Summary
Mr C complained about the way the practice removed his Duloxetine medication when he reported that it was not giving him adequate pain relief. When the medication was removed Mr C suffered from withdrawal symptoms and had to be admitted to hospital.
We took independent advice from a GP. We found that the practice had reduced Mr C's medication in line with accepted medical practice, while at the same time introducing an alternative painkilling medication. Unfortunately, Mr C then developed some signs of withdrawal, but this was not as a result of inappropriate medical treatment. We did not uphold the complaint.
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