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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?

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?

How is the best way to stop taking Duloxetine HCL DR 60 MG?

I have been taking this for approximately 5 years. My last visit to my doctor he wrote in my chart to stop taking this medication, but gave no indication as to how to go about this. Cold turkey or just cut back gradually?

Cymbalta / duloxetine - not weight gain?

There’s an ongoing debate about whether this drug causes weight gain, weight loss or is weight neutral. I’ve been on 30 mg of duloxetine for over 2 years. Concurrent issues with multiple gastric ulcers, diverticulitis and oesophagitis have meant that I eat very little. My stomach is swollen and I h... read more

Cymbalta - I’ve been on duloxetine for generalized anxiety for 3-1/2 years.

I’ve had the dose decreased slowly and have been on 30mg for two months now. Doctor said I could quit, but I’m afraid I would have anxiety again. I still have several side effects so I’d like to decrease it to 20mg. Do you think this low dose is effective for preventing anxiety?

I think I accidentally took an extra dose of duloxetine 60mgs yesterday should I be worried?

Yesterday I might have taken an extra dose of duloxetine and I’ve been freaking out about it wondering if I’ll get any bad side effects when should I take my next dose could I overdose or get serotonin syndrome

Does duloxetine withdrawal cause a “pins and needles” feeling in hands or feet?

My partner was placed on 120mg of duloxetine for pins and needles or tingling feelings and numbness in her feet due to idiopathic neuropathy by a neurologist. After 1 year on this med with no impact on the pins and needles feeling or numbness the doctor said she should taper off. She initially cut... read more

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