Cymbalta Questions (Page 14)

Soma - Does cymbalta have any affect on your sexual as in orgasmic difficulty?

How should I handle changing my Cymbalta dose from morning to night?

I'm currently on 30mg of Cymbalta once a day. I take it in the morning. After 3 more doses I'm going up to 60mg once a day. I'm taking it for depression and anxiety. It knocks me out about an hour after I take it. I'm extremely sleepy and drowsy for about 8 hours after my dose. I want to change my... read more

Can I just stop Cymbalta at 30mgs once a day?

I have been on Cymbalta 120 mgs for over 10 years. My doctor recently started weaning me off of it. First, I dropped to 90 mgs for two weeks, then 60 mgs for two weeks, and now have been on 30 mgs for two weeks. Can I just go to zero now? The withdraw has been horrific and I really just want to... read more

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more

Neurologist took me off 5 mg Abilify I have been taking for over 10 yrs as an add on to cymbalta?

Please help. Abilify stopped to try to stop restless leg syndrome. Going through terrible withdrawal from abilify... anxiety, depression, racing thoughts etc. Now neurologist started titrating me up on a new med for me, lamictal. Yesterday I started 100 mg/day. Another new med for me was started... read more

What happens if you skip taking Cymbalta for a few days here and there?

I had been taking 30mg Cymbalta for approx 4 months and found it very helpful - more energised and motivated but in the past few weeks I have skipped taking it a day here and there - at the most 2 days per week in the last month. This last week I have really gone back to where I was 4 months ago.... read more

Does nausea eventually go away when taking Trintellix?

Been on Trintellix 5mg for 4 days. Just stopped taking Cymbalta due to sexual difficulties. Mild nausea and headache. Want to know if these side effects will go away with time?

Can you take Lyrica with Cymbalta?

I would like to know if Lyrica and Cymbalta interact with each other?

Wellbutrin XL - fatigue & drowsiness?

Hi everyone, I have been on cymbalta 60 mg since September 2017. My depression since then was much better but then has gotten increasingly worse. The inability to leave bed, the constant darkness and negative thoughts. I was back into a major depressive episode that was not going away. This... read more

What can I take for sleep when taking Cymbalta and Klonopin?

I don't get but 2 to 4 hours sleep a night. Feel like hitting myself in the head to get sleep.

Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Restless Leg Syndrome?

I had trouble with restless leg syndrome after I was on fluoxetine for several years. It got so bad, I decided to stop the fluoxetine (and boy, was that hard!!! ) After trying citalopram (good for depression but not anxiety) and bupropion (ineffective for depression and anxiety) without success, my... read more

I forgot to take my Cymbalta 4 days in a row because I have had the flu. What are the side effects?

I’ve had the stomach flu since Tuesday night and it is now Sunday. Today I realized that I have completely forgot to take my Cymbalta (the only medication I take in the mornings) since I’ve been sick. I’ve been extremely emotional (as if I am on my period, but I am not) and extremely anxious. I also... read more

Would appetite loss be a withdrawal symptom of Cymbalta (or any duloxetine brand)?

I am a high functioning Autistic with some problems with anxiety and mild depression. I take Cymbalta to help with my anxiety and depression issues and Vyvanse to help with some of my Autism symptoms. Both medications are known to suppress appetite as a side effect, however I only really... read more

Can I take melatonin with Cymbalta?

I still have trouble sleeping and do not want to take Ambien or Xanax with my Cymbalta. I’m going to start taking my 60 mg in the morning and was thinking about taking melatonin at night?

Cymbalta - Is this withdrawal or drug?

I am down to 50 beads in my 20mg capsule. I have noticed when I take my dose in the morning about 2 hours later I develop nausea, headache, tinnitus and anxiety. Then about 8 hours later things settle back down until the following morning when I take the next dose. Is this withdrawal or drug... read more