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Weaning cymbalta (duloxetine) after 13yrs,take for 2 wks then stop while added lexapro, been 5 days & i feel "off" hard 2 describe, how long b4 feel good?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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Taper: Longer taper, under quide of Psychiatrist. Some changes in how you feel are normal in that situation however. Some antidepressants have a withdrawal effect similar to that of addictive drugs in my opinion.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Weaning cymbalta (duloxetine) after 13yrs,take for 2 wks then stop while added lexapro, been 5 days & i feel "off" hard 2 describe, how long b4 feel good?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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