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I recently stopped taking both zoloft (weaned) and cymbalta (abruptly), and i'm having bad side effects, still. this is my third week of: major dizziness, sweating (profuse), nausea, headaches, and this weird feeling/taste in my mouth. it's as if my gums

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

See U PCP: Stopping medications abruptly is not a good idea . I suggest u see your PCP.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Mark Reynolds answered

Discontinuation: One possibility is serotonin discontinuation syndrome. A call to your doctor could help to ease your pain!

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Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I recently stopped taking both zoloft (weaned) and cymbalta (abruptly), and i'm having bad side effects, still. this is my third week of: major dizziness, sweating (profuse), nausea, headaches, and this weird feeling/taste in my mouth. it's as if my gums

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Mark Reynolds answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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