As an afterthought– I was experiencing lighting strike pain in the side of my head–doc. on stopping Cymbalta: “I have the exact symptoms as everyone else and it’s been a week. Everything feels more challenging when you're dealing with depression. My Neurologist just looks at me as if I am crazy. I was told by the pharmacist Iit was the same too. What are the bad things it’s doing to me–of course my MD is clueless so no point in asking him. If you are quitting Cymbalta because you feel your depression has lifted, that’s fantastic. I can not lose weight!! Talk to your doctor or their office to tell them what you are doing.Benadryl and fish oil can help with the dizziness and brain zaps if you have them.Motion sickness medication for dizziness and nausea.Tylenol or ibuprofen for any headaches and other pain.Cough medicine with guanfacine will help with the fluish feeling.If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others call 911 or go to the ER.They do not make anything lower than 20 mg. For the past month, I have been numb in my limbs, having vision changes, vomiting, and tingling all over my body. I told my doctor about the side effects I’m having and I want to stop taking it so he prescribed 9 – 20mg. It is the weirdest feeling. SSNRIs have a powerful effect on the brain, working to increase the activity of neurotransmitters called serotonin and norepinephrine. I deeply regret ever taking one pill. I read about the weaning off, the people opening capsules and removing 3 balls. I knew that I potentially could experience a lot of symptoms with completely stopping, but so far I have not felt terrible. To ease the withdrawal symptoms, I started taking my same dosage again, then broke the capsules open and took the beads out and took less and less of a dosage . So I went back on Cymbalta. I have been to the hospital, had multiple MRI’s, a spinal tap, and a lot of blood work done. Headaches, nausea, and vomiting are all common in the days and weeks following your last dose of Cymbalta. If your doctor isn’t helping, consider finding a new psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist in your area. I have a fiance now and it takes so long for me to reach that point that I just give up and just enjoy what I can. For another health professional, “gradual” might be interpreted as a month. I couldn’t get out of bed. I am crying as I read this. A qualified therapist can help bolster the effects of antidepressants and help prevent a relapse. I asked my Dr about getting off the cymbalta. I also take three other medications to try and mannage my symptoms which include migraines. Well…. Sounds like an addict.Oh, wow! I had post partum depression/clinical depression/anxiety and lost my mother.

I want off this medication since it really causes me to not be able to have orgasms. From what you said it really does sound like you are having withdrawal effects even after only 1 months use. I have been on them 2 years and 4 months ago i went to my doctor and asked him to take me off them but he said my mood was deteriorating so he up’d my dosage from 60 to 90mg.. i asked him about it again and he said no, so ive taken it into my own hands to come off them.. i have read up about them on different blogs but this page seems to be most helpful.. i know the withdrawl will get worse but i just hope it wont be for long till i fell normal again just like before i was ever put on them.. any advise or do’s and donts?Hi Anthony, I would recommend that you join the Cymbalta Hurts Worse group on Facebook. I cried for nearly 2 hours tonight. In my case, it did both make me feel "speedy" at times and my heart felt like it was skipping beats in my throat. Typically, this means continuing with a therapeutic dose of antidepressants to reduce the risk of relapse. The gym is out of the question and I hurt my back doing yoga, which is bad for osteoporosis. It has been hell and it started two days after I stopped. Counting or weighing the beads is your best bet for tapering slowly.Lowest dose in my area I’m told is 30mg.

After Cymbalta, you may require ongoing treatment. I did the same thing with Lyric. If you have health insurance, you can also search the company’s list of local providers who accept your insurance. I am extra sensitive both when starting a medication and when stopping it. Reportedly, at least half of the people who stop taking Cymbalta experience adverse effects that are directly related to the change in medication. I have a lot of allergies, so my Dr. talked to their Eli Lilly rep, somehow it worked out that I was reported allergic and I am allowed to take the non generic version….thank goodness. The ex-boyfriend is many years gone, and I’m glad. He would wake up crying and shaking and talking of suicide. I’ve been on 11 yearsi took ot for 4 yrs 60 mgs twice a day.

Went to nuerologist and they want to send my to Mayo Clinic. I had headaches, nausea, etc. I was an absolute train wreck going onto them so I knew coming off would probably be worse. This was on a taper! It feels like surgery without anesthesia.We need to sue them again and again and again, every time there is a new group of us trapped on this drug.