Posted by slinky on May 1, 2008, at 10:25:59
Hi
I've recently tapered off effexor again...that was hell.
His starting dose of 60mg Cymbalta is one tablet EVERY OTHER DAY for 2 weeks, then starting one 60mg daily the following week.
Why has he done this, as I'm having the brain zaps and mood swings from effexor still and don't need that day without a med.
So last night as I was due to start Cymbalta I opened the capsule and split it into half thinking it better to take 30mg a day for 2 weeks.
Everything on the internet suggests taking the tablet daily not every 48 hours...and 60mg is not the usual starting dose.
I'm in the UK and I think I'm the first patient he's prescribed it for.
Is it wiser to continue taking 30mg daily for the first 2 weeks then, take the 60mg the following week or just follow his odd intructions.
Thanks for your help.
Slinky
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