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Taking Cymbalta while weaning off Effexor
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 6, 2023 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
A life without suffering, who could imagine! My side effects on Effexor were too harsh to wean off by itself, so my doctor prescribed Cymbalta while weaning me off Effexor. I have taken 50mg of Effexor and 20mg of Cymbalta for the last 3 weeks and just went down to 25mg Effexor and I’m handling it well as of now. The two medications should not be taken together, my side effects were horrendous so I’m glad to have some relief. Hang in there, I have heard it takes up to 8 weeks on Cymbalta to notice any benefits.
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Initially posted in the wrong place. Meant to be a reply to you -
Yes, difficult imagine. but very good to hear you and your doctor found a way that works and continues to work. In withdrawal from Effexor I found the worst to be a sense of disorientation. And thank you for encouragement for Cymbalta; however, the second day of taking it was extremely unpleasant, and I knew from experience to stop, but it seems to remain in one's system for awhile – today and yesterday have been somewhat difficult; hoping for better tomorrow.