... depression. I have read a lot of negative reviews here about it, but I have done well on it. Although, it has not done much for my anxiety. If I could find something to control my anxiety, I feel like I would almost have my life back.
Does anyone take something for anxiety along with Cymbalta?
Question posted by Gimme A Break on 31 Dec 2022
Last updated on 31 December 2022
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WildcatVet
31 Dec 2022
Hi, Gimme!
Three options that come to mind might be a benzodiazepine like Klonopin but you might have trouble getting a prescription. Because of the side effects and the risk of addiction fewer and fewer doctors are prescribing them.
There's a medication called buspirone (BuSpar) which is specifically for anxiety that helps many people but it's like a 50/50 chance because for others it does nothing.
You could switch to a different antidepressant/anxiolytic but you might not want to stop the Cymbalta if it's working well for your depression.
Not the best of choices I guess but it may give you something to discuss with your doctor.
Happy New Year!
WildcatVet
31 Dec 2022
PS, I'm taking the buspirone along with my antidepressant and it works very well for me.
TKOmom
1 Jan 2023
I take 225-250 mg of lamotrigine (generic for Lamictal)
It worked for me with while taking 60 mg of duloxetine (generic for Cymbalta).
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