Duloxetine Questions (Page 4)

Does insomnia and constipation side effect pass on duloxetine?

I just started 30mg duloxetine generic brand for major depression and anxiety. I feel this drug helps however I get servere insomnia to the point I get no sleep at all, even with a benzodiazepine. Also it seems to really block up my bowels with constipation and even senna tablets or laxatives won't... read more

Is the pain reliever in duloxetine non-narcotic?

Duloxetine - Is it a controlled substance?

Are there any alternatives for duloxetine if using for pain relief? Lost insurance!

Is there an alternative to duloxetine? I'm taking it for chronic oain. I lost my insurance for 3 months and I only have a few pills left. Was wondering if there is something I can do for 3 months if the Pain gets worse to take the place of duloxetine?

Rapid weight gain while tapering off of Cymbalta (duloxetine). Has anyone else experienced this?

I have been on duloxetine for about a year for depression and anxiety. While it has been somewhat effective in treating those, it wasn't effective enough to justify sticking with it given the side effects I was experiencing--mainly fatigue and headaches. My psychiatrist developed a plan for me to... read more

Duloxetine - A few days ago I began having what I believe are side effects of duloxetine.

I have a feeling of hopelessness, that life is exhausting and isn't worth living, as well as surreal thoughts, a hard time translating thoughts to words, and so on. My doctor took me off of it. It got better for a bit, but now I think I'm having withdraws. I'm having tremors, nausea, diarrhea, head... read more

Trintellix - Sex problems on anti-depressants?

Does Trintellix prevent you from having an orgasm? I had this problem on a very low dose of Duloxetine, I also gained 10 pounds. I am very sensitive to side effects so I’m wondering how others have been effected.

Can I take duloxetine every few days to taper off?

Hello! I am currently trying to taper of duloxetine (Cymbalta). I was placed on the 30 mg dose and have been taking it for a few months. It hasn't helped me so I do not want to take it anymore. I have started to skip a day and think I taught my body to go without it (don't have any adverse effects)... read more

Does Duloxetine make you anxious?

Does Duloxetine make you more anxious at first and do side effects fade after a while?

Is anyone having vivid, wild dreams with duloxetine?

I’ve been on duloxetine for 6 weeks, and the vivid, wacko dreams are getting to me. I want to quit! But how? I’m only on 30mg. I use it for neck pain, but it’s not working. Doesn’t help with anxiety like to anesthesiologist said either. Can anyone answer?

What is name of duloxetine alternative?

Duloxetine may be causing a scalp irritation. A seminar on this med named an alternative that's not as costly to which one could switch. Anyone know the name or generic?

Can long term use of duloxetine make you hear voices?

Ive been on duloxetine ( 60mg a day ) and also pregabalin ( 600mg a day ) for over 10 yrs and for the last year (at least) have been hearing voices. I have had a mental health assessment and have not been diagnosed with any mental illness other than depression. Still waiting for counselling... read more

Any duloxetine withdrawal success stories?

After 7 yrs taking 60mg of duloxetine daily, I decided I wanted off … too many warnings, side effects, felt numb (no highs, no lows). I felt ready to try life without the crutch of drugs. Tapered off over a period of 6 weeks , by myself. I’m now drug-free for 4 days. I’m miserable and keep bursting ... read more

Nortriptyline/ duloxetine?

I am taking 35 mg nortriptyline for IBS. Can I take duloxetine 20 mg for my severe depression? I take them five hours apart.

Would duloxetine show on a drug test and what class of drug would it be listed under?

Can duloxetine show up on drug test?