Could be a few weeks before your withdrawl symptoms fade.
Are you swapping it for a different AD medication?
No, I'm not taking anything else. To be honest, I really don't want to go back on medication at all. I'm just hoping that I can start to feel normal again soon.
You should feel better in a couple weeks. Sometimes it can take three to four weeks depending on what you dosage was.
First thing to note, Unfortunately smoking does affects the amount of duloxetine in your system and blood stream meaning that you will loose between 40 - 50% of the duloxetine dose you take. It is not uncommon for people to have their duloxetine prescription increased if they smoke. Unfortunately it is not uncommon if you miss a dose to be experiencing these problems if your on a high dose, my patients even at a dose of 30mg do experience brain zaps, nausea and vomiting even with just one day missed. This is why duloxetine should be withdrawn extremely slowly and only under professional help. I always recommend being on duloxetine for a solid 12 months at the right dose for you before you even consider reducing or think about coming off the drug, kind regards
Every body is different, I recommend if your still experiencing problems after 28 days, to at least go back onto a small dose of duloxetine
First thing to note, if your still experiencing withdrawals after 28 days, it may mean you need to go onto a small dose of the drug again, Unfortunately smoking does affects the amount of duloxetine in your system and blood stream meaning that you will loose between 40 - 50% of the duloxetine dose you take. It is not uncommon for people to have their duloxetine prescription increased if they smoke. Unfortunately it is not uncommon if you miss a dose to be experiencing these problems if your on a high dose, my patients even at a dose of 30mg do experience brain zaps, nausea and vomiting even with just one day missed. This is why duloxetine should be withdrawn extremely slowly and only under professional help. I always recommend being on duloxetine for a solid 12 months at the right dose for you before you even consider reducing or think about coming off the drug, kind regards