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Two weeks ago began duloxetine dr 60mg for neuropathy pain. num new side effects. also ckd pt, stage3 renal failure. want to stop rx. safe to stop?

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Talk to your doctor: You should talk to your doctor but if you have been taking it for only 2 weeks it should be fine to stop it. Depending on the side effects you're experiencing they might go away on their own. And you might do better starting at a slightly lower dose and then increasing the dose.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/25/2015

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