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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on July 10, 2007, at 20:39:50
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 19:07:09
Hi Jaq,
I did the same thing you are talking about. (couldn't wait to get off of it either).You can read my earlier posts in this thread. The nausea prevented any weight gain. the worst brain shocks subsided after about 3 weeks and persisted until I figured out how to time my lamictal dose (added after cymbalta was out of my system).
klonopin helped. so did juice. lots of juice. bed rest. rest is good. take it easy on yourself. I hope your experience is better than mine. I ended up doing part of my withdrawal in the hospital :(
take care,
-Ll
Posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 0:37:12
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 10, 2007, at 20:10:37
> Body Cleanse??? What should I do?>
"Enzymatic - Whole Body Cleanse" If you can't find it in the vitamin store, go online to "Enzymatic", I think you can purchsae directly or at least find a store to get it from.
**Very important here**
YOU MUST HAVE CYMBALTA OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM FOR A FULL WEEK - Seven Days.A high school girl here in town was on anti-depressants, and still not sleeping well. Her mom gave her some melatonin (which helps you fall asleep). HOWEVER, the melatonin and anti-depressant didn't go together well . . .they found the young girl dead the next morning.
This is not the same as putting Vit C and Vit D together, the natural cures mixed with the synthetics can be toxic. So, unfortunately you have to suffer with the pains for a week.
I'm off a total of 7 weeks now, and completely pain free for 3 weeks, so it can be done. Good luck, and keep us posted.
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 11, 2007, at 14:40:08
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Snap, posted by moesje on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:58
> Whether it was just my determination to get off or the vitamin regimine I have been on for years, I don't know which to credit. Maybe both. Go to GNC and ask for a Cal-Mag mix, have at least one glass a day. I also did some physical labor when the zaps got real bad and I felt like strangling anybody for no reason. Find a good vitamin store (you could try GNC) and get an excellent multi-vitamin, E and fish oil. And lots of water to help flush your system. When you are off for a week, ask at the vitamin store for a body cleanse program, in addition to your daily vitamins. Continue to drink lots of water. My last day was May 22nd, and I've had no symptoms since after the 4th week (so about 3 weeks now).
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> Like I said, don't know what to attribute the success to, but I'm off for good.
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> > I have been tapering off of Cymbalta for the past 6 days. My last 30mg dose is tomorrow. I cannot wait to get off of this stuff and I don't plan on going lower. After tomorrow it's 0 Cymbalta and I guess I'll just have to suffer - suffer the same effects that I have read on earlier posts.
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> > Does anyone have input on how long these symptoms will last for?
> > Did anyone have an increase in appetite? Weight gain?
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> > Thanks!
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The worst for me was over in about 2 and a half weeks. I went from 60mg a day to zip due to a poorly informed doctor. If I could have found the doctor and had the inclination or was homicidal well...the stuff that helped the most was the things I didn't want to do and had to force myself to do.
For example: exercise something slow paced walking, swimming, add a good multivitamin, stay hydrated with sports drinks and water, if you have elevated blood pressure see if a doctor will treat you temporarily for that, if your diabetic watch your blood glucose levels closely, I had to eventually get phenergan from an ER doctor for the nausea. These things worked for me but I think the problem with the withdrawal from cymbalta is that besides the common issues it is also individualized and something may spring up on you that isn't as common with everyone else...most important is get educated about it and know it will end. That ole saying comes to mind "and this to shall pass"...good luck
Posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 11, 2007, at 14:40:08
> For example: exercise something slow paced walking, swimming, add a good multivitamin, stay hydrated with sports drinks and water, if you have elevated blood pressure see if a doctor will treat you temporarily for that, if your diabetic watch your blood glucose levels closely, I had to eventually get phenergan from an ER doctor for the nausea. These things worked for me but I think the problem with the withdrawal from cymbalta is that besides the common issues it is also individualized and something may spring up on you that isn't as common with everyone else...most important is get educated about it and know it will end. That ole saying comes to mind "and this to shall pass"...good luck
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>YES. Exercise but moderately, you will hurt either way, so you might as well get some endorphins going. I agree with everything Yvonne wrote, each case is individual based on what you need medically in the first place.
Make SURE your doc knows you are doing this, so he/she can be prepared for anything, may not happen, but it's better the doc is prepared.
And keep checking here, for messages and re-reading the posts. You are not the only one who is going thru this, has gone through it or will in the future go thru it. Most of the docs haven't got a clue when it comes to withdrawal off this drug . . . I'm not even sure they've been told, either.
I associated the brain shocks to my system coming back to life again, that made it easier to handle. I have decided life might suck at times (most of the time) but at least I want to feel it now, good, bad and ugly.
Moesje
Posted by Snap on July 12, 2007, at 17:04:00
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Yvonne Garcia, posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
thanks all - still feel like S**T
But I know I'm not alone.I can't wait for this to be over!!!!!
Posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 17:08:41
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by Snap on July 12, 2007, at 17:04:00
> thanks all - still feel like S**T
> But I know I'm not alone.
>
> I can't wait for this to be over!!!!!just hang in there, it does pass!!
Posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Snap, posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 17:08:41
After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
Posted by moesje on July 12, 2007, at 20:10:29
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
> After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
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nice, i'd forgotten that change . . .row, row your boat . . . sorry, it was funny in my head
Posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 1:33:39
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Yvonne Garcia, posted by moesje on July 11, 2007, at 18:44:34
Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?
Posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
In reply to Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 1:33:39
> Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?>
not me.
my weight gain is from the drug making a zombie out of me, so i sit all day long. that changes tomorrow . . .exercise.
Posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
> my weight gain is from the drug making a zombie out of me, so i sit all day long. that changes tomorrow . . .exercise.
>
>
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 15, 2007, at 23:35:07
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by moesje on July 15, 2007, at 4:00:58
I did have some hunger pains...cravings and YES I really craved that comfort food most women love "chocolate". I think...think now because of the foods I craved it was more of an emotional thing...but honestly the more you walk (or your own exercise) and stay hydrated the better the appetite. I mean not that you'll eat more but that you'll balance your diet. Any way what's a little chocolate in hell! huh! The nausea was so bad with me that when I ate what I wanted at first...well it just wouldn't stay with me. I think we use food for comfort and soothing that emotional turmoil...as long as you get back on track after you have come off this cymbalta you should not gain weight BUT THIS DAMB THING AFFECT EVERYONE DIFFERENTLY SO WHO KNOW REALLY!
Posted by Yvonne Garcia on July 15, 2007, at 23:39:11
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by tamara999 on July 12, 2007, at 17:52:11
> After 7.5 mg to wean off its finally over....feel a little "headachy" but otherwise normal......Couldnt be happier. And the most surprising positive effect is the dramatic increase in my sex drive. I guess I can handle the headache if Im a sex kitten....lol Hang in everyone, and Im so glad to have a support. We all are in the same boat, so row like hell to shore!!!!
I noticed that sex drive thing too!! Your right but what's crazy is that this med must have decreased my sex drive when I was on it and I didn't even realize it and as it comes back everything tickles....know what I mean.
Posted by moesje on July 16, 2007, at 0:20:45
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
yes it makes sense. i ended up taking it right as the pollen season hit and i had major allergies for the first time in my life.
have you been completely off the cymbalta for a week? that's real important.
i wouldn't worry about the chocolate for right now, unless you're overdoing it. the detox can be somewhat harsh on you, so in my opinion it's okay to spoil yourself :)
> yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
>
Posted by moesje on July 16, 2007, at 0:21:31
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 17:51:24
yes it makes sense. i ended up taking it right as the pollen season hit and i had major allergies for the first time in my life.
have you been completely off the cymbalta for a week? that's real important.
i wouldn't worry about the chocolate for right now, unless you're overdoing it. the detox can be somewhat harsh on you, so in my opinion it's okay to spoil yourself :)
> yeah maybe it would be a good idea for me to stop eating CHOCOLATE and get moving. I do have to say that detox makes me so nauseous that i feel the need to eat - does that make sense?
>
Posted by scratchpad on July 16, 2007, at 10:45:59
In reply to Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 15, 2007, at 1:33:39
> Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?
Ugh. I'm starting Remeron whilst tapering off of Cymbalta. I'm ravenous all the time! And I worked so hard to lose this weight, too. I swear I can see the returning pounds bloom on my belly by the hour :-(
The head zaps are kind of entertaining if you think of them as feeling your brain in action. It feels like a manual car transmission that's misfiring.
The irritability is horrible. It's so hard to keep my mouth shut and not stick my foot in it instead! I find that putting on my iPod and dancing around helps to take my mind off how awful I'm feeling. And yesterday when I was struck down on the sofa feeling utterly incapable of any movement, I insisted my husband haul me up by my arms and tell me to get my *ss in gear. In the nicest possible way, of course. Like, "Please, dear, could you get your darling if growing *ss in gear so I can sit on the sofa for a change?" I must say, he got out of the way pretty quickly when I lunged for him in reply.
A cattle prod would come in handy right now, too.
One foot in front of the other, though, right? Trudge, trudge, trudge...
Scratchpad
Posted by moesje on July 16, 2007, at 12:48:32
In reply to Re: Weight Gain? » Snap, posted by scratchpad on July 16, 2007, at 10:45:59
Thank you for my laugh of the day! Sounds like your husband is being supportive of you in this, and that helps. I kind of mentally pictured my nerve endings reattaching and coming to life again, that helped me get through it. Dancing works as good as exercise, probably better because you'll actually dance as a way to put the music on and ignore the world.
GO GO GO
moesje
> > Anyone experience weight gain after stopping cymbalta?
>
> Ugh. I'm starting Remeron whilst tapering off of Cymbalta. I'm ravenous all the time! And I worked so hard to lose this weight, too. I swear I can see the returning pounds bloom on my belly by the hour :-(
>
> The head zaps are kind of entertaining if you think of them as feeling your brain in action. It feels like a manual car transmission that's misfiring.
>
> The irritability is horrible. It's so hard to keep my mouth shut and not stick my foot in it instead! I find that putting on my iPod and dancing around helps to take my mind off how awful I'm feeling. And yesterday when I was struck down on the sofa feeling utterly incapable of any movement, I insisted my husband haul me up by my arms and tell me to get my *ss in gear. In the nicest possible way, of course. Like, "Please, dear, could you get your darling if growing *ss in gear so I can sit on the sofa for a change?" I must say, he got out of the way pretty quickly when I lunged for him in reply.
>
> A cattle prod would come in handy right now, too.
>
> One foot in front of the other, though, right? Trudge, trudge, trudge...
>
> Scratchpad
>
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Posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 10:22:02
In reply to Re: Weight Gain? » Snap, posted by scratchpad on July 16, 2007, at 10:45:59
Please let me know how you do on Remeron. I heard about it for the first time last week.
Posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 10:23:34
In reply to Re: Weight Gain? » Snap, posted by scratchpad on July 16, 2007, at 10:45:59
I heard about Remeron for the first time last week. Please let me know if it works for you.
Take care.
Posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 17:31:22
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 10:23:34
I'm experiencing depression - more than usual. I am 13 days of of cymbalta.
anyone identify???
Does it pass? I don't want to go back on if I don't have to...
Thanks!
*sniff*
Posted by moesje on July 17, 2007, at 18:14:43
In reply to One more thing, posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 17:31:22
Yes, keep in mind that the drug put you in a state to address the depression - all docs assume you will or are getting counseling along with the drug. You need to find a new way of addressing any future depression, or face the drugs again.
Exercise, music, religion, things like that to help you. And from what I understand, coming off of antidepressants can make it SEEM like the prior depression is coming back only worse. Just find some new coping skills to use.
moesje
> I'm experiencing depression - more than usual. I am 13 days of of cymbalta.
>
> anyone identify???
>
> Does it pass? I don't want to go back on if I don't have to...
>
> Thanks!
>
> *sniff*
Posted by Snap on July 18, 2007, at 0:06:33
In reply to Re: One more thing » Snap, posted by moesje on July 17, 2007, at 18:14:43
THANKS!!!!!!!
Posted by moesje on July 18, 2007, at 0:18:50
In reply to Re: One more thing, posted by Snap on July 18, 2007, at 0:06:33
You're welcome!!!!
> THANKS!!!!!!!
Posted by scratchpad on July 19, 2007, at 19:27:52
In reply to Re: Weight Gain?, posted by Snap on July 17, 2007, at 10:22:02
> Please let me know how you do on Remeron. I heard about it for the first time last week.
>
>I don't know if it's being on the Remeron while I am tapering off the Cymbalta (at 30mg currently) but the brain zaps are much reduced after a week.
I'm still feeling spacey and by the afternoon, like my eyeballs are rolling around in my sockets (though they are not, I checked in a mirror and I merely looked tired). The Remeron makes me sleep very heavily and I suspect this is helping tamp down the Cymbalta's effects.I notice also that I am far more hungry in the morning than at any other time of the day, and that no amount of sugar can fill the void. I have finished off all the cookies in the house so I;m left being forced to eat the healthier choice of fresh fruit. Oh, well.
My mood (if you can tell) is pretty good.
I am having lots of dreams, too, which I attribute to the Cymbalta withdrawal. I haven't bothered to write anything down yet, though I should put a notepad next to the pad, if for nothing else than having something to laugh at eventually.
take care
Scratchpad
Posted by bornfree on July 21, 2007, at 8:06:18
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal » Alexi, posted by gjv625 on August 2, 2005, at 17:53:12
Hi there everyone who reads this. I have been on Cymbalta for ages now and i don't feel any change in the way i am feeling apart from down. So im coming off it however, the last few weeks or so i have been feeling kind of dizzy with a weird headace the kind i got when i started to stop takling this other anti d i was taking, I dont get it the GR was no use either. Has anyway else felt like this before they stoped taking it and will it get worse. I need to work otherwise i wont get paid which = no money to live on which = stress i dont need. HELP ..
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