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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Depression |
New to Cymbalta11/06/2009 |
I have just been put on Cymbalta by my physician as a treament for anxiety, depression and chronic pain which I have been trying to deal with myself for the last 15 years. My doctor feels it will greatly improve my quality of life. However, I have read multiple stories of nightmarish withdrawal symptoms which go on for a long time. There is also a concern that Cymbalta will do permanent damage to my brain. What is your experience with this? Do you know of any studies that support permanent brain damage from Cymbalta and could you perhaps give some more information on the withdrawal complications from Cymbalta from a physician`s perspective?Thank you.
Withdrawal symptoms vary by individuals and depend on the rate at which the dose is decreased. As with any medication, withdrawal from Cymbalta can be prevented by gradual tapering schedules. I know of no studies that suggest that either Cymbalta or any other antidepressant causes brain damage. However, we do know of multiple studies showing that major depression causes reduction in some structures of the brain, and treatment returns these structures to their normal size and activity. I urge you to give the Cymbalta a fair trial. Your illness is more damaging than your recommended treatment, and for many people this treatment means the difference between suffering and functioning.
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Lawson Wulsin, MD Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine Department of Psychiatry Department of Family Medicine College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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