cymbalta withdrawal

I've been taking 60 mg of cymbalta for 2-3 yrs. I get it free through Lilly. I applied for my refills and someone overlooked something, and my meds didn't come. There are no samples anywhere, and a 30 day supply at the pharmacy is $400. I am into day 6 of withdrawal and I'm miserable! Has any one here had to suddenly stop cymbalta? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

My doctor has been no help, even the drug company won't rush my order even though it was their fault I ran out. Can't believe they let their patients go through this! Thanks for replying

I had been on Cymbalta for 4 years - starting with 60 mg daily, then up to 90, and finally up to 120 mg daily. I decided with God's help to go "cold-turkey" last Thursday 9/25/2014. So far my worst symptom is a general brain fog. I feel joyful at my core but with a layer of fog on top - and sometimes I feel like I'm squinting through my eyes (probably am). By coincidence I had just begun taking some supplements recommended by a guest on a tv show for probably 3 weeks before quitting the Cymbalta. I'm not recommending these supplements for everyone or anyone - just sharing what I'm taking as I believe they are helping me: Selenium, IP-6, Kelp, Green tea extract, Black Raspberry capsules.

After reading the posts on this by others in threads going back to 2007, I will also begin taking fish oil capsules as soon as I can get to the store!

Drinking coffee is also helping with the fog somewhat. I haven't experienced the brain zaps yet.

Niteowl, I have been through you trial do to insurance issues.
the best thing I can tell you is calming breathing exercises and holding ice.

If you get negative thought patterns looping in your head, talk the opposite out loud.

I have to suggest against Roseyes experience of going cold turkey off of ANY med. without a doctors knowledge and advice. This can be very dangerous and life threatening for people.

Roseyes is one of lucky people that made it through.

Also I am going on one of the generics in 2 months. My insurance no longer will cover the name brand. There are a number of generics. Some work, for people where others don't. Even thought they are supposed to be the same chemical complex. Go figure. My pysch is checking which generic works for the most people.

Hang in there and know you are not alone.
Peace
Trina