Anyone who takes Cymbalta for at least four weeks is at risk of having symptoms of withdrawal upon discontinuing their medication
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If you're experiencing withdrawal from antidepressants, it can be helpful to learn more about what causes this to occur, common symptoms (and how long they
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The patient should be monitored for symptoms of serotonin syndrome for 5 days or until 24 hours after the last dose of linezolid or intravenous methylene blue, whichever comes first
In some cases, withdrawal symptoms can persist for months, especially if the person takes a high medication dosage for an extended period
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Most side effects of Cymbalta usually get better or go away within hours or days after starting the drug
But if you’re feeling nauseated after taking your dose, try taking it with food
Common side effects include nausea, dry mouth, and drowsiness
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However, stopping your medication without the guidance of your doctor can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as constant headaches and increased agitation or irritability
How quickly symptoms appear: Withdrawal symptoms often appear within days or weeks, but relapse symptoms generally take longer to develop
It may take up to 6 to 8 weeks for the full effects of Cymbalta to be seen, although some improvement in symptoms, such as sleep, energy, or appetite may show an improvement in 1-2 weeks
The actual duration time will vary from person to person but in general the symptoms can last for seven days or in some rare cases the symptoms may last for
Symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are sometimes called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome and typically last for a few weeks