C
25th Cymbalta Update - Feeling Bad
July 15, 2026··
Feeling bad. Been having bouts of insomnia, fatigue, gi upset, and appetite changes.
Since my sleep is getting worse I went back up to 60mg this morning. I'm already starting to feel better. I'm hopeful the sleep gets better soon.
I'm going to hold at this 60mg level until I'm stable then I'll probably do a 5% taper.
Cat’s taper progress
Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)
Cymbalta — 60mg — (right before starting with TaperCommunity I was on 90mg and tapered down to 60mg) 3 years — Holding
Zyprexa 12.50mg (tapered down from 22.50 March 25, 2026.) Holding
Lithium 600mg (tapered down from 900mg) Holding
Quetiapine tapered OFF May 2026
2 Replies
⭐
Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hi Cat, I'm really sorry for your struggles but you did the right thing with how you handled it. It's a sign you need to slow down. I'm glad things are already improving for you!
Hugs....
Catina 💜
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”
Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.
⭐
Community AnchorEffexor
Good call! A 17% cut can be big for some people. Slow and steady wins the race :) way to listen to your body
Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your experience and connect with others.
Need a clinician who understands tapering?
Browse our map of deprescribing-informed providers worldwide.