Posted by KaraS on August 21, 2004, at 16:48:17
In reply to Cymbalta (duloxetine) - report, posted by SLS on August 21, 2004, at 8:13:25
> Cymbalta (duloxetine)
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> 8/10/2004
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> I began to taper my dosage of imipramine from 300mg
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> 8/17/2004
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> I took my last 50mg dose of imipramine
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> I am experiencing a mild rebound improvement of depression that is the direct result of discontinuing imipramine so quickly. This is normal for me.
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> 8/20/2004
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> Begin Cymbalta...
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> First dose - 30mg
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> I experienced a brief significant improvement in depressive symptoms beginning 1 hour after this first dose. It lasted for 3 hours. No side effects.
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> 8/21/2004
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> Second dose - 30mg
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> I did not experience any improvement. No side effects.
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> * The manufacturer's label describes initiating treatment with Cymbalta using the desired target dosage. People are to begin by taking 40-60mg per day. Dosing is probably best split as twice a day. The half-life of Cymbalta is approximately 12 hours.
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> * My doctor asked that I take 30mg for the first week before moving up to 60mg in the second week. I am impatient, of course, but this is probably prudent, especially after having so recently discontinued imipramine.
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> * Smiling
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> - Scott
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I'm so glad it's going well so far. My thoughts are with you...-Kara
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