Suggest Ways To Wean Off Duloxetine

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

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Question : How do I go off Duloxetine prescription 20 mg once aday for a year, having bad dreams most of the night, can't sleep? I am not in pain anymore. Have not been able to get in to see doctor about stopping med.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

At this low dosage, it would be safe to simply stop taking Cymbalta. If you begin to experience withdrawal (brain zaps, flu-like symptoms), then you should immediately restart it at 20mg and speak to your doctor about prescribing a lower dose to taper off more slowly. Be advised that stopping your Cymbalta is likely to result in a return of your pain, so I would not recommend stopping this without talking to your doctor first.

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