Hi, I'm Green turtle

August 20, 2026

Hi I've been taking duloxatine 90mgs for approx 3 months I would like to taper but would welcome advice as I believe it's a hard drug to come off

Cymbalta — 90 mgs — 3 months — researching taper

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CatinaAug 20

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Green turtle, welcome to Taper Community. We have other members tapering Duloxetine. In fact, in the "For You" section at the top of the forum, it has all the posts of everyone who is tapering your drug. Make sure to "follow" certain members so you can get notified of future posts. You can read about Hyperbolic tapering in the Resources section on the left sidebar. Here are some helpful links to also get you started: https://taper.community/drugs/cymbalta https://taper.community/resources/blog/cymbalta-tapering-guide https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5 We look forward to having you here and supporting you with your taper! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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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BasedStaffAug 21

Community AnchorEffexor

Welcome! Thanks for joining us, youve come to the right place. Please keep us updated with how its going by doing check ins, and done hesitate to share your knowledge with others and welcome new members

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Flyguy10Aug 21

LighthouseProzac · supporting

Hi @ Green turtle. Good luck with your taper. Duloxetine is so far my most difficult one. Having the staff and community here will be a big help, and especially if you can find a doctor that understands deprescribing. My old doctor went way too fast and it caused me a lot of issues. @Based Psychiatrist and @Catina will point you toward helpful resources for sure.

Valium — Started 02/2025, max of 20mg — current 10mg - holding | Lexapro 5mg - Started 9/25 | Prozac 10mg — Started 8/13/26 — Ended 9/2 | Cymbalta 20mg - 1 month, 40mg - 6 months, 60mg - 1 month, 90mg - a few days, 60mg - 1 month, 40mg - 15 days, 20mg - 3 weeks, discontinued 8/13/26 | LDN 4.5mg - 1 year - discontinued | with clinician

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