baylian
Cathlete
I decided to post a new thread to continue the discussion.
I am in full agreement that these drug companies DO NOT tell you the full impact of going OFF the drug. When you start these drugs they tell you what will happen but not the withdrawel.
I have been on Cymbalta for 1 year. I had the typical symptoms - nausea, sleep pattern disruption, weight gain (15 solid pounds thankyouverymuch). I started with 20 mg, then went to 30 and then to 60. The 60mg was terrible - could not sleep so I pulled back to 30 and was holding my own.
This has been a very difficult year - lost my rear in real estate job, husband has had worst year ever in his job, went back to school, started a part time job, father diagnosed with cancer and dealing with a tween.
Three weeks ago I did not pass Microbiology (C- and needed a C) and that sent me into a tailspin. No Nursing school for me. One year of school flushed down the toilet. Fathers cancer returned and Christmas was here. I went off Cymbalta cold turkey (I know, I know but money was tight and I was not going to spend another $40 for my script).
Here were my symptoms - brain zaps, vertigo, teariness, excessive sleep, extreme thirst, dizziness. I am feeling better but some days are better than others. The brain zaps are the WORST! I am determined to get off these drugs once and for all. I am also going to start a detox come January. I have been watching Gillian McKeith's show on BBC America called You Are What You Eat. She has a new book out called Slim For Life with a 28 day detox. I can't wait.
Just wanted to put in my two cents of an experience.
Best wishes for 2008
I am in full agreement that these drug companies DO NOT tell you the full impact of going OFF the drug. When you start these drugs they tell you what will happen but not the withdrawel.
I have been on Cymbalta for 1 year. I had the typical symptoms - nausea, sleep pattern disruption, weight gain (15 solid pounds thankyouverymuch). I started with 20 mg, then went to 30 and then to 60. The 60mg was terrible - could not sleep so I pulled back to 30 and was holding my own.
This has been a very difficult year - lost my rear in real estate job, husband has had worst year ever in his job, went back to school, started a part time job, father diagnosed with cancer and dealing with a tween.
Three weeks ago I did not pass Microbiology (C- and needed a C) and that sent me into a tailspin. No Nursing school for me. One year of school flushed down the toilet. Fathers cancer returned and Christmas was here. I went off Cymbalta cold turkey (I know, I know but money was tight and I was not going to spend another $40 for my script).
Here were my symptoms - brain zaps, vertigo, teariness, excessive sleep, extreme thirst, dizziness. I am feeling better but some days are better than others. The brain zaps are the WORST! I am determined to get off these drugs once and for all. I am also going to start a detox come January. I have been watching Gillian McKeith's show on BBC America called You Are What You Eat. She has a new book out called Slim For Life with a 28 day detox. I can't wait.
Just wanted to put in my two cents of an experience.
Best wishes for 2008