
My anxiety is up and down also after 17 days of dropping off of 30 mg of Cymbalta. . This is the worst med to withdraw from. I wish I had found this website earlier . I thought dropping off of the 30 mg was doing it correctly... Oh to my surprise and thought I was the only one with these symptoms..... Thank you so much for sharing I thought I was crazier than crazy. This med has messed my vision going up to 120 mg. and then coming off if it. Still have bloody blotted parts and floaters now. Very small scabs on my skin from tiny scratches I didn't make and taking days to go away. The huge weight gain, increased blood pressure, pain that was gone with Cymbalta that did come back full force on 90 mg. I still have the buzzing head zaps and stuffy ears ect. Will it ever go away.... It been almost 2 weeks and its still occurring . I just want it to go away I feel emotionally better off of it. I had no emotions and every thing could wait till tomorrow and just let me sleep. I could cut myself and never care with this drug on board and I was driving a car with this on board. Oh my....
It will get better....I had tried before to get off of this drug by weaning and had to stop and go back to my regular dosage . I gave it a week and then tried again.... I am at day 420 beads removed (that is how I am counting my days). You are not alone...I have never weighed as much in my life ....this slowly reducing the beads while a pain - every morning with my coffee slowly counting out the beads...I pour out about 10 at a time from one side of the capsule is well worth it. The dreams I have been having while reducing are so vivid and weird....also more tired....I am trying to exercise half hour a day (walking) and that is helping as everything I am reading talks about exercise creating the same effect as anti depressants. I could not just drop down a dosage - I had to do it really slowly with the capsules and that is the only thing that has worked since going on this drug over a year ago.
This is my third day going cold turkey on Cymbalta 120mg daily - 0 mgs daily , I am a returned soldier suffering PTSD ,Alcoholism, Depression , I have only found this forum a few minutes ago and felt compelled to say how strong you guys/girls are in taking the leap and getting of this stuff Cymbalta, I only wish I could contribute more however the withdraws are so overwhelming I am with all hope nearly lost of being able to get through , as i type all the known side affect that you guys mentioned are rushing me contiously wave after wave , emotion spin after spin, a bombardment of this sudden and swift zapping sensation with every eye head movement i make, the sound that is clear and distinct is that of the shutter of the old fashion camera " Clicking" with that awful zapping sicking sensation that is currently erupting with in my head that is triggered by the most smallest of movement made by my body and even slight adjustment made by the eyes looking from the screen to the key board, now I am breaking out into a sweat and the feeling of nausea is quickly pursuing, I may have over done my work load for now on this forum for this morning...
Please if one can offer advice to help alleviate some suffering without the use of Alcohol or other drugs ..I would be Gracious for your help...
Kind Regards
Michael B
Australia
Hi Micheal B
wow you flew off of the drug at 120 mg. .......on 120 mg I couldn't feel much less think of dropping off of Cymbalta. I was so out of it. I didn't want to take any steps backwards after coming off of the Cymbalta at 30 mg that I weaning myself to. So I think you are going to have a tough time. I don't know about going back on and weaning down like some people talk about but one thing I did while on 120 mg of Cymbalta was I was taking a lot of vitamins.....Cymbalta wiped out my calcium levels,B 12 and D 3. So I was taking a lot of different vitamins which I still have maintained. The person who talked about taking Sam e and l-carnitine and digestive probiotic s.
these really have helped me after coming off of 30 mg. I still have the head zaps and buzzing head, chronic pain is back but I do feel better after 2 weeks I can remember at least where I am driving and not forgetting everything. Definitely not a doctor but try the increased vitamins and see if it helps some. Lunesta has helped with the nightmares with minimal more effects. Meditation and trying to relax consciously helps me but difficult for me.
i wish you well I am so glad I found this website. I know my family has deemed my crazy since I have been weaning off, but they don't take any of these meds and are not supportive. So support however you can get it and keep reading. I think I want to try the detox stuff next.
take care
cas
Cas
Thank you for your cordiality Support is what i need at this very time as my withdrawal is taking its vengeance.
I cannot function both mentally and physically at this very moment and need to lie down.
Thank you Again for your reply.
Kind Regards
Michael B