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Posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Hello people
Iam on my seventh week coming off cymbalta. I finally made it to 0 from 5mg these last five days
the dizzy and anxiety have been terrible all along
I am wondering how long this will last. I told my pdoc not to give this drug to anyone it is poisongod bless
cee
Posted by floatingbridge on August 16, 2009, at 17:35:51
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Cee,
I'm so sorry you're having such a withdrawal! Did you taper? And did your pdoc give anything to help? Hopefully others with cymbalta experience will weigh in soon. Did you check the withdrawal board?
best thoughts for speedy relief,
fb
Posted by Phillipa on August 16, 2009, at 18:34:02
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison » cee, posted by floatingbridge on August 16, 2009, at 17:35:51
Strange at one time took 60mg of cymbalta didn't work so went off first to 30mg then to zero? No withdrawal??? I think went back on luvox. I wonder if the fact I don't withdraw means the meds aren't for me? I do wish you well. Some same benadryl helps with drawal. Good Luck. Love Phillipa ps it did work great for pain
Posted by shasling on August 16, 2009, at 19:28:07
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
> Hello people
>
> Iam on my seventh week coming off cymbalta. I finally made it to 0 from 5mg these last five days
> the dizzy and anxiety have been terrible all along
> I am wondering how long this will last. I told my pdoc not to give this drug to anyone it is poison
>
> god bless
> ceeSorry you had that experiance.But to post what you did is wrong,someone might be at the atart of a trial and now feel different.
I was on ssris,i loathe them,they hurt me bad,however i find it no help to post which i dont to ssri posts since i know im gonna just be partial and unconstructive.
I never post to ssrris,cause i would have the same view as u do on cymbalta,and it just isnt the truth.
And for the record a close friend of mine found remission with cymbalta.
You can take this how you want,but the only thing i am saying is you could have posted your dislike of the drug without lowering aspectations to other posters which is what a post like that can do.
Posted by maxime on August 16, 2009, at 19:48:07
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by shasling on August 16, 2009, at 19:28:07
I agree with you. I thought the same thing when I read the post. We all have bad experiences with certain meds, but it doesn't affect everyone that way.
I achieved remission for a year and a half on Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.
Posted by SLS on August 16, 2009, at 20:13:39
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison » shasling, posted by maxime on August 16, 2009, at 19:48:07
> I agree with you. I thought the same thing when I read the post. We all have bad experiences with certain meds, but it doesn't affect everyone that way.
>
> I achieved remission for a year and a half on Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.
When was this?:-)
I haven't been so lucky.
It must be hard to have to sink back into the darkness of the abbyss after being able to fly in the sunshine.
- Scott
Posted by Maxime on August 16, 2009, at 20:37:06
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison » maxime, posted by SLS on August 16, 2009, at 20:13:39
> > I agree with you. I thought the same thing when I read the post. We all have bad experiences with certain meds, but it doesn't affect everyone that way.
> >
> > I achieved remission for a year and a half on Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.
>
>
> When was this?
>
> :-)
>
> I haven't been so lucky.
>
> It must be hard to have to sink back into the darkness of the abbyss after being able to fly in the sunshine.
>
>
> - ScottIt was from February 2008 to April 2009. It is hard to sink back into the darkness.
To be honest, I don't know if it was really the Cymbalta. My remission also coincided with a suicide attempt that sent me into cardiac arrest and on a ventilator for days. I suspect that the event shocked my body and brain and reset some wiring in there. Maybe I should try ECT.
I hope you achieve full remission very soon.
Posted by Phillipa on August 16, 2009, at 20:50:35
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by shasling on August 16, 2009, at 19:28:07
Shasling I feel it's okay as withdrawal board pretty dry. We used to post negatives on meds on this board. I feel most now know withdrawal comes from most any med. Anyway I think so. Strange I don't seem to get it except the unknow luvox???? Strange. Phippipa and I'm so glad to hear your're doing so much better.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 16, 2009, at 20:55:46
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison » SLS, posted by Maxime on August 16, 2009, at 20:37:06
I hope you both attain remission soon. A little flight in the sunshine seems the most wonderful thing I can think of for two of the most deserving people.
O.K. May all beings be happy. We all deserve the sun.
Maxine--there is something about magnetic brain stimulation. Maybe, just maybe.
peace
fb
Posted by floatingbridge on August 16, 2009, at 21:02:48
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Cee,
While I understand the validity of Shasling's point, I'm still glad you posted and shared your experience and feelings. I agree with Phillipa that most people here know that withdrawal can be hell.
keep posting--I'll look for updates, and I wish you well. And tell me, did your pdoc help you taper or give you anything for withdrawal?
be well,
fb
fb
Posted by yxibow on August 17, 2009, at 2:40:03
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
> Hello people
>
> Iam on my seventh week coming off cymbalta. I finally made it to 0 from 5mg these last five days
> the dizzy and anxiety have been terrible all along
> I am wondering how long this will last. I told my pdoc not to give this drug to anyone it is poison
>
> god bless
> cee
I must agree with the other poster -- I understand the feelings, but the topic is not helpful to those who have been helped by Cymbalta.
That being said, it is very hard and harsh for some people to get off of SNRIs, much more than SSRIs.Cymbalta and Effexor/Pristiq are known to have problems for some people in withdrawal.
I went through it and landed in a very bad depressive place. I'd rather not remember that time...
But this isn't about me... as for how long this will last, if you're completely off it, I'd say not more than another week or two, but I obviously can't predict anything for sure for anybody.
I do hope you have a plan for another antidepressant if you got off of this because you couldn't stand the side effects or it was not working -- the worst part would be slipping into depression than getting off of a SNRI.-- best wishes
Jay
Posted by glydin 00 on August 17, 2009, at 7:59:02
In reply to Re: Cymbalta » cee, posted by yxibow on August 17, 2009, at 2:40:03
For quite some time, generalizations made from an individual's experience have happened on this board..... that used to be addressed and no longer seems to be despite some bringing it to adm. attention.
I feel it's important to be supportive and seek support when one needs to but I also believe "dissing" a med or therapy FOR ALL is not the way to be supportive. I believe it is possible to seek support without making our experiences true for all others.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 17, 2009, at 11:37:31
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Hi Cee,
If you want to, and feel up to it, babblemail me, o.k?
I'm wondering how you're doing,
fb
Posted by shasling on August 17, 2009, at 13:02:02
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
I just stated one thing,please dont take that as me not feeling your pain in regards to the bad experieance.I know it is a horrid thing to go through and makes u feel distrust towards all meds.
> Hello people
>
> Iam on my seventh week coming off cymbalta. I finally made it to 0 from 5mg these last five days
> the dizzy and anxiety have been terrible all along
> I am wondering how long this will last. I told my pdoc not to give this drug to anyone it is poison
>
> god bless
> cee
Posted by Maxime on August 17, 2009, at 13:40:03
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
I've been thinking of you as well and wondering if all the withdrawal symtoms are gone yet. What med do you plan on trying next?
Take care.
Posted by bleauberry on August 17, 2009, at 17:07:12
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Cymbalta - poison.
I agree.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps others see both sides of the fence before making decisions.
Posted by yxibow on August 17, 2009, at 20:04:56
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by bleauberry on August 17, 2009, at 17:07:12
> Cymbalta - poison.
>
> I agree.
>
> Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps others see both sides of the fence before making decisions.It's not poison, its an FDA approved agent.
That being said, side effects with FDA approved agents have varied wildly, things have been pulled from the market (not always the best thing, based on scant reports), etc...
But what I said about withdrawing from it is a KNOWN problem of withdrawing from all SNRIs.-- Jay
Posted by Justherself54 on August 17, 2009, at 22:48:40
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
Hope you feel better soon Cee..if it's any comfort, it was a pretty nasty med for me too. I hope you update us on how you're doing. I wasn't on it very long (had rage episodes on it). Can your doctor give you something, maybe a benzo, to help you through this. We shouldn't have to suffer coming off these meds. When I'm withdrawing from a med I often tell people "if you stepped into my body right now, you'd run out screaming!".
I'm sorry the "poison" part of your post got focused on more than the obvious anguish you're experiencing right now.
Take care.
Posted by morganator on August 17, 2009, at 23:08:50
In reply to Re: Cymbalta » bleauberry, posted by yxibow on August 17, 2009, at 20:04:56
Just because it is approved by the FDA does not mean that it is not a poison to some. Besides, do you really trust the FDA that much?
There are many out there that believe that all SSRIs and SNRIs are bad for our brains and bodies. As far as I am concerned, if it is bad, it is poisonous. More than 1 or 2 drinks of alcohol is poisonous.
Posted by ceres on August 17, 2009, at 23:36:44
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by Justherself54 on August 17, 2009, at 22:48:40
> "'I'm sorry the "poison" part of your post got focused on more than the obvious anguish you're experiencing right now.'"
I agree. And I didn't take Cee's words so literally. In the context of exasperation, I figured that Cee was venting.If you're still reading, take care Cee.
Posted by yxibow on August 18, 2009, at 5:16:34
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by morganator on August 17, 2009, at 23:08:50
> Just because it is approved by the FDA does not mean that it is not a poison to some. Besides, do you really trust the FDA that much?
I'm not going to get into conspiracy theories...
> There are many out there that believe that all SSRIs and SNRIs are bad for our brains and bodies. As far as I am concerned, if it is bad, it is poisonous.
I'm sure there are people who believe a lot of things that aren't particularly true for a majority of people who benefit from these medications.
Depression is also bad for our bodies too if we self-medicate or off ourselves ? Is that better than being happier in the Here and Now with medication under proper supervision and hopefully some psychotherapy ?
>More than 1 or 2 drinks of alcohol is poisonous.Intoxicating -- poisonous is in the eye of the beholder as it has been around for thousands of years... hangovers, sure... alcohol poisoning is a specific situation and is largely dependent on your body weight and especially how many minutes to hours they are spaced apart.
Nonetheless I wouldn't suggest downing a fifth of tequila daily even if you are heavyset. (This speaks for itself)And it also speaks for itself as to adding to medications already being taken..
-- Jay
Posted by cee on August 19, 2009, at 12:47:52
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison » cee, posted by floatingbridge on August 17, 2009, at 11:37:31
Hello people
thank you for your support Iam just getting by the hissing and off balance feeling from cymbalta
but my anxiety and weird feelings have increased. I have been at 0 with the cymbalta for 10 days and hoping that I will level off soon.Iam taking 600 mg of seroquel and 1.5 mg of klonipin to help my anxiety/depression . this combo has helped me a
lot . Once i get through this withdrawal my pdocs think that parnate is the best choice since it helped me in the distant past.
thanks for your feedback the cymbalta is still the worst hurdle to date
god bless
cee
Posted by SLS on August 19, 2009, at 12:58:09
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 19, 2009, at 12:47:52
I hope the Parnate works out for you.
Too bad you had to suffer such an intense withdrawal syndrome.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by floatingbridge on August 19, 2009, at 13:38:03
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 19, 2009, at 12:47:52
Cee,
So glad to hear from you, and glad you are starting to get some relief. I'm hoping the parnate works for you!
please keep us updated,
fb
Posted by antigua3 on August 20, 2009, at 10:50:40
In reply to Cymbalta - poison, posted by cee on August 16, 2009, at 17:20:01
I had trouble coming off Cymbalta too. I had taken it for a couple of years and thought my depression was gone (yea, right, always wanting to come off the meds when I feel well, always forgetting that I just might be feeling better because of the meds!)
Anyway, since I wasn't going on a new drug, the withdrawal was hard, especially because I wasn't titrating up on a new drug.
It really took several months for me to get it out of my system. Benadryl helped, as did the Klonopin I was still taking.
I'm on Celexa and Lyrica now, which is working well for the time being.
I wish you all the best of luck. I know it's hard.
antigua
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