Hello all! This is like my 6th or 7th medication I've tried. I've been on every single SSRI and now last week my Doctor has started me on Cymbalta for my depression/anxiety. I am currently taking 30mg for 1 week and then up to 60 mg. I've had a headache, tiredness, upset stomach, some blurry vision and issues with sleeping. I know these are all side effects that come with this medication, but do they ever go away or get better? Any and all info is appreciated!
How long after starting Cymbalta did you get results? Also, when do side effects go away?
Question posted by Jaleya on 15 April 2012
Last updated on 31 August 2012
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LaurieShay
16 April 2012
While you may feel results within a couple of weeks, maximum effectiveness can take upwards of a month. The headache, upset tummy and insomnia will lessen over the next week, so be patient. Best to take it in the morning with some food.
Jaleya
16 April 2012
Thanks for the advice. I hear a lot of people who have insomnia take it at night. I know that the medicine makes me tired, but not enough so sleep during the day. I will try taking it earlier tomorrow morning and see how it goes.
Inactive
16 April 2012
I started 30mg of Cymbalta just over a week ago. First thing I found was it gave me bad insomnia so taking it in the morning helped that right away. I too had bad headaches for the first few days, again taking it in the morning seemed to keep them less intense. I still have headaches but I'm prone to migraines so not sure of they're still from the Cymbalta. I was given an anti nausea to take, only taken 1/4 tablet here & there. I wouldn't recommend increasing your dose until you feel better or it may just make you feel to crummy & quit altogether before really seeing if it helps, of course talk to your doctor first but I'm still on the 30mg myself. I found my anxiety 100% better quickly.
Jaleya
16 April 2012
I too am prone to migraines and have headache's all the time. So it's hard for me to tell what is what! I was only given 1 (7) day sample of the 30mg and 2 weeks of the 60mg. I have 4 more days at the 30mg, I think I will try one day of the 60mg and see how that goes. If its too much I will put a call into my doctor to see if he can give me more of the 30mg. Thanks for your advice.
Inactive
27 April 2012
I never got up to the 60mg, went 18 days with constant head/neck-aches and my doctor told me I had to stop it. I did and head/neck-aches are gone. Stinks since it was working good for me.
lg2000
31 Aug 2012
Ive been on cymbalta about 5 weeks now bad depression and anxity. Better not myself. If after 6 weeks not myself what you do? Maybe upp my mg. On 60 currently.
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