I started weaning off of Cymbalta almost 3 weeks ago. Prior to that my blood sugar levels were usually between 70 and 110 in the mornings. In the early evenings, it would be between 120 and 130. If I tested after eating, it might be as high as 200 but drop quickly.
Since I started the weaning process, my blood sugar is out of control. It rarely drops below 200 whether I eat or fast. There doesnt seem to be any correlation between my levels and what I eat. My levels can increase 25 to 100 points after taking my medication (GLUCOVANCE) whether I eat or not. Earlier today I ate a meal which included a lot of carbs. I checked my blood sugar before and after. My blood sugar level dropped 50 points.
I know that weaning off of cymbalta causes a myriad of side effects with brain zaps being the worst. I have researched to see if there is a link between coming off of cymbalta and this problem with my blood sugar. The only thing that has changed in my life is the reduction of cymbalta from 1-60 mg pill every day to 1 pill every other day. This week I am dropping to 1 pill every 3 days.
Do you know if there is a correlation and if so, is there anything I can do to counteract it? I had worked very hard to get my diabetes under control.
Thank you.