Hi, I'm AnnaB

September 30, 2026··

Hi, I'm AnnaB I am on duxotine 60mg for 5 years. I was put on it for fibromyalgia but I have found out that I don't have that. Also have been diagnosed with tachycardia now. So I want to taper off of duxotine completely. I was hoping to get some help with this.

Cymbalta — 60mg — 5years — researching taper | without clinician

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Gigi.08092d ago

NavigatorZoloft · active

Hi @AnnaB, welcome! 🙏 You can find a good tapering guide in the resources (left sidebar): https://taper.community/resources/blog/cymbalta-tapering-guide I am personally (and unfortunately!) more familiar with Zoloft, but there are plenty of others in this forum who are on the same path as you. That said, we all share the same "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" approach. (Though, to be fair, "slow is less bumpy" probably nails it better...) Let us know what you need. We all love to help out if we can.

Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug.
Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 22.5 mg — holding

Duloxi2d ago

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi HannaB, I have a lot of experience with duloxetine. Please make sure to read the most important information about hyperbolic tapering. And from now on, regularly document your symptoms so you can recognize patterns over time. Be prepared for the tapering process to take 3–5 years.

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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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @AnnaB, welcome! We have many members tapering @Cymbalta, so you're in good company. I understand you wanting to taper off the Cymbalta. Evidently it can cause tachycardia in some people. Slow and steady wins the race! https://taper.community/drugs/cymbalta https://taper.community/resources/blog/hyperbolic-tapering-explained Let us know if you have any particular questions and we'll be happy to help! 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.

Michelle_R21h ago

WelcomerCymbalta · active

I think we always want to be free of this medication yesterday however it can be a slow process but that’s ok. In reality there is no rush.

Cymbalta — 20mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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