Cymbalta Questions (Page 17)

Who has experience switching from Citalopram/Lexapro to Cymbalta?

I suffer from generalized anxiety and phobias and depression. I have used Citalopram 40mg for 10 years and has helped me, but since 3 years my anxiety came back triggered by work related stress. When things got really nasty I got 7.5mg Mirtazapine prescribed to sleep better. The Mirtazapine... read more

Antidepressants (Cymbalta) and Lactose Intolerance???

Can Cymbalta (or any antidepressants) cause lactose intolerance? My mom thinks my lactose intolerance is related to my starting Cymbalta, but I think it started about 8 months earlier. Can any antidepressants cause that?

Anyone take Valdoxan/Agomelatine??

I don't think it's licensed in the US, but europe it is. They say it's in a class with effexor an cymbalta in terms of efficacy. But there's no reviews available on this site about it. Anyone ever try it? How did you find it worked out for you?

Cymbalta 30mg side effects from ONE dose?!?

My doctor just prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg once a day for depression and I am having what I perceive as insane side effects. I've been nauseous any time I eat and now my stomach just hurts. My joints hurt. My muscles hurt. (I'm athletic so this is not normal). I've been tossing and... read more

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of... read more

Cymbalta related hair loss?

Does anyone have any experience with cymbalta related hair loss? After stopping the cymbalta how long until your hair stopped falling out/grew back? I've tested negative for literally everything and there is no findings for genetic hair loss per a biopsy result. I've been on cymbalta... read more

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Does anyone else have flareups of PMR when trying drugs for other...

... conditions? Over the past few years I have been prescribed several muscle relaxers and blood thinners, also metformin and Cymbalta. Within two days the painful swelling is so bad I can barely get from one room to the next. Doctors and family members say to just keep taking the drug for at least... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Cymbalta - Can Cymbalta make it difficult to urinate!?

I was put on Cymbalta and I noticed that I am having very difficult time urinating.It also seems to make my restless legs worse.It has helped me but afraid of the side effects or will they pass with time.Makes me very sleepy as well.Has anyone had any experience with similar issues and if so once... read more

I have been on Cymbalta for 8 days. Read many bad reviews. Will I have withdrawal after only 8 days?

Cymbalta causing my weight gain?

About a year ago I started with antidepressants. I tried a couple different ones to get to one I felt best with. That was Cymbalta. I’ve had two kids ages 3&2. I had finally got back to my pre-pregnancy weight with my first child after having my second. Then I started taking Cymbalta and... read more

Anyone have issues going from 5mg to 10mg of Trintellix?

I have tried dozens of antidepressants over the last 20 years. I recently started 5 mg of Trintellix for one week while weaning off of Cymbalta. I felt wonderful for the first time in years and then this week after only being on 5 mg for seven days went up to 10 mg per my doctor‘s order.... read more

Lyrica and Cymbalta together?

How to take Lyrica and Cymbalta together during the day. Separate for a couple of hours or take immediately together. They say it's better. Does anyone have experience

Has anyone taking Cymbalta experienced issues with memory loss?

Since starting on cymbalta I have experienced significant memory loss. I will walk out of the room to get something and then forget what it is I was going to get. This happens frequently with just about everything. I cannot find any examples of memory loss in side effects of this drug.