Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Cymbalta

Posted on Tue, 12 May 2015

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Question : OMG i started taking cymbalta about a week ago, and just stumbled upon all the negative response about it. If I stop now, will I go through withdrawls? I only took one pill at night. The last one will be tonight. 30mg dose

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No you should not suffer serious withdrawal syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

I can understand your concern. Cymbalta is Duloxetine abs the drug is a SNRI drug. Usually the drug takes about 4 weeks to show its effects. Taking the drug for a weeks only and then stopping abruptly would not cause any significant withdrawal except mild insomnia. No need to worry for withdrawal.

Please report to your doctor before making any change in prescription.

Thanks, hope this helps you

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