Cymbalta Questions (Page 18)

Skeptical user on starting Cymbalta?

I have tried 6 different antidepressants in the last 3 years and none worked. Some just did nothing, some put me in zombie mode and some made me feel as if I had drank 10 expresso’s. For 6 months I have not taken anything , but depression and anxiety has gotten to a all time high, so I knew I... read more

Cymbalta - Why continue when I don't feel anything?

I was put on Cymbalta about a month ago. Took it for three week with absolutely no beneficial effects whatsoever. Only thing I notices is a horribly dry mouth. I have read all kinds of reports of it being physically addictive and a long drawn out process getting back off the stuff. If I perceived... read more

Cymbalta make you feel hyper?

Started taking Cymbalta after nothing else helping with my anxiety. Took 30 MG for about 5 days noticed almost immediately it was helping with anxiety, increased dosage to 60 MG and almost feel like I took speed. Will that calm down?

How long can final withdrawals from Cymbalta last?

I have been taking Cymbalta for over 15 years. I’ve tried tapering off, due to the side effects it causes, especially sweating, without success. The first time I tried tapering myself off of Cymbalta without a replaced antidepressant took me over 7 months. My withdrawals were horrible and... read more

Is taking Cymbalta long term, i.e. years OK?

Finally started on Cymbalta 30mg a year ago for anxiety. The anxiety caused me severe nausea and in turn, loss of weight as I couldn’t keep food down. The drug took effect immediately as my condition settled within a day. I did go off it once, but felt crook within a few days. I am afraid to... read more

New here, just weened off cymbalta after a couple years, if my life was a graph chart it would show?

... how my entire life fell apart once I started taking cymbalta. I have done countless hours and days of research and it seems to work wonders on some, and be like it was for me. I will never get back the pieces of me that I lost, or how this pill changed the way my brain is wired, I don’t... read more

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not losing hair just very itchy and painful at times. Just wondering if Cymbalta can cause this.

What’s a common dose of Pristiq?

I would like to know what dose of Pristiq is commonly taken because I am transitioning from Cymbalta to Pristiq. Right now I am taking about 15 mg of Cymbalta and 150 mg of Pristiq. In the past, I have always taken higher doses of antidepressants, but I am not totally sure what the upper end dose... 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... read more

Cymbalta - I’ve been on duloxetine for generalized anxiety for 3-1/2 years.

I’ve had the dose decreased slowly and have been on 30mg for two months now. Doctor said I could quit, but I’m afraid I would have anxiety again. I still have several side effects so I’d like to decrease it to 20mg. Do you think this low dose is effective for preventing anxiety?

Are there any drug interactions I should be worried about?

I am looking to find out if there are any serious drug interaction I should be worried about with the following list of medications: Zoloft 75mg Cymbalta 20 mg (I can up every 2 weeks up to 120 mg) Lamotrigine 75mg ER Losartan/hydrachlorathiazide 50-12

Hello. I’m currently taking 100mg of Zoloft. My doctor has told me to now take 50mg of Zoloft and?

... added 30mg of Cymbalta without any tapering of Zoloft. I’m nervous about doing this. I’d appreciate any thoughts. Thank you

Zoloft adding Cymbalta. Is tapering necessary?

I’m currently taking 100mg Zoloft and my doctor wants me to lower it to 50mg and begin 30mg of Cymbalta. I’m nervous about doing this. Would anyone have advice? Thank you.

Duloxetine - has anyone had success with diabetic neuropathy while on Cymbalta?

Is Cymbalta a narcotic? If so, is it an opioid?