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Will cymbalta (duloxetine) stay in my body long enough to taper itself?
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Variable speed: When one stops taking a drug like cymbalta, (duloxetine) it will leave the body through metabolism and excretion. If it leaves the system too rapidly, a discontinuation syndrome may occur, including vertigo and flu like symptoms. The rate at which the drug leaves the system varies from person to person. So, i always recommend a taper instead of abrupt discontinuation when someone is taking a higher dose.
Answered 4/19/2018
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No: To get off the medication, it should be tapered over several days due to its short half life. It may take about two weeks.
Answered 9/16/2019
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