Duloxetine Questions (Page 6)

Has anyone taken Cymbalta (duloxetine) at 150mg or 180mg per day?

I've been doing well on 120mg per day for over ten years but some recent life events have caused some relapse for me. My doctor has recommended going to 180mg per day for a few months. He's very knowledgeable in the field, but I'm a bit reluctant without hearing a few comments.

Could taking a new dose of duloxetine after withdrawal cause issues?

I've recently skipped about 3 days worth of my 60mg duloxetine due to an error in my prescription, and the earliest I can get my next dose is in the afternoon when I would usually take it in the morning. Is it possible that this could cause issues (i.e. side effects, less effective than it was... read more

Duloxetine 30 mg just wanting some advice or past experiences?

Hi, I’ve been on duloxetine 30 mg for just over a week now which I take in the morning. I’m also taking mirtazapine 15mg at night as my psychiatrist is tapering me off mirtazapine after taking it for a couple of years. I have suffered from major depressive disorder for about 3 years now, well tha... read more

Can I take 1/2 a alprazolam if I took duloxetine 2 hours ago?

Duloxetine and blurred vision?

I'm experiencing very blurred vision after 5 weeks on 20 mg of duloxetine. Will this eventually cease?

Cymbalta - increase in dosage of duloxetine?

I have been on duloxetine for ten years at 40mg. Recently (past six months or so) I've noticed a return of my depression. I have just started my new dosage of 60 mg. per day and on day one felt foggy, confused, and tired. It's been so long since I have thought about even being on an antidepressant,... read more

Lightheadedness when starting to use Trintellix?

For the last few days I've been weaning off Cymbalta (duloxetine) and starting, concurrently, with a 5mg dose of Trintellix. The only side effect I have been experiencing is lightheadedness. Lightheadedness does not appear to be a side effect of either medication, nor is it listed among the effects... read more

Just come off paroxetine and gone onto duloxetine. SSRI's don't seem to have an effect on me

Will it take less time to have an effect because I've been on an antidepressant before? Many thanks

What helps stop diarrhea from duloxetine after you have stopped taking it?

Took for 4 days. 1st night every hour with pure water diarrhea. My doctor took me off and am on my old migraine med Mayo Clinic put me on which is suppose to cause constipation. Break for 3 days still had diarrhea. Started new med for 2 days ok now last 2 days every morning have diarrhea 3-4 times.... read more

I've been on Duloxetine 60mg/day for 10 years for several reasons. Any truly LT studies available?

The only official studies I find are labeled long term but are only for use of 12 months! My MD simply states he doesn't know but "assumes it's safe because I'm not dead yet". Hilarious guy. Anyone else been on this this long?

Has anyone taken duloxetine and what review of them for someone with anxiety and panic attacks?

Does duloxetine stay in your system?

I was just wondering how long it would take to get it in my system or how long it stays in my system after I run out

Hot flushes and duloxetine?

I’ve just started duloxetine 30 gems one week now on 60 for two weeks, but the hot flushes are a nightmare . I can’t sleep and I get really tired on an afternoon. Do these go away Can you take sage with this med Tia

I have been on Duloxetine for 22 days. I have started to experience some side effects.

Head aches, dry mouth, constipation, ear pain and intense dreams. All of which are affecting my sleep. I am Bi-polar and already take Lamictal and Abilify, both have been great for treating my Bipolar disorder. My doctor put me on duloxetine for severe sciatica pain. How long will these side... read more

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