Duloxetine Questions (Page 2)

Should I come off duloxetine/Cymbalta after 3 months after continued side effects? I am in the UK.

My doctor knows nothing about anti-depressants, the mental health service have refused help, and I cannot afford private help. I am trying to work this out myself, which is far from ideal, but I don't have a choice. I was on citalopram for 13 years (10 of which unnecessary as I had... read more

Cymbalta vs Effexor for energy??

Cymbalta makes me so exhausted. Would Effexor do the same? Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Effexor with any success?

Duloxetine - No libido and extreme anxiety?

I was on Celexa for several years for anxiety and depression. I was then prescribed Lexapro for another 3 years. I tried to stop taking it but each time the anxiety, in particular would return and with full force. In a difficult high anxiety situation I would get a feeling that my blood pressure... read more

Duloxetine - How long does it take for Cymbalta to kick in?

Last week I was diagnosized fibromyalgia after six year of medical checks and screenings. The doc prescribed me 60mg Cymbalta, 10mg Flexiban, along with physio. How long does it take to see the effects of Cymbalta? I have been on it for 10 days now, but I see little improvement. The doc told me it... read more

Can duloxetine cause nausea & upset stomach? Currently, taking 20mg a day only!?

Constipation is also my problem. My doctor lowered the dose from 50mg to 20mg... in hopes that I would not be constipated. I will try to take 20mg every other day and see if it makes a difference. Hopefully, it won't cause me withdrawal symptoms! My heart rate is also increased w/this drug, I... read more

Duloxetine withdrawal help please?

What is the best way of coming off this drug and do many people feel emotionless taking it?

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

What time of day should I take duloxetine?

Can any one please tell me the best time of day to take the 60mg capsule. Only just started on the drug and the side effects include diarrhoea which is bad enough to keep me at home all day ? Thank you

Best time of day to take duloxetine?

I’m just starting 20 mg of duloxetine and wanted to know when the best time of day was to take it. I take two meds at night Bystolic and clonazepam, an hour before bedtime. Didn’t quite know how the duloxetine would affect me throughout the day. Please don’t answer with terribly... 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

What is duloxetine prescribed for?

Can I take amitriptyline and duloxetine?

Having such terrible buzzing in head and ringing and bad headaches. Diagnosed as having tinnitus

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering... read more