Posted by Paul_d_234 on September 16, 2004, at 15:36:30
In reply to Zoloft to Cymbalta Journal, posted by Paul_d_234 on September 15, 2004, at 6:27:20
> Day 1 - 9/14
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> Have been tapering off of Zoloft from 100MG down to 50MG last week. Attempting to get off Zoloft cause of weight gain and sexual side affects.
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> Have been depression/anxiety free for 5 years on Zoloft but weight gain (70#s) has been impossible to get rid of - even with heavy exercise and dieting.
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> 50mg Zoloft
> 30mg Cymbalta taken in evening.
>
> First night had a bit of trouble staying asleep. Woke up a few times. Seemed to a bit more "energized" at night - nothing significant to report as this is the first day.
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> Plan is to stay on 50mg Zoloft and 30mg Cymbalta for two weeks and then drop Zoloft to 25mg for 2 more weeks. Will go to 60 mg Zoloft and 0mg zoloft in 4 weeks if side effects are low.
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> Paul
Day 3 on same doses (30mg Cymbalta and 50mg Zoloft), so far so good. No side effects to speak of.
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