I've had Major Depressive Disorder for the last 20yrs. 3yrs ago, I started seeing a psychiatrist & was put on Cymbalta. I got up to 60mg & I was feeling great! The problem was the side effects. Overnight I was incontinent while taking it. My body just would not wake me up so I could use the bathroom. Another side effect was that I was kicking & hitting whoever was around me during sleep. Anyone else experience this or something similar??
Overnight incontinence on Cymbalta?
Question posted by Snoflake28 on 23 Jan 2024
Last updated on 23 January 2024 by arrytone35
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Among the possible side effects after taking Simbalta, urinary incontinence is the least of the evils:
According to clinical trials, the most common side effects (≥ 10%) were constipation, nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia and headache. Less commonly (≥ 1% and < 10%), heart palpitations, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, vomiting, decreased appetite, weight loss, drowsiness, tremor, lethargy, sweating, hot flashes, yawning, blurred vision, anxiety, and sleep disturbances were observed. On the part of the reproductive system (≥ 1% and < 10%), ejaculatory disorders and erectile dysfunction, decreased libido and anorgasmia were observed. Rarely (≥ 0.1% and < 1%), tachycardia, gastroenteritis, stomatitis, belching, dehydration, increased blood pressure, increased liver function tests, weight gain, thirst, malaise, muscle tension, taste and visual disturbances, agitation, bruxism, disorientation, cold extremities, night sweats, photosensitivity, flushing, nocturia and urinary retention were observed.
Dizziness, nausea, and headache (>5%) have also been reported as common adverse symptoms with duloxetine discontinuation.
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