Cymgen Withdrawal

I live in South Africa and started using Cymgen about 3 years ago. I was on 30mg once a day. After deciding that the medication didn't help me, I decided to quit cold turkey. The only withdrawal symptoms I experienced was the dizziness and vertigo. But it was really bad. I started taking it again after a week. I decided to research this and found that antioxidants is supposed to reduce the withdrawal. So I started taking PROCYDIN* (don't know if this is available worldwide) with the Cymgen for about 2 weeks. Then when my Cymgen was finished I continued to take the Procydin only. I must say that I am not experiencing any withdrawal symptoms at this stage. I also don't get depressed (never had suicidal thoughts - even before)

Procydin contains:
Grape seed extract
Proanthocyanidins - 70mg
CA Ascorbate 30mg
Bioflavonoids 30mg
Vitamin E 15mg

I still take it as I am certain it can only be good for one.

I take 2 tablets once a day.

NOTE: This is NOT medical advice. I am NOT a doctor and this is my opinion based on experience.

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Hi Johann,

I haven't found any clinical information regarding the use of antioxidants for Cymgen (Cymbalta) withdrawal treatment; but based on your description it sounds like a really good alternative to those used to taking other addicting medications for this very purpose.

From what I could gather, Procydin (Proanthocyanadins) is a naturally occurring antioxidant in foods help to protect the tissues and cells against excessive oxidation.

I wonder if oxidation itself is what aggravates or contributes to serious withdrawal symptoms? You may be onto something here. If you have any references for info on 'the role antioxidants play in withdrawals' that would be great!

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Johann how did you taper off the Cymgen and did you start taking Prozyden before you start tapering off this pill?

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