Posted by Spriggy on March 3, 2005, at 17:30:02
In reply to cymbalta - fatigue and withdrawal, posted by Regina on March 3, 2005, at 16:29:36
I've not been on Cymbalta but my mother was.She had great results at first (even lost some weight she gained on Paxil) but it pooped out on her within about 6 months and she had to be switched over to something new.
I have heard that Cymbalta withdrawals are almost as bad as Effexor. I've never been on either so this is all hearsay but from all I've read and seen, it seems to be a toughie to discontinue.
HOWEVER, since you are already on something else (Wellbutrin), you probably could just taper off SLOWLY (SLLLLOOOOWWWWLLLYY) enough that you might not have bad withdrawals.
I think the key is to do it very, very slow.
So slow, you almost trick your brain into thinking it's still getting the same amount.
Good luck and I hope your fatigue improves.
* oh yeah, quick thought- have they checked your thyroid and blood sugar? That can cause serious fatigue if either are messed up.
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