Hi,
I have been considering the same thing so I was doing some research on the internet and found that a lot of people take both, so I was wondering if while reducing the cymbalta (much slower than you suggest) why couldn't you introduce the wellbutrin slowly?

Definitely talk to your doc about it- perhaps a slower weaning would be better for you- but at this point (you're already off of it) you might just want to wait it out. It will get better! But calling your doc would be a good idea for some advice.

I am wellbutrin, and love it..... You should start taking it as your doctor directed. One reason I chose wellbutrin over the others is, no weight gain and no sexual side affects. Yes drugs are drugs rather a doctor perscribes or you get them on the corner. They are all mind altering.

I weaned off of Cymbalta and am still having side effects and headaches. The withdrawl was soo BAD I thought I needed to be checked into Detox. I went from 60 mg. to 30 mg. then alternated days, the first two weeks were a living nightmare!! If you search the web message boards, I found one report with 83 possible side effects!! There is a on-line free pamplet the Road to Recovery. I experienced, pounding Migraine Headaches, chills, clammy skin, nausea, pronounced depression, Vivid Nightmares involving my family. I was scared to go to sleep at night. I quit watching any NCIS shows,etc. I had one dream, not necessarily me, but a suicide, victim hanging in shower....was it worth it to be on the MED. Absolutely NOT!, It did little at all to help with Fibro. pain, depression. I gained weight, along with LYRICA!! 30 lbs. I did switch back to Welbutrin after a couple of weeks, which has helped. The only advice my Neurologist said was to taper to 20 mg., but I did not one to take one step back into the Horrible Withdrawl Phasa. Maybe, some people have better luck!!, many do not and I pray for you during this rough time. God Bless Your Needs, D.White

I have been on 30 mg. of cymbalta since the summer when my son was diagnosed with cancer. I went to 60 mg. and was jumping out of my skin. Now I'm back on 30 mg and want to get off of this med. The last 2 weeks I have been taking 30 mg. every other day and am losing my mind. I am crying everyday, I can't go to sleep until 3:00 a.m. and I am having nightmares and feel so depressed. I went to my dr. and asked him to switch my medication. He is now going to put me on wellbutran xl. I've been reading stuff on the internet and this med. scares me too. I hate taking any medication, but I am in such a low point in my life that I need help. I'm hoping that eventually I will start exercising again and lose weight, because I have also gained 40 pounds (to tell you the truth not feeling good about the way you look is enough to make you depressed). Does anyone have anything good to say about wellbutran?

I weaned off Cymbalta and know what a terrible experience one has during the process. You are not alone!! I had withdrawl symptoms; severe headaches, fatique, nausea, worsened depression-crying spells, and vivid nightmares,etc. I switched back to Wellbutrin, to try to loose some of the weight gain from Cymbalta and Lyrica, but could not stand the crawling skin sensation. That is one of the side effects of Wellbutrin. I thought it was my Hypothroidism or hormone levels. Recently, tried Lexapro and had terrible headaches. Now, I have weaned off all Antidepressants and feel much better. I've started Aquatic Physical Therapy, for my neck/surgery C5-C6 disckectomy and fusion. It has helped my pain, headaches, and mood during the withdrawl process. There is a good internet site called The Road Back to Recovery. It was very helpful during the withdrawl process. Good Luck and Many Prayers, D. White

This Monday i just starting to wean off of cymbalta and starting to take wellbutrin. My Dr. has me doing it for a full 4 weeks taking both until the 5th week. I also gained weight with the cymbalta and had some manic feelings that i never had before. So far the good news is that my outh is not dry anym ore, i don't sweat profusely and my appetite has significantly decreased!! The only side effects i have are the zinging/zapping feeling in my head and a bad headache. Other than that it's not bad.