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42 year female; also being treated for MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse)- ongoing & increasing chest pains, tightening/anxiety feeling, heart palpitations, skipped beats, etc. Suggested an anti-depressant to my Cardiologist after a girlfriend shared her Cymbalta story (she is diagnosed SAD). WOW Prescribed 30mg- took 1 every 3 days to start. Side Effects were: dry mouth & extreme stomach pains/nausea but with every dose every 3rd day- NOTICEABLY less...after 2 weeks a 'full' feeling instead of the nausea, no more dry mouth & little/no appetite. Yawning a lot on days I'm not taking it. All the side effects I'm having that others have mentioned and stuck it out AND rated it very high...my ENTIRE mood has been altered.
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I've been on Cymbalta for about a year now. I was taking it for depression and anxiety disorder along with other medications. About 6 months ago I became severely depressed and suicidal. I was put on two more different drugs for mood stabilization. Nothing would help. My doctor did not once tell me that the Cymbalta could be the cause of my increased depression. I finally was taken of the Cymbalta and put on a new drug 6 days ago. Barely 24 hours after the Cymbalta was out of my system my suicidal thoughts and severe depression was almost completely depleted.
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I was prescribed this for pain relief but I also suffer from anxiety and depression so we hoped it would help that as well. I was only on it for 3 days and ended up in hospital. The first day I couldn't stop being sick, the second day I felt really sick, was shaking and felt really spaced out, I couldn't eat or drink and yesterday I got even worse. It didn't help with my pain at all and I was more anxious than ever. I tried to get out of bed this morning and fell over. My husband took me to hospital and I was told not to take it anymore. I'm 28 with 2 children and was unable to look after them while on this medicine.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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