Since starting on cymbalta I have experienced significant memory loss. I will walk out of the room to get something and then forget what it is I was going to get. This happens frequently with just about everything. I cannot find any examples of memory loss in side effects of this drug.
Has anyone taking Cymbalta experienced issues with memory loss?
Question posted by Mlhksn1 on 30 Sep 2021
Last updated on 26 October 2024
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I had many side effects from Cymbalta, including memory loss and brain fog. My memory was so horrible I had to quit reading because when I turned the page in a book I would forget what I had just read on the previous one. I would forget names of things and people’s names I had known for years. I finally realized it was Cymbalta causing everything so I tapered off it. The withdrawals can be horrible if not tapered off slowly. Some people have no side effects or withdrawals. Wish I would have been one of them. I’m in a Cymbalta support group and there are over 30,000 people in it and most of the people are trying to get off Cymbalta. Many people mention memory loss. I lost over 10 years of my life because of Cymbalta. I’m 61 years old and I’m doing much better now than I was at 51 and taking Cymbalta. Thankfully now that I’m completely off Cymbalta every side effect is gone. I gained over 80 pounds during that 10+ years and I’ve lost a lot of it. Hopefully I get back to my original weight (or close to it). Cindy
I am so happy to hear from you and that it is the medicine.
Thank you so much Cindy. Now I just have to get off the cymbalta. Thank you for responding to my question. It makes all the difference. Good luck to you.
You’re welcome. I still remember how relieved I was when I found out I wasn’t the only one going through it. When you start tapering off Cymbalta be sure to listen to your body. It will let you know if you are tapering off too fast. I wish you all the best in your journey. Cindy
I had severe memory loss when I took Cymbalta which caused a lot of problems in everyday situations. I'm still having issues with my memory and I've been off it for awhile. It didn't improve once I stopped the medication.
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