Hi, I'm EagleTom

September 15, 2026··

Hi, I'm a 66-year-old male who suffered from anxiety and OCD after my fourth bout with Lyme disease. The minimum dose of Cymbalta has been hugely beneficial to me but I'm exploring tapering options - as there are side effects.

Cymbalta — 20 mg — 9 years — researching taper | without clinician

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Catina3d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @TeeDubb (EagleTom), welcome! Nice to have you with us. If you're unfamiliar with Hyperbolic tapering, you can learn about it in the Resources section. We have many members who are tapering @Cymbalta, so you're in good company. Let us know how we can be of assistance to you. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering journey! https://taper.community/drugs/cymbalta https://taper.community/resources/blog/cymbalta-tapering-guide https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5 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.

TeeDubb3d ago

Cymbalta · researching

Thank you for your warm welcome Catina!

Cymbalta — 20 mg — 9 years — researching taper | without clinician

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