 [ Symptoms ] what happens when you stop cold turkey taking cymbalta  i have been on cymbalta for 2 3 years and i cant afford it due to no employment what happens if i stop taking it [ Disease ] i suggest you go back to your doctor and explain you can not afford your prescription most doctor offices offer coupons that you can get it free you should not stop the med cold turkey your doctor needs to lower you dose till you can be off it my experience was horrible i experienced brain joltszaps for a long timemonth or more  and dizzyshakes spells the brain jolts made me feel like i was going absolutely crazy it is very dangerous to stop cold turkey please talk with your doctor about this and they will help you one way or another