Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, also called antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, is a condition that can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication. Stopping Cymbalta has just about killed me. I've been so sick to my stomach, headaches, body aches, & feeling like I'm one step from the psych ward. I can feel myself slipping , & my blood pressure starts rising as I start to either start screaming at someone, or just break down & start crying. What is Cymbalta Withdrawal? Cymbalta withdrawal refers to the symptoms a person experiences when they stop taking Cymbalta, also called discontinuation-emergent adverse events (“DEAEs”). Hi losi114. I was on cymbalta 60mg-duloxetine. I stopped taking it, abruptly because of some severe side effects that had set in. First thing I did , was notify my doctor and was put on another medication almost immediately. Lessening your usual daily dose of Cymbalta can cause a thick kind of dizziness. Cutting the dose down to wean off Cymbalta (for whatever reason) can leave a side effect of dizziness. I was on Cymbalta for 6 months as prescribed for my Psychiatrist, after that I decided to do some research about possible withdrawal symptoms because my bad experience with lexapro in 2005. I found that Cymbalta can cause severe symptoms from withdrawal abruptly. The manufacturer of Cymbalta is facing a number of lawsuits from people who experienced withdrawal symptoms after stopping Cymbalta (duloxetine). The label states that withdrawal occurs in at. Cymbalta (Duloxetine) was officially approved by the FDA in 2004 as a new treatment for major depression. It is classified as an SNRI antidepressant which means it inhibits the reuptake of serotonin as well as norepinephrine. Cymbalta side effects can be very serious. Users report withdrawal symptoms such as brain zaps & suicidal thoughts after stopping use of the antidepressant. Cymbalta 3 yrs ago I went thru treatment for opiate withdrawal after many years of self prescribed pain relief. I had to wait 24hrs and then I was put on suboxone for withdrawal and drug cravings and Cymbalta for pain management and depression.