Posted by SLS on March 21, 2014, at 1:12:21
In reply to Re: cold turkey cymbalta-not working » SLS, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 20, 2014, at 12:18:57
> >I would just add that dizziness can also be a symptom of untreated depression (autonomic instability), but I doubt that it is of the same magnitude as that seen in SRI withdrawal.
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> I agree, it's just that the time frame of the dizziness suggested a withdrawal reaction.
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> >Is there any reason why you would not have someone who responds partially to Cymbalta 30 mg/day increase the dosage to 60 mg/day?
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> I don't know Joe's situation, but I wouldn't consider Cymbalta a failure until someone had been on 60mg for a few weeks at least. I must admit I assumed he was stopping because it wasn't tolerated, but I could be completely wrong. I've not heard of much success on 90-120mg if 60mg didn't work, but it's important to try at least 60mg unless side effects are prohibitive. Do you agree?
Totally. Even when we do disagree, you are usually right.:-)
Your understanding of clinical psychiatry is amazing. I wish all doctors approached treatment as you do.
- Scott
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