Posted by SteelyDan on May 1, 2008, at 10:37:42
In reply to Pdocs crazy strartup dosage on Cymbalt-help, posted by slinky on May 1, 2008, at 10:25:59
> Hi
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> I've recently tapered off effexor again...that was hell.
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> His starting dose of 60mg Cymbalta is one tablet EVERY OTHER DAY for 2 weeks, then starting one 60mg daily the following week.
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> Why has he done this, as I'm having the brain zaps and mood swings from effexor still and don't need that day without a med.
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> So last night as I was due to start Cymbalta I opened the capsule and split it into half thinking it better to take 30mg a day for 2 weeks.
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> Everything on the internet suggests taking the tablet daily not every 48 hours...and 60mg is not the usual starting dose.
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> I'm in the UK and I think I'm the first patient he's prescribed it for.
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> Is it wiser to continue taking 30mg daily for the first 2 weeks then, take the 60mg the following week or just follow his odd intructions.
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> Thanks for your help.
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> Slinky
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>
I don't understand the 60mgs. every other day thing. If it was me i would do the 30mgs. every day.-Dan
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