The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I had very little pain reduction with this medication. I was taking it at 120mg/day by the time I was switched. I had very little side effects, but it did affect my libido and sexual performance. I also found I did not have much creative drive while I was on the medication, which was one of the primary reasons I asked to be switched. It might have reduced my pain by a point on the 1-10 scale, but that simply wasn't worth it, especially at a $320/mo cost with no insurance.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Cymbalta made me into a zombie - sleeping 20 hours a day and killing my appetite. All with no relief from my pain or other symptoms.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I started this pill 3 weeks ago and it is really working for me. I am much happier and my attacks are gone. The first night I had terrible pains in my stomach but after that night no more problems. I am on 60mgs and the only negative thing I have noticed about it is that if I forget to take it I get a really bad headache in the morning and feel hung over. Overall I love it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: After finding neither Talam nor Effexor XR helped I was put onto Cymbalta and have never looked back. Has truly lifted my mood.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about 4 years. Worst side effect is sweating, which can be annoying. Also, if I lay down during the day, I can go to sleep at just about any time; so I don't lay down. Much less sexual side effects than other anti-depressants I was on (several of them). Since there is no generic, it is a bit expensive, but I feel so much better than I did before, it is worth it!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Have been taking Cymbalta 60mg/day for 2 years - not many noticeable side effects other than sweats, daytime sleepiness and "flat" emotionally. Tried to wean myself off (due to insurance loss) and experienced horrible withdrawal symptoms - anger, restlessness, and an intermittent feeling inside my skull variously described by other users as "electric twingeing", "brain zap" or "head shock" (rapid pulses strong enough to make my eyes flutter; am back on for now.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: Cymbalta was the first drug that actually improved the diabetic neuropathy pain I was experiencing in my legs, feet, arms and hands. For the first time, I was able to sleep through the night without waking in tears from the pain. I was so happy my doctor put me on this drug in conjunction with Neurontin. The pain almost disappeared! Approximately 6-8 weeks later, I noticed that the neuropathy pain started back up again despite continuing on the medicines. I too, had insomnia making it difficult, at best, to be alert, focused or have any energy the following day. To this day, I still have some insomnia and an increase in the neuropathy symptoms; BUT Cymbalta 60mg & Neurontin 600mg are the BEST drugs so far in lessening the pain.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Helped with pain in lower back and burning in feet when I first started taking it. Now, it has been almost a year and I feel like it may not be working as well. Still working but I feel like I might be getting to used to the medication.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: It was like a wonder drug at first. Then, even though I went up to the maximum dose of 60 mg, I can no longer tell I am even taking it. I stop it - then start it back up - still no help. It's just no good anymore.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Started with 30mg plus Ativan (lorazepam) 1-2mg/day for anxiety/depression. OK. Then, up to 45. Too strong, down to 30. Later back to 45, then 60. Lots and lots of side effects--ear pain, weird nerve pains, mania, then urinary retention which is VERY serious. Kept trying it too long, 7 weeks. Then switched to Venlafaxine ER which is much more tolerable.
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duloxetine for Bipolar Disorder: After a few years on SSRI's with recurring switches to hypomania I was put on Cymbalta Lithium. First there was a great antidepressant effect, but soon after I was told to raise the dose, I switched into a period of mania, making me aggressive. Since two years I don't take any antidepressants and have not been hypomanic/manic a single time.
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duloxetine for Pain: I have been on Cymbalta for several years. The pain I had prior to this medication was life changing. I worked in retail for 18yrs and needed to function physically to be effective at work. When I was given the Cymbalta I think I called it an answer to my prayers. THEN I lost my job and insurance. Cymbalta has no generic sub and is $150 per month without insurance. That was financially hard on my family. I tried to go off it on my own and had HORRIBLE side effects including panic attacks, heart and blood pressure problems. Forced to continue this medication I spent $1800 in a year to stay sane. My doctor gave me a three week plan to get off Cymbalta. Now I am on the 3rd week and still having side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta was a wonderful mood elevator and controlled my swings especially well at first, but the emotional blunting and sexual disinterest and malfunction were devastating to my relationship with my mate. After several months of taking Cymbalta, it quit working so well, and when my dose was increased, the emotion blunting and other side effects turned me into a walking, talking, zombie.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: A miracle for me. Effexor for 6 yrs makes me feel like having heart failure. Always out of breath when walking short distance. Every time I changed medicines I'd get really sick. Thought I was doomed to Effexor. New Doctor, now Cymbalta. After what I read, since I'm so sensitive to medicines I totally expected to be sick to my stomach and dizzy. I'm still on 30mg, 3 more days go to 60mgs. The change is great so far. No side effects everyone is different. It takes so long to find the medicine that's right for you. I can't work, on disability.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in March 2008 and immediately put on Lyrica. I went up to 100mg and over the course of 6 months, gained 40 lbs. I tried natural remedies with no help so I went back on the Lyrica. I was blessed to be a part of a Fibromyalgia group at University of Michigan and got to meet and be examined by the head of their Neurology department who advised me to try Cymbalta. He sent a detailed report to my doctor and I began on 30mg at night. That was 4 months ago. I have my life back- without the crazy eating binges! I just recently had to bump up to 60mg daily. What a great drug! I had mild itching the first two nights, but now I don't experience any of the side effects. The only problem is losing weight.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: This medication made me nauseous for 12 hours a day about 30 minutes after I took it. My doctor changed me to Wellbutrin, but I am weary to try it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I no longer sleep all the time. I have more energy and less pain. The overwhelming sadness is gone. The only weird thing is that I feel like CAN'T cry anymore...even when I want to. But I will take no crying with the way I feel. I am like a new person. Went from 30- 60 mg and feel wonderful.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I found this product to be worth while taking. It's been about 3 months since I have been on it. I was really tired the first 2 weeks but now there are just yawns throughout the day. My social life has gotten better due to problems with anxiety and depression as well. Maybe due to other medication prior, my learning is better though focusing is not better due to my ADHD, and my back pain has been reduced. I have made more friends and feel much more normal more so then not, and I don't feel like I "lost myself like another drug did to me in the past. I would say this isn't bad due to the mild side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I love this medicine. When I was first given it I read a bunch of feedback online and was super nervous about taking it. This is the only medicine that has worked for me in the last ten years. I feel better, I sleep better, my body doesn't hurt so much, I love to actually live life now.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I took Cymbalta for 7 weeks for post-partum anxiety/depression. After the initial week of feeling nausea and fatigue, I started to feel better. I stayed on 30 mg, but found after 5 weeks I was having vivid, disturbing dreams, insomnia, sweating, and the anxiety came back.
I started tapering off, and even at the low dose the withdrawls are quite uncomfortable - after tapering and stopping the drug I still get a buzz/pulse/shock like sensation in my head almost constantly after a week. Great if it helps, but hard to get off!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Cymbalta 60mg for approximately 6 months, I am now taking 30mg. At first I was afraid to take it, but a few days into it and I was dancing at my first doctor's office. Works well but does not take away the burning inside my muscles. Maybe I'll need to return to 60mg. Do not take with opioids they just don't mix well, I had no pain but my mood was somewhat strange.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: This medicine worked while I was taking it, but when my doctor stopped my use... the withdrawals were AWFUL! Be VERY careful! It was the worst thing I had ever been through in my life! He took me slowly off the medicine, but that did not matter... I've heard others with the same repsonse as myself.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: The Cymbalta made me so sleepy that I could not function. I am a stay home mother of two toddlers and this was not the side effect I could tolerate.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I suffer from medical anxiety. I first tried Paxil - itched like crazy. Then lexapro - shook all the time. Cymbalta has changed my life. I feel so much better now, and almost back to 'normal' after 5 weeks on the medication. I have a little insomnia, and have lost a few pounds, but other than that I feel like I'm 30 again, instead of 50!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I was prescribed this drug for severe depression following massive stroke and head pain. This is very effective in that respect. It is also very, very expensive, and there is no generic. Without adequate insurance coverage, this medication is probably beyond the means of many patients.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on Cymbalta 30mg for the last 5 days. I noticed a lot of side effects good and bad. The bad ones include insomnia, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth. The two good side effect was less urgency to urinate and fewer hunger pangs. I used to run to the bathroom every hour and almost constantly eat. My mood is improving and I seem to be coming out of my shell. In a few more days my dose will double and I am sure this medication will work. I feel as if I am on the right path to becoming who I used to be years ago.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: After years of knowing something was wrong, I went to the doctor and he prescribed Cymbalta. I have been on it for 6 months. I love it! I will be married a year in October and my husband and I were already talking divorce until I started Cymbalta. I did have VERY violent and 'goury' dreams when I took it right before bed. Now I take it in the morning, my dreams are back to normal. I am currently taking 60mg, but am going to request to take a lower dosage as I am now starting to experience headaches and nausea. I feel like I am finally the person I always knew I was and not the bitter, angry, weepy person other people saw.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about 5 years and it really helps with depression and anxiety and has few side effects for me. The only one I notice is that orgasm is more difficult, but this could be due to menopause as well. I am so thankful for this drug and hope it never stops working.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Cymbalta is the best thing that I have ever tried and for more than just depression. I also suffered from debilitating anxiety. Both have all but disappeared. Before I started taking it about 4 months ago I literally hoped I would just fade away. I wanted to die so badly it's all I thought about. I have lost 45 pounds along with my compulsive overeating disorder and have gained more peace and happiness than I ever knew could exist for me. It saved my life (and helped me be a much better mother, wife, daughter-everything). I will deal with the super sweatiness and a few extra yawns during my day in order to have a life. Viva la Cymbalta!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I have had chronic pain from nerve damage when I had a mastectomy 11 yrs ago. Have been to many pain doctors, tried epilepsy medicines, antidepressants, and now I am taking Tizanidine, Lyrica, Cymbalta and a wonderful compounded pain cream that is a lifesaver for me! It has Lidocaine, Ketoprofen, and Cyclobenzaprine. Mention to your pain doctor. I put a small dab on my arthritic knee too. My insurance covers it 90%. Good luck to all with chronic pain!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been using Cymbalta for almost a year now and I am finally who I always used to be. I am able to handle daily situations without unnecessary anger or feelings of hopelessness. My world appears in focus and I have normal reactions to situations, I don't over react to simple things. I wish I had not spent so many years without treatment for my depression; they feel like the lost years of my life. Thank you Cymbalta!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Diagnosed with fibromyalgia I went to my doctors to discuss further help in dealing with the pain, and was immediately given Cymbalta 30 mg., no talk about my Estroven that I was taking for menopause, nothing. Found relief first two days, immediately as directed and found through the course of 3 weeks, the following interactions, irritability, more pain than ever before, which forced me to take more pain pills to combat the pain, and then finally a rash, then difficulty speaking, then finally the ultimate was massive confusion. Please be careful to those who are taking homeopathic medicines, and trying to help themselves with Fibromyalgia. Be your own ADVOCATE and do the RESEARCH first...don't be a stastic like I almost was.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta was a life saver; I started on 30 mg and quickly went to 60 mg. I felt relaxed, less anxiety. My dose was increased to 90 mg- I became psychotic, talking a mile a minute, the sweats, etc. I was placed back on the 60 mg.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: This drug has been a life saver for me. I had severe upper stomach pain before taking Cymbalta.
The pain was gone within two weeks.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome. I was taking Cymbalta for the FMS symptoms. I started taking Cymbalta about 1.5 months ago and yesterday was moved to Savella. I give Cymbalta great credit. It does what it says. Within days of starting it, my pain level went from a constant 6-8 lingering to 0-1. I hadn't felt so good in years. My mood improved greatly too. BUT, I had to transition off of it due to side effects including headaches that would come on at the drop of a pin feeling like an axe in my head and throbbing with every beat of my heart. When I'd take my Blood pressure it would be up to 140/85 from a usual 116/64, profuse sweating to the point of having to change clothes, night sweats and anorgasmia. The doctor reacted to the Blood Pressure elevation with concern.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I found this to be a very effective anti-depressant. I feel it helped me turn my life around. I had tried about 7 or more other drugs which were all unsuccessful in treating my condition. The big drawback was that it stopped working after about 4 years and I am again trying various anti-depressants.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have just taken my second dose of Cymbalta. My doctor suggested that I take 20 mg for 14 days and then go to 30 mg. Right now I can tell that my depression has noticeably subsided and my desire to sleep all day/night has decreased. I'm actually sleepy when I go to bed now. Slept for about 4 hours and woke up and right back to sleep. I have also noticed that I've begun to yawn during the day which I can't ever remember doing. But all in all I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is finally the mediation for me. I've been down in the valley this time for almost a year and I'm ready to start living my life again.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: I was only able to take this for about 3 days. It made me so unsteady on my feet that falling was a great threat. I also spoke, looked and felt like a "drunken sailor". Totally uncoordinated and 'out of it'. It did nothing for my neuropathy.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I was on Wellbutrin, Prozac and Zoloft (trying each per my doctors orders, waiting about 6 weeks, repeat with next) for anxiety. I stopped even trying "instant" anti-anxiety drugs (Xanax, Valium) years ago because they "zombified" me too much.
Cymbalta is AMAZING. After about 2 weeks the side effects disappeared entirely. I can concentrate better, I sleep VERY soundly, and no panic attacks!
For those having insomnia issues... some people here say take it at night. I had exactly the OPPOSITE experience. Taking Cymbalta at night/dinner time would make sleep nearly impossible/restless. Taking it first thing in the morning I get a little tired in the afternoon, but nothing a latte won't fix. I sleep like a BABY now; which I haven't done ever.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I had been taking another antidepressant when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After one year of suffering I asked my doctor to switch me to Cymbalta so that I could see if it would help my muscle pain. After about 6 weeks, I realized that I was doing everyday things without crying out loud. Cymbalta has reduced my muscle pain from a 10 (worst) to about a 5. It worked for me.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Cymbalta has been the single most helpful medication I have used for depression. It has enabled me to return to work and my clarity of mind has much improved. My physical pain has also been tremendously reduced and no longer takes all my energy. Thank you Cymbalta - You really have saved my life.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Within one week of taking this medication my pain started to abide. By the end of a month the pain that I had been suffering from for years was gone.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I don't think this drug does a whole lot for my pain but I think it keeps me from becoming depressed. It seems to work very well for stabilizing my mood.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have taken Zoloft and Trazodone for past 10 years for depression and anxiety and recently changed doctors. She prescribed Cymbalta. I am on 60 mg and although I have some negative side effects, they are all tolerable. Any medicine you take you will have side effects. On the positive side, my libido has increased drastically and I can once again have orgasms. Guess I am making up for those "lost" 10 years with Zoloft. New life at 59.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta has really helped with my bi-polar/panic disorder. I have been looking for the right medicines for a long time and since I was put on Cymbalta I have seen an improvement. I'm very happy with how I feel lately.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta now for almost a year and I feel great. The downside is the isomnia but no other side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: I find this new antidepressant the best I have tried so far and I have tried so very many. I give it 95/100, only because it gives me really really bad hot flushes through the night which wake me up and I toss and turn and get hot and cold - all night.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: For me, this worked great as pain relief for a herniated disc. I found the pain to be less agonizing throughout the day, and I could do things that I needed to (cleaning, vacuuming, grocery shopping, carrying the groceries, etc.). The problem that I had with the medication is that I had horrible memory loss. I am a full-time student and could not handle the problems I had trying to retain hard information. My doctor tried to combat this by putting me on Ritalin but then I couldn't sleep. I have had to go off of pain relievers for this exact problem.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: The side effects at the beginning were just awful, but my body has gotten used to it and this is simply an amazing drug for the pain. I'm taking 60mg and the pain is almost completely gone. I find though that it does give me insomnia if I take it at night.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I am on 120mg of Cymbalta to treat my chronic depression, PTSD and anxiety (severe child abuse survivor and adult sexual assault survivor), and chronic pain (spinal disorder required fusing all but one vertebra in my neck and the vertebra in my lower back; plus severe arthritis in my knees, hips, and both AC joints). I have been on 24hr narcotics, Ativan, and many antidepressants. Of course narcotics work, but they caused me to have heart problems. Ativan is great, but doctors are reluctant to prescribe long-term. I thought the panic attacks, insomnia, hot flashes, obsessive worry and dread, gloom, weepiness and loss of interest in everything would be forever. Cymbalta helped me get my life back.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I started with 30mg of Cymbalta and after 4 days noticed I had absolutely no pain whatsoever anywhere in my body after years of pain. I was ecstatic. That lasted 2 1/2 months and it all came back with a vengeance. I stopped taking it cold with no ill effects. Very disappointed. I'm trying 5HTP and CoQ10 now so we'll see.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: This medicine caused me to gain almost 10 pounds even though I didn't change my eating habits and continued to exercise 5 times a week.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I lost 3 people in family to death in 15 months. I realized I had lost interest in almost everything, didn't even watch T.V in that whole time. I finally saw an ad for Cymbalta and asked my doctor about it. It's been 2 weeks. One week on 30 mg and 1 week on 60 mg. I am already taking interest in things I used to love. No side effects. What a difference this drug has made for me. I am a bit tired but sleep doesn't hurt anyone.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: This was the third adjusted medication - depression symptoms improved and by that time switched to Cymbalta. This was the best I had felt with the least amount of side effects. Insomnia is a problem.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: For those of you experiencing fatigue, it would make sense to take Cymbalta at night. This is how I have dealt with fatigue with many medications and was also the advice of my doctor. ALSO, for those with side effects that are bothersome, I was advised to give it more than a week because they usually dissipate. Don't stop taking it after only a few days!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: I've tried many, many different medicines for my nerve pain. Finally after being put on Cymbalta for my depression, I noticed that my nerve pain was not near as bad as it was before. I'm overwhelmed with my results. Almost to tears, of joy, instead of tears of pain! Thank you!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I've been on Cymbalta for almost 6 months. I started off with the 60mg doses and I felt great (first 3 months). The first few days I was sleeping constantly and felt completely out of it (giddy, glazed over etc). Side effect outside of the first couple weeks was limited to orgasms taking forever. My depression still seems to be up and down but my anxiety levels and ability to control OCD related thoughts has been wonderful. Feels good to have less "noise" upstairs in the brain department. I'm currently on 120mg and asking my Doctor to adjust as I'm still feeling depressed. Sleep wise I get up extremely early but fall asleep fine and seem to be much more motivated than I used to be.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I took Cymbalta for about 6 months for clinical depression. Although it helped the depression a lot, I couldn't stand the side effects. I lost about 20 lbs (I'm already underweight), I started having almost constant migraines, and all I wanted to do was sleep. It was hard to get through work because I was so tired. Then on my days off, I would only wake up to make dinner for my husband, then I'd be back in bed.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Urinary Incontinence: Not good for urinary incontinence. In fact, going to a urologist very soon to seek help/surgery options for worsening incontinence. Originally went on Cymbalta for severe anxiety/chest pains, never even knew it was prescribed for "leaky" folks. May work for some, but did nothing for me. Also weaning off for anxiety, due to severe weight gain while taking.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I was on this medication for THREE DAYS, missed ONE DAY, and for a week my body was in the most excruciating pain. It was almost as if the withdrawal gave me fibromyalgia. Also, I was a different person on all of the medications I tried. Be careful with any medicine you take. It was painful, but I also needed it because of severe suicide ideation.
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duloxetine for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about 8 weeks. I feel a lot better in myself and feel it is helping the depression, but I'm suffering with very excessive sweating and hot flashes. My bed is wet through at night and I am just hoping that the sweating disappears soon.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: I was diagnosed 13 years ago as bipolar. I have been on a total of 14 different medications. After a few months, the effectiveness of the medication would start to wear off. I would tell my doctor and he would up my dosage, then I would become a zombie. Cymbalta so far has been the only medication that I have been on for more that a year and a half. The only side effects I have noticed and that are starting to subside are; tremors, excessive sweating and night sweats, excessive rambling, minor confusion, and fatigue. They are starting to subside, but the medication has been a God send for me and my family.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I've been on Cymbalta for about 2 months now. I have chronic pain, depression and anxiety. I was taking heavy duty narcotics and came off of them and started Cymbalta 60mg. This is a miracle drug. I still have some tolerable pain but my major depression and anxiety went away almost immediately. Not one side effect like all the other SSRI's. I'm me again after all these years.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I've been taking this medication for 3 weeks. First week I was on 30 mg, I felt almost immediate relief from my anxiety/depression. The first six days I experienced fatigue and slept 12 hours a day. By 7th day I was sleeping less and feeling more emotionally balanced. Second week, my dosage was increased to 60 mg and the same thing happened. I slept 12 for about 6 days and by the 7th day I felt good and was sleeping normally. I do have some clenching of my jaw and dry mouth, but a glass of water seems to help. I take my medication at the same time every morning after eating and drink lots of water throughout the day. I'm not taking any other drugs. I've found great relief with Cymbalta. My husband is thrilled with the calmer, happier me. Me too!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: For the first time in my life, I no longer have suicidal thoughts. I am more positive. However, my fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus are so incredibly painful and crippling, I am not able to function normally. I have had hot flashes also. However, feeling like I am choosing life rather than seeking death options, is the greatest benefit of Cymbalta.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on and off Cymbalta for about 3 years. Just today after visiting with my Doctor and with my husbands honest feedback (he was there with me), I realized that I have to go back on it. So I'm going off Wellbutrin, which had worked great in the past. Cymbalta really is the best anti-depressent that I have tried, and I have tried a lot. The only reasons I ever went off it in the past was the bloated feeling I felt and weight gain. So I am committing to eating better (watch calorie intake and get off the carbs) and excercising. Going to go buy a treadmill tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'm able to stay on it for good this time.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: I have been experiencing chronic fatigue (inability to muster up energy for anything) for as long as I can recall. My doctor gave me a trial for Cymbalta for approximately two months and I noticed an improvement. My mom had a stroke and I was away for a few weeks and unfortunately I ran out of my medication, so I thought I would be okay without it. I was wrong! I experienced major withdrawals after about two weeks. I was easily agitated. I did not leave my apartment. I could not sleep. Some nights I was up until 4:00AM. Earlier in the week I went back on it and things seem to be slowly getting back on track.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for 4 months now for anxiety and depression. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for about 16 years, since I was a preteen. I have tried several medications with bad results and harsh side effects. I have had pretty good success with Cymbalta so far. I started off on 30mg and just increased to 60 mg last week. I feel happier, have more energy, more positive. The only side effects I have had is insomnia, jaw clenching and hot flashes, which are not constant, and mostly tolerable compared to the side effects I had before when on other medicines. This medication has worked well for me so far, and I hope it continues to.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: Cymbalta worked for my neuropathy for about 6 weeks then suddenly stopped working. I was very sad that is stopped. I did experience very bad insomnia but other than that I didn't have any major side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta for me has been very beneficial in treating the anxiety/depression periods of Type 1 Bipolar Disorder.
Some say antidepressant medicines can cause adverse reaction in Bipolar patients leading to Manic episode, but it didn't with me. It worked better over a long period, the negative effects when first starting the medication, and when stopping, can be quite bad (head spins, nausea, dry mouth, very tired, etc.) and can take a while to subside. I experienced many positive effects after being crippled with depression/anxiety for sometime. Biggest advice - DO NOT STOP TAKING SUDDENLY and DO NOT MISS DOSES. Decrease dosage slowly (speak to your Doctor).
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I was placed on this medication a year ago after years of suffering with pain due to a car accident. I nearly lost my life in 1993 in car accident. The pain at times became unbearable, so my Doctor suggested this medication and I have seen much success with it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I initially started taking Cymbalta at 60 mg but the nausea was unbelievably dreadful. I couldn't even drink a glass of water without throwing it back up. I consulted my physician and we agreed to trying the 30 mg dosage. The nausea has decreased intensely and is manageable. I highly recommend taking it with food. My mood is wonderful.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: Debilitating side effects after only 2 hours with only one 60mg pill. Extreme sweating, fatigue, difficulty swallowing and walking. Next came the nausea and intense insomnia. Had to call in sick to work the next day due to lack of sleep and weakness. Didn't get out of bed until 3 pm.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have had both depression and pain for the past 20 years. After having some rather intensive back surgery 18 months ago, I decided to switch to Cymbalta instead of the Prozac that I'd been taking for many years to see if it would aid in the pain. My initial result was hot sweats, but no other help. I missed a day while I was on 60 mg and had vertigo and an electric twinging in my brain that actually made my vision jerk. It went away about an hour after I took my Cymbalta. This has since recurred every time I try to wean. I cannot get down past 30 mg.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I was on Cymbalta for 9 months and from an overall mood perspective it was incredible. I did suffer 2 noticeable side effects. I had some insomnia as well as difficulty with an orgasm (I am male). I then went to Wellbutrin and that did nothing. A year later I am back on Cymbalta and the MUCH better mood is worth it. The withdrawals of stopping were absolutely horrible (nausea, dizziness), but only lasted a couple of weeks as I lowered my dosage. I will deal with those when I stop the next time.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: I really like Cymbalta. It eliminates my anxiety and levels me out. What I don't like about Cymbalta- night sweats and general muscle fatigue. I laughed when I saw that it is a treatment for hot flashes. I have been on numerous antidepressants and that is one of the main side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Day 5 and I'm amazed already, the depression and anxiety has been wiped away with 30mg. By far the best antidepressant I've tried in the last 2 years. Feel so much better, better mood, less irritable and more energetic. Wonder drug for me. I'd highly recommend trying it, no side effects just a slight occasional headache but otherwise no complaints here.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I took this medication for approximately two years. For depression, it is the best I have tried. Side effects: I was always hot and seemed to sweat more in tense situations. To come off it I had to bump down to the 30's once a day, then every other day, then every third day and so on for about two months. Finally weaned off completely and feel great.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: It is difficult to wean off this medication. I missed one dose and the next day was planning on picking up my prescription and I actually had to leave work early because I became so sick (after only one missed dose). Vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. I was on 90 mg, then went to 60 mg, then 30, 20, 15, and now 7.5 mg over the course of a month and I am still sick. Vertigo is the worst. I am nauseous every day.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Cymbalta seemed to help me feel better. It did not really help a lot with my pain just my mood. I had to stop taking it, because I could not urinate.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Overall I am very happy with this medication. I have had little side effects. I still prefer Lyrica as a better pain relief medication but had to stop due to fluid retention of 6kg in 3 months.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, as well as depression and anxiety resulting from PTSD. I have been on Zoloft for over 10 years, trying to taper from it for the last 5. I couldn't get down past 50mg of Zoloft without dreadful side effects, until my doctor suggested I cross taper with Cymbalta. It has made all of the difference in the world. I am now down to 20mg of Zoloft (without any withdrawal symptoms), and up to 30mg of Cymbalta. I noticed within the first few days that my depression and anxiety had subsided almost completely, and my Fibromyalgia pain has measurably decreased. I haven't had to use as much oxycontin, or klonopin. I look forward to seeing if combining Lyrica will allow me to get off the oxycodone altogether.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: Previously was on Prozac for anxiety and while that worked really really well for 2 years, it sort of stopped working, and nothing helped again until I got on Cymbalta and 1 small dose of clonezapam at night. Now, I'm virtually anxiety free, with just a rare panic attack here and there, treated with other medicines. Cymbalta keeps me pretty even. I'm on the 60mg once daily.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: My review of Cymbalta is the same as my review of Lyrica. Helps at first then benefits begin to diminish. My trial of Cymbalta lasted for 2 years.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been taking Cymbalta 60 mg for about 3 years. At the beginning, I was lightheaded and actually lost about 10 lbs. Over the last year or so, I have become increasingly lethargic - just tired all of the time and have gained about 15 lbs. Have decided to wean off to get some energy back and hopefully lose some weight. It worked for my depression for a while, but has lately lost a lot of effectiveness.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I've been taking Cymbalta for ten weeks (60mg) per day. If this is as good as it gets, I'd hate to see what it's like without it. I can't tell or feel any effects at all. Not even side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for a year. Has helped with depression and overall my moods have been better. It doesn't take much to make me sad, angry, or to cry though. I suffer from constipation, dry mouth, decreased libido, very hard to get orgasms, nausea, forgetfulness and a few other minor side effects. Wish they (most antidepressants) weren't so hard to go off of. I seem to go deeper into depression with any attempts to go off the medicines.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Nausea, nausea, nausea. That's all I can say. My doctor keeps telling me to hang in there but I need something different. My depression doesn't seem to be improving. I've been dealing with this for two months.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I took it for fibromyalgia for 4 weeks. Had loss of memory, dizziness and fainting. Weened myself off with the help of my doctor. Withdrawals were horrible. Headaches, slurred speech, loss of memory, heart racing and palpitations, trouble breathing and dizziness. It lasted nearly 8 month. It was the worst time in my life. I'm happy for those that can tolerate the side effects and are successful on this medication. This is just my story.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I was on Cymbalta for 5 days. It helped my anxiety, but I couldn't handle the side effects: nausea, extreme sleepiness and yawning for the better part of the day, feeling zombie-like, chills, clenching my jaw, headache. I stopped taking it after 5 days, and the withdrawal was terrible. I felt like I'd been hit my a truck: terrible headache and clenching of jaw. And I'd only been on 30 mg for 5 days. Even if I could have tolerated the side effects, I would have been worried about the withdrawal.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for a while and my doctor kept upping my dose because I was seeing no difference in my moods. After being on 90mg daily for weeks and feeling nauseated most of it and still no difference, my doctor took me off of it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have been on Cymbalta for about 8 months and it is incredible. The only time I feel pain now is when I get stressed at work. It has been life changing for me.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Diabetic Nerve Damage: Cymbalta has been a lifesaver for my Diabetic Neuropathy.
In just a few days the pain and discomfort went away. The only problem I am facing with Cymbalta is insomnia even in combination with Xanax 4mg and Vistaril 150mg.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: As a disabled person on SS, I have both Medicare and True Blue. When the fibromyalgia is treated with 60 mg twice a day, the symptoms were phenomenally changed for the better. However, about 3x a year the insurance makes me cut back to one tablet daily. Within a week my depression worsens and my pain intensifies. It's a great drug and those who take it, really need it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I feel the need to warn people about the withdrawal symptoms of getting off of this drug. I am home right now because I feel nauseated, my coordination is way off. I have severe head shock, and can't sleep. Look for these types of stories before taking these types of medicines.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I have been taking Cymbalta for two months. It works great for my anxiety and chronic pain. I feel great, like a new person. The only side effect for me is insomnia. I will be checking back with Doctor on that.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Was on 120mg for 2.5 years after trying most of the antidepressants on the market. It worked the longest and the best on my Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) out of all the other SSRI's I've been on over the last 10 years. Unfortunately, its effectiveness began to drop out and my depression came back so I had to switch to something else. If you have been taking this medication for an extended period of time and need to stop taking it, please wean slowly and do so only with the help of your doctor. Many people, including myself suffered for weeks from terrible withdrawal - symptoms included vomiting, dizziness, head spins, extreme fatigue and a worsening of depression symptoms.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: Many side effects. I have been trying to ween off this medication for over a month and have been unsuccessful. I received no benefits from this medication.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I was prescribed Cymbalta over a year ago, after a crippling anxiety attack and I will have to say, it's helped me quite a bit. I was skeptical on taking it, because I had no positive outcomes with Wellbutrin or Zoloft, but this drug helped me with amazing results. The only thing I've found (probably like with any other drug of this type) is that you NEED to take it on a scheduled basis. I have forgotten to take it or not been able to take it until 6 to 8 hours past my regular time and have to spend a few days readjusting to it. The only reason I gave Cymbalta a 9 instead of ten is for that reason and that weaning off this medicine may prove to be difficult.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Cymbalta is by far the best antidepressant on the market. I have lost weight, eat better, feel better and have my family and my life back.
Thanks Cymbalta.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: This drug is not for me. Not only did I have bad dreams and hallucinations, it seriously affected my memory. The four months I took it I didn't think anything was wrong. My family had to tell me how goofy (but funny and nice) I was acting...very weird, I'm not that nice. Still waiting for those 4 months of memory to return. Also, my doctor had prescribed Chantix to stop smoking at the same time. Probably the combination put me in the land of Oz. Went back to taking Remeron and trying to stop smoking naturally. Hope either medicine works great for you though.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Didn't work for me. Loss of libido and taking naps twice a day. Personality felt 'flat'. Tried it for two weeks and switched to Wellbutrin generic. Better.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: This has caused multiple sexual side effects, urinary retention, almost constant hot flashes and sleep problems. It did nothing for my anxiety. There were no benefits to me from this drug.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta has really helped me calm down and figure out what my problem is with my psychologist. Thank God for Cymbalta.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: After I take this drug for a period of time it makes me just as depressed. Also tend to get a little short with people.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Nausea, excessive yawning and some headspins for the first week or so, but after that, clear sailing! Best I've felt in years.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: Anxiety disorder and panic attacks run in my family. I have loved this drug - I am a happy, calm, relaxed me. I am so glad I have this tool to improve my life!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have tried increasingly higher doses of Lyrica to suppress fibromyalgia flare ups with okay results for two years. Cymbalta became available and it has drastically reduced the constant pain, weakness and fatigue I suffer. Finally, something that works for my fibromyalgia.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 months now to combat depression and anxiety. I am taking 30mg per day. When I first started taking it I was very sleepy. I had to take naps during the day which wasn't too good. I finally had a breakthrough with it and now no longer need the naps. I had good side effects for a few weeks like no hunger pangs. Those went away. I haven't gained any weight either like I did on Zoloft and Serazone. I feel great and during my PMS now it is so nice to actually be nice to others again. It is a wonderful medicine. Keep taking it and you will feel better. The sleepiness will go away and the sun will start shining again. I laugh again like I used to and I have NO SEXUAL SIDE EFFECTS yeah.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: Helped greatly with pain, confusion and saying words I was thinking. Went from about 4-5 hours of sleep a night to 12-14 hours solid sleep for first month. (It felt GREAT to sleep without waking from pain. First time in 8-9 years!) Now only have an occasional late night here and there and sleep as much or little as I want. I do have muscle tightness and twitching when I lay down at night. Stretching and heated muscle rubs help.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: Weight loss, more energy, much less anxiety and stress, no mood swings. I do feel shaky in the morning and at night and don't sleep quite as soundly.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I've been on Cymbalta for about 6 weeks now and it has done a wonderful job. Slight trouble getting to sleep sometimes but not so bad. I now have energy and interest in life. My friends and family don't fear a major mood swing at any given moment. Thank you, Cymbalta!
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I have been taking cymbalta for about 8 months for anxiety and depression due to arthritic pain. I infrequently have night terrors and night sweats however I am free of the depression and anxiety. I can not tell if it is helping the pain as it is pretty severe at times. I don't want to go of of it to try. I have found that it is a positive trade off.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Hot Flashes: I was prescribed 30mg Cymbalta 3 months ago to treat hot flashes/sweats. After just one pill, the hot flashes/sweats were gone. Before I was having 7-8 sweats per day. Going on 4 months now and the hot flash/sweats are starting to slowly come back but they are still fewer than before. I want to keep taking and will have a recheck next month to see if I should increase to 60mg. All positive feedback so far.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I share the same experiences as other reviewers. Fibromyalgia was finally diagnosed 10 years ago. I started taking Cymbalta one year ago and it has been a life changing event. It allowed me to get off the two opiate pain medications I was on. No need to tell anyone the impact it has on my life. It's a priceless medicine.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I have just started taking the medication and have noticed a considerable change in my mood. I am not jumpy anymore. The only thing that I don't like about it is the bad taste I get in my mouth and some insomnia.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: CYMBALTA IS A GOD SEND FOR ME AND ALL THOSE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER, DIABETIC NERVE DAMAGE, FIBROMYALGIA, PAIN OR WHAT EVER ELSE IT IS USED FOR. I MYSELF HAVE S.A.D [SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER] AND AT TIMES DEPRESSION. I WAS TAKING ZOLOFT AND I STILL FELT THE ANXIETY SO MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED CYMBALTA AND IT TOOK ABOUT A WEEK 2 ACTUALLY KICK IN AND WHEN IT DID I FELT IT AND LOVED IT AND WOULD RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION TO THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO HELP THEM LIVE THERE LIFE WITH EASE. IT'S NOT A CURE BUT IT IS VERY HELPFUL AS LONG AS YOU TAKE IT WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO. CYMBALTA IS THE BEST. THANKS.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 1/2 years and it has greatly improved my life. It had to be increased to 90mg per day but now am feeling that it is not helping me much. Overall it has been a real blessing for me.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 3 years ago. I have tried many types of medications from narcotics to anti-seizure medications to control the pain. I have been on Cymbalta for the last 4 months. Cymbalta works wonderful and I am able to live a pain free life.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have been on Cymbalta for a year now for Fibromyalgia. I started on a real low dose and increased slowly and it has been life changing for me. No side effects for me on this one at all.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I took Cymbalta for 3 months and it worked great. Then over time it didn't work as well and I quit. I hit rock bottom.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 months and I must say it is working pretty good for me. I feel "normal" - no extreme ups or downs. I don't feel "zombied out" as with some other medications. I used to have really bad night sweats, but that is over now. I noticed that I eat much, much less than I used to. But this is good for me becuase when I was on Seroquil and Lexapro I gained a lot of weight that I am now trying to lose. So overall, this has been a good medicine for me. I would encourage anyone to at least give it a try. The only real drawback at this point is the $35 copay since it is not on my insurance plans preferred drug list.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Been taking 30mg since September 12th. Just had to go up to 60mg on October 28th. I love this medication. I have been on anti-depressants for over 10 years and this is the absolute best. I no longer occupy my time by thinking about how much life sucks, but by figuring out the things I want to do that I haven't.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: This is a good one for me. I was able to wean off an additional nerve pain medication after starting this. I also take it for depression, but suffer from chronic nerve pain daily.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for a year now. In the beginning I was feeling great; didn't lose any weight in fact I have gained 20lbs. A few months ago I started having terrible anxiety. Thank God I have Xanax.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I like Cymbalta. I have been taking it for 3 months and I'm always in a good mood. I used to be depressed all the time before. My wife sees the change in me. She thinks I'm back to my old self again. No weight loss or gain. I would recommend it to anyone to try.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I started taking Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia and after a while it was like I never had a problem. I also found that my mood swings were less and less. No more suicidal thoughts and I can actually sleep now. It's a great medicine for both problems.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years. I was prescribed it as a test for migraines. I have not had a migraine in the last 2 years. Thank so much for giving me my life back.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: I have been taking Cymbalta for about six months now and my life has drastically changed. I feel so much better and I'm not in pain nearly as much as I was. I feel like I have a new lease on life.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been taking Cymbalta for just over one year now and can only say positive things about it and how it has helped me with anxiety and depression. I have not experienced any negative side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on this for one month. I have progressed up in dosage very quickly due to my lack of control over my depression. I started at 30 mg per day and since my doctor participates in clinical trials, he's aware of how far he can progress with this medication. I am now on 120mg per day, just after a month. It's given me more energy, less appetite, no weight gain. I feel like I can live my life and cope. I temporarily taking it with Klonopin, but hope to be just on Cymbalta soon.
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duloxetine for Anxiety: I am bi-polar and take Abilify and Deplin for that and the Cymbalta for anxiety. It works very well for anxiety - I'm really happy with it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: Have been on cymbalta for a little over 3 months. It has changed my life for the better. My anxiety had gotten to the point that I was hiding in the restroom at work during episodes almost everyday. I am able to communicate what I am thinking more clearly. I don't break out in a sweat if something isn't going the way I think it should. I feel like myself before the panic/anxiety attacks started several years ago. I was dieting when I started taking cymbalta and lost more weight than I had been averaging. Didn't have as much appetite as usual, which wasn't a bad thing. The irritability is gone and I am a lot more pleasant to be around. I am me again.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: The Cymbalta took about three weeks to kick in. The side effects started out really strong; dizziness, sweating, no appetite, sleepiness, dry mouth. Now I've been on one month and all of my side effects are gone. I don't have any sexual side effects. As far as treating my depression it's amazing. It's like the light has been turned on again and I can see the good in life. Advice; if you're prescribed this medication, give it a good try - the side effects do diminish. From what I see here, it seems like this works for a lot of people.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I've been taking Cymbalta for anxiety and dysthymia for 3 months. It is the best medication I have tried in 10 years of treatment. No weight gain, not as lethargic, and my attitude has been much better towards life in general. Right now I am on 60mg a day. I'm not sure if I can go up from here but even if I don't, the way I feel now is better than anything else I have tried including prozac, lexapro, welbutrin and several others. I do have some dry mouth and sweating but it is tolerable.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: THIS IS A GREAT "OTHER" FDA APPROVED MEDICATION FOR FIBROMYALGIA. I STARTED TAKING THE CYMBALTA AND THE RESULT HAS BEEN WONDERFUL.
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Have been on Cymbalta for 2.5 years. The only side effect I experienced was during the first month with night sweats but none since. This medicine also dulled many of the aches and pains I was suffering, which was an added bonus.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I find that this helps with my pain. I also take etodolac, staflex and lyrica. I have ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia that staflex controls. I also have restless leg syndrome. Just thought I'd weigh in and let you know that I know this drug has helped my pain.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I HAVE BEEN ON CYMBALTA FOR OVER YEAR, THE RELIEF IT GAVE ME WAS A GOD SEND. I HATED THE SWEATY SIDE EFFECT, SO I STOPPED TAKING IT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, WITHDRAWL WAS HORRIBLE, DEPRESSION WAS HORRIBLE AGAIN. I'VE BEEN BACK ON IT FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS NOW AND I TAKE 120MG A DAY ALONG WITH 300MG WELBUTRIN, I WISH I COULD TAKE MORE. I WISH THEY WOULD PUT IT IN THE DRINKING WATER SO EVERYONE COULD BENEFIT FROM THE EFFECTS.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I've taken Cymbalta for almost a year and it was great for depression. After finally getting to a place in my life that I did not believe I needed the anti-depressants anymore, I decided to go cold turkey. This day marks the 7th day of not taking anything and I must say the detox is horrible. Talk to your Docotr before going off this medication, as it has some terrible effects when coming off of it suddenly.
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This is the best medicine ever for Peripheral Neuropathy....I have been taking this for over a year now-Before, I could not
hardly walk without help...
I take 60 mg daily.
Still have to be careful and not overdo standing more than
3 hrs at a time, but I can walk, run and exercise now.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia: The pain is gone. It took around 3 1/2 weeks to 'kick in' fully. Most days are great. I can work again. I can play with my kids again. I'm living again. Cymbalta worked for my fibromyalgia pain when nothing else would.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I want to warn you about watching what you drink and other medicines you take. It turns out that even a little alcohol (3 drinks a month) and Motrin (6 pills taken over one week) will hurt your liver while on Cymbalta. I found this out through a routine blood test.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I was on Cymbalta for two years. I had no side effects and it worked really well for my anxiety. I had no sexual side effects which was great. I decided to go off of it thinking that I didn't need it anymore. I thought that I tapered it by taking 20mg for a month. Once I started taking 20mg every other day it was like experiencing the withdrawal symptoms over again each time. I finally just stopped taking it and had awful withdrawal symptoms.- more monitoring would have helped.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on anti-depressants for 6 years now after a car accident. This is the third time my medication has been changed because they stopped working. I take wellbutrin in the morning and cymbalta at night. The only side effects I have had is increased sweating. I sleep much better at night, used to just about fall asleep on my way to work - now I am much more awake, much calmer and loving it. Hopefully this will keep working because I get to the point where I can't stand myself.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Bipolar Disorder: Cymbalta is the best medication I have ever taken. After years of being treated for depression, I was re diagnosed as bipolar 2.5 years ago. I have been on an endless parade of SSRIs, and cymbalta controls my depression and anxiety better than anything else I've tried. For the first couple of months I experienced some numbness and tremors in my hands and forearms, but not bad enough to stop the medication; they stopped after 2 or 3 months. I STRONGLY recommend you ask your doctor about Cymbalta.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) : I take 90mg of Cymbalta with Provigil and Seroquel - really helped me out of depression, and I am glad I take it. I have not felt depressed like I did.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been taking Cymbalta for over a year now. I suffer(ed) from perimenopausal symptoms (PMS) including debilitating depression/suicidal ideation. I have never been a person who thought about suicide although I have suffered from dysthymia for years. Cymbalta has been a life-saver. I am very grateful. No depression, little anxiety, no side effects.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I've been on Cymbalta for a year now. I had a bad truck wreck and had to have my neck fused. I was taking 60mg of hydrocodone and it kept me from taking care of my company. Started with 60mg of Cymbalta and after about six months went to 30mg. Things so far have been great. My wife is happy because my bad temper has gone. Side affects have been, sweating bad at night and less sleep. Over all it has been a life saver.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Added 90mg cymbalta along with provigil and seroquel - really helped me out of depression, and i'm glad i take it. can't focus very well after almost 6 mo. but that could be related to something else...i have not felt depressed like i did. any thoughts of suicide due to anxiety, not sadness. recently doctor decreased dose...still seems to be working.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I haven't felt this good since childhood. So thankful they make this drug to help with my chronic anxiety. My entire outlook has changed, as well as my concentration.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Cymbalta I felt more like myself (Unlike Welbutrin)and it made me FOCUS more at school/work. The cons to the drug,(had to wait 3 days to fill my prescription)thus if you quit cold-turkey, you could have severe brain zaps (it feels like an electrical current running through your brain and it occurs a few times per hour when the withdrawals begin). Also it didn't give me a burst of energy like Wellbutrin did, but Cymbalta made me feel more emotional towards others(rather than being numb to world)
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been suffering with serious depression for the last year. I was on a different medication. I gained a lot of weight from eating without thinking(compulsive), and started to feel the social aniexty again. Honestly I was very hesitant about starting Cymbalta because I had read all the side effects, but I have had almost none. I drink lots of water all day long so that might have something to do with it. I got control of my appetite again.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I've been on Cymbalta for fibro pain for about two months. For me, it's working well. I have no side-effects, and it's made me feel like I've only been hit by a compact car instead of a mack truck! lol!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Yes, there are side effects, as with all medications. However, the benefits of taking Cymbalta outweigh the negative side-effects by far. This drug has been a life-saver for me. It is the best anti-depressant I have been on. I would rather sweat a little more and sleep a little less, than suffer from the debilitating effects of depression.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: This drug is fantastic. I had neuropathic pain and depression, due to the chronic pain, for over six months. I tried NSAIDS and other drugs which did little, if anything. Cymbalta really saved me. I tolerated it well and had few side effects, dry mouth and a little wired for the first week on it but that was it. It did reduce sexual performance and cause difficulty with orgasm, but it was worth it. After 10 months I got off of it and everything returned but the pain. Fantastic.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: "Cymbalta" has helped me, but it has not completely got rid of the suicidal thoughts. However...it has really helped with the depression.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I have neuropathy in my feet and slightly in my hands. Amitryptiline made my pain livable - still bad, but I could function. When I began taking Cymbalta along with the amitryptline, almost immediately the pain subsided and practically disappeared! I no long take the Amitryptiline and Cymbalta keeps the pain to a low ebb, allowing me to sleep and join in activities I had long given up. Doesn't do a thing for my "attitude", but being relatively pain free does make me happy.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: To begin with I experienced nausea, excessive yawning, extreme fatigue - I'd fall asleep in the afternoon, sweating & bad dreams at night, and really bad anxiety. These side effects lasted for a few weeks but then I started to feel great. After 5 months decided to stop taking it - big mistake. I felt dizzy, sick, pounding heart, headaches and the depression came back almost instantly. Started taking it again 2 weeks ago. Side effects aren't as severe this time but they haven't kicked in either.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I have been taking Cymbalta for leg pain for about a year. It was very effective in relieving my leg pain related to back problems/Anklylosing Spondylitis. However, it has been necessary to increase my dosage twice. I am now on the highest dosage and pray that it will keep working as a miracle cure for my leg pain. By the way, I have had no side effects except dry mouth.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I've had Occipital Neuralgia for nearly 3 years and have gone through 8 Neurologists who tried all the current treatments including radio frequency ablation (burning) without long term relief. We decided to try some of the anti-depressant medications and started with Cymbalta. In 3 months I was pain free and have had no problems since I started the drug about 2 years ago.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I have been on this medication for 1.5yrs & it has been GREAT! Was on Paxil for 3 yrs prior to switching to Cymbalta. It worked in about 3 days and i havent had any abnormal feelings of anxiety since I started this med. I haven't had any side effects from taking it. I had experienced some weight gain from Paxil, but none on Cymbalta. The only thing is that if you miss a dose, your terrible headache will remind u that u forgot to take it! Other than that, it's been great.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I have been on Cymbolta for 8 weeks, I suffer from medical anxiety. I have not felt this good in years. the first 2 weeks I did have a lot of side effects swetting, dizziness, insomnea, upset stomach, but after that I started feeling better. I have lost 20 lbs because I no longer feel hunger all the time. I feel like I did 20 years ago so much happier. I can't rave enough about it.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Cymbalta has saved my life!! I have been on multiple antidepressants over the last 11 years. I have fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue immune deficiency disorder and if that's not enough to cause depression, I don't know what is!! pain 24/7...I have never felt better! I have been taking it for over a year now and it is still working wonderfully. I'm sorry for y'all's problems with it. but I have been very impressed with it
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Anxiety: I'm 29 & been on Cymbalta 1 week, prior to taking, couldnt sleep (4 hrs on average), panic attacks, acne break outs, hair falling out, highly stressed, now a little disoriented at times, loss of appetite (not a bad thing), great sleep(much needed) and Im much calmer. The doctor wants to add Wellbutrin in 30 days but I am not going that route. I am very pleased with the direction we are going in now it is just taking some time to adjust to the side effects and new routine of actually resting!!
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been using Cymbalta for five months now and have found good relief from my mild depression. I had a lot of sweating and hot flashes when I first began using the medication, to the point that I thought I should stop taking the drug. After three months the sweating and hot flashes had diminished to the point where it is acceptable. I'm glad I stayed with the medication.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Taking Cymbalta 20 mg for 5 days for depression was a mistake for me. I have bipolar disorder and my psychiatrist should have heeded the warnings more closely. I became manic very quickly.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I was originally prescribed Cymbalta for relief of pain caused by neuropathy in my leg. I have bipolar disorder. At the time I was unaware it was an anti-depressant. Bipolar patients should monitor themselves for symptoms of mania while taking Cymbalta. I was thrown into a wild episode of mania within 3 weeks of taking a 60 mg dose of Cymbalta.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: Recently stopped taking cymalta 30-60mg.after approx 5 yrs It seemed to have less side effects from some of the other anti-depressants.I suffered a lot of itchy problems now and then, some worse (going from 30 -60mg) A couple of times I thought it was shingles. At severe times I would become black and blue from scrathing the itching under the right side of the breast area and it extended around to the rightside my back, or knees ankgles, upper hind leg Doctors failed me. I found out on my own
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Depression: I have been on Cymbalta for about six months. In the last two to three months, I have noticed blurring of vision, agitation, excessive tiredness, change in behavior (also noticed by my husband), insomnia, nightmares, excessive sweating. I am on a blood pressure medication hctz and it states in the side effects that you need to be monitored if on a high blood pressure medication, which I have not been. It does work great for my depression but the side effects are outweighing the benefits.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: Cymbalta provided amazing relief for my neuropathic pain and depression though it also seemed to have bad side effects. The night terrors I experienced were unimaginable and occurred almost nightly. I had taken this medication for over a year and after choosing to discontinue it, the withdrawal symptoms that followed seemed severe. I would advise a cautious approach.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) for Pain: I used Cymbalta for a year. The first 8 months were great in alleviating my all-over pain, which is why I was taking it. After that, slowly it came back until I asked to be taken off. In the first few days I had pounding of my heart which was so bad I never slept all night. MD put me on another blood pressure pill which helped after upping the dosage a couple times. After weaning off, heart pounding & insomnia started again.
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