Scared To Start Cymbalta

I have taken Wellington for a couple months now and I am more depressed than ever..I have gained 25 pounds since March... Dr. is giving me Cymbalta to try with the Wellbutrin..I am terrified of gaining more weight. I CANNOT gain anymore..I have been so depressed I don't even leave the house and I am usually an outgoing person...I don't know what to do.

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I meant wellbutrin

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My advice as a Cymbalta user for a couple years is do not take it. It took me 4 months to wean myself off and they were not easy. I have been off almost 3 weeks and am still have some withdrawal symptoms. I quit by skipping my pill on Monday and Thursday for 2 weeks. Then added a third day for 4 weeks. After than I would try to go 2 days without one but if I got too dizzy I would take one. I finally got down to 2 per week. Many brain zaps plus all the other withdrawal symptoms. But it was worth it. I haven't cried in 2 years and now I can cry watching a youtube video.
By the way, my GP was advising me all the way and very supportive. He told me to go very slowly.

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Thank you, Jane for sharing your experience.

As to being scared to take it, however, I can also give you the other side of the coin.

I tried it once and after several months I realized it was doing nothing for me, so I stopped taking it, without a taper and it didn't cause me any problems, at all.

It really depends on the person. If you react badly to antidepressants, such as this which is an SNRI, then you may want to be extra cautious.

You can learn more Cymbalta details here.

It can also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes.

For me, it was an SSRI that caused problems and when I went off of it, after finding out I never needed it to begin with, it took a very long time for the withdrawal and rebound effects to wear off and for me to feel normal again, but that was without a taper.

Are there any questions or comments?

Does anyone else have any experiences to share?

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Hi I'm just wondering is this
Normal?
I've been taking cymbalta for a year and half.. Since taken it I've gained 20 pounds.. Ive stopped taken cymbalta 9 days ago and had some scary side affects.. Does anyone know if my weight will go back to normal from stopping the drug?

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