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Tapering: Cymbalta

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60th Cymbalta Update - Feeling Poor

September 2, 2026··
Feeling poor. Been having bouts of irritability, anxiety, depression, crying spells, gi upset, and headache.

Duloxi’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

Cymbalta — 15mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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Catina
Catina16d ago
Community AnchorEffexor
I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope you can get some rest and that things improve soon. ❤️

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.

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PoppyAbby15d ago
Community AnchorPaxil · active
Hoping you can get some extra rest today. Feel better soon.

Paxil — 2.5mg — 7 months — actively tapering
Paxil- 0.00mg-08/14/26

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