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How long after starting Cymbalta did you get results? Also, when do side effects go away?
Hello all! This is like my 6th or 7th medication I've tried. I've been on every single SSRI and now last week my Doctor has started me on Cymbalta for my depression/anxiety. I am currently taking 30mg for 1 week and then up to 60 mg. I've had a headache, tiredness, upset stomach,... read more
Vomiting from cymbalta?
I am prescribed 60mg cymbalta at bedtime for cervical disc pain as well as migraine prophylaxis. I lost my insurance in february but I had a bottle of 30mg cymbalta left over from when I first started it. I took 2 30mg capsules at bedtime a few nights ago and woke up vomitting in the middle of the... read more
I JUST heard that mouth sores can be a life threatening side effect of cymbalta? I have 2 small ones
I have 2 small mouth sores on gums, one looks like a cold sore other is redder. I just heard that mouth sores can be a serious and life threatening side effect of cymbalta. Should I be concerned. I am on cymbalta 90 mg daily for about a year.
Can cymbalta cause irregular periods? constant bleeding from lt pink to red for the past 3 wks?
Also taking flexeril, ibuprofen, and Advair.
Was on cymbalta for three months and have lost over half of hair?
My dr ran every test under the sun and its still falling out. Only thing abnormal was liver enzymes but i have a fatty liver so they always r on the high side. Been off of cymbalta for almost a week if its the drug when will this problem get better? Just made apt with dermatolgist. My orthopedic... read more
Adding a med to cymbalta?
I love love love cymbalta and have been on for 4.5 years for clinical depression and GAD however I started nursing school 3 months ago and I a starting to feel anxious. It's normal I know but I do not want it to manifest itself. Started cymbalta at 60m and bumped it up to 120mg right before I... read more
Duloxetine - Has anyone had diarrea while on cymbalta?
I have had diarrhea with the generic and Cymbalta. I'm on 20mg a day and its been 3 weeks, and I go 3 times a day. I talked to the Dr. and she said take imodium, it helps somewhat, I can't keep taking it. I have lost 3 lbs and I am done with dealing with this. Help! Bonnie
Has anyone tried weaning off Cymbalta (duloxetine)?
I have been on various SSRI/ SSNRIs for about 15 years. I took Effexor (it's generic equivalent) for a few years. Then my doctor switched me to Cymbalta (it's generic - duloxetine), which I have taken for a few years. I started all of this due to general anxiety. Many things have changed... read more
Has anyone taken cymbalta vs Effexor xr?
Hi friends I'm taking Effexor xr 75 mg (for a week) and I'm thinking of switching to cymbalta Bc the side effects of effex are really bad for me. Has anyone switched and liked cymbalta better? Less side effects? Thanks!
Antidepressant vs. Stimulant for Major Depression?
Hello, I have been dealing with depression for a few years and have had little success with antidepressants: Lexapro, Cymbalta, Pristiq... Either no effect or only side effects and of course the withdrawal after stopping the medications. I became very turned off and scared of antidepressants... read more
Do I have to wean off Cymbalta to get on Lexapro, or can I just stop cymbalta and start Lexapro?
I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for several years. It's starting not to help anymore with depression. Someone suggested I switch to Lexapro but I tried to wean off the Cymbalta and have terrible brain zaps and dizziness with panic attacks so I'm still on it. I wasn't told about the... read more
Is it safe to be taking buspirone and Cymbalta together?
I have been on buspirone 10 mg 2 times a day and Cymbalta 20 mg delayed release at bedtime for the last three years. My Mother passed away recently and my dosage was doubled on both medicines for the last 3 months now. I feel fine but it's it safe? I keep reading scary stuff.
Does the combination of my medicines have any bad side effects?
I take Xyrem, modafinil, methylphenidate, Claritin D, Singular, pantoprazole, spironolactone, Lyrica, Cymbalta, sumatriptan as needed, Zofran as needed, Trulance, diclofenac, and Emgality injection. Would taking any of these together give me side effects? I’m trying to figure out if some of... read more
Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?
I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?
Cymbalta - Trying to get off duloxetine, low dose, short time on?
I started on 20mg duloxetine Jane 21,2021. Doc increase dose to 30mg on feb 12, 2021. Went back to 20mg after a few days due to side effects. Doc said go back on 20mg for one week then stop. Seeing all the issues others are having just stopping I was afraid to do that so instead I have been opening... read more
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