Posted by SLS on April 3, 2006, at 7:35:14
In reply to Effects of Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by ediejane on April 2, 2006, at 23:13:41
> 2 months ago I went on Cymbalta because my doctor felt that after 15 years, Prozac may have "pooped out." After one month I suffered severe dry mouth and excessive swelling in my feet, ankles, knees and hands. Not to mention that I didn't feel much different (emotionally) than before Cymbalta. Eight days ago I went back on Prozac. The dry mouth went away almost instantly, but it was almost 6 days before the swelling went down. However, for the past few days I have had so much joint pain in my legs and feet, and sometimes all over. I have also noticed feeling itchy. And tonight I have insomnia. Are these typical side effects of withdrawing from Cymbalta, and can anyone tell me how long before I feel normal again?
Your symptoms do fit a withdrawal syndrome. However, they can also represent startup side effects of Prozac. I would say that the itching and insomnia are more likely to be the result of Cymbalta withdrawal.
Under most circumstances, Prozac should prevent the withdrawal syndrome produced by the discontinuation of Cymbalta. However, it takes awhile for the levels of Prozac to accumulate because its long half-life requires a very gradual titration. Cymbalta is very potent. There might be a lag time between the discontinuation of Cymbalta and the accumulation of a sufficient amount of Prozac to prevent withdrawal symptoms from appearing.
My best guess is that the symptoms you describe will dissipate over the course of a few days.
How much Cymbalta were you taking?
How long had you been taking it?
How did you go about discontinuing it?
- Scott
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