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Posted by tonyz on July 23, 2010, at 9:40:54
I had been taking Cymbalta for several months; I was able to wean off fairly quickly w/o any noticeable side effects.
However my total cholesterol a month ago was 176 and now it has spiked at 248. I've read that this is a rare side effect from Cymbalta withdrawal. I'm wondering has anyone else experienced this and how long did it take for things to stabilize.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2010, at 10:50:12
In reply to Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by tonyz on July 23, 2010, at 9:40:54
Withdrawal causing cholesterol to spike? Strange thought when on it it might go up? Phillipa
Posted by tonyz on July 23, 2010, at 13:17:51
In reply to Re: Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal » tonyz, posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2010, at 10:50:12
> Withdrawal causing cholesterol to spike? Strange thought when on it it might go up? Phillipa
Actually both have been reported -- increases while taking and also increases due to withdrawal.
Posted by jade k on July 23, 2010, at 14:18:13
In reply to Re: Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by tonyz on July 23, 2010, at 13:17:51
> Actually both have been reported -- increases while taking and also increases due to withdrawal.
>
>Both have been reported? Huh.
Didn't know that. Might have to skip the Cymbalta.
~Jade
Posted by chujoe on July 23, 2010, at 14:36:31
In reply to Re: Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal » tonyz, posted by jade k on July 23, 2010, at 14:18:13
I've been taking Cymbalta now for several months, with good effect & I just lowered my dose from 90 to 60, with no negative effect. I have a regular physical w. blood work scheduled a couple of weeks from now -- I'll report back on what I find out.
Posted by jade k on July 23, 2010, at 15:33:39
In reply to Re: Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by chujoe on July 23, 2010, at 14:36:31
> I've been taking Cymbalta now for several months, with good effect & I just lowered my dose from 90 to 60, with no negative effect. I have a regular physical w. blood work scheduled a couple of weeks from now -- I'll report back on what I find out.
Hey Chujoe, glad you're still doing well on Cymbalta. Sounds like the rise in Cholesterol is rare.
~Jade
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2010, at 20:36:29
In reply to Re: Spike in Cholesterol -- Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by jade k on July 23, 2010, at 15:33:39
If you google cymbalta I've seen it listed as a side effect the cholesterol changes. Phillipa
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