Cymbalta Questions (Page 15)

I forgot to take my Cymbalta 4 days in a row because I have had the flu. What are the side effects?

I’ve had the stomach flu since Tuesday night and it is now Sunday. Today I realized that I have completely forgot to take my Cymbalta (the only medication I take in the mornings) since I’ve been sick. I’ve been extremely emotional (as if I am on my period, but I am not) and... read more

Would appetite loss be a withdrawal symptom of Cymbalta (or any duloxetine brand)?

I am a high functioning Autistic with some problems with anxiety and mild depression. I take Cymbalta to help with my anxiety and depression issues and Vyvanse to help with some of my Autism symptoms. Both medications are known to suppress appetite as a side effect, however I only really... read more

Can I take melatonin with Cymbalta?

I still have trouble sleeping and do not want to take Ambien or Xanax with my Cymbalta. I’m going to start taking my 60 mg in the morning and was thinking about taking melatonin at night?

Cymbalta - Is this withdrawal or drug?

I am down to 50 beads in my 20mg capsule. I have noticed when I take my dose in the morning about 2 hours later I develop nausea, headache, tinnitus and anxiety. Then about 8 hours later things settle back down until the following morning when I take the next dose. Is this withdrawal or drug... read more

Can you switch from taking Cymbalta at night to in the morning immediately?

I have been taking Cymbalta for both fibromyalgia and neuropathy at night but I'm tired all day.

Can you take Wellbutrin XL and Cymbalta together?

Looking for information on taking these two medications together. I have really bad anxiety and some depression at times. I’ve taken Prozac with Wellbutrin in the past to help with side effects.

Interactions with medication?

I'm taking Cymbalta and Vistaril for my anxiety and panic disorder and I read that Pristiq has major interactions with both of these medications. Should I contact my doctor about what I read or don't take Pristiq while I'm on Cymbalta and Vistaril?

Duloxetine - I was on Zoloft for 20+ years. It stopped working, so my doctor put me on Cymbalta.

I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta at night and I am tapering off of Zoloft. I was on 200 mg. Went to 150mg for 2 weeks then I went to 100mg for 2 weeks then 50mg every other day for a week. I am off now for a week. I have so much depression and anxiety I can’t stand it. All I do is cry. Is it the... read more

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Withdrawal symptoms of Cymbalta?

I took Cymbalta for about 3 months, I began feeling awful. Tremors, trouble swallowing, tingling, teeth grinding, severe confusion, dizziness and on and on, I quit taking the drug 2 weeks ago, I've never felt this bad. Any idea on how long it may take for this poison to leave my system? My... read more

I started taking Cymbalta 3 years ago when my grandson died. At first it helped but, I started to...

... have symptoms of depression and my doctor would raise the dose, until I was on 120mg which I’ve been on for quite sometime ( I still had depression and cried all the time). This doctor also prescribes pain medications and I wanted to quit taking them. I decided to quit using these drugs... read more

Can Cymbalta cause confusion?

My 96 yo mother has been taking Cymbalta for about a month. Since then she has become confused on a few items. Can Cymbalta cause confusion?

Switching from Cymbalta to Pristiq?

I am going to switch from Cymbalta to Pristiq. I am wondering about others’ experiences doing this. How did you do it? Did you cross taper? I have taken 30 mgs less each day the last three days of Cymbalta. I am at 60/day right now and wondering if I can start with 25 mgs of Pristiq.

Is it safe to take Cymbalta when you have CKD?

Is Cymbalta safe to take?

I suffer from panic disorder and nerve pain. I'm so scared to take medication but I need help. I have Cymbalta but I'm so scared to even try it.