User Reviews for Duloxetine

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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!

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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)

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): After reading about others' experiences with Cymbalta, I was very hesitant to try it. However, I got to a point where I was willing to do anything to feel 'normal' again. I started Cymbalta (30mg) about 3 months ago and I am SO glad I did. The first week was unpleasant -- I was close to stopping it, but my family encouraged me to give it a fair shot. By the second week things were better. Now (still on 30mg) the only side effects that remain are loss of appetite (causing weight loss), occasional vivid dreams, and some difficulty with orgasm. For me the benefits have been huge -- I am able to focus, more energy, no more racing thoughts, no more crying spells, and no more anxiety/panic. Everyone is different, but for me this has worked great!

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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!

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): 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.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): I began Cymbalta 3 months ago and couldn't be happier! It has made my life more than just an existence.

Cymbalta (duloxetine): I took Cymbalta for 1 year. It did help with my depression however, I became very lethargic and gained 25 lbs within 3 months. The weight gain scared me because I had never gained that much in such a short period of time. Also, I did have serious constipation with Cymbalta. If you can handle the wieght gain and constipation, I think Cymbalta is the medication to at least try, it does work-or it at least worked with my depression.