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I want to stop taking Duloxetine

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i have been taking 30mg of Duloxetinei for 40 days, and I want to stop.  Is there a chance that I could do it cold turkey?

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  • Stormboy1
    Stormboy1 Guest

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    Hi Judy

    If you just went cold turkey, I'm sure you've still been taking it long enough to have some kind of withdrawal effect. I have weaned myself of this drug before by taking one every second day for one week then one every third day for the second week. Then stop.

    Was it not agreeing with you, if you don't mind me asking.

    Regards

    Garry

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      Guest Stormboy1

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      During the 40 days I have been taking Duloxetinei the side effects were the same as the withdrawals have been for people trying to discontinue the drug.  I continued to take it because it did stop the pain that it was prescribed to stop. However, I have decided to stop taking the medication because it it too powerful for me.

      Thank you for your reply.  Every other day sounds like it might work for me. biggrin

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