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I have been struggling with depression for the past three years so I can empathize with your issues. My doctor (ob) put me on cymbalta - one for the depression and also because i have cervical degenerative disc disease. I cannot tell that the cymbalta helps with either issue, however, when i try to stop taking it i suffer from withdrawals. Mainly, and this may sound crazy, there is a shocking sensation in my head....my doctor doesnt seem to believe me but i have read where others suffer the same symptoms. This is the only anti-depressant i have tried but would be very reluctant to try another and would love to stop taking the cymbalta!!! I really wonder if the medicines are help or hinder to our depression issues???
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People only suffer withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking Cymbalta (or any other prescription depression medication) without following the recommended gradual reduction schedule. I had to change medications a few years ago from Prozac to Effexor and it took 6 weeks before I was completely off one medication and on the other. I had to take both at the same time, but first I skipped Prozac every other day, then every two days, then I only took Prozac twice a week, then once a week, etc. And all the while, I took the new medication. I didn't have a single side effect or bad experience, so people who do simply aren't following instructions. So don't believe everything you read on the internet!
Shocking sensation in your head? Oh, that would do me in. No thanks. You can sure try something else! 🙂
I tried Zoloft for two days....headache, and weird thoughts that kept me awake at night, therefore I quit! I've tried Paxil too, but that was too weird for me too. I about ready to try Prozac, (10ml) but I am still too afraid to try that too. 🙁 I am extremely sensitive to drugs, personally, terrified about them. What to do....
@dag1960 Have depression as far back as I can remember and have tried so many antidepressants, an endless list. So many side effects and Psychiatrists don’t have any options so am on my own. Was on lorazepam for years to aid in sleep and finally had slow taper to get off and feel like both anxiety and depression has worsened. So I agree with your comments on hinder or help.
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I've read online about Cymbalta, and the withdrawels when you stop taking it. It is horrible what the people went through! I'm so glad I researched first, because my doctor had given me some samples to try. That would be the last one I would take! Although I am considering Zoloft, as my niece takes it and it has worked for her. I have to get something, as I have been battling depression as well. There has to be something better than cymbalta. One person said on the tv commercial, it should say cymbalta kills!