One common cause of hyperprolactinemia is a growth or tumor on the pituitary gland called a prolactinoma. The tumor produces high levels of prolactin. These tumors can be large or small and are usually benign, meaning they are not cancerous. Large tumors can also cause headaches, vision problems, or both.
The most common symptoms of atypical antidepressant withdrawal, including Cymbalta, are anxiety and low mood, such as apathy and rebound depression. Because Cymbalta strongly affects serotonin, after discontinuation it can take several days for the body's own serotonin system to return to normal.
News reports from that same year say the company faces more than 5,000 Cymbalta withdrawal cases. One publicized case is out of New York. McDowell v. Eli Lilly & Co. Jesse McDowell filed his lawsuit in New York, claiming Cymbaltaâs label was inaccurate. McDowell said he suffered âserious and life-threatening withdrawal symptomsâ from Cymbalta.