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  ..."Cymbalta, a balanced and potent reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine. I've never been any type of activist, but I really feel like something needs to be done to protect people against this medication. Ive experienced a lot of sweating, no appetite, and random acts of agression almost like I am bipolar. He was getting headaches if the pills were not taken at the exact same time every evening. I am so concerned about it that I have asked a local tv station to check into this test program to prevent other people, unwittingly becoming addicted and experiencing some of your same symptoms. I started taking it 10 months ago for depression/anxiety. So - lolol- if you are on a spiritual quest towards chastity - Paroxetine would be great! lolol On the second round with Cymbalta, within a few hours i got this headache in the front of my brain. I went from raging and being very emotional and angry to calm, able to talk through things and focus. I gained 30lbs due to my previous antidepressant, and now I believe I will lose them. FDA recently approved Cymbalta for GAD so my MD put me on a 30mg trial dose to see how I handled it, along with my (habituated) xanax dose. You should not make any life changing decisions while you are on this drug because you may deeply regret it later when it is finally out of your system and you are back to normal. I truly believe that Cymbalta should either be taken off of the market, or at the very least, that doctors should have to pass some kind of educational requirement before they are allowed to prescribe it. The best way for me to stop was 1 60 mg every three days for 2 weeks, then 1 pill every 4 days for two weeks, then none from there on. ...
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  ...My wife started taking Cymbalta about 18 months ago to treat depression. So if you have to stop taking, be careful and do so slowly. My dr decided to take me off of the medication and I have been in a living hell for about 2 months now. She is not ready to just hand me prescriptions for pain meds, but wants to work on finding the source of the neuropathy. The symptoms some have mentioned experiencing when stopping this medication describe what I feel exactly. Cymbalta is also a medicine that takes about ten days to start working and permeate your system, and all you people talking about almost dying off of 30 mg are attributing your weak health and profound mental illness to a placebo like amount of this stuff. I tought I was dying, I googled on side efects of Cymbalta and I found this site. My pupils are dilated and my eyes are popped open real big like someone scared the hell out of me!!!Please, If anyone knows how to aleviate any of these symptoms let me know,I just want my old life back!!ANYONE I'M DESPERATE!! ...
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  ...I think the reason there are so many negative comments about cymbalta is because those of us doing realy well on the drug won't search the web for sick-effects because we have none. There is no possible way I could work in a full-time job until this has passed. I'll check back in a few days and let you all know how its going. I was just weaning off Lexapro after 2 1/2 months because Lexapro stopped working and caused fatigue and my doc switched me to cymbalta. Personally I think that is due to her hysterectomy and the fact that I am looking at six weeks of no sex while she recovers, not that I’m going completely without…. I would rather live with anxiety than live without feeling but please talk to your doctor before you decide to stop taking this med .

better than finemuch less anxious and depressed.

  ...I've been taking Cymbalta for almost 2 years, for migraine, @ 90mg/day.

I'm glad I'm weaning off of this medication now.

I cannot orgasm, yet I have increased drive.

  ...Cymbalta® I read this blog and was concerned, but went ahead as everyone reacts differently. ALONG WITH IT BEING A SIDE EFFECT, I AM 50 YRS OLD AND HAVE WASTED ONE YEAR OF MY LIFE ADJUSTING TO AND WEANING OFF A DRUG THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP ME. Afterwards I became convinced that Cymbalta causes adrenal fatigue and adrenal exhaustion. Cymbalta withdrawal SKELETAL I have been on this for 3 days for chronic pain, not long I know. Let them be responsible for their limitations or lack of compassion. i'm worried about my jobmy manager is really supportive, but i work for an enormous corporation, and so far the claims process for short-term leave has been like dealing with my old PCP that i lefti feel like they don't believe me when i explain that it's impossible for me to work right now.

Sometimes it is just the negatives that reply.

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  ...Cymbalta withdrawal Sinusitis - The body reacting to chemical irritation causing redness, swelling and pain in the area of the hollows in the facial bones especially around the nose. Before I found this site, I had no idea that Cymbalta could be so harmful. Increase from 30 to 60 Cymbalta has helped me immensely. I cannot believe I wasn't warned before taking this medicine. Perhaps that is because while tampering off the cymbalta I increased the trazadone. I wasn't prepared for the option of Cymbalta when I went to the treatment-resistant depression program, so I hadn't done my homework on it. Doc gave me Cymbalta so that I can eventually give up Klonopin. Are we destined to only 2 alternatives . but also i have stoped useing symbalta i was haveing ED symptoms. It was not gradual, but noticeable in about 3 weeks. I just want to feel like that again!!! I am starting 30 mg today and will be weaning myself off. Almost everything I was reading sounded so unpleasant. ...
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  ...Also forgot to mention, my short term memory and concentration have been shot to hell as well as all motivation to do pretty much anything - feel worse now than I did before I took the cymbalta. To prepare capsules for week 2, I took 160 beads out of a 60 mg capsule. The only antidepressant I ever had any luck with was Prozac in 1991 and I was at 20. Rarely do I ever think of suicide, but after two days the thought was almost constant. Talk about No Libido!!!! Now I know that's also a side effect of taking Cymbalta. With weight gain being so common, it only makes sense that the body is probably storing this med in those new fat cells. My condition does not allow heavy cleaning but I hadn't dusted, my laundry was piled up, you get the picture. About 2 months ago, she said " We have to take a more agressive approach. However the uncontrollable shaking really scared me. crying uncontrollably and hitting myself. of Cymbalta and my doctor told me to take it at bedtime!(I've been on it for about eight months) No wonder I've not been able to sleep-my mind keeps racing. Above all find a competent psychotherapist who will help you learn new strategies to cope with life and the difficulties you have faced. I have been on Paxil before and new this felt kind of familiar, so I to am trying to go every other day. Am afraid now the doctor will take me off this combination. The people who got sick probably had a drug interaction which is more common than people think. made me pay for two prescriptions because I'm on 90 mgs. My sleep prior to Cymbalta was very regular, 8-9 hours a night, and I never had a problem. I deffinetly have a bone to pick when i see her on thursday. ...
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  ...I am trying to get off of this horrible med by weaning myself slowly. No side effects, but also didn't help with pain at all. I'm all for anti-depressants, if they work. I honestly couldn't handle these symptoms. I hope there are others out there like me who have had success with Cymbalta. I am going cold turkey as it does not appear that weaning makes a difference, I figure might as well get it over with.

All I wanted to do was lay down and try to sleep.

You can get through this, one day at a time.

mildly trippy and definately visually imparred.

Even though my body was tired my brain was wired.

  ...If you google for a Cymbalta drug information sheet, then you will find the muscle cramps/twitches. The major side effect I am having from the Cymbalta is flatulence (gas) and some stomach cramping. Unfortunately, we all also have to weigh the pros and cons of all antidepressants, as they all have their pitfalls. I've switched back (on my own as I had plenty of refills left) to the Effexor, and so far so good. Ofcoarse, my doctor makes sure a cocktail of meds are provided. Cold turkey is absolutely not recommended. Unfortunately for me, I will probably need to be taking Cymbalta the rest of my life. However, these are tolerable side effects for me personally. I take 60 mg Cymbalta for Major Depression and it works fair to good. are there any good comments about this drug because I really could use some medicinal help right now I had been on Prozac for a long time and for some reason it made me worse when I tried it again. The first time I experience those were years ago when I went off of Prozac.

Couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, really nauseous.

I'm still on the latter drug, now with celexa.

  ...I ask to try Cymbalta simply because the ads sounded good. I tried to stop it before and had horrible withdrawel: dizziness, headaches, vertigo, etc. I have experienced no side effects on Cymbalta that I am aware of. Brain zaps, hallucinations, headache, nausea, crying, irritability, you name it. CYmbalta 60mg/day helps me be proactive instead of reactive - crucial when dealing w/ emotional teens. While I was there I had about 6-7 glasses of wine (I am a big guy and I take about 20 gin and tonics to get drunk). Cymbalta withdrawal Fever - Abnormally high body temperature, the normal being 98 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Centigrade in humans, which is a symptom of disease or disorder in the body. I appreciate all those who have shared their experiences as well. The disease is marked with coughing, a low-grade fever, chest pains, and hoarseness, caused by an allergic reaction. Literally! ...
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  ...Cymbalta and ocd Cymbalta withdrawal Hypertension - is high blood pressure, which is a symptom of disease in the blood vessels leading away from the heart. If you are searching on this site deciding whether to continue with treatment or start it, remember these drugs are extensively tested in clinical trials and used by millions. The first day I took it - I took it in the late afternoon & learned quickly never to take it in the daytime! I was severely depressed to the point where I had to park my car to cry sometimes. WHEN I BEGAN TAKING THIS MEDICATION I WEIGHED 125LBS, I NOW WEIGH ALMOST 200LBS. Cymbalta only work for short period of time (months). I definitely recommend seeing a psychiatrist (some GPs are not educated enough in this area) to manage the transition. today is september 15th im haveing all the symptoms that are listed above except erectile disfunction that is working fine again thank god!!!,i was put on this drug by my pain management dr who said it would help with the pain im haveing, see in 1993 i was in a bad wreck in september of last year i needed neck surgery to help with the pain and lack of use in my arms and neck ,numbess in my hands and overall inability to work or take care of my self . It definately hasn't been a miracle cure, but it hasn't been bad at all. So does the constant nausea and headaches. My neurologist mentioned that taking the natural supplement Goji Juice should help revive my libido. I think I may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with this crap. ...
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  ...If you google for a Cymbalta drug information sheet, then you will find the muscle cramps/twitches. The major side effect I am having from the Cymbalta is flatulence (gas) and some stomach cramping. Unfortunately, we all also have to weigh the pros and cons of all antidepressants, as they all have their pitfalls. I've switched back (on my own as I had plenty of refills left) to the Effexor, and so far so good. Ofcoarse, my doctor makes sure a cocktail of meds are provided. Cold turkey is absolutely not recommended. Unfortunately for me, I will probably need to be taking Cymbalta the rest of my life. However, these are tolerable side effects for me personally. I've been on Paxil for about 4 years (50mg now) but it seems that I just get used to it and get depressed. Weigh your benefits against the cost before embarking on any antidepressant and definatley have a good physician monitoring you the whole way through. AFTER I SEE ALL THESE POSTINGS I WONDER HOW MUCH IS BEING COVERED UP. Then I proceed to the sunroof, I feel no pain at all. OMG - I don't know why my husband didn't leave me. I feel just fine and my major depression is no longer. Very graphic and violent dreams, I actually punched my wife twice last week and was fully asleep. and if i take another anti-depressant then it mite be the same or even worse. The best comparison I can make about the dreams, is if a "normal" dream is like watching a dvd on a 13 inch screen, then a dream on Cymbalta is like going to see an IMAX movie.

and complained about nausia and feeling tired.

  ...I began Cymbalta with 2 side effects- inability to orgasm and constipation. i overlooked it because it seemed like i was having carpal tunnel symptoms. God bless you if your reaction is mild and god save you if it is extreme, as mine was. Celexa worked well for menopause, without side effects that seem to affect the entire body. If I hadn't had to go to the hospital who knows how high it would have gone. and the pain is actually better from Cymbalta than all the powerful narcotics and muscle relaxers.

No side effects except for a bit of insomnia.

  ...Cymbalta withdrawal Belching - Noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth; a burp. I not only lost my daughter, but also my best friend. I have felt bad since taking it- nausea, nightmares, dizziness,etc. Would not be able to tolerate Cymbalta on its own. My mother and I have both had very negative experiences from cymbalta. It took 5 years and 4 suicide attempts to get my meds right. For several years now, despite Lexapro and Wellbutrin, I have had trouble getting to sleep and/or staying asleep. I'm not sure if any of the headaches are from this. This med is new, and I'm too scared that they don't have enough data on long term effects. originally wanted to up the dose fromm 60mg to 90mg, but after persuasive talk from me, agreed to a fast taper, ending at 30mg every 2nd day for a week. I have no equilibrium, and I feel totally out of it. ...
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  ...i was given cymbalta 4 days ago and have the worst taste in my mouth metallic like and constipation does this stuff where off and is it worth continuing after all these stories i dont know and are all these drugs the same. No side effects from withdrawal, however I switched back to Prozac, so maybe this is why Cymbalta. I ALSO HAD GAINED 25 LBS OVER THE 2 YRS WHICH IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A SIDE EFFECT. my rheumatologist gave me a 7 day sample bottle 30 mg.

For 2 years, I was on 60mg of Cymbalta for peripheral neuropathy and depression. alone (because no one can really know what you're going through but you!). Then, I'd like to know why this drug is not free to the patient under prescription It is very expensive and very dangerous for one to 'just stop taking it. ago for dehydration, acute bronchitus and beginning stages of pneumonia. ) I think I did avoid many of the severe withdrawal symptoms by doing that but the less severe symptoms have been soooo aggravating! I would never have been able to work and do this. ...
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  ...I've been 'getting off' this horrible medication for a month and the withdrawal symptoms are as bad now as when I began. Then, while not being able to sleep I got the most unbearable restless leg thing going - it was doing a dance of its own! Later on in the middle of the night, I dozed off for a milisecond and had some hellish nightmare. The FDA studies the effects of these drugs for the first 6 weeks. Although panic-stricken, I knew it was from Cymbalta just recently prescribed. I've been dealing with depression and anxiety since I was 14 years old. To: "Someone" (post 680) - thank you for all your helpful information !!! It was actually somewhat re-assuring/calming to come here and read your response. I could even miss a couple of days without any real ramifications. price is over-the-top), I picked it up & started taking itno reaction, no improvement whatsoever. I recently learned that for three months I was dealing with anxiety.

My pupils were dilated, I was nervous and shaky.

  ...Cymbalta withdrawal Irritability - Abnormally annoyed in response to a stimulus. After a month, I weaned off the Prozac with no withdrawal symptoms whatsoever! It was like a miracle! Anyway, thought I'd share. I either want to cry or I want to yell at people or punch walls, cut myself something to make the pain in my head stop. when I thoug Cymbalta withdrawal Muscle Contractions Involuntary - Spontaneous and uncontrollable tightening reaction of the muscles caused by electrical impulses from the nervous system.

I cannot orgasm, yet I have increased drive.

  ...I had been crying non stop for about a month. The only negative is the insomnia and constipation, but I have found that as time goes by, the insomnia is not as severe and I am waking up less and less in the night (going to sleep is not a problem, the problem was that I kept waking up). She has mentioned suicide in the last couple of days and i read one post where a woman shot herself! I am hopeless and am staying with family apart from her because home is no longer a safe place for our family. It is hard to keep my self from hitting people when it happens. When I did finally fall asleep I was faced with horrible dreams. The condition is characterized by thoughts of dreading the future, involuntary quivering, trembling, and feeling distressed and suddenly upset. The symptoms went away when I resumed my 30mg per day dosage, although I find it hard to concentrate, short-term memory is terrible and I spend most days in bed doing nothing. After reading these postings I will stop taking at once.

Its definately not without its side effects.

  ...Cymbalta withdrawal Diarrhea - Unusually frequent and excessive, runny bowel movements that may result in severe dehydration and shock. I feel nervous everyday, numb, confused, angry, all negative emotions. I am SO tired of being SO tired!!!! I hate sleeping all the time. So he played with doses, brands, combinations at one point, I was on paxil, xanax, ativan, ambien,restoril AND klonopin (very high dose of klonopin 5mg nightly)! I finally realized after speaking with a nurse who is a friend what a mess I'd gotten into. I really wish they would take this crap off of the market or put better warnings on it and not give it out so freely. However, this chemical demon that nobody warned me about is killing me inside. DO NOT go off CYMBALTA without your PHYSICIAN knowing about it. ...
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  ...Cymbalta has really helped with my general anxiety. Sometimes when talking, I would stutter, and forget what I was saying. Cymbalta duloxetine Been to the GP today, who has recommended come off all drugs - today - am also on aspirin and simuvastatin (for choloesterol - never had a prob before but see it's a side affect with the Cymbalta website). But I would recommend this drug to anyone with depression/anxiety! I have been on Cymbalta for @ 2 months now and I feel great. The nausea at the beginning is bearable with Metoclopramide, but the hot flushes, the weird feeling in the head, the heavy insomnia and shear over-activity are unbearable. I just hope the cymbalta works because the side eff This is the most frightening experience I have ever had with an anti-depressant. our children call me at work, because mommy isn't paying attention to them. ANGER, DIZZINESS, BRAIN ZAPS, NAUSEA, EXHUASTION, INSOMNIA, NIGHTMARES ETC. ...
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  ...Cath (post 356) I feel for you Cath. I started at 40mg but had side effects so I talked him into lowering the dose to 20mg.

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which followed with a really bad panic attack.

my b/f doesn't want to leave me alone by myself,.