Cymbalta for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• Lit...
• September 29, 2013

"I have been on Cymbalta for almost 5 years after a very difficult 4 years of PND/PTSD. Other medications got me to a point of about 50 percent improvement. This was far from ideal or adequate. Cymbalta worked for me like no other antidepressant. My anxiety reduced to the point where I can function at a pretty high level. I still have bouts of anxiety and occasional dark moods but they pass and even now are fewer and further between. I have tried to come off of it a few times but at 30 mg, the cogs begin to turn faster and I can feel my anxiety levels significantly increasing. I am concerned that my emotions are a bit blunted and like someone else said, I cannot cry, which I miss. I used to like a good, therapeutic cry. I also have no sex drive."

• Awe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

"I'm taking Cymbalta for anxiety and depression. It makes me a little jittery, and if I don't eat with it, I get sick to my stomach. But, I feel better than I have in a long time. Where I was using food to cope with the depression, this actually regulated my eating. So now I'm eating less with more energy and feeling like a million bucks."

• Mur...
• March 1, 2012

"I've been taking Cymbalta for 2-3 months. I had been taking 30 mg a day, but my doctor told me I could try 60 mg a day, i.e. 30 mg twice a day, and since I've been taking 60 mg, which is about a month ago, something weird has happened: I feel ecstatic all the time, and as though I've returned to my 'true' self, i.e. ways I used to be, and liked, decades ago, but have been out of touch with for a long time. I'm much more productive and creative, and don't feel overwhelmed the way I used to."

• Geo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

"Cymbalta saved my life. I went from a severe agoraphobic with stomach pain, heart palpitations, hyperventilation, and insane blood pressure issues on a daily basis to my fully functional self again. I was extremely dissociative before taking this drug and never left my bed because my panic disorder was so debilitating. After about a week on Cymbalta, I was up and moving around in the world. Several months later, I'm now in college with a new job and excelling. I've had 2 panic attacks in the last 6 months. My only complaint is that it makes me very tired, but this is easily remedied by taking it in the evening instead of the morning."

• Nin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2013

"I have been on Cymbalta for about 4 months now, and finally can say that it is worth going through some of the beginning side effects. We must be careful though, to listen to our bodies first. Side effects can be bothersome but should not be unbearable, so if this is your case with Cymbalta or any other medication, you must consult your physician. When I first started Cymbalta (which I did twice before finally staying on it), I could not sleep, had headaches, and could not even drink a cup of coffee without feeling as if I was hyper. Eventually, things got better and I was able to stop the additional medication that was prescribed to help me sleep. Switching Cymbalta to bedtime helped tremendously! No pain and/or anxiety."

• nic...
• December 11, 2015

"I took this drug a while back. I was on it for 3 years. I don't recall ever having side effects while initially starting or during taking it over time. This drug seemed to help my depression and anxiety significantly, probably more than I actually realized at the time. The only problem I had was, if I missed a dose, I'd be hit with massive emotional distress. I would cry over the stupidest things, whether it was positive or negative crying. My emotions were intense. After a long time without medicine now, trying to beat depression and anxiety on my own and being somewhat successful for an extended period of time, I've been contemplating using it again. I've tried almost all of these meds, and this is the one that's worked for me the most."

• Bat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2013

"I've been taking 120mg of Cymbalta for 6 months now and have found the benefits to be: decreased anxiety, increased social confidence, and 10kg (22.2 pounds) weight loss!! The negatives have been: irregular insomnia, slightly manic personality when really comfortable in my social surroundings, dry mouth, mild occasional nausea and that's about it. I'm under the watchful eye of a great psychiatrist and think Cymbalta is much better than Prozac and Zoloft which I've been on for 5 years prior (at alternate times). Also, I strongly recommend reducing your alcohol intake - Cymbalta increases side effects and makes you feel embarrassingly drunk and tired much earlier than others. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2008

"Have been on Cymbalta for a little over 3 months. It has changed my life for the better. My anxiety had gotten to the point that I was hiding in the restroom at work during episodes almost every day. I am able to communicate what I am thinking more clearly. I don't break out in a sweat if something isn't going the way I think it should. I feel like myself before the panic/anxiety attacks started several years ago. I was dieting when I started taking Cymbalta and lost more weight than I had been averaging. Didn't have as much appetite as usual, which wasn't a bad thing. The irritability is gone, and I am a lot more pleasant to be around. I am me again."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2018

"Cymbalta worked amazingly for me for GAD & depression a few years ago, & helped with chronic pain from herniated discs & headaches after a bad auto accident. Unfortunately, bad side effects such as loss of sexual interest, chronic abdominal pain, & constipation forced me to stop taking it & got back on Zoloft for the past couple of years. Losing my mom to cancer has devastated me to the point of desperation for help to survive the darkest days of my life. Praying for strength & peace from these oppressive spirits & terrible panic attacks, plus battling horrific chronic pain. The doctor put me back on Cymbalta 60mg, so I’ve been taking 30mg for a week now & this time around I’ve been having more abdominal pains & high blood pressure, hopefully this is just temporary because overall Cymbalta worked better than any other antidepressant for anxiety, pain, & depression so I’m going to keep taking it a few more weeks & slowly increase dosage. Take care & God bless all."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2008

"I have been on this medication for 1.5 years, and it has been GREAT! I was on Paxil for 3 years prior to switching to Cymbalta. It worked in about 3 days, and I haven't had any abnormal feelings of anxiety since I started this med. I haven't had any side effects from taking it. I had experienced some weight gain from Paxil, but none on Cymbalta. The only thing is that if you miss a dose, your terrible headache will remind you that you forgot to take it! Other than that, it's been great."

• Meg...
• August 13, 2014

"I'm 5 weeks into taking Duloxetine for depression and anxiety and have had an overall positive experience. My anxiety was greatly reduced after only 4 days on 40mg per day, including stopping negative thoughts, no more panic attacks at night, etc. The second week, I was very tired and depressed without the anxiety, sleeping many hours each day. But by the third week, both depression and anxiety were greatly reduced. However, by the end of the month, the anxiety had started to return slightly, and my doctor has now increased the dose to 80mg per day. I had slight nausea, dry mouth, and loss of appetite, and some indigestion during the first week or so, and now again since I have upped the dose, but I imagine these will disappear again soon."

• Mon...
• July 16, 2014

"I just started taking this medication last night and ALREADY feel so much better. I've tried Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Buspar, Abilify, and countless others to help with my anxiety and none of them worked. This medication is a miracle in my opinion. I can't believe how quickly it works too. I'm taking this along with Atarax to help anxiety and panic attacks. I like the Atarax too and have not needed to take clonazepam today. Very happy. Only problem was that I couldn't sleep last night. I was physically exhausted and couldn't open my eyes or move but my mind was active. Hopefully this will pass. I've also had an upset stomach today with diarrhea but it beats anxiety any day!"

• gre...
• January 28, 2020

"I love this drug! Changed my life. I had severe migraines and depression, and after taking this, my pain level in my head on bad days went from 10/10 to 5/10. (And I now take Ajovy shot, so mostly pain-free days for that.) But my depression and anxiety went away for 3 years! Not kidding. I even started exercising. I started off on a 30 mg dose and went after a month to 60 mg. No side effects except harder to pee, but whatever. I am debating now to go up to 80 mg because after 3 years, I am getting a little of my depression back. But this is good, great for nerve pain and depression. I highly recommend."

• Hii...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2023

"Here’s my review. I don’t like it. I don’t care what the psychiatrist thinks. I know my body. If my body doesn’t tolerate it, then it’s not for me. Stop demonizing stimulants like Adderall that work. Too many people are not properly diagnosed and are put on the wrong medication."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2015

"I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It got so bad I couldn't function, and my Dr. took me off work for 5 weeks and gave me 30mg of Cymbalta (generic). By day 10, I noticed a big improvement... about 60% better. I see my Dr. in 2 weeks, and she will decide if I should take 60mg. I really don't want to, and I'm hoping I will continue to get better on the 30mg. I guess I will wait and see how I feel. I think therapy is a must for people with anxiety so we can learn ways to help stop the negative thoughts and not let them ruminate on a repeat reel in our head. I have found that there are things we can learn to help with that along with the meds."

• mar...
• May 13, 2018

"This drug was absolutely amazing when it worked for me. I started to notice resolution of my severe anxiety symptoms within a week with little to no side effects. Before I used this medication, I was living in a constant state of anxiety where I would feel off balance most of the day and constantly fear that I was about to pass out. My chest would be tight most of the day, and I would get sharp, shooting pains all over my chest area. I would feel like every day I was going to die, and even more so when I would try to go to bed at night; I was certain that I wasn't going to wake up the next day. Also, I would feel like everything around me was sped up, and I would get shortness of breath frequently throughout the day, as well as panic attacks. Somehow, I managed to function for two years in this living nightmare before I went and got help for myself."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2016

"I was hesitant to start on an antidepressant. However, while always prone to depression, the episodes had become more severe and lasted longer. I had terrible anxiety. Often even waking up in the middle of the night gasping for breath. Went on Cymbalta. It took maybe 2 weeks until I tentatively began to acknowledge that it might be working. Plus one evening I went downstairs to get ice for my neck (I had neck surgery last year) and realized I hadn't done that in weeks! Wasn't even taking it for pain. I've been on it for 3 months now. I have experienced extreme fatigue, like if I didn't have to get out of bed, I could sleep for 12 hours! But that seems to be getting better. This drug has been subtle yet miraculous and improved my quality of life!"

• Squ...
• December 15, 2019

"This drug, Cymbalta, was absolutely, insanely brutal. Just terrible, I simply cannot stress enough it was an absolute nightmare. I was prescribed this by my doctor for severe anxiety and depression, and I thought my anxiety was bad before, this made it much, MUCH worse. I holed myself up in my room, shaking for the 3 days I took it, when before I had a tough time doing things, but I did what I had to do (go to work, appointments, etc.). This made me so paranoid I didn't even want to leave my bedroom, I thought there were creatures in my apartment that wanted to attack me. I mean, just absolutely ridiculous thoughts. I also felt immensely weak, my girlfriend came home one day and tried to get physical with me, and her just laying on my arms hurt, and I'm very strong otherwise. I slept for probably about 68 of the 72 hours I took it. Didn't eat once. This drug is an absolute nightmare. First time I've ever taken an antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication too. This has been a terrifying experience."

• 7ru...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2019

"I've been on this medication for almost 12 months now (60 mg), previously being on Lexapro. I have had weight gain, but I really can't blame this all on the meds. My symptoms of anxiety, depression, and OCD are very much under control, and I didn't experience any serious side effects, only the occasional dizziness and some fatigue. I found duloxetine more effective than Lexapro for me."

• tig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2014

"After trying two other medicines with horrible side effects and no results, Cymbalta finally did the trick! The side effects were mild (hot flashes, some shakiness, etc) have mostly subsided and I'm sleeping better."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2017

"It's amazing. Zero side effects. I feel 'Normal'. These reviews scared me but my Dr encouraged me to try for myself and see. Lexapro put 10 kilos on me. Edeonax made me the sickest I have ever been in my life and was a bloody nightmare. After that ordeal, I was so scared to take Cymbalta. My energy is amazing now. Anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety feel mild but manageable - like I have a chance."

• Cal...
• April 10, 2015

"I have GAD, tried Celexa, worked for a while, mental fog. I then tried Lexapro which worked but I decided to try Cymbalta for its chronic low back pain effectiveness. I have a bulged disc, arthritis from home care for many years. I will not even consider narcotics for pain... Cymbalta has been a lifesaver, I too have dry mouth, night sweats, increased weight of 10 lbs. But I feel calmer, I started off on 30 mg for 2 wks then increased the dose per my HCP. I can tell when I don't take it. Chronic low back pain, dizziness as well, and anxiety symptoms return... I am a nurse and I hate taking medicine but this is one medicine I don't mind taking. The benefits outweigh everything else."

• xxo...
• November 18, 2007

"I'm 29 & been on Cymbalta 1 week, prior to taking, couldn't sleep (4 hrs on average), panic attacks, acne breakouts, hair falling out, highly stressed, now a little disoriented at times, loss of appetite (not a bad thing), great sleep (much needed) and I'm much calmer. The doctor wants to add Wellbutrin in 30 days but I am not going that route. I am very pleased with the direction we are going in now it is just taking some time to adjust to the side effects and new routine of actually resting!!"

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2023

"I am now in the middle of week two and I am starting to feel so much better. I noticed that I am able to get out of bed and face my day. Before this medication, I would shake all over. I just wouldn’t get out of bed because I would hope that I just passed away in my sleep to finally end all of my anxiety and depression. I thank God every day that my doctor put me on this medication because I have been able to drive my car again without having a severe panic attack and I can breathe again. A lot of things that used to upset me don’t bother me anymore and I find myself laughing a lot more. I forgot what I even sounded like laughing until I got put on this medication. I finally had a breakdown and that is what made me turn to medication. Before, all I thought was I need to get put on Klonopin, but I have realized that I don’t need them. I just need the one pill which is Cymbalta, and I take one a day at 30 mg, and I can finally participate in my life again! I rarely have a bad day!"

• Sha...
• December 22, 2019

"I’ve been taking Cymbalta for 7 days for anxiety, and I hate it! Today has been the worst. I keep forgetting where I’m parked and/or where I’m going as I’m driving down the street. I will suddenly just be like, where was I going?! Also, I have been extremely paranoid. Friends think I’m on drugs that are making me twitchy and nervous, and that just adds to the anxiety. The one thing I specified to my doctor is that I don’t want to feel like I’m out of control and not myself! I’m only taking 30 mg. I’m weaning off ASAP. Thank goodness it’s only been a week."