I am currently tapering off Cymbalta and have now reduced my dose to 15 mg. Tapering down to 30 mg went smoothly with minimal issues, but at 15 mg, I am experiencing nausea, weakness, and random bouts of dizziness throughout the day. I've read mixed advice about taking Ashwagandha with Cymbalta, but I wonder if Ashwagandha might help at this lower dose (15 mg) by maintaining my serotonin levels. I believe the interactions between Cymbalta and Ashwagandha might be more significant at higher doses and not at 15 mg dose. Should I consider using Ashwagandha to support my Cymbalta tapering process, or is it too risky?
Tapering Cymbalta (dulexitine) and taking Ashwangadha?
Question posted by Pragnishka on 28 June 2024
Last updated on 1 July 2024 (3 weeks ago) by smchurch
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smchurch
1 July 2024
Dear Pragnishka, I'm certainly not a doctor, but I would strongly suggest that you have a consult with your doctor! You appear to have a good grasp of the factor's involved: Dosing, tapering, expected results, neurotransmitters, potential side-effects, etc.! However, you don't want to undo all your progress, when you have access to a Doctor's expertise, and check with your Pharmacist also - they are the true expert advice! P.S., And they [pharmacists] love to see people getting onto a more natural health care style - not dumping copious combinations of pills - with who knows the synergistic effect?
Good luck, I'll be following your progress!
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