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My doctor said a week for me to titrate. I had also before my appointment done the old Internet search to see that they recommend anywhere from one week to six weeks depending on the person. I said I’m 71 so I can’t do it that fast. I said I want to do it in 6 weeks. She said okay. I know not everybody has a Doctor Who will go along with what they say. But if you look confident in taking care of your own body and say, I know that this is how I need to do it because I have too much of a reaction on things very quickly due to my fibromyalgia. Anyway, this is what I’ve learned in dealing with doctors and my fibro for 25 years. Our bodies are so different and react to any kind of drugs or different additive therapies. We have to tell them what it’s like.

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@leoandbear DANGER! Do NOT do it in 6 weeks! That is not nearly long enough. It took me a YEAR! I had empty each capsule, and count each bead! then it was only a maximum 5% drop every couple weeks.Your doctor and AI internet do NOT understand this and know how to do it safely. The only way is to get instructions from Facebook like “Cymbalta Duloxetine Hurts Worse.” Or “Cymbalta Duloxetine Survivors Support Group.” They will teach you how! It’s complicated to explain here. I did it 10 years ago. You are NOT alone. Many people can help you. If you get off too fast you risk permanent BRAIN DAMAGE. I am not kidding. Brain “zaps” and memory loss.