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1st Cymbalta Update - Feeling Poor — TaperCommunity

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Mrakel

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1st Cymbalta Update - Feeling Poor

March 13, 2026··

Posted in:Cymbalta (Duloxetine)Introductions and Updates

taper update

Feeling poor. Been having bouts of brain zaps, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, electric shock sensations, depersonalization, gi upset, appetite changes, rage, visual disturbances, tinnitus, and emotional blunting.

Cymbalta — 30 — 3 years — actively tapering | Wellbutrin — 150 mg — 5 years — supporting others | other — 40 mg — 3 years — supporting others | Prozac — 20 mg — 1 week — supporting others | with clinician

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor2mo ago

Hi Mrakel! Welcome to the community. Way to get started on taper tracking! Hopefully some of those symptoms will subside. Looking forward to supporting you on your journey.

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice2mo ago

Welcome @Mrakel! I'm sorry you're struggling with so many symptoms at once. Cymbalta can be very difficult to taper. I hope you're taking things nice and slow, holding when necessary. We look forward to supporting you during your taper and healing journey. ❤️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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