A chronic pain diet
Cymbalta and duloxetine are commonly prescribed for neurological pain management. We suggest there are better ways to reduce or eliminate pain that are diet-based. Consider the options presented in this post…
Akathisia
Akathisia is a severe physical disorder triggered by over 100 drugs, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. It can cause symptoms ranging from persistent mental unease to severe emotional turmoil and restlessness, leading to suicide or homicide. Mental health services tend to overlook the issue, making treatment challenging. Significant symptoms occur in around 20% of people on antidepressants and 50% of those on low doses of antipsychotics. It’s crucial to recognize the signs of akathisia and seek help if affected.
Authorities
This page lists many of the authoritative materials used to develop the Cymbalta Hurts Worse Gradual Taper™ Method. STUDIES, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS Dr. Mark Horowitz, Clinical
Bipolar Disorder
Sufferers experience extreme mood swings, from manic to severely depressed. These may be a result of antidepressant use, NOT Bipolar disorder.
Calculators and Spreadsheets
INSTRUCTIONS Weighing Tutorial Counting Information ONLINE CALCULATORS Use our calculators and print your Gradual Taper Plan from them. WEIGHING
Crisis and Safety Planning
Planning for extreme situations, which anyone may experience, is essential.
Depression Begins In Your Gut
Understanding the link between what we eat and how we feel.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Natural treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic pain emphasize functional and holistic medicine, addressing root causes like inflammation, infections, and nutritional deficiencies. Avoiding drugs, these methods advocate clean diets, supplements, and good gut health for healing. Patients are urged to choose qualified medical professionals carefully and educate themselves on alternative approaches. Functional medicine seeks to understand and treat illness origins rather than symptoms.
For Family and Friends
To prepare you and yours for what may likely happen if you stop cold turkey or very quickly.
From CHW: Bad Dr. Tapers
PREFACE The manufacturer of Cymbalta/duloxetine, Eli Lilly, is very clear that the drug must be discontinued slowly. However, few doctors seem to appreciate how slowly,
From CHW: Cold Turkey
PREFACE To puts these anonymous posts below in perspective, “Cold Turkey” is when you are on Cymbalta/duloxetine for more than a few weeks and stop
From CHW: Successes
I followed the plan of tapering as set forth by this group and was one of the lucky ones I guess because I did not
From CHW: Symptoms
PREFACE Below this yellow text block are actual testimonials from the Facebook Group “Cymbalta Hurts Worse”. The inventor of Cymbalta/duloxetine, Eli Lilly, delivers a product
Insomnia and How To Manage It
So many things to try: never give up in the struggle to sleep well.
Lost Your Medical Insurance?
How to manage if you no longer have access to essential drugs.
Medical Testing and Thyroid Issues
Which tests to consider when seeking the cause of a mood disorder.
Pregnancy and Cymbalta/duloxetine
What to consider if you find you are pregnant or want to become pregnant while taking the drug.
Reinstatement
Suddenly stopping the use of Cymbalta can cause withdrawal symptoms. You have up to three weeks to restart taking it without too many risks. If you do reinstate, a small dose to start is recommended. After that time, you can still restart taking it gradually, but it’s important to talk to a doctor. If you want to stop taking Cymbalta, it’s best to gradually reduce the dose, instead of stopping all at once. Details in the article…
Research into antidepressants
This researcher was prescribed antidepressants way back in 1996.
Serotonin Syndrome
A potentially life-threatening condition. Here’s what to watch for and how to avoid it.
Side effects of Cymbalta/duloxetine
The number of accepted side effects is shocking. Be aware.
Supplements and Foods To Avoid
Drugs may interact
badly with other drugs, food and drink, causing a wide range of side effects.
Tapering by Counting Beads
METHODS OF TAPERING After many years operating a Group on Facebook that currently has about 40,000 members, the operators of this site have documented a
Tapering by Weighing Beads
WHEN TO WEIGHT OR COUNT Since the beads are so small, once the dosage is in about the 20mg range, the scales can not resolve
Tapering from 90mg and Above
We suggest that people taking more than 90mg of duloxetine may be able to drop immediately to 90mg IF they meet the certain criteria that is listed in below.
Want to Stop?
Terms Cymbalta = Cymbalta or generic duloxetine, same active ingredient of drug Duloxetine = Cymbalta or generic duloxetine, same active ingredient of drug Bridging = to
Waves, Windows, Withdrawal Symptoms
Antidepressant withdrawal may well progress in cycles.
Withdrawal symptoms: Manage them
Withdrawal symptoms you may experience as you taper off the drug and how to combat them.