Anti-Depressants
I have taken some sort of anti-depressant for the last 10 years. My surgeon wants me off all time released meds for at least 2 weeks before surgery. So for the last few weeks I have been weaning off my Cymbalta .... But OMG the withdrawal is bad .... Headaches, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth etc
Does anyone here take anti-depressants? Did you have to go off for surgery? Did you go back on after? Anyone take Cymbalta?
So excited but not loving what I am going through now ....
Janet
I have been on antidepressants for years as well. I didn't have to stop my meds before or after surgery, I just had to crush them afterwards. My pharmacist said neither meds were time released so I could continue them. I'm on Brintillex and Wellbutrin. I'm still dealing with the Brintillex making me nauseous and vomiting ever since the surgery, I never had a problem with it prior to surgery. I go for days without taking it and it's causing some issues so I need find yet another antidepressant. I don't think it's good to go without, maybe your Dr could prescribe one you could take throughout? I understand what stopping the meds can do to you, I suggest being on them after surgery as it can be a difficult time as well. I had surgery 2 months ago. Best of luck to you, I hope all goes well. It's definitely a life-changing experience, for the better.