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Posted by joe f on April 28, 2019, at 9:42:52
is it as bad or worse than effexor?
Posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2019, at 19:06:35
In reply to cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on April 28, 2019, at 9:42:52
I had none
Posted by joe f on April 29, 2019, at 10:43:08
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal » joe f, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2019, at 19:06:35
what was your dose and how did you wean off of it ....a friend is having a real hard time ...his dr told him to just stop 60 mg
Posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2019, at 18:03:02
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on April 29, 2019, at 10:43:08
Didn't take it long. When newly released. I did take 60mg and then went down to 30 mg . I think that is when I switched to luvox?
Posted by PeterMartin on April 30, 2019, at 13:54:18
In reply to cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on April 28, 2019, at 9:42:52
I would think effexor would be the worst of the worst since it touches on Serotonin, norepinephrine, and Dopamine. It's more than just an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) - it's an SSDNRI.
I took Cymbalta for a few months when it came out as well (mid/late 00s) and switched to something else. I don't remember having any w/d effects at all either.
Posted by joe f on April 30, 2019, at 15:38:22
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by PeterMartin on April 30, 2019, at 13:54:18
phillipa what did you take luvox for and at what dose
Posted by Phillipa on April 30, 2019, at 17:28:31
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on April 30, 2019, at 15:38:22
Joe way back when new I think the doctors were pushing it as the pdoc at the time. Gave me all the pills in samples. I never once had to buy any. Personally I don't feel antidepressants work at least for me. My problem is anxiety.
Posted by joe f on May 1, 2019, at 8:40:59
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal » joe f, posted by Phillipa on April 30, 2019, at 17:28:31
what has been the meds you used for anxiety and wgich worked for you
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2019, at 9:42:46
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on May 1, 2019, at 8:40:59
Low dose valium & xanax which I still take and most like will unless the FDA decides they should be banned. The war is on now against them.
Posted by joe f on May 1, 2019, at 12:37:53
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal » joe f, posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2019, at 9:42:46
what do you mean the war is now on against them?
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2019, at 17:40:25
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on May 1, 2019, at 12:37:53
They are now already restricted to 30 day supply where before my doc would write the script for 90 days and get a 90 day supply
Posted by joe f on May 2, 2019, at 13:03:29
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal » joe f, posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2019, at 17:40:25
are you saying their can be no refills on benzos
Posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2019, at 17:25:43
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal, posted by joe f on May 2, 2019, at 13:03:29
Joe no. Just that per government I guess that you can only have part of a 90 script filled at a time. For those that use lets say mail order that is not good. Plus it was so nice not to have to go the the drug store every 30 days as had enough for 90 days. Right now per my RN newsletters the comments from the doctors and pharmacists are that doctors need to stop using benzos. And many say they no longer prescribe them. Maybe to help a person get over a hurdle. Yesterday the same with gabepentin and the z drugs like ambien and lunesta. Those they have added black box warnings to. If I see a google search on this will post the link
Posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2019, at 17:32:55
In reply to Re: cymbalta withdrawal » joe f, posted by Phillipa on May 2, 2019, at 17:25:43
www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requires-stronger-warnings-about-rare-serious-incidents-related-certain-prescription-i
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