Posted by Bill LL on September 26, 2005, at 15:58:15
In reply to From Effexor to Cymbalta???, posted by TrishP on September 26, 2005, at 14:09:28
Why did you stop Effexor? If Effexor withdrawal is done properly, it's not supposed to be too bad. It should be tapered down over a period of about 6 weeks. And one should take Prozac during that 6 week period. But I think that most docs don't know that.
I never took Effexor. But when I stopped Cymbalta, I didn't have any problems.
But since you did well on Effexor, I think you should go back on it. Effexor has a longer track record and it appears to be very safe and effective.
> I complained about the terrible withdrawl I experienced with Effexor, so my doctor suggested I try Cymbalta. She says the withdrawl isn't bad.
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> The Effexor was great - except for the withdrawl.
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> Does anyone have any input on Cymbalta? Is it just like Effexor without the withdrawl effects?
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> Is there weight gain?
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