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How To Stop Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Without Withdrawal Symptoms

Millions of people take antidepressants for anxiety, arthritis, depression, nerve pain or fibromyalgia. Are they told how to stop duloxetine?

Terry Graedon - July 7, 2025

Antidepressant Sertraline Withdrawal Feels Like Circles of Hell

Joe Graedon - July 3, 2025

Deprescribing: Can You Ever Stop Taking So Many Pills?

Joe Graedon - June 5, 2025

Trapped in Treatment: Antidepressant Research Has Ignored Withdrawal!

Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

FDA Finally Corrects Labeling for Zyrtec and Xyzal Withdrawal Itching

Joe Graedon - May 21, 2025

Red Dye and Other Synthetic Dyes: Going, Going…GONE?

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Joe Graedon - January 13, 2025

Getting Off Venlafaxine Can Be Incredibly Challenging

Effexor (venlafaxine) is a common antidepressant. But getting off venlafaxine can be really hard. People should taper the drug VERY slowly.

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Joe Graedon - November 13, 2024

Drug Recalls From India – Do You Trust Foreign-Made Generics?

Drug recalls have become so common that most Americans don't seem to care. What about you? Do you know where your medicines are made?