I am 48, and have been taking Cymbalta for 3 yrs. I began with 30mgs for a month and it was upped to 60mgs. I continued for 6mos. and it became a problem with my day to day. I asked my Doc. to take me back down...He didn't agree, and instead put me on 75 mgs of Effexor. I thought I would lose what was left of my mind.

I insisted on being put back on 30mgs. of Cymbalta. I suppose I wanted to get off of this stuff all together. I have now been on it for two years...and have a lapse or two of taking it on time...mostly due to cost. It makes me feel like I am on the down hill of a roller coaster after the 3rd day off...dizzy, weird, light headed. I know I should not just cold turkey, but how do I get off of this thing and still function? What is the MD advice on weening?

I have a history of depression on my mothers side of the family. It is quite big, but I just want to try to get off of this, as I do yoga, meditate, and have found a good way to cope thru more alternative avenues. I do have a strong history (3 generations), but I want to find a way to not have to take this med. If I do, then so be it...but just wanted your opionion

Please give me advise on how to ween from the 30mgs.

Thank You,
Amy Ellis