Duloxetine for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Libish
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2019

"After only three days on this drug l had the Most embarrassing event luckily at home I messed myself, so upset. I have had IBS In the past which is managed very well with Diet but this was something else. Pills going In the bin."

• loise...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2016

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "My grandmother was suffering from back pain from many years. One of my colleague suggest to take the treatment from Delhi Pain Management Center. After that, we visited over there. The back pain specialist treat her very carefully. Within 10-15 days my grandmother get rid of pain."

• grayson
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2018

"I was given this med in 30, 60 90mgs. Did not work, had me crazy. Treating sciatica, spinal stenosis pain. After PT, I had acupuncture. Needles do not hurt, pain is clearing up. Try it. It is worth it. Get off that duloxetine. I use tylenol extra strength with the treatments. My insurance pays. Ask for referral or search on your own. Smart move for me"

• Lou
• August 24, 2018

"I was given this recently to try as alternative to amitriptyline, and rather then increase pain patch too, I must say I’ve only had one tablet and one tablet that I did have, knocked me for 6. Now, I’m pretty good with pain meds ,I’ve had that many different ones my body has built up a tolerance. But this was horrible. Within 45 minutes of taking it, I felt horrendous. I started seeing double, could hardly get out of the chair I felt so heavy. Had to try take myself to bed to sleep it off, needless to say I got about two hours sleep before my back was throbbing and numerous other side affects took place. It’s only now , what.... 3 days later I can stand up for more then 5 minutes and not want to either rush to the toilet or pass out. I’m not willing to go through that again to give it a longer try. I’d rather have morning sickness again, and that was bad. Fair play if it works for some people but this definitely isn’t one for me."

• Mary
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 29, 2021

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "I have been taking Cymbalta 40 mg/daily since 2013. I had seen an ad on TV for taking Cymbalta for chronic pain and suggested it to my pain manager and she said why not. I could have been the poster child for Cymbalta from the very start! I was completely relieved from the chronic back pain due to degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I continue to take it today although I have had some problems getting the brand name Rx without a huge copay cost. Getting a reduction of this huge cost has been extremely difficult ever since the generic came out. Fortunately my pain manager is very helpful and diligent about getting the cost reduced for me."

• Tami
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2021

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "I've suffered from SI pain for years. I've been on 300mg. of Tramadol ( daily), plus regular lower back injections. All of these treatments have a minimal effect on my pain. My dr. started me on 30mg Cymbalta daily. I'm on day 30. I am experiencing a lot of itching, insomnia, and nausea. I wish these things would go away, because this medicine combined with the Tramadol is helping the pain. I am now terrified of ever getting off this drug after reading reviews about withdrawal."

• Kaj
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2020

"Horrible experience. I took 3 duloxetine doses over 3 days and felt so sick that it wasn't worth waiting the 2-4 weeks it take for any purported neurological benefits to ensue. I was prescribed this only for back pain, not depression. I stopped taking the medication on the 4th day. The first side-effect I experienced, and this was within just a few hours, was a bad headache. That was followed by a constant general feeling of malaise, nausea, dizziness, and zoned out to the point I was staring at the walls. The 4th day I felt so sick that I was near tears and had to remove myself from this medication."

• SR58
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2018

"Had one tablet last night and was really ill for most of the night it was the 20mg low strength , I'm a cardiac arrest survivor and the palpitations were frightening. This is not a drug to suit everyone"

• Lloyd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2022

"Recommend by doctor at 30mg per day. While my sciatic pain was reduced almost immediately the side of effects worth not worth it. Extremely fatigued, dizzy, lose of appetite, no desire no do normal daily activities. Effects everyone different from reviews but for me the cons outweighed the rewards."

• SO...
• January 20, 2018

"I was prescribed Duloxetine 30 mg and was on it for over a month. I felt spaced out, my vision became blurry . I was withdrawn, felt empty, disassociated from friends, did not feel at all like the outgoing person I am. I was taking it for chronic lower back pain. For my back and nerve pain I noticed a slight improvement in pain tolerance however from the side effects it’s not worth it. I was also at one point prescribed Lyrica - this drug is the worst. I couldn’t understand why I was feeling so sleepy at work and I had to drive to get to work and they prescribe this rubbish...I took myself off duloxetine along with all the other pills prescribed."

• dchum...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2013

"I've been taking 60mg for 2 years for back pain and anxiety. I've been happy with the results for the most part. Recently I visited an ear, nose and throat specialist because my hearing has been a little bad. I found I had sudden hearing loss in my right ear. Well I have prefect hearing in the left. None in the right. The Dr said it was strange. But, as we know they are Dr.'s of medicine for a reason. They believe in it. We'll I've decided to come off and have reduced it to 30 mg. for the last month and that is a tough ordeal. I would say that the result was like a miracle but, I'm afraid that the hearing loss could be related and I'm very concerned. It isn't easy to quit either."

• Boo
• March 4, 2021

"I have been on this for over a month. Immediately I was sick with nausea for 3 days no food and ever since my urine has smelled foul and metal like that is why I came on here wondering if anyone has had the same problem. Once I doubled my dosage my sex drive went up like crazy I'm female by the way. I had a mind blowing migraine and I got the shakes really bad one night I woke up shaking my head hurting . I couldn't stay awake I was dizzy faint shaking 911 was called and I lost a couple days as I felt like I was going to die. But my day to day life overall was better. I feel like its overall helping and I've just had some hiccups along the way."

• Lee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2023

"I've had sciatica pain for approximately 2 years now and have tried many things, including doctor's instructions to diet and lose weight (lost 20 lbs to date). I've tried to exercise, but I can barely walk into the gym. I've been prescribed various drugs, including Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen, Celecoxib (Celebrex), Tramadol, Meloxicam, and Gabapentin. Then, a couple of weeks ago, I took an international flight and the pain was so bad when we landed that I couldn't walk to baggage claim. I had to go to urgent care to get some more painkillers, a muscle relaxer, and a shot of acetaminophen just to fly back. I immediately made an appointment with the clinic I had been going to, but a new doctor saw me...thank goodness! She asked why I was prescribed the various medications and what worked. I said the only thing that came close to alleviating the pain was the Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen mix. She suggested I try Duloxetine (yesterday) and I'll be damned, no sciatica pain today!"

• Lulu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2018

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "I’m on day 5 still feel so sick dizzy and foggy had to be off work. Haven’t felt able to drive since taking it. Pain is getting better but I need my brain back! Does it stop after a while??"

• Ssano
• June 29, 2019

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "Was put on this for pain, as a side effect it has improved my mood and disposition tremendously. I can only hope it continues to work this well."

• bretto
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2013

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "Good for my mood swings. Evens me out mentally. Anxiety decrease. Decrease of libido 90%"

• Pammi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2016

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "After taking 30mg per day for ten days, my severe back pain is almost gone. I increased to 60mg to further eliminate morning and evening pain. This has greatly improved my life."

• Slim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

"Will never use duloxetine again awful experience! I could not sleep at night. Did not have much of a appetite. Worst part is I could not stop moving my body at night severe agitation."

• bruce...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2022

"Horrible reaction to very first dose of 30mg. Diarrhea and extreme dizziness - the worst I have experienced. Peaked after 12 hours but I was still dizzy after 24 hours."

• genna...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 13, 2014

"I absolutely love Cymbalta if do not take it along with my pain medicines, my pain medicines do not work very well. Big difference without my Cymbalta. Don't know what I'd do without it."

• 1947r...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2016

Cymbalta (duloxetine) "Severe back shoulder pain. Neck and jaw pain upon arising from a chair. Head feels as if sudden internal pressure. Severe stomach pain and severe pain in lower right area at lower rib cage area."

• Tom
• April 16, 2022

"Great for my back pain, no side affects I can’t live with, 30mg twice a day, may increase if possible"

• joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 24, 2015

"positive"