What are the side effects if you abruptly stop taking Cymbalta®?
Cymbalta® is a brand name for the prescription medication duloxetine hydrochloride. Although effective for treating depression, anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia, Cymbalta® poses a risk for side effects, especially when its use is discontinued suddenly.Types of Side EffectsSide effects that occur with the abrupt cessation of Cymbalta® include dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, tingling in your extremities, vomiting, irritability, nightmares, insomnia, diarrhea, anxiety, excessive sweating and vertigo.PrevalenceMore than 1 percent of patients who suddenly stop taking Cymbalta® experience side effects, reports the U.S. National Library of Medicine.FeaturesThe side effects that occur from discontinuing Cymbalta® occur because the drug elevates the amount of the chemical serotonin in your brain, and suddenly stopping causes levels to drop too quickly. Typically, side effects subside once your body acclimates to the change, explains the U.S. National Library of Medicine.RisksInfrequently
