I have been taking Cymbalta for about 6 months. I absolutely love it. It was prescribed to me for neuropathy and fibromyalgia. It has really made me feel like a new person. I am only able to take 30mg. once a day so far. I've tried 60mg. and it is just too much for me. My neurologist recently prescribed 20 mg. capsules to add to the 30's. I will try that as soon as I get over the cold I've got now. I understand the normal daily dosage to be at least 60mg. so that's why we're trying more medication. It supposedly would optimize pain lessening.

One of my doctors prescribed Lyrica for me. It didn't agree with me at all. Alot of people swear by it but I just couldn't take it. I went back on the Cymbalta.

I don't know about the withdrawal symptoms for Cymbalta so I have nothing to offer there. I have heard great stories about it and horror stories as well. If you decide to take it, I would love to hear an update. Good luck with it!!