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depression
by Reviewer39110
on July 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: at first none felt great after approx i week got this foggy feeling, always tired, have a not care to do any thing attitude Time taken and dosage: 30 days30mg 1X D Review: this is my second time on this first time quit cold turkey not to may problems other than those silly brain zaps. this will be my second and last time taking after one day i feel 100% better hopefully tommorw will be the same 
Major Depression
by Reviewer39111
on July 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Initially; dizziness, brain zaps, weight loss, nausea. These dissipated after a couple of months. Now I have night sweats and my body temperature has increased. My weight has stablised and I am seven pounds heavier than I used to be, but I have a decreased appetite. As others have said, the withdrawals happen very quickly - I get pins and needles in my face and tongue (how bizzarre!) within hours of missing a dose. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years60 1X D Review: I have found that this has helped my depression and anxiety very much. I no longer have suicidal thoughts (which i had lived with for fifteen years), I no longer am extremely anxious and negative. It has not helped my hypersomnia - I can still sleep for up to 14 hours a day. Am looking at changing my meds (I also take a small dose of Lamictal every day) as I am very unmotivated and slightly depressed at the moment but I think t could be to do with my life circumstances which arent great right now.
depression/fatigue due to MS
by Reviewer39112
on July 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Daytime sleepiness. Primary Care Physician suggested taking it at night. I began taking Cymbalta late in the afternoon and there seems to be improvement. Time taken and dosage: 18 days60 mg 1X D Review: I have MS and the fatigue/depression for the past year have been at times almost unbearable. Neurologist didnt seem to care about my quality of life. I finally was able to get my primary care doctor to prescribe Cymbalta. 
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39113
on June 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: INITIAL: Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, dizzinessMONTH TWO: All of the above PLUS,headache, decreased libido, back pain, night sweats, hot flashes, flushing, heartburn, insomnia, constant yawning, blurred vision. MONTH THREE: All of the above,PLUS, profuse sweating, stiff neck, joint stiffness, weight gain (10 lbs. in 6 weeks), difficulty passing urine, extreme itching, difficulty reaching orgasm, cold sores, pins & needles in hands and feet. WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: All of the above,PLUS,restless legs, chills, crying, fatigue & restlessness at the same time, eyes aching & itching, heart palpitations, multiple intense violent nightmares throughout the night, feeling drugged or hung over, flu-like symptoms, extreme flatulence, difficulty swallowing, difficulty concentrating or focusing, extreme thirst, pressure in the head, shortness of breath, itching & ringing in ears, loss of balance. Time taken and dosage: 3 months60 MG 1X D Review: Initial side effects were worth living with because my pain had decreased substantially. As time went on the side effects increased & became worse. Then i developed an itch in my breast that became so intense it began to blister. I experienced 3 weeks of hell going thru tests (mammogram, ultrasound, MRI & biopsy) to confirm it wasnt inflammatory breast cancer. I finally made the connection when reading another patients comments with the same symptoms. I have been weaning off this drug over 3 weeks and still feel horrible. I wish I had found this site earlier. I would never have taken this terrible drug. 
Severe Depression
by Reviewer39114
on June 27, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Dry skin, dry/cracked lips, hair loss decreased libido with difficult climax. Time taken and dosage: 6 months25mg /50 2X D Review: I was falling deep into depression and was suicidal after a separation and immediately noticed a change within the first few hours after taking my first dose. This medication not only gave me my life back but showed me what I had been missing my whole life. I have several food allergies and many of them affect my mood. I was very unsure at first but now I realize it was the best thing I could have done at the time. without it i could have hurt myself or someone else. Be very careful with taking doses regularly because the side affects are severe. I was unable to take mine for days and was very frightened (something very wrong)the whole time without it especially when trying to sleep. This is a powerful drug and not for everyone but in my case it worked like a miracle. My family is in health care and I was raised learning about medicine. My feelings are that this drug is a double sided sword. The side affects can be controlled if you are careful and smart. If you will be gone TAKE EXTRA WITH YOU and have more just in case you run out. My lips were dry for a year after taking it. Sometimes less is better I have read.
Depression & nerve pain
by Reviewer39115
on June 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Constipation and bloating, trying to deal with this because I dont want to stop taking it. Big problem is feeling like I have an earache all the time. Time taken and dosage: 6 months30mg 1X D Review: Been on Cymbalta for approx. 6 months. Really helpful with depression, but I have had the bloating etc that everyone talks about. Trying to deal with that. Weight gain, which I hate!! Has anyone had the feeling like you have an earache all the time?? This is driving me nuts.
Anxiety, Depression
by Reviewer39116
on June 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: At first dry mouth, then weight gain. Some difficulty paying attention to things, but that might just be my personality. Time taken and dosage: 18 months60 1X D Review: I went on after suffering from severe panic attacks for 2 months. I took it for 18 months and had a huge reduction in the panic attacks. Im about to work my way off of it, with the help of a doctor.
chronic depression
by Reviewer39118
on June 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: insomnia, severe headache, hyperactivity Time taken and dosage: 4 days30 mg 1X D Review: Noticed a change after first dose. Increased energy and motivation. Decrease in anxiety and obsessive worrying. Great in this respect, exactly what I was looking for. However, insomnia was a huge problem. Slept about two or three hours a night at most. Became extremely physically tired, but could not fall asleep. Severe headache that would not go away with over the counter meds. If not for the insomnia and headache, I feel Cymbalta would have been very beneficial to me. Very disappointing. I was directed by my doctor to stop taking it, and was prescribed something else. The headache and insomnia stopped within a day or so after I stopped taking it. I did not have any problems with withdrawal, probably due to immediately starting another med.
Depression/Anxiety/Social Anxiety
by Reviewer39119
on June 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: At first, dizzy, nausia, night sweats,insomnia,creepy (for lack of a better term) feeling, decreased sex drive. All but the night sweats, insomnia and decreased sex drive went away pretty early on, within the first month. The side effects of skipped doses are aweful. Feels like pins and needles in my feet and dizzy even when missing only one dose. Time taken and dosage: 4 years60/30 mg 2X D Review: I take 60mg in the am, 30 mg in the pm. Have had a total lifestyle change since I first started taking it, divorced, kids away at college, better diet, regular exercise, but the depression and anxiety is back big time with a new symptom, freaky dreams, and cymbalta isnt helping anymore. I want to change meds but I am terrified of the effects of even cutting the dosage down. I dont want to increase it because I am almost at the max daily dose (120mg) as it is. I would have never started taking it if I had known of the lasting side effects and the effects of coming off it. 
Anxiety
by Reviewer39120
on June 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Jittery--my hands are shaky. I feel like a zombie. Detached. Talk monotone. No expression-flat effect. No Anxiety but cannot feel anything. --Numb-- Sleeping alot-10 hours. Time taken and dosage: 2 days30 mg 1X D Review: I am not going to take this anymore b/c I dont want to be a zombie and cannot be for job. I have moderate fluctuating anxiety. I think this is for more severe anxiety.
Chronic pain, anxiety
by Reviewer39121
on June 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Night sweats, insomnia, constipation Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years60mg 1X D Review: After suffering from several herniated discs in my neck and spending over a year living on narcotic pain relievers, I began suffering from anxiety. My doc prescribed Cymbalta and told me it would also help with the chronic pain. At first the only side effect I had was the night sweats. I had surgery for the discs and wanted off the Cymbalta because I was no longer on the pain meds. My doctor advised against it but I weaned myself off anyway. Did not have any problems weaning myself off although I had run out at an earlier point and had a severe anxiety attack. I weaned myself off very slowly. Night sweats and insomnia disappeared but my neck pain returned within days. I had lost my insurance and could no longer affford the Cymbalta but I was able to get assistance through LilyCares and made the decision to go back on the Cymbalta for the pain. It is worth the side effects to me. I have found that taking fiber helps with the constipation although I take double the suggested dose. Have not found anything to help with the night sweats. I have tried several things to help with the insomnia but no luck so far. I am considering cutting my Cymbalta back to every other day to see how that works.
Depression
by Reviewer39122
on June 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I was fine on Cymbalta and it worked for the depression but then recently after 4 years I discovered and my doctor agreed that it was producing severe constipation and then gastroinstestinal issues. When weaned off cymbalta to see if the side effects would stop and didnt these past two months I mentally crashed and so I am back on it but at the 30mg and I dont want to go higher this is a happy medium for me. Cymbalta is very expensive also and most insurances wont pay for it. I had to go thru LillyCares.com to get assistance to cover it. In addition to taking the Cymbalta again, I discovered and my doctor agrees with me taking 1 probiotic, 1 stool softner, 1 colon cleanse tablet, and digestive enzymes when eating per day immensely helps my digestive disorder and severe constipation I developed while being on Cymbalta. I dont know how long it would take for Cymbalta to leave my system after being on it so long but the digestive issues are a done deal now and since my wedding is 2 mont Time taken and dosage: 4 years60mg 1X D Review:
Premature Ovarian Failure
by Reviewer39123
on June 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: None the first time around. 4 yrs later - and 7 hours ago. 1st dose at 30mg. Belching and a very gurggly stomach. A little sleepy, too. Time taken and dosage: 12 months30 mg 1X O Review: 5 years ago I began to rage. I was angry, agressive, ready for and looking for a fight. I oozed hate. Severe night sweats, severe daily hot flashes, crazy 2 week + migraines, drastic mood swings. If I wasnt pissed, I was crying. No in between. I was diagnoised with POF (early menopause). I was given 60mg of Cymbalta by my Nurse Prac. B/c she wanted me to start slow, I was advised to take one every OTHER day for two weeks then one a day. One every other worked so well, I was scared to mess with it. No night sweats, no hot flashes, no rage, no mood swings, no hate, just me, myself and I. It was THE MIRACLE PILL. I took it for a year, every other day with absolutely no side effects and then quit. Cold turkey without any withdrawl symptoms. So Im kinda shocked to see how everyone here has had such a hard time getting off it. Now Im on it for anxiety and depression. Today was my first 30mg dose in 4 yrs and Dr. wants me to take it every day. I have suffered from severe optical migraines since I was 10 years old. Im pretty good at medicating before pain, but Im a little hopeful here as I didnt know it was also a treatment for migraine suffers. Will keep you posted. (O:
Neuropathy
by Reviewer39124
on June 16, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Acute loss of interest in sex, inability to reach climax - no sensitivity, mild constipation, dry mouth, uncontrollable yawning Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks30 mg 1X D Review: Seems to help some with neuropathy, although it doesnt completely ease the pain and burning sensation. The first time I tried it, I got very nauseated and stopped taking it, but decided months later to take it with food and didnt have that problem again. Will probably stop taking it and go back to neurontin because of sexual side effects.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer39125
on June 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Euphoria, decrease anxiety, stable & calm mood, increase in confidence, loss of short-term memory. Time taken and dosage: 2 years20 mg 1X D Review: I would rank this higher, but it absolutely affected my memory & it is still not quite what it used to be. Also, when I was weaning off of it, it made me feel SO SICK and miserable. DONT MISS A DOSE OR YOU WILL FEEL IT, and I was only on the minimum dosage! I must say, though, it did help me at a time when I really needed it! Im not on anything now and I feel fine.
Dysthymia
by Reviewer39126
on June 12, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: This has been no cake walk. The side effects that this medication has should make the manufacturer (Lilly) blush with shame. Anyone prescribing it should be required to take it for a minimum of six months. Each capsule has many SIDE dishes that have meant, SLEEPINESS, LACKING MOTIVATION, INSOMNIA, VIVID DREAMS OF A GARISH NATURE, EXCESSIVE SWEATING, ANTISOCIAL TENDENCIES, IRRITABILITY, DRY MOUTH, MEDICINE BREATH, WEIGHT GAIN, SERIOUS MENTAL MISTAKES WHEN DRIVING, CONFUSION, and others that I dont remember at the moment. Time taken and dosage: 5 years60 1X D Review: With all of the nastiness that this horrible drug represents I have attempted to come off of it twice only to come back on to it because of brain popping severity that one could only connect to as being in HELL!!! This garbage should be administered with a RED FLAG. In order to fall asleep I require additional drugs including TRAZODONE and TEMAZAPAM to help enhance sleep. I am now HOOKED on TEMAZAPAM as I am on the Cymbalta.My next order of business is to once again come off Cymbalta and hopefully the Trazodone and Temazapam later on. I will pull the devil capsules apart and take some of the time release grains out. I will carefully log each week as I do this to mark my progress and side affects. I expect this will take many months. What a shame (or is a SHAM!). If I have any problems with this I will ask for a new Dr. since the one I have now does not care what he prescribes. I notice that most people who complain about this bastard drug do not comment on what they will then take once they get off of it. This is a good indication of how the side effects of this garbage tops everything else. This almost smacks of a class action lawsuit against Lilly for their poisoning us. I feel that strongly about this!
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain
by Reviewer39127
on June 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: No bad side effects at all!! Time taken and dosage: 21 days30mg 1X D Review: This drug has helped the pain, helped improve my mood, and also aids in helping me to sleep.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39128
on June 11, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: anxiety, drowsiness, insomnia, chills, loss of appetite, sweating, cloudiness, memory loss Time taken and dosage: 4 days30 MG 1X D Review: Over the last 6 months Ive experienced the separation of my parents after 38 years, life-threatening surgery for my mother, first death of a family member and extreme job dissatisfaction. The collection of these events have made me pretty depressed and anxious. My relationship with my fiance has really taken a blow as a result of these occurences. I began seeing a therapist a couple months ago, but I wasnt feeling the effectiveness. I decided to reach out to my physician for information regarding medication treatment. He prescribed Cymbalta, which Ive been on for the last 4 days. Its been pretty horrible, thus far. Ive been anxious at times, paranoid, very drowsie, sleeping for no more than 3 hours per night, loss of appetite, sweating, very cloudy thinking, forgetfulness. Im toughing it out for another couple days, in hopes that my symptoms improve. Wish me luck!
severe anxiety, mild depression
by Reviewer39129
on June 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: First few days had major insomnia, which continues, but not as severe, and Ive always had sleep issues to begin with. A little nausea here and there, extreme loss of appetite. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks60mg 1X D Review: I used to take Zoloft which emotionally worked great, but packed on 8lbs in just 3 months from it. After 1 month of taking Cymbalta 7 of the 8lbs are gone! I dont feel as mellow just yet as I did on the Zoloft, I still have major bouts of irritation and frustration, but its slowly getting better. I plan to continue taking it, as Im really happy with it so far.
Depression (Dysthymia) , Anxiety
by Reviewer39130
on June 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Decrease in libido (not totally gone), ejaculation takes longer, morning nausea/loss of appetite, constipation, more frequent urination, excessive yawning (first two weeks), penile discharge (first week), jittery/high energy (first week), weight loss. Time taken and dosage: 1 months60 MG 1X D Review: -I also take 200 MG of Provigil twice a day for Narcolepsy.-For the first two weeks I took clonazepam for the anxiety until the Cymbalta kicked in.- So far it has worked great for me and the side effects have not become severe enough to cause an issue. I was somewhat hyper/ talkative the first week (a major shift from being extremely quiet, removed, and antisocial), but that was mostly with family members. If I eat much of anything in the morning while I still have the mild nausea I will get diarrhea, otherwise I have had some mild constipation but that usually only makes me take a little longer in the bathroom so I moved some books in there for reading (reading has always been difficult because of the lack of interest, and excessive daytime sleepiness that would cause me to fall asleep repeatedly and become disoriented). My general level of anxiety has dropped quite a bit. I still recognize some of the thoughts and feelings I had before, but they no longer keep me from being able to do things as simple as taking a walk and it is much easier to communicate. My motivation level has increased a large amount and allowed me to actually have interest in creating art (an interesting/nice feeling for someone who has gone to a Fine Arts college for the last 3 years) and in life in general. I have gained a good amount of energy throughout the day and am actually sleeping better (which is still fragmented sleep).- Im going to keep watching things.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39131
on June 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Weight gain, constipation, and EXCESSIVE SWEATING!! I am sweating 24/7 and I hate it! Time taken and dosage: 6 months30 mg 3X D Review: It seems to help somewhat with the muscle pain from the fibromyalgia but Im wondering if a lower dose would eliminate some of the sweating. I cant keep the temperature any lower than I alreaady do.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39132
on June 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: achiness, tiredness, restlessness, blurry vision, tingling in arms, legs and hands, increased anxiety, high blood pressure, belching, heartburn, loss of appetite, strange taste in mouth, alternating hot and cold spells, headaches, loss of feeling during sex Time taken and dosage: 2 days30 MG 1X D Review: I have only taken cymbalta twice and am going to stop now before my symptoms get worse. I feel a lot worse than I did before taking it. I constantly feel as if I am on the verge of a panic attack, I feel like sleeping all day, but have difficulty sleeping for more than 1 hour at a time even during the night. I have aches and pains as if I have the flu.
depression
by Reviewer39133
on June 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Short-term it helped my depression (6 mos). Then the dose was increased to 60mg and I began to experience panic and anxiety attacks to a much bigger extent. Heart palps, blood pressure and respiratory rise, anger, irritablity, inability to reason or function normally. Had to resign my job because of side effects. Withdrawl symptoms were so bad. (Headaches, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, emotional, easily irritated). Began to decrease amount of Cymbalta slowly by taking capsules apart and removing 5-10 beads on a weekly basis. It is taking forever. Time taken and dosage: 2 years30-60mg 1X D Review: I do not recommend this drug for anyone.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39134
on June 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: For the first week, i had some nausea, loss of appetite & extreme constipation. After the first week, all but the constipation went away; however, I found a cure for that! Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks30 mg 1X D Review: Dont let the harsh comments on here scare you--just remember, everyone is different. Ive only been on it 5 weeks & it has helped my fibro pain; hoping the longer Im on it, the more it will help. I never thought I was officially depressed but the pain did get me down & made me think negative thoughts. Since Ive been on the medication, my spirits seem to be uplifted & Im just happier in general. The cure for the constipation? Mineral Oil. Get a bottle & take 2TBS @ bedtime like every other day. You will be amazed at the results!
Anxiety / Depression
by Reviewer39135
on June 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: First 3 days - Shivers, spacey, bad breath, numbness, diarrhoea, nausea, excessive yawning, loss of appetite, tremor, frequently needing to urinate.After week & now - All above reduced. Loss of appetite and excessive yawning?, reduced libido. Time taken and dosage: 1 months60 MG 1X D Review: Long term deterioration of Job opportunities and work challenges caused and increase in my anxiety/depression. 3 days on 30 MG and then onto 60MG. Most side effects disapeared after 3 days. Cymbalta has definitely removed the lack of interest or negativity and anxiety that was building in me. I now have more motivation in going about my daily activities and feel normal again. Although one annoying side effect has been the feeling of tired/excessive yawning. I wonder if its a common side effect of Anxiety drugs? Was on Effexor previously (5 years ago) and didnt notice the yawning side effect but it did cause high blood pressure problems and Weight gain. Therefore, I am happy with Cymbalta benefits and will continue to use it to bridge me through this phase and not intending to stay on it for too long.
Anxiety/Depression/Panic Attacks
by Reviewer39136
on June 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Muscle Twitches/Spasms Time taken and dosage: 2 months20 1X D Review: I feel so much better now- I used to get anxiety/panic attacks anywhere from 5-10 times a week ever since before I was diagnosed at 11 years old. In my life I have had 2 suicide attempts (the last one was about 14 years ago). My anxiety manifests itself in fits of anger, tears or total introversion. It has also come through as mild OCD compulsions: locking my car 7 or 8 times, dusting Everything every single night for about 2 hours, folding and refolding clothes etc. Since I started taking it, within about 2 weeks I noticed a difference. When I explained to my husband after a month that I could not take it anymore because it was too expensive, he INSISTED that I stay on it. HE said that he and my boys noticed a dramatic difference and that they hoped it stayed that way. So- I am back on and I feel better than I have in many many year.
nerve pain from ruptured disc -neck
by Reviewer39137
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: none that were significant Time taken and dosage: 2 years30 mg 1X D Review: id been on assorted pain meds for the nerve pain from a ruptured disc in my neck. the nerve pain made me feel jumpy and irritable and uncomfortable. after i started cymbalta, the pain stopped. i didnt realize how significant the improvement was until i didnt refill immediately after id been on it several months. it was amazing the difference. perhaps those with bad reactions start with too high dosage initially? i know 30 mg is low, but it made a huge difference to my life.
corneal neuralgia
by Reviewer39138
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, sweating, loss of sex drive and ability to have orgasm, inability to tolerate heat. First few weeks I had very bad nausea. Time taken and dosage: 5 years60 mg 1X D Review: Several times in the past 5 years I have forgotten to take it before bed. The next day I start feeling weird in the AM. As the day progresses I develop severe anxiety, dizziness, instability. I usually figure out that I forgot it but it takes several hours to start feeling normal again. Sometimes I feel confused or that Im not completely here but that may be due to other meds.
depression
by Reviewer39139
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: diarrhea BIG time if I did not take w/big meal, slight nausea, extreme tiredness, dialated pupils, blurry vision Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks60 MG 1X D Review: I did not like this medication, too many negative side effects and no positive, could not keep up w/ my 3 yr old, and worse didnt want to play w/her any more, just felt like a zombie w/ diarrhea, yuck!
Anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39140
on June 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Nausea,dizzyness,weight gain, heart burn, loss of Sexual appetite. Time taken and dosage: 356 days60mg 1X D Review: Its been a great experience. Of course we all know what we were without meds and what we are now is such a difference. I do feel more normal on meds, not as paranoid and I dont get uptight with the kids anymore. Im way more chilled. But I have a shocking memory now, Im warm alot - eg I dont wear alot of clothes in winter, and every morning I am nauseas. I hate the fact that Im not interested in sex anymore as I have been sexually active my whole life. Mind you I was also self sabotaging too. I just linked my weight gain to meds, and I realised recently my anxiety prob caused me to be super skinny. Whilst I like my new round curves, its a bit startling after 35 years of being skinny. When I startedon Cymbalta, I got heart burn for 3-4 days, and then nothing up until a week ago and now severe heart burn. I have only run out twice and those days were a nightmare. Dizzyness, nausea and other symptoms others were talking about. So I might go back to my doctor and see if I can go down to 30mg and see if the sex drive pics up and the weight gain and heartburn slows down. But yes, as mentioned before - not the best drug to run out of! YIKES. I used to take cypramol, and when I ran out of that, I didnt notice any side effects like Cymbalta. But it wasnt as good.
Depression
by Reviewer39141
on May 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Initially; Restless Legs, yawning, inability to concentrate; tired during day. All subsided after 2 weeks. Longterm; Decreased Libido, not entirely gone. Difficulty reaching orgasm. Hair loss! Getting worse as time wears on. Time taken and dosage: 7 months60MG 1X D Review: Incredible difference in my Depression and Anxiety levels. Able to function normally and partake in activities that would have caused tremendous anxiety for me. Depression has subsided but not totally gone. Definitely give this drug time to work. First few days were ROUGH. But the libido and hair loss i cant live with forever.
Bi-Polar, Anxiety, Psychosis
by Reviewer39142
on May 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, sleepiness (for the first few days), couldnt orgasm the first week Time taken and dosage: 6 months60 2X D Review: I still tend to get dry mouth from time to time but I can tolerate it. Im not sure exactly what it does to me since I started Neurontin at the same time. It does help with my mood but not the anxiety.
Depression
by Reviewer39143
on May 25, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Deep-end mania. Time taken and dosage: 3 months100 MG 1X D Review: For the first 3 weeks, life was getting a lot easier and I started to hope that I was going to come out of that long tunnel of depression. But at about 4 weeks, I became fascinated with geology and I could not stop picking up rocks. My pockets were full of rocks everyday. I would take time off work to collect. It took me a full 12 weeks to fully realize how delusional I had become (as opposed to moderately depressed but not delusional, before taking Cymbalta.) Hm, what else, yes.I was also missing meetings! My career was at an all time low! I kept getting fired. (But I was happy, well sort of.)If you have the time and inclination to become an artist however, this may be the drug for you. It really works great on depression. I also got incredibly fascinated with digital photography. I was extremely prolific. I loved what my senses were bringing me. Ive got kids though and if I kept taking Cymbalta, Ild be living in my van by now and not paying child support.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39144
on May 25, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: So high I got on my own nerves. After 2 weeks the high wore off and I was left in worse shape emotionally than before I started Cymbalta. Completely ruined my sex life even after coming off the medication. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks30mg 1X D Review: I have been off this medication for 6 months now and I still have absolutely no desire to have sex at all. If your doctor reccomends Cymbalta for treatment of any condition you should run away. Quickly if you can!!
Anxiety
by Reviewer39145
on May 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: First 2 weeks on 30mg(dizzy, loss of appetite, sleepiness, nausea) 2 weeks on 60mg(HR 120bpm, heart palps, increased pupil size, increased BP, sweating, increase breathing), 2 years later (no libido, constantly tired, no motivation) Time taken and dosage: 2 years30mg 1X D Review: This med really has helped with my anxiety. I started out on 30 for 2 weeks then upped to 60. Had the aforementioned side effects and was brought back to 30. I have taken this for 2 years and have had no problems with anxiety. Unfortunately if I miss a dose I have the light switch problem as others have mentioned. It really does feel like lights are going off in my head and I get a severe headache, nausea, dizziness, and sleeplessness. Also, my libido has decreased to ZERO and its awful. At my age you would never think this should be a problem. Im calling my Dr. today to find out what we can do about this.
Depression after my husband died
by Reviewer39146
on May 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 71.0 Side effects: Didnt seem to help my depression - although I was somewhat more organized and directed. Feeling very tired, which has continued through the months of taking Cymbalta. Think Ill discontinue, under my doctors supervision. Good luck. Hope it works for you. Time taken and dosage: 1X D Review:
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39147
on May 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: At first, very spacey, dizzy, jittery and tired - it was somewhat difficult to function at first, but now most side effects are gone except sexual side effects (theres some dulling, but my libido is not totally gone). Time taken and dosage: 30 days60 1X D Review: I was skeptical that it was doing anything at first, but after 10 - 14 days on the right dose, Cymbalta really helped with my depression and anxiety. Im glad I hung in there; its a life saver. I would give it a few weeks before giving up.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39148
on May 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Dizziness and vision problems - trouble focusing eyes, seeing tracers, strange pupils; one bigger than the other at times. Fatigue. Loss of appetite. Trouble concentrating. Jumpy. Time taken and dosage: 4 days60 mg 1X D Review: The side effects are pretty bad. Especially the vision issues. The side effects are causing more anxiety, when Im taking the drug to reduce it. Now Im just constantly worrying about how I feel and if its doing damage. Im not able or motivated to do anything, since all I can think about is how messed up I feel and how hard it is to focus on anything and the strain of seeing straight is a constant distraction. I feel worse than I did before going on the drug.
Anxiety and depresseion
by Reviewer39149
on May 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 8 months120mg/day 1X D Review: Helped with depression but not with anxiety. I take clonozapam 2x day to help with anxiety & panic. Get panic attacks when going out of the house sometimes and migraines when under stress.
Depression, Bipolar
by Reviewer39150
on May 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I took Cymbalta for several years with few side effects. Unfortunately, I had to go off of it for 7 months due to a lack of insurance. I just started taking it again and the usual side effects are waning, with the exception of a horrible headache that wont seem to subside. I wake up with it in the morning and if I miss a dose of advil/motrin it comes right back during the day. Is this common? Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks60mg 1X D Review:
Fibromyalgia/myofascial pain: back
by Reviewer39151
on May 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Chills, very dry mouth, anorgasmia (inhibited orgasm). Fatigue that wore off after one week. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks60 mg 1X D Review: Only drug (tried 6-8 prescription meds) that has controlled upper back pain rt. myofascial pain (muscles). Has reduced my pain meds from 8-12 + 1-2 narcotics a day to just the Cymbalta and 1-2 OTC meds. Hoping side effects decrease with extended use.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer39152
on May 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Dizziness, inability to have eyes focus properly, headache. I only experienced these when quitting Cymbalta. If you are having any of this problems described above have your doctor increase or decrease in smaller increments. DO NOT EVER QUIT TAKING COLD TURKEY! Regardless of your reasons, you need to speak with your doctor about weening your system off of Cymbalta, as with all SSRIs. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years90 1X D Review: I love it. I took Zoloft on and off for 12 years, and found I have fewer negative reactions to Cymbalta. I do not have climax or intimacey difficulties now.
FM/CFD/fibromyositis/dystonia
by Reviewer39153
on May 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: hallucinations, loss of appetite, night sweats, night terrors, horrible after taste, etc. Eventually subsided. (Thank God!) Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years60 mg 2X D Review: Doctors havent really figured out what type of pain disorder I have. However, Cymbalta has been helpful. At first, it was a NIGHTMARE! Getting used to it was difficult. I stopped taking this medicine 4 times, when my doctor told me I had to take for at least three months in order to effectively rule it out as ineffective. Took it for a while, and it proved to be helpful. Last time I visited Johns Hopkins, the dr. decided to increase from 60 mg to 120. Now that Im used it, the side effects have subsided.
nerve pain
by Reviewer39154
on May 18, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: This is my second day i am using the CYMBALTA.My doctor didnt say about Nausea.So i was thinking i had bad food that why i am getting Nausea.Today i have read all the side effects. i am getting most of those(Nausea,Drowsiness,Vomiting, Yawning). Time taken and dosage: 1 days60 1X D Review: I hate CYMBALTA.
anxiety
by Reviewer39155
on May 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Chills, Extreme cold, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, emotional numbness, racing heart, heart palpitations, panic attacks, vomiting, tight chest, difficulty breathing Time taken and dosage: 3 days10mg 1X D Review: My doctor put me on cymbalta for general anxiety while moving/changing jobs. She had given me the 50mg samples but on day 2, I had to call the doctors office. The first day I was extremely cold (I was freezing while wearing a sweatshirt on a 85 degree day), felt sick to my stomach, and couldnt eat anything. All I could do was sleep and shiver. The second day I was still cold, couldnt eat, but the nausea turned into vomiting. What really sacred me was that my heart started racing & fluttering. This sparked a panic attack & something that felt like an asthma attack. Id started Cymbalta at 7am Monday morning and by 3pm Tuesday I was on the phone with the doctor who lowered my dose to the smallest possible. Then I took a 10mg pill and STILL had chills, loss of appetite, extreme drowsiness, and a racing heart. Overall, Cymbalta gave me way more to worry about than it ever helped.
fibromyalgia/chronic pain
by Reviewer39156
on May 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: severe fatigue and lack of ambition Time taken and dosage: 10 days60mg 1X D Review: I switched from Zoloft to Cymbalta because the Zoloft didnt seem to be working anymore. Also Cymbalta has been aproved for fibromyalgia. I also have a pain pump dripping in my spinal fluid (fentanyl).I have experience severe fatigue and lack of ambition. I sleep constantly and dont want to do anything. I am going to stick with it because my doctor says I need to give it a good try. Maybe I need to switch from taking it in the am to pm. I would love to hear from someone who had a lot of symptoms that went away and is happy with the drug. Also, I have found a solution to constipation. Citricel an orange juice daily. You have to take it daily and sometime more, but it works for me.
depression anxiety
by Reviewer39158
on May 12, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: side effects were a little tough at first but i was told you have to stick through it to see if it works. it takes weeks to get full benefits . Time taken and dosage: 6 months60mg 1X D Review: i am now able to function day to day. still dont feel good all the time but it put a big dent in my problems IF YOU RATE THIS DRUG WITHOUT GIVING IT THE PROPER TIME TO WORK THEN YOU DID LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTER IF YOUR NOT WILLING TO COMMIT TO THE WEEKS IT TAKES DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND DONT POST HERE THAT YOU TRIED IT FOR 3 DAYS AND IT DIDNT WORK!!!! i do understand that these drugs do effect people differently and have considered this before my statement here. thanks.paul
depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39159
on May 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: sleepiness, constipation, lack of appetite, weight loss, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 4 years30 3X D Review: I have found in begining this drug seemed fantastic and even lost a little weight; but then with doctor forgetting to renew my prescriptons, the nightmares started. In just the past year and a half, t times I have been forced to cut back to point of not having any medications for a month or two and then to go back on it has been a nightmare, got to point of losing weight, not being able to eat, insomina, worsened depression, panic attacks and agoraphobia just to name a few. even though they eventually got my medicatons on track and take them like I am suppose to they no longer work for me; and terrified in going off them as symptoms were terrible; both physical and mental effects to where spent most of my days under covers in bed, and struggle to even go out when I need to, etc. If I had known all the side effects in taking and then being forced to go off, I would have never started this medication. If you have a choice, I would suggest that you not start unless you plan on taking it forever and your doctor will make sure you have it to continue to take.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39160
on May 12, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: anxiousness, very high feeling, could not concentrate, weight loss, no appetite, extreme sweating all day and night, runny nose, could not focus, come vision problems, Time taken and dosage: 40 days30mg 1X D Review: The only good thing I experienced was weight loss. Taking this medication was like taking a street drug. Very Very bad medicine for me. It might work wonders for depression for some people.
herniated discs- nerve pain
by Reviewer39161
on May 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: POISON!!!!! Sick from day one, stopped a wk ago and still sick! a wk later!!!nausea, runs, flu like, sea sick feelings, dizzy, no appetite. This drug ruined my birthday, mothers day as Ive been home bound for over a wk now. Ill take my chronic pain anyday over this drug! no more meds for me! stopped my one a day hydrocodone now too! Ive never believed in meds and deal pretty well with 5 herniations and fusions w/o meds, meds dont cure, they are just a band aide - no more of their trials on me! if one gets this sick in only 3 days, what is this drug doing long term to our brain????? Time taken and dosage: 3 days30 mg 1X D Review: Poison- nausea, runs, headache, dizzy, no appetite, horrid withdrawals!!!!
CFS/FM
by Reviewer39162
on May 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Excessive drowsiness the first 10 days. Spent most of that time sleeping. No drowsiness now. Dry mouth, slight dizziness on occasion. Time taken and dosage: 1 months60 1X D Review: This medication has been a Godsend. I was diagnosed with CFS in 1995 which has morphed to FM. CFS/FM robbed me of life. I was always hesitant to commit to anything, not knowing how I was going to feel or how the activity would affect me. Though the FM pain was gone, the first 10 days on this medication was rough. I was so incredibly drowsy, sleeping most of that time. The day I had planned to call the doc to tell him I couldnt handle the trade off, I felt a little bit better so I held off on making the call. I am so glad I did. Within a few days I had my life back. Ive pushed this drug to the limit by spending the last two weeks in the yard doing much neglected landscaping (moving rock & dirt, planting plants, etc.) without the typical crash and burn affects. Normally an hour or two of this type of activity would wipe me out for 2-3 days. The AZ heat normally wipes me out as well. I have also noticed that my joints dont pop like rice krispies anymore and my mood is much improved. I never realized just how much my mood was affected by my pain. Im smiling, joking, loving and laughing again. My family and I are amazed at my energy level now. I understand this medication is not for everyone. In fact many of the comments here almost discouraged me from continuing it, after researching the drowsiness I was experiencing at that time. Im so glad I didnt stop due to others experience. Im living again. Im gonna make up for some lost time now.
Nerve pain
by Reviewer39163
on May 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Excessive yawning w/weird after affect where my ears are plugged for several minutes. VERY sleepy & have no energy. Getting up & moving in the morning is difficult. I shut my door at work & take several naps each day. Time taken and dosage: 1 months60mg 1X D Review: Dr. originally started me on 30mg. Pain in foot lessened a bit, but not much. 2 weeks later he upped me to 60mg. Pain has significantly reduced but this is when the sleepiness & lack of energy kicked in. I thought maybe it was because I was taking it so late at night (10 - 11pm) & then having to get up at 6am, so last night I took it at 8:30pm & feel much better than previously. Ive only taken one short nap at work so far today & my yawns have been normal. Must admit most of the negative comments on here have scared me. Im blessed that my Dr. did warn me about stopping cold turkey & to let him know if I want to stop & hell wean me off. He also told me the co-pay for Cymbalta is expensive. So far he has just given me samples (he gave me a script yesterday). Well see how it goes.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39164
on May 4, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: constipation, light headedness, some tingling, lightheadedness, spacyness. slight loss of libido and takes longer to ejaculate. stomach pains initially, but went away after a few days. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks30 MG 1X D Review: This is my second try taking Cymbalta. I tried it 2-3 months ago and my doctor took me off due to the inability to ejaculate. However, after trying two other medications, Cymbalta had the only side effec that I could see myself coping and dealing with--so i went back on it.During this second go-around, I only take the medication at night (versus the last time i was taking it in the morning). I find this works so much better. I can ejaculate at night, but not in the morning. Maybe the drug has worn off a bit at night, not sure why. Also, the second time around, the side effects seem to be less severe than before, especially the brain zaps, this time dont notice it as much.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39165
on May 4, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Decrease in Lidido, Difficulty in ejaculation; Increase in sweatiness Time taken and dosage: 1.2 years60 MG 1X D Review: I wish they could develop an anti-depressant for men that doesnt strip your libido, or make it difficult to orgasm. That is my BIGGEST complaint with Cymbalta. Despite it being one of the newest on the market, this side effect is something that the makers of Cymbalta cant seem to eliminate from their product. On the positive, Cymbalta has helped me with my anxiety. I no longer get butterflies in my stomach. It has helped my depression about 60%. Would I recommend it to another man? Depends how much they value their sex drive.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39166
on May 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: The first week I had mild dizziness, mild queasiness, and general fatigue. After about one week, these disapated. Time taken and dosage: 45 days30 MG 1X D Review: This med helped with the chronic pain and brain fog that Fibro causes. I think I might need my doctor to increase the dosage as I dont think it is helping as much as it did originally. Be careful not to gete off the drug cold turkey. I ran out for a week and had moderate dizziness, tingly feelings in my face, queasiness, fatigue, a general feeling of being ill. Getting back on the meds helped a lot.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39167
on May 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: flu like symptoms, disconnected with family, zombie like Time taken and dosage: 4 days30 mg 1X D Review: The feeling is horrible from this drug. I want to feel the way I did 4 days ago, and after only being on it for 4 days, Im not taking it any more. I feel worse from the side affects then I did from my depression. I cannot beleive they put this drug out on the market to put peoples minds in a zombie state. Wish I never took the first one.
fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39168
on May 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Lightheaded, increased appetite even when felt full, light switch effect, where it felt like an electrical current would speed through my body, decreased urine output - I couldnt hardly go. Withdrawl increased light switch effect and was HORRIBLE!!! Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks30 1X D Review: The withdrawl was terrible and I was told there were no withdrawl symptoms. I have talked with some people who like this med. It was terrible for me.BE CAUTIOUS.they cant even explain HOW it works. Look up the parent company and see how they triied to pull off a very similar drug that ended in a recall.
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39169
on April 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Fuzzy memory Time taken and dosage: 10 months30 mg 1X D Review: I ran out and missed ONE dose and was dizzy and felt stoned. Ive just lowered to 20 mg. and hope to be off of it soon.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39170
on April 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: At first I did experience some insomnia and restlessness as well as loss of appetite. However I stuck it out and after about a week all the side effects started to stammer away. I now feel like my old self. I am smiling happy and excited about my life. The horrible panic attacks are gone and I am able to be rational and use my head. Time taken and dosage: 2 months60 MG 1X D Review:
Depression brought on by job loss
by Reviewer39171
on April 28, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I went to my doctor due to some mood issues brought on by the loss of my job. He recommended Cymbalta and said that this would help me through the rough spot and was temporary. I took my first (and only) dose at about 8pm. I noticed that I was a little more restless than normal. Prior to tonight, my sleep patterns have been good, body clock was fine. I tried to lay down about 10pm and tossed and turned as if I had too much caffeine. I got up and piddled on the computer and tried to go back to bed. I then noticed that I felt as if I was on a bad acid trip or something (I have never tried any elicit drugs in my life.) I began to shake, and feel pressure in my abdomen. The pressure has never eased, and now I am pacing and feeling very trippy for lack of a better term. Time taken and dosage: 1 days30 1X D Review: I have never taken any type of depression meds in my life, I have never needed anything of the sort. I am convinced that I will never take this nor any other med of this type again due to this horrible feeling. My mind is racing and I feel as if I am on a roller coaster that will not stop. It has been nearly 9 hours and this has yet to relent! Your mileage may vary, but this is not for me!
Depression
by Reviewer39172
on April 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: This worked great on my depression. However I couldnt stop eating; especially sweets. I gained 30 lbs. in 7 months. But the side-effects coming off were worse: numbness and tingling in my arms and hands that never went away, nightmares, and shortness of breath. Time taken and dosage: 7 months30 MG 2X D Review: I dont know what to do about the side-effects that happened once I stopped taking it. The doctor didnt seem to have any answers. Any suggestions?
pmdd
by Reviewer39173
on April 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: insomnia; urinary retention/bladder and lower back pain; dizziness; forgetfulness; foggy brain; weight loss; poor appetite Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks60 mg 1X D Review: Have cyclical moderate depression, body pain and joint pain related to perimenopause and although it seemed to stave off the depression, it did nothing for body pain. Didnt mind the weight loss, but the urinary retention and bladder and back pain were very uncomfortable. Waking in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was big problem. Felt tired in morning and always late for work. Reason for getting off was mostly regarding high cost of medication - even with insurance.
cluster headaches
by Reviewer39174
on April 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Was on Effexor 150 for 3 years, so minimal, but more hunger, tired. Sweating is a real problem, and missed one dose and was dizzy, out of body. Time taken and dosage: 60 days60 mg 1X D Review: It does help the headaches, positive, but I feel dull and more lifeless. It will be like Effexor, or worse, to stop. These drugs with horrific withdrawal should not be prescribed. Pain abatement research, please.
GAD
by Reviewer39175
on April 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: PVCs, Urinary Retention Time taken and dosage: 4 months30 1X D Review: PVCs gradually subsided but lasted for a couple months, also noticed I wasnt emptying my bladder completely. When I gradually came off, it felt as though I emptied my bladder for several days! Also, SWEATING.Im off for several days and sweat at the slightest move. Would NEVER recommend.
anxiety
by Reviewer39176
on April 23, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: None that I noticed. Time taken and dosage: 6 months60mg 1X D Review: I went through quite a few medications over the past 20 years or so and nothing really helped. Now I feel like my old self again. I have confidence. Stuff doesnt bother me like it did.
depression
by Reviewer39177
on April 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Didnt really notice any new side effects Time taken and dosage: 2 years30 mg 1X D Review: increased activity.yeah! not tired all the time, helped depression didnt want to rip peoples heads off. used in conjuntion with wellbutron
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39178
on April 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Constipation, knotted stomach, weight gain, feeling like a zoombie, daytime sleepiness. Time taken and dosage: 4 months60 mg 1X D Review: I have tried to go off of this drug now for the 2nd time and I have dizziness and feel like I am going to faint. Afraid to go out or drive. Im going to stick to it this time and quit this drug if it kills me. I would not recommend anyone getting started on this drug. Why do doctors give this drug to patients without they themself try it out first? Why make guinny pigs out of your patients?
depression, GAD, DOC.
by Reviewer39179
on April 21, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: HUGE costipation, somnolence, loss of libido. Time taken and dosage: 1 months60 mg 2X D Review: it seems to be uneffective to me. I completely had to change med to stay well al least of my real state. i dont recommend it.
anxiety depression
by Reviewer39180
on April 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Some constipation.I take a fiber supplement and that works. No more dry mouth. Still have the ringing in my ears but not as bad and that may well be the anxity. Time taken and dosage: 28 days60 1X D Review: My mood has improved. My libedo is slowly improving. I have had no weight gain and actually some appetite supression. I am sleeping with the help of meds 6-7 hours( this is the biggest help). I have not had a migraine since on Cymbalta. I no longer feel helpless, hopeless or like I dont want to go on. My negative thought that race in my mind have diminished greatly. Part of this improvement is due to I am sleeping and part may be due to the sunshine and time. I have tried Lexapro and Wellbutrin XL first with no improvement in my mood. The depression is gone, no more crying spells but I still have some anxiety. I have also been on hormones as much of this may be menopause related. Have hope and keep trying.
Back Pain, Fibromyalgia & Depressio
by Reviewer39181
on April 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Dr recommended that I take the 30 mg/day for 2 weeks & then bump it up to 60 mg. With the 30 mg I was feeling a lot less back & fibromyalgia pain PLUS depression improved so I did not move up to the 60 mg. During this timeframe I also started PT for my back pain & think this has helped too so I want to try & get off the Cymbalta. Allelulia that I did not increase the dosage to 60 mg because I am now having some difficulty getting off the drug. Slowly tapered off for 4 weeks & have had nothing for 11 days & still feeling strange. Time taken and dosage: 6 months30 mg 1X D Review: Withdrawal Symptoms: dizzy, brain zaps, balance issues, itchy skin, difficulty sleeping. I will persevere & will NOT go back on again!
Depression
by Reviewer39182
on April 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Weight loss, severe itching, anytime I scrath it turn into a blister,however this is the only anti-dep that has worked for me in a long,Long,LONG time, sleeplessness, some trouble pooping, the weight loss is FAb though!!! The itching is HELL!!! The scars it leaves are gross, but I would rather live with the scars than the depression.Any suggestions???? Time taken and dosage: 3 months30 mg 2X D Review:
depression
by Reviewer39183
on April 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: dry mouth,insomnia,anxiety Time taken and dosage: 5 years120mg 1X D Review: it only somewhat works,i still need to take buspar to help relieve residual anxiety
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39184
on April 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: EXTREME FATIGUE!!! OVER EATING Time taken and dosage: 3 months60mg 1X D Review: I COULDNT KEEP MY EYES OPEN AFTER 2PM EACH DAY. IN BED BY 6:30 7:00 PM - I AM JUST STARTING TO WEAN OFF - EXTREMELY DIZZY - AFTER 1 DAY OF BEING OFF OF IT! TOOK IT LAST NIGHT AND NOT DIZZY TODAY - THIS IS GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE! USED TO BE ON PROZAC AND WELLBUTRIN - HAVE NO CLUE WHY I SWITCHED - I WAS THINKING THE OTHER 2 MEDS WERE LOSING THEIR EFFECT - NOT THE CASE. iVE ONLY BEEN ON IT 3 MONTHS - (ACTUALLY NOT EVEN 3) AND I CANT GET OFF OF IT SAFELY. THEY DONT TELL YOU THAT WHEN YOU START!
diabetic neuropathy in both feet
by Reviewer39185
on April 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I was concerned Cymbalta affecting REM sleep, actually blocking people from having REM sleep, and thats not a good thing at all. My doctor at the time assured me that it doesnt happen to everyone, only some people. I could not find out a straight answer on the net, all conflicting. Before, I had been on Lyrica and gained about 40 pounds because of it. After a few months I went off Lyrica because of the weight gain, and started Cymbalta, then got freaked out over the REM issue and went cold turkey. What a strange trip its been! I have never done illegal hard drugs, but I tell you that going off Cymbalta cold turkey is probably the closest you can come. I was having lucid dreams every night. I could control what i was doing and remembered everything , every detail the next morning. I wrote about it in a public blog and a man from Arizona asked me to come out to Arizona, he was researching and teaching people how to induce lucid dreams! LOL I never took him up on it. I told him it Time taken and dosage: 6 months30 MG 1X D Review: I didnt gain weight as with other meds for diabetic neuropathy such as Lyrica and now possibly Savella. Cymbalta allowed me to sleep because before it, many nights my diabetic neuropathy was so bad that I could not sleep. Does it cause loss of REM sleep in all patients? I would appreciate an answer. thank you.
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39186
on April 16, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: extreme anger, hate, and rage, nightmares, daily suicidal thoughts Time taken and dosage: 8 months60mg 1X D Review: i have to take it, i dont have any other choice at the moment, and id rather be hateful than live with all the shooting nerve pain through my body.
depression
by Reviewer39187
on April 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Been on lots of anti-depressant meds and cannot find one that does not have the sexual side effects! It is so frustrating! Plus on this I wake up at 1am every day after going to bed at 9pm and cannot go back to sleep. Plus I have the constipation side effect too. I am gonna stop taking it cuz the side effects are actually worse than being depressed! Time taken and dosage: 25 days30 MG 1X D Review:
Review
by Reviewer39188
on April 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: I have always been constipated, so I do not associate that with Cymbalta. No side effects of any kind. Time taken and dosage: 5 years30 1X D Review: My RA doctor suggested Cymbalta because of my pain with Osteoarthritis. I was also living through an extremely difficult time with serious personal issues. Not sure if I were depressed because I could function and quite well. I did however feel sad a lot and cried easily. I tried several anti depressents with my family doctor and my therapist, and all make me feel brain dead. But with Cymbalta I just felt level. No mood swings, just level. I would stay on it forever, but now that I am retired I can not afford it. Can anyone comment on getting off the pill?
Depression/Thyroid/Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39189
on April 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Anxiety; increased depression seeing grey skies (weird); paranoia; nightmares; itchy feet; disturbed menstrual cycle Time taken and dosage: 6 months60mg 1X D Review: Ive been on SSRIs in the past but, theyve never helped. Started on 30mg Cymbalta for 2 weeks and then up to 60mg for the last 6 months. I feel a bit better in terms of handling my problems better and it has increased motivation (I didnt have any before). Its also been good for my Fibromyalgia (muscle pain). But, my menstrual cycle is lasting up to 2 weeks in which 7 days is a really heavy period!! Mentioned this to the Psychiatrist and she said its nothing to do with the medicine. Ive started to miss a dose to try and bring the medicine down gradually. So far Ive been alright as Im only missing one dose a week. Ill start to miss 2 doses a week and see what happens. I dont know what to do and am trying so hard to be normal - whatever that means!! I wish there was more help out there.
Social anxiety, small depression
by Reviewer39190
on April 13, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Fatigue (sleepy in the afternoon), decrease in appetite, delayed ejaculation Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks60 mg 1X D Review: Helps with social anxiety, doesnt really help depression.
Major Depression, Bipolar DO
by Reviewer39191
on April 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: At most, have slept for 4 hours per night. Im a walking Zombie. Also, I have NO appetite and am forcing myself to eat. I dont notice a taste change, but the food I DO eat is not enjoyable. No noted change in depression as of yet, but I dont anticipate marked improvement for approx 4 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 5 days30 1X D Review: I have sufferred for years with my illness, tried multiple meds. Cymbalta is one of the last ones I have tried so Im staying hopeful the side effects will wear off and my illness will be better managed.
depression
by Reviewer39192
on April 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: major constipation, weight gain, night sweats, excessive sweating (mostly face and head) Time taken and dosage: 4 months90 1X D Review: I started on this and immediately noticed the constipation and sweating. My hair would be drenched by the time I got to work in the morning - even with the AC on in the car. Doc put me on something for that and it worked during the day but I wake up nightly with soaked clothes. I thought I could deal with it but after 4 months, I am feeling the exhaustion of not getting full nights sleep. I like the overall way I feel - not too pumped up but not depressed, but the lack of sleep has led me to yet another failed medication.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39193
on April 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: tiredness and lethargy, stomach upsets, occasional strange taste with food. Time taken and dosage: 1 years60 1X D Review: This drug helped with my anxiety and depression, but I very often had tummy troubles with were not very nice at all. I was sleeping a lot more than usual and slept during the day. For me it was better than Paxil which I was taking before but still not ideal.
dysphoria, depression
by Reviewer39194
on April 11, 2010
Sex:
Age: 35.0 Side effects: initial side effects lasted a week or so - bug eyed, dizzy, nausea - just like with any anti-Dep. The lasting ones: decrease in appetite, change in food cravings - from carbs to sugar - down 2 sizes :) this is a weird one.when i would find insects and spiders in the house, i would kill them. now i either leave them alone, or take them outside to a spot i think they would like - i said it was weird! when i forget to eat, i get the shakes - low blood sugar. my finger pads seem wrinkly - like a person forty years older than me. Time taken and dosage: 9 months60mg 1X D Review: I have gone the fruit route - i will eat 4-5 apples/oranges/pears in one sitting, no diarrhea or constipation. Takes care of the sugar craving - i used to eat vegies lots and hardly any fruit, now its reversed. Also eat less meat - kind of grosses me out now - but i crave pecans, almonds etc.Increased mood SUBSTANTIALLY - although still very reactive around menstruation. Sometimes feel JOY - dancing around the house, energetic, feel good about myself, most times just feel balanced, calm. Much improvement from the suicidal ideation, dysphoria, depression.bit borderline too, and obsessive negative self thoughts.its the FIRST antiDep ive tried where theres a POSITIVE difference! From the sounds of the other posts, it doesnt have this effect on everyone. I would encourage you to speak to your doctor right away if some of those really bad side effects occur - this drug is so new, theres no long term studies on it, so we dont know how it reacts with different symptoms, different physiology. For me, i noticed within 2 days that the rumination was all but ceased. Ive never noticed any previous AntiDeps effect until well over a month (prozac, effexor, celexa and wellbutrin combo)and none of them has actually made me feel GOOD about myself.
Bipolar depression
by Reviewer39195
on April 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Loss of libido, difficulty orgasming, increased appetite, weight gain, extreme sleepiness, diminished energy Time taken and dosage: 7 months60mg 1X D Review: I dont think this medicine has helped my depression at all so I am not taking it any more. I have also gained 40 pounds, which has probably helped make my depression worse (went from a 4/6 to a 14). I have no desire to do anything. Fortunately, my husband has been quite supportive.
Chronic Depression
by Reviewer39196
on April 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Urinary Retention. On a few occassions, I noticed that I Couldnt pass urine normally. It took some effort. Considering I dont have a prostate because I am female!, it was a cause for concern.My Psychiatrist took me off Cymbalta straight away and commenced my on Effexor. So far, so good! Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks 1X D Review: I was admitted to a Mental Health Clinic where the urinary retention became worse one night and I had to be taken by ambulance to a local hospital. They did a bladder scan and had to insert a catheter to drain off over 1000ml of urine. At 5 in the morning, I was discharged and had to walk back to the Clinic as I had no phone or money. It was about 2km, but I did it in my pyjamas which was fun. At least I was headed back to the Mental Health Clinic.hahaha
depression
by Reviewer39197
on April 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 80.0 Side effects: shaking of body uncontrollably, nausea, headache, dizziness weknees , cannot walk, poor eyesight, can not think straight depression is worse. Time taken and dosage: 1 years60mg 1X D Review: this is a horrific drug I strongly suggest NO ONE GETS ON IT. the withdrawal symptoms are magnified in what i just said.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39198
on April 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Loved the side effect of no appetite; however, the constipation caused by this drug is almost debilitating. Dry mouth, some difficulty falling asleep - but once I get to sleep I can sleep 10 hours. Time taken and dosage: 4 months30 mg 1X D Review: After suffering two bowel obstructions in my life, I am obviously scared of another one, and the constipation caused by this drug makes me feel not only like Im obstructing, but also like someone has punched me in the stomach. I also take Flexeril and Vitamin D in very high dosages. If I miss a day, I become quite anxious, so am fearful of what will happen when I eventually go off of this drug. My Doctor wants to double my dosage at the end of this month, but the colon problems I am already experiencing make me think twice about doing this.
depression/panic anxiety/ptss/adhd
by Reviewer39199
on April 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: It worked okay for a while. It never gave me energy but did make me gain weight. I was wondering if anyone has this same problem and what they did about it Time taken and dosage: 4 months90 1X D Review:
depression
by Reviewer39200
on April 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: major weight gain and constipation Time taken and dosage: 4 years80 2X D Review: Really has helped my depression and know that I am a much happier person taking it but I HATE the weight gain and constipation. Any suggestions?
major depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39201
on April 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: The only major side effect i have encountered is low libido. Also if I forget to take cymbalta for a day or two I experience bad vertigo, nausea, light headedness, cant think straight kind of thing. The benefits really outweigh the side effects for me. Time taken and dosage: 2 years60 mg 1X D Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39202
on April 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: expreme sleepiness, yawning, occassional (1x month) migrane, itchy skin, mild sexual side effects within 1st month only Time taken and dosage: 4 months30 MG 1X D Review: This is the first prescription Ive taken for depression. I originally felt much better, but I feel like Im fighting sleep all the time -- even after 8-10 hours of sleep a night. I may try to lessen the dose or consider going off of it because Id like to have more energy.
PMDD, depression with luteal cycle.
by Reviewer39203
on April 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, feeling stoned. Time taken and dosage: 1 days60mg 1X D Review: My doc gave me some samples a couple of months ago and I didnt decide to take it until today. We think that I should be on 30mg, however the samples were 60mg and they have made me feel reaaaally strange. Im hoping to talk to him about it tomorrow and switch me to a lower dose.
Depression/Anxiety/Panic/Fibro
by Reviewer39204
on April 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Fatigue, Insomnia, Entire Body Pain, Nightmares, Waking Up Frequently, Zombie Type Mood, ZERO Libido, Inability to Orgasm, Painful Tingling in Feet Time taken and dosage: 3 months90 mg 1X D Review: For the first couple of weeks Cymbalta seemed to work. I felt in control, the panic attacks stopped, and my worry ceased. However my depression slowly crept back in. Cymbalta did manage to keep my Anxiety under control, and Panic attacks were Non-Existent but I was still sad. I didnt care about anything and I felt like an emotionless zombie. I wanted zero sex and that bothered me a lot. I thought more about the fact that I wasnt thinking about sex more often than I actually thought about sex. I was tired ALL the time, I did not want to get up or do anything and I gained almost 30 lbs within that few months. HORRIBLE withdrawal now. Brain zaps ceaselessly, I get dizzy whenever I walk, and my limbs become weak. I cant sleep more than a few hours before waking up and Im having nightmares. Im praying that my brain returns to normal and this stops. Every time I move too much and the dizziness and brain zaps become too much I want to break down and cry so bad. I just want it to stop. My libido is back though, and I dont feel like a complete zombie. but that doesnt help me much since Im suffering from the withdrawal like this. For SOME people it might be a godsend and I wouldnt turn your back on it based on ANY of these reviews (even mine) because if you need something to help you suffer less, then its worth a try, just be prepared for the tough road to coming off of it.
for Bipolar Depression
by Reviewer39205
on April 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: At first I thought it helped. I ended up gaining 20 pounds, had no interest in sex, tired all the time, body would ache all over, joints hurt daily, abnormal orgasms, became a recluse in my home, horrible anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 2 years40MG 1X D Review: 10 days ago I decided I had enough. I stopped taking this and boy have I been sick. It feels like electrical impulses running through my brain, leg cramps, rapid thoughts, nauseous, can not sleep more than 3 hours a night, horrible nightmares, sweating, i hear sounds in my head like a radio, i am miserable.
depression, pain relief
by Reviewer39206
on April 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 3 years30 3X D Review:
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39207
on March 31, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Initially: extreme drowsiness, decreased sex drive, extreme yawning, increased appetite, very light sleep, and abnormal dreams. Currently: Dry mouth, increased appetite, night sweats, gas, abnormal dreams, confusion/difficulty waking from sleep, and occasional stoned/numb feeling. After missing a dose: all symptoms increase severely, and I also get extreme nausea and headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 months90mg 1X D Review: Around the time of starting Cymbalta I also made many other changes in my life to try to overcome my depression and anxiety such as healthy appetite, decreased stress, consistently taken vitamins (Omega3, multi-vitamins ex.) and I began taking amino acids for anxiety so I am still to this day unsure of how much the Cymbalta actually helped me. But the combination of all these changes helped me immensely to get rid of my depression and decrease my anxiety. I only side effect that has really been effecting my life is the strange vivid dreams, because I will often wake in the morning completely confused thinking that the dream was real or thinking that my dream life was my real life or I will have difficulty waking because the dream is so fascinating that I forget Im sleeping and think its an awesome movie. I have had dreams that go on for over 6 hours in which I can remember every little detail which really creeps me out. Other than that the side effects are nothing I cant deal with.
GAD, panic attack
by Reviewer39208
on March 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: None compared to the SE of anxiety Time taken and dosage: 10 days 1X D Review: I had my first experience with anxiety and a full blown panic attack in Jan. of this year. Ringing in my ears, couldnt breath, muscles tense,nausea, feeling hopeless, helpless, guilty and hadnt slept all night in weeks. I lost 12 pounds from the anxiety. Tried Welbutrin, and Lexapro and no relief, some worse. Was irritable and had tremors.I have been on Cymbalta for 11 days and today is the first day I did not need my Ativan.I am smiling and optimistic. Some nausea but I had that before. I will report back in a few weeks.
depression
by Reviewer39209
on March 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Worked great at first. Now I feel naseous, get bad headaches, anxiety is worse, Im meaner, irritable, feel like I have pms all the time. I have horrible gas and have at least 3-5 bms a day. Makes me more hungry. Time taken and dosage: 4 months60 mg 1X D Review: Dont take it.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39210
on March 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Took 20mg at 8:30pm. Went to bed at 10:30 and woke up at 3pm with stomache ache. At 8:30am got out of bed but did not feel rested and pain about the same. Time taken and dosage: 1 days20 1X D Review: I will skip a day of Cymbalta and take Sunday nt before bed. My directions on side of bottle say may take with food to lessen stomach upset. Also state to take cap whole do not chew or crushAlso two weeks ago tried Nortriptylin 10mg. Took it at night for a week and sleep was ok. Very good for pain but made me very tired next day and all day until 6 or 7pm.
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39211
on March 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Brain shocks in the beginning with insomnia. Loss of appetite, and more thirsty than usual. Decrease in Libido. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks20 MG 1X D Review: I went on Cymbalta for my Depression/Fibromyalgia. I also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome so my Dr. was hoping it would lift my depression and help me to regulate my sleep cycle and get up earlier in the morning. Ever since I have been on it, I have not had one good night sleep. I wake up about every two hours and am very restless throughout the night. I have also had night sweats on a few occasions. There were times where it made me feel even more anxious than I already was. The one thing I did notice is it controlled my ruminating which was a bit of a relief. However, I felt no better in regards to my depression. Now I have to go through the hell of withdrawl for another two weeks. I would not recommend this medication for anyone who has a sensitive system like me. Unfortunately, I did not find much benefit!!!
depression
by Reviewer39212
on March 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: spaced out feeling, emotionally numb, jaw clenching, nausea, indigestion, muscle pain, weight gain, weird scary dreams, inability to concentrate, shakiness, EXTREME yawning, restlessness, severe mood swings, paranoia, anxiety-not wanting to leave the house Time taken and dosage: 5 years30mg 3X D Review: i am very glad that i found this site. i thought i was starting to go crazy when it came to the side effects from this med. i sometimes wonder if the side effects out weigh the benefits. i have been on cymbalta for close to 5 years. they have futzed around with my dosage several times. considering looking into alternatives to this med. it is frustrating trying to find a meds combo that works and does not give me so many side effects that i cant function in daily life.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39213
on March 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Caused muscle damage to my leg. Time taken and dosage: 2 years120 mg 1X D Review: The withdrawal was horrific! I had atrial fib, intense itching with blistering, diarrhea, mood swings, with a suicide attempt, vertigo, brain zaps, headache, dizziness,joint pain,the list goes on. The drug should be taken off the market. This lasted for over four months and put my family and myself through torture!
depresion
by Reviewer39214
on March 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: weight gain,itchy skin bad,doesnt work for my anxity Time taken and dosage: 6 months60 1X D Review: deppresion is gone i can go threw the day without crying at stupid stuff like movies ect.
depression
by Reviewer39215
on March 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: been great for depression. I know that I cannot quit cold turkey as withdrawals are severe. It is a trade off that I am satisfied with. Time taken and dosage: 3 years60 1X D Review: 3 years. No longer on an emotional rollercoaster. When I wake up sad, I dont spiral into a full blown depression. If I get depressed now, it is a legitimate reason.ie. death of a friend or loved one. I will continue on Cymbalta. No sexual side effects!
Fibromyalgia, back pain, depression
by Reviewer39216
on March 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I thought I had come down with the flu. felt hot and sweaty like I had a fever, bad headache, no energy, irritable, frequent bms, pain like IBS. Also, such deep sleep that urinated while dreaming. It got worse and I just assumed I was sick with a virus for 4 days. No interest in people, felt like I had PMS. Then I realized it all began when I started the new medicine. I stopped two days ago and feel fine. Time taken and dosage: 6 days30 1X D Review: Id been on Lexapro, low dose, for years but still had back pain and some fibromyalgia so hoped Celexa would be better. But I felt terrible on it and will go back to the Lexapro and get more regular exercise, stretching, and try cumin capsules for anti-inflammatory effect as recommended by my physical therapist.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39218
on March 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Some nausea, loose stools, feeling like I had the stomach flu, skin very itchy Time taken and dosage: 7 days30 1X D Review: Feel like it is working for my anxiety and depression. I am bumping up to 60mg starting tomorrow.
depression/anxiety/pain
by Reviewer39219
on March 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: downside:brief nausea,constipationupside:less pain, more energy, less appetite, lifted mood, brighter outlook, laughing, vivid dreams, singing, writing poetry again! Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks30 1X D Review: will closely monitor; keeping a journal.so far its the best drug ive taken.
depression symptoms
by Reviewer39220
on March 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: increased anxiety/panic attacks which I never had before, sleepy all the time, still. Inability to concentrate at work due to anxiety or tiredness. Had to start taking .5 mg Xanax at least twice a day for the feeling of heart racing/anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 2 months120 1X D Review: Started on low dose and increased dosage about every 2 weeks until I got to 120 mg. Increased dose would only help a few days and then I would go back to same symptoms and just have a good day every once in a while. Did not like taking Xanax, but had to take it for the feeling of heart racing. Fincally came to my senses that Cymbalta is not working and only made things worse. Back to square 1 with my doctor to slowly switch to Wellbutrin. Wish me luck. I am so sick of not feeling myself. I miss me!
Depression, I am a recluse.
by Reviewer39222
on March 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Wasnt hungry for days, then was SUPER hungry and it wont stop, yet I enjoy food less. Clenched jaw until my teeth are sore. Hard to orgasm but when I do it is earth shattering with noticeable afterglow. Everything is numbed, not just fear. Headaches. Focus problems. Jolty peeing (urinary incontinence). Stoned feeling. Tired. Vivid bad dreams that dont scare me much so I dont wake up. Weight gain (from eating). I seriously just stared at the floor for about 40 seconds, see focus problems. More insecure. More lonely. Need loads of sleep. Time taken and dosage: 60 days60mg 1X D Review: My day before the pills went like this: I woke up afraid in general and went to the bathroom, then sat on the computer bored of everything. Crying almost every day.Now I get up and Im dizzy. I take a pee that takes several minutes (starting and stopping uncontrollably, also staring at nothing when I am finished) and go back to bed. After some messed up dreams and about 12 hours later I am up and excited about the 12 things I plan to do (badly) at once. Still cant leave the house.
depression and anxiety episodes
by Reviewer39224
on March 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: PROFUSE sweating, dryness in mouth, increase in irritability, insomnia, vivid dreams, sharp pain right side of body (liver?), muscle pain and increase in reflux pain, constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 months60 1X D Review: Doctor suggested cymbalta, as I began to become more anxious on lexapro. Some nausea in early days. In second week, the sweating started.unbelievable! Totally drenched at times throughout day and night, withour rhyme or reason ie just relaxing and sweating would start.sweated through pillows, clothes.very embarrassing at times. I had to carry paper towels in bag to dry my wet hair, especially around neck and face. I am being weaned off cymbalts, then doc will try something new. Look, I dont expect anti ds to be totally side effect free.but the excessive perspiration was unbearable.
Fibromylagia/ depression
by Reviewer39225
on March 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: The first day I had an upset stomach, fever, trouble sleeping. I have lost my appitite and if I eat too much I feel sick, also I feel a little buzzed most of the time- but not enough to slow me down (worth it) Time taken and dosage: 4 days15 MG 1X D Review: I was given 30 MG to take daily but the first day I felt so over medicated that I decided to open the pills and empty out half - this has worked great for me. My depression is gone, I can walk and drive with no pain at all- I have ben suffereing from fibro for years and NOTHING has worked as well as this medication. I was scared to take it after reading so many reviews about aweful side effects, but I finally broke down and took it- my advice is that if you feel over medicated or super ill after the first 24hrs, take less (Im not a Dr so I dont know if that is safe but it seems reasonable to me) I am so happy with the results so far- I really wish I had been on this years ago- it would have saved me alot of pain.
depression
by Reviewer39226
on March 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: initially some nausea, dizziness, but subsided after a few weeks Time taken and dosage: 2 months30 2X D Review: I truly feel happier esp taking 30 in the am and 30 at dinner time. I have noticed waking up every nite around 3-4 am and have a hard time going back to sleep, hoping that will improve. Dont want to go back to 60 in the am and then feel miserable later in the day.
severe depression
by Reviewer39227
on March 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: no real side effects to start with,but slowly they are creeping in. frequent bowel motions,lack of libido(major)tired, not interested in life,increase in weight.sleeps alot. Time taken and dosage: 9 months60mg 1X D Review: my husband is on this drug, im getting him off it asap. hes not interested in anything or anyone.hes put on weight, no interested in sex, sits on his chair and watches tv then falls asleep,very grumpy, his depression has stsrted to return.
Panic Anxiety
by Reviewer39228
on March 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Terrible nausea along with stomach cramps. I feel as if I have a stomach virus but the symptoms came on within 4 hours of my first pill. Afraid to take another one and think Ill forget this drug. I barely slept last night from the fever like hallucinations I had along with terrible indigestion/heartburn. Not a nice experience. Time taken and dosage: 1 days30 3X D Review:
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39229
on March 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: less appetite Time taken and dosage: 6 months60MG 1X D Review: It seems to stabalize my moods. Not many neg.side affects. Im glad I am on it.
ibs, anxiety, depression
by Reviewer39230
on March 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: A bit anxious after first dose. Then some diarrhea the next morning, which upset me because I already have IBS to begin with. But it subsided to more or less back to my normal ibs symptom. Then some nausea, dizziness, and blurred vision, but nothing terrible. These effects were mild but I could feel them. If I skip a day the side effects seem to lessen. Time taken and dosage: 7 days20 mg 1X D Review: Both my primary and GI docs want me to try this to relieve my anxiety and depression brought on by 2 plus years of ibs symptoms that will not go away, the worst of which is chronic abdominal pain. They told me it is good for both pain and depression/anxiety. So far no change in the ibs pain. I do notice a lower anxiety level, but I cant deal with the abdo. pain, I hope this helps. I wanted to post because I saw that someone asked about 20 mg. doses -YES, they DO make it in 20 mg. Ask your doctor to start you on this lower dose if you are sensitive to side effects.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39231
on March 5, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: nausea, slight headache and sweating. Time taken and dosage: 1 days30 1X D Review: I understand this is just the first day. I wasnt sure I could deal with the nausea but it seems to be getting better as the day goes by. I have noticed a great deal of alertness with me throughout the day and full of energy hopefully this will continue. I will respond back after a few more days. VERY worried about Weight Gain!
Depression
by Reviewer39232
on March 5, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: dry mouth, insomnia/vivid dreaming, anxiety, confusion, dramatic negative mood change ending in suicidal thoughts. Time taken and dosage: 30 days60 mg 1X D Review: I was diagnosed with depression almost 40 years ago and have been periodically treated for it with limited success. Following a truly horrific crash, my former psychiatrist (a horror story in its own right) prescribed Cymbalta after a series of other anti-depressants in combination with various anti-psychotics failed to make a dent in the depression. About two weeks after starting the drug, my mood took a sharp turn for the worse. I became rapidly and progressively more anxious, confused and depressed. My idiot doctor told me to ride it out and those symptoms would go away, and her idiot patient believed her. Instead, about two weeks after I started to go downhill I wound up voluntarily committing myself for three days because I became suicidal. The psychiatrist at the hospital stopped the drug and about a week later my mood began to improve somewhat, but it took about six months for me to get back to where I was, which wasnt all that great, before I took the drug. Everyones experience is different, but that was mine. I hate the stuff.
Fibromyalgia, Depression
by Reviewer39233
on March 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: I was extremely nauseated and debilitated and had had similar reaction to gabapentin-something else they put me on. Im not going through that again. I read so many negative comments on this website that one day is enough to know-forget it. Ive been detoxing my body and now also see a naturapath. We werent made to have all of these chemicals in our bodies. It is amazing when you get rid of this stuff, how reduced pain can be. I never expect to be pain free but am trying to change my life to pace differently and not have to be Superwoman any longer. Medications can poison you and many of you sound as if this did just that. Im not going through that again. Thanks to all of you for helping me make the decision to stop before I really got going. Time taken and dosage: 1 days 1X D Review:
For depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39234
on March 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Insomnia, constipation, weird dreams, loss of appetite, absolutely no libido, did not even like to be touched by my boyfriend. Time taken and dosage: 1 months30 mg 1X D Review: I was taking Celexa 20 mg daily for depression, which was working for me. Doctor wwitched to Cymbalta to help with my fibro which was causing me alot of pain. I found Cymbalta definitely helped my fibro pain. The first few days of taking it, I felt okay. But it definitely messed with my sleep. I woke up every night at 2:00 am, and couldnt go back to sleep for 2 hours. I did not suffer from insomnia previously. This side effect did not change for me throughout the month of being on this. Also had no libido whatsoever from day one, cymbalta killed it. Didnt have this problem on celexa. After the second week of taking this, I then went from feeling happy, to feeling zombie-like. Like I was in a mental fog, and felt out of it. I got angry at the slightest thing, which is not normal for me. While this drug did help my fibromyalgia, it did not help my depression. Also gave me really weird, scary dreams every night. Im going back to Celexa, and dealing with my fibromyalgia a different way other than a pill.
nerve damage after spine surgery
by Reviewer39235
on March 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Intense nausea, yawning, complete loss of appetite, weight loss, unable to sleep at all Time taken and dosage: 7 days20mg 2X D Review:
Depression/chronic pain
by Reviewer39236
on March 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: First-time-ever migraines, nausea, vomiting. Time taken and dosage: 55 days60 mg. 1X D Review: 1.7.10: 20mg, 1.27.10: 30mg, 2.18.10: 50mg, 2.23.10: 60 mg. No help for mental or physical pain. Side effects began 3 days ago. Symptoms start like clockwork 2 hrs after taking med. Have to break up capsules now to wean myself off of this gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Doc wont respond to my phonecalls about this development.
Severe Depression, sadness, pain
by Reviewer39237
on March 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Immediately gave relief of peace, loss of depression, no more sadness, and overall terrible body pain disappeared. I felt happy for the first time in more years than I could remember. But I am so tired, all I want to do with my spare time is sleep and Now I am suffering severe anxiety daily as never before that I try to treat with Clonozpam. I am worried that the anxiety attacks will cause me to do something totally illogical and dangerous to myself. Dont know what to do, Dont want the depression or to have someone else step in to act on my best interest but need to resolve anxiety issues. No trouble sleeping; had been on Ambien CR whiich had topped working, but now I sleep all the time. Time taken and dosage: 20 days30 mg 1X D Review: Is there a smaller dose than 30 mg that might lower the anxiety and sleepiness?
chronic depression and back pain
by Reviewer39238
on March 1, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Was like a zombie, sick to my stomach, heart racing, and then major difficulting urinating. Was taken off. On the plus side it did take away 100% of the chronic back pain from my accident but the side effects were not a good trade off. Time taken and dosage: 4 days30 1X D Review:
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39239
on February 28, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Like most drugs of this type, there are side effects when first starting such as insomnia, tired feeling, sweating, and these can be bothersome. Believe me they do go away after a week and it is definatly worth hanging in there. I was on this med for 2 years and foolishly decided to stop. Without noticing, I fell back into a major depression. See additional comments. Time taken and dosage: 5 days30 mg 1X D Review: I just restarted Cymbalta after being off of it for 6 months. I started using 60mg per day almost 2 years ago for anxiety and slight depression. Wow I had no idea how well it was helping me until I stopped taking it. Within a month, I went into a severe depression. I tried starting Cymbalta again, but developed annoying side effects. I tried 6 other SSRIs and had the same trouble. I thought I was going crazy. My Dr could not figure it out. He knows me and was shocked that I had become so severly depressed and intolorant to everything. I had always taken Xanax as needed for Panic, and even Xanax stopped working. Anyway, Dr prescribed Lyrica which is rather new for depression, and although it slowly helped, I developed a rash from it even at a low dose. He next tried Lamictal, and after tapering up for over a month, at 150mg per day I was feeling slightly motivated to leave the house, but the med made me short tempered, nasty, did not help anxiety and the crazy side effects like acne, weight gain, mouth sores etc. were not worth the benefit. The worst part of Lamictal was how manic it made me. I think Lamictal is probably great for Bi-Polar disorder, but I am not bi-polar. Anyway, Out of desperation, I decided to force myself to deal with the side effects of starting the Cymbalta again. The first night was hell not sleeping, stomach ache, dizzyness blah blah. I am so happy to report that after a couple of days telling myself, Just deal with it, I am starting to feel great again
neuropathy
by Reviewer39240
on February 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Insomnia, depersonalization, weight gain, lack of activity. Time taken and dosage: 11 months20 MG 2X D Review: Very hard to get off of. Brain zaps, crying, nausea, etc.
anxiety
by Reviewer39241
on February 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: initially had dry mouth (could be due to combo of cymbalta and voltaren), headaches, racing heart. All have subsided. Time taken and dosage: 2 months60mg 1X D Review: feel cymbalta has really helped lessen my anxiety with few lasting side effects. When things bother me now, Im more able to bounce back to a positive outlook. Feel more like my old self.
bi-polar/anxiety
by Reviewer39242
on February 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: extreme vertigo/dizziness, headaches, brain shocks, extreme fatigue, unmotivated, dull thought process Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years60mg 1X D Review: cymbalta worked great while on it, but missing even one dose is where the problems begin. i have been off cymbalta for 7 days now and i regret ever going on it. i worked with my doc to ween off, yet i still have not been able to function as a mother or wife. the vertigo/dizziness is unrelenting! i still can not drive a car or even stand too fast. if i move wrong my body zaps. i believe most of you know what i mean. i have began crying for no reason. the only good news from stopping cymbalta is i have motivation to get going, too bad i physically can not do much but lay on the couch, wishing i could do dishes without falling over. unless you plan on using cymbalta for the rest of your life, stay away from it!
Nerve Pain, Mild Depression
by Reviewer39243
on February 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Flu Like Symptoms first 2 days of taking medication Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks60 1X D Review: It has worked wonders for me, I had become depressed because of severe pain due to back injuries from a car accident. Not only did it help with the depression but it got rid of my back pain. I have been able to start working out again, and my grades have improved because I feel motivated again.
depression
by Reviewer39244
on February 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Flu-like symptoms when starting Time taken and dosage: 35 days60 mg 1X D Review: A MIRACLE for me because my eating disorder behaviors have disappeared. I am now eating like a normal person and am losing weight without following any plan, just eating when Im hungry. I never want to be without this drug.
Depression
by Reviewer39245
on February 22, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Fatigue, Dizziness, Laziness, Lack of motivation, Brain shocks Time taken and dosage: 1 years60 MG 1X D Review: I cant say that I truly ever felt a significant change from the time I started taking Cymbalta to this day. The drug has been nothing but an inconvenience for me. Im an extremely active individual, and thought process at my job is critical throughout the work week. By missing one dose of this medication, you sacrifice an entire days worth of work, as youre completely paralyzed from thinking critically. If that doesnt deter you from taking the drug, tag on the inability to perform sexually. This, along with lack of motivation to take on any responsibility whatsoever are the reasons Ive decided to come off the drug. I blindly listened to my doctor without researching the consequences. Unless you are SEVERELY depressed, I would advise you to refrain from being prescribed to this medication. Turn to God and your loved ones for support in coping with depression, not a pill!!!
neurotic pain and depression
by Reviewer39246
on February 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: not sleeping fatigue blurry vision my mind not so sharp Time taken and dosage: 3 months60 mg 1X D Review: I had 2 memory losses which I never had before. tomorrow is my doctors appointment,so will know more
fm and anxiety
by Reviewer39247
on February 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: very sick. awoke with fluid diaharea, thick confusion, symptoms for a day like the bad part of l.s.d. experience, restlessness, chills for a full day, went from couch to bed, couldnt sleep, had to be absent from work, nausea and vomiting, terrible thoughts, extremely dizzy, headache and eye ache, hit by a bus feeling, stopped drug and wonder if it will cause brain problems continuing, a fuzzy pressure remains in back of brain this following day. Yuck!! Time taken and dosage: 1 days30 1X D Review: not for me!!
Depression
by Reviewer39248
on February 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: I dont experience side affects while on Cymbalta but when I am off. If I forget even a single day of this medicine I feel completely gone the next. Dizzy, lightheaded, tired. It makes me think it works i guess but I hate the withdrawals. I forgot to call in my prescription once and had to skip for a whole weekend (this was the first time). I was DEAD for the next week. I wanted to do nothing but sleep and sleep and sleep. Time taken and dosage: 2 years60 MG 1X D Review: It helps depression but beware of the horrible withdrawals.
PD patient - depression
by Reviewer39249
on February 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 90 days90 1X D Review:
Pain
by Reviewer39250
on February 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Depressed, angry, lost, personality change Time taken and dosage: 4 months60 1X D Review: My husband had Cushing's which resulted in high levels of pain from neuropathy & osteoarthritis. His endocrinologist prescribed Cymbalta. At 60mgs all his pain left. It was amazing. Almost immediately he became depressed, angry. He stopped working, could not sleep or hardly drive. He was lethargic; he would just say, “I don't know” like somebody lost. Sometimes he could not eat. His memory was all but gone. It was HORRIBLE! So I started researching the side effects and found this website. I was totally shocked! People were describing the same side effects he was suffering from. When I told him how it was the drug that was doing these things to him he got angry with me. I could not reason with him at all. (He was mostly unaware of what was happening to him.) To make a long story short his doctor thought I crazy, but I was determined to keep fighting for him. A second doctor suggested he drop the dosage. Are you kidding me, my husband has lost his mind and you want to keep him on this mind-stealing drug? However, the lower dosage did the trick and, almost immediately, he started getting his mind back. He suffered bad withdrawals but came off of it completely. It has been over a month & he is back to normal. He still suffers from pain but nothing compares to what Cymbalta put them through. The drug company has sold this horrible drug as a “wonder drug” to doctors. Some of them, doctors, believe the drug company over patients. Don
depression amd anxity
by Reviewer39251
on February 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: major mood swing. dr jeckle mr hyde syndrom, insomnia, hunger increase, manic episodes, sense of entitlement, very argumentative, amnesia, overspending. The worst drug Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks60mg 1X D Review: My husband has been taking this drug for 8 weeks now and it has totally changed him for the BAD 100%. When I try to tell him the med is not working.That it has ALTERED HIS PERSONALITY 100%. He tells me it has changed his life for the better and nothing but good came from it. When it has not it has taken him out of depression yes. However it has stole him of his sense of responsibility, his priorities are 100% reversed, he has had major amnesia episodes from misplacing the car to spending sprees he did not recall doing. to this day he believes his car was stolen and i was the one who spent the money. when in fact he was the one who did these. He refuses to talk to his doctor regarding the changes his family and friends have noticed in him.he is very confrontational with family and strangers. he says very inappropriate things. He has a strong sense of entitlement. Just the other day he was opening fire hydrants because he felt he was entitled to because he was the one who dug the out from the snow. He talks at length about nonsensical things. Other days he is so manic he cant stop moving. I believe CYMBALTA HAS STOLEN THE HUSBAND AND FATHER WE HAVE ALL GROWN TO LOVE. PLEASE RECONSIDER OTHER OPTIONS PRIOR TO TAKING THIS LIFE ALTERING DRUG!!!!!!!!!!! I JUST WANT MY HUSBAND BACK AND FOR MY DAUGHTER TO HAVE HER FATHER BACK TOO!!!!!!!!!!!! IT HAS MADE OUR LIVES A LIVING HELL!!!!!!!! if anyone else is experiencing the same thing with a loved one please post it.
Review
by Reviewer39252
on February 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: dizziness, muscle pain, facial pain, vivid dreams that are unpleasant, tightness in throat, I feel like a zombie. Time taken and dosage: 30 days90 1X D Review: I withdrawled from cymbalta a few months ago it took me 4 months to have my DR tell me I need it again. I have to withdraw again I am scared because it was hell the last time. I was good for 2 weeks on the drug it was like I was normal then I started having all these side effect worse then the last time.
Neuropathy
by Reviewer39253
on February 17, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Side effects included dry mouth, weird dreams, total personality change from grouch to happy all the time. Until recently did not realize that my sex drive increased almost to an addiction. Time taken and dosage: 370 days30 2X D Review: For the neuropathy I had to change to the 60mg per day because the insurance woul not pay for 2 30 mg. The 2 30mg were working pretty good but the 1 60mg was not working as well. Doctor changed me to 2 60mg a day and that put me over the edge. My sex drive was making me become a nymph and I ended up having sex in my office. Got caught and fired. Be cautious if you are starting this pill about the hidden side effect of thinking you can do anything. The happy feeling all the time was great but now after all these years of working to loose a job and damage you mariage is not worth it. It did help the pain in my feet. Currently being weened off of it.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39254
on February 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Zombie feeling, tired, spacey, nausea, dizziness, swelling in legs Time taken and dosage: 4 days30mg 1X D Review: Ive only been taking this medication for 4 days and I can tell it is not going to do any good. I dont feel like myself and have felt disconnected from friends and co-workers. It may work for some but its definitley not for me.
Depression & anxiety
by Reviewer39255
on February 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, severe headaches, body aches, nausea, foggy, angry, unable to concentrate, brain zaps, tired, feel out of it, depressed. Time taken and dosage: 2 days30mg 1X D Review: Ive only been on it for a couple of days and know already that I wont continue. My husband was on it for a few months, came off cold turkey, and was severely sick from not weaning himself off. He was vomiting over several days & had flu-like symptoms including brain zaps. This stuff is very, very strong - scary strong. I feel worse than I did only a few short days ago.
MDD
by Reviewer39256
on February 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Have some heart palpitations, dizziness.most recently has totally messed up my menstrual cycle.any other women have that problem?? Time taken and dosage: 2 months30mg 1X D Review:
diabetic neuropathy in feet and leg
by Reviewer39257
on February 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Just recently, but not in the beginning several years ago when I began taking Cymbalta, but in the last one year, it made me have terrible diarrhea. When I eat a meal, I begin having stomach cramps, and then have to run - run to the bathroom to have a watery stool, explosive watery stool. I take it for diabetic neuropathy - i have a young neighbor who takes it for depression. She asked me one day if I have any problems with diarrhea since being on cymbalta - said she was experiencing the same problem I was having - words were coming from her describing the problem just as if I were telling her what to say - so I went off cymbalta and after about 2 weeks being off the medication - the diarrhea went away but my terrible pain in my feet and legs came back - it is amazing how cymbalta works on taking all the pain from my feet and legs - it is like a miracle - but cant take it any more due to the terrible, painful diarrhea it gives me. Time taken and dosage: 30 mgs. 1X D Review: cymbalta great for diabetic neuropathy in feet and legs. I was taking only 30 mgs. once a day, and pain is all gone.too bad the pharmaceutical company cant work on whatever is in the medication that gives you diarrhea and correct that side effect. My stomach was feeling like it was completely irritated - the whole entire digestive tract felt raw.
depression
by Reviewer39258
on February 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: didnt want to eat first two weeks, cant sleep, felt sick when working out/shaking Time taken and dosage: 2 months60 mg 1X D Review: when i first started taking cymbalta i started at 30 mg and i took that for a month. and i saw no differneces in my depression but my mom said i was a little happier. then i was given 60 mg and i have been taking that for about 3 weeks now and i have highs and lows all the time. i either wanna go out or stay in bed. it really hasnt made me much happier though. but i hope with time it will help me.
depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39259
on February 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Initally- very sick, head aches, out of body type experiences, felt like a zombie, over sleeping, over eating.At the moment- horrible night sweats, insomnia, ANGRY, crying spouts (for no reason at all.),less appetite. loss of libido Time taken and dosage: 9 months60 mg 1X D Review: I started taking cymbalta about 9 months ago, I am only 19 years old. This drug was horrible at first, i was severely sick for about 2 weeks, no engery and i felt like i was completely out of my body and not in control, i wasnt able to drive for about 2 weeks because i couldnt keep my concentration on the road. After a while my body & mind adjusted to it, it helped BIG TIME with my anxiety attacks which i usually had daily which was now dramatically cut down to pretty much none. I have been having very vivid dreams but nothing bad or scary just very.um imaginative. My family and friends said they have noticed sever anger strikes lately, i have been on people about everything, and not quite myself, yelling all the time, upset about spilled milk kinda situation. i over react to everything. i have noticed my feelings are more sensitive now. i also have noticed that my sex drive has went down DRAMATICALLY, being only 19 that is not normal for my age. I never want to have sex with my boyfriend and when i do i rarely climax. this is really hurting my relationship and i cant deal with it much longer. NEVER EVER EVER skip a dose of this medicine! i accidentally missed a dose one day because i was out of meds. It was only one day and night that went by i had horrible night sweats and i mean HORRIBLE, the bed was soaked even the matress itself was soaked. i experienced bad nausea and very bad shakes, i could not sit still. i honestly thought i was going to die from
Fibromyalgia, anxiety
by Reviewer39260
on February 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Weight skyrocketed from 145 lbs. to over 200 lbs. Personality went from positive, sunny, and cheerful to becoming a complete BITCH!! Sorry for that declaration but there is no other way to describe this major side effect! Theres more; spending with no abandon, charging up credit cards, and not remembering what exactly was it I purchased. It gets worse: suicidal thoughts, planning to go through them, and beginning of heart trouble. Withdrawal--a nightmare I never wish to go through again--try lightning strikes in your head and incoherent thinking. Time taken and dosage: 6 months60 mg 2X D Review: DO NOT TAKE unless under very close supervision from your doctor!! Be on the look out for any strange changes in behavior and never, never, take it personally if your doctor or any of your loved ones confront you with your changed demeanor. Any thoughts of harming yourself--call 911 immediately and accept medical treatment graciously. In withdrawal, insist on very close medical supervision, hang in there, and vow not ever to take mind-altering medications ever again. Im now presented with a second chance at living and I do not intend to throw it away. If nothing else, I shall be happy to be living and welcome being able to fix my mistakes and my family and best friends forgiveness for being so bitchy and vindictive to them.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39261
on February 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: I felt that this was a wonder drug. I no longer had to use so much psychic energy to pull my mood up on a regular basis. However, I have been slowly adding weight. Exercise doesnt seem to help at all. I have always been slender, but now weigh what I did when I was nearly full-term in my pregnancies! It is about 10-15 lbs of excess weight. I also have a greater appetite and could sleep more. No insomnia. I also have some memory issues (words, names, etc.) but that could be my age. Libido is an issue. I find it harder to achieve an orgasm, sometimes cant at all. My desire has flagged. This is disturbing to me. I also have urinary incontinence issues, which I understand can be related to the drug. Time taken and dosage: 2 years30mg 1X D Review: I will be talking with my doctor and also the psychiatrist who has prescribed this for me. I am on a subclinical dose, but that has been all Ive needed. It has been nice to have my life be less exhausting, emotionally, and I have become much more successful in leadership and work areas as a result. It is a tough call for me, but it may be worth discontinuing cymbalta (under Doctors supervision) to see if some of my side effects subside and my mood stays more level. Tough, tough call!
Anxiety/Depressions
by Reviewer39262
on February 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: spaced out, difficulty sleeping, headaches(shocks), night sweats Time taken and dosage: 1 years30 MG 1X D Review: For the first two weeks I felt very spacey and drugged, a feeling similar to taking extasy. But after my body adjusted, I did notice quite a difference in my anxiety, and length of dressions bouts. I have suffered from anxiety (anxiety attacks), bouts of depression, sadness and anger since I was a young teen. I am almost 30 and have tried several other medications which had much worse side effects and no positive effects, such as: paxil and celexa. The only current side effect I have is the night sweats and I do get headshocks as I call them, if I forget to take my pill on time.
Depression
by Reviewer39263
on February 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: This drug worked for a while, but didnt last. Weight gain, tired, zombie-like, never cried or felt emotions, anxious, Horrible withdraw symptoms, even while tapering off with doc. approval. Even when I forgot to take a pill in the morning by noon my body would let me know, by feeling dizzy, vertigo, sweaty, tired, thirsty and fainting spells. NOT FUN. I will never going on this drug again! Time taken and dosage: 3 years60mg 1X D Review: Be careful when coming off this medication.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39264
on February 8, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Extreme sleepiness and increased appetite Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks60 MG 1X D Review: I am falling asleep in classes (never happened before in my entire life). At home I often take 2-3 hour naps. I am also chronically hungry. I am gaining weight quickly.
depression
by Reviewer39265
on February 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: being forgetful, ANGRY, sleepy, weight gain, lack of care. Time taken and dosage: 3 months20mg 1X D Review: The first time I tried Cymbalta, I thought, this might work even though it made me sleepy; I thought that symptom would go away. Not only did it not go away, other things started to happen. I became very spacey and forgetful of very simple things, in the middle of conversations, I would just forget what I was saying. The worst for me though was the anger I felt. I am normally very mellow and avoid conflict, however, I found myself picking at people, becoming so angry about everything. Finally, some dear friends and my husband let me know the changes they were seeing and thus started the decision to stop taking the drug. It isnt worth it to me.
Fibromyalgia Pain
by Reviewer39266
on February 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Sexual Side Effects such as inability to orgasm or have sex for prolonged periods of time. Weight gain at first which subsided over time. Pronounced hair loss. Time taken and dosage: 2 years30 MG 1X D Review: I was virile until I started Cymbalta. Erections were rock hard and hair was thinning, but was not bad. Two year later, Its hard to achieve an orgasm or even become erect at times. Its hard to ween off Cymbalta, as well. I take this with Lyrica to help with nerve damage. Both work well when combined for the pain. Sex drive is still there, but I need to take Cialis or Viagra to be a rock star in the bedroom again.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39267
on February 5, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Nausea, loss of libido, unable to orgasm, brain zaps, dizziness, concentration issues, yawning, tiredness, jaw clenching, slight insomnia Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks30MG 1X D Review: First, the good. The little things that would make me depressed or sad before doesnt phase me as much. Ive noticed that I recognize the situation, but the drug takes the edge off. I fall asleep easier than before. Generally, I feel more content with people and situations. I dont have thoughts of death or dying like before. Now, the bad: I got a bad stomach ache the first day but it didnt happen after the second day. The same goes for the nausea, it seems to be happening less and less the longer I am on Cymbalta. I get occasional brain zaps, but it isnt too bad to where I would stop taking it. I am able to have an erection with no problems, but not able to orgasm. I am not sure if it is the drug that makes me not too concerned with this sexual side effect as I would consider myself a very sexual person. I am hoping that in time I will be able to orgasm like before, but I dont know how long that will take. If anyone has had success or advice on this side effect please email me. I dont want this to be a permanent situation or get worse.
anxiety
by Reviewer39268
on February 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: restlessness, couldnt relax, rid anxiety however mad me have mood swings, crying and sobbing more and more, fatigue, unmotivatied could not focus and want to do anything. Time taken and dosage: 2 months60 1X D Review: At first I thought this med was great do to the fact that I was noticing a decrease in my anxiety however, I did notice i had no interest in sex, the longer I was on it I did not want to do anything and i would find myself fighting to keep busy. I noticed the longer i was on it the more severe i started crying all the time uncontrollably, I switched to prestiq hopefully it will work however from reading other reviews i am a little leary of this medication as well. I may just go back to prozac at least I know that worked the best for me
mild depression, aches
by Reviewer39269
on February 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Major nausea when I started -- as bad as morning sickness. A friend told me to stick with it, so I waited it out. This was hard as I have 2 kids, work, etc. However, it really did subside after 2 weeks. My depression lifted and I felt like myself again. Hallelujah! We increased it to 60MG when I felt it tapering off. I have to admit Im feeling a bit fidgety all the time now. I cant sit still for a second. Its subtle, no-one else has noticed. But I do. Im constantly moving. Ive lost about 5 lbs, too. I might go back to 30 MG and just resign myself to less effectivness in exchange for less fidgeting. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months30-60 MG 1X D Review:
Anxiety Attacks
by Reviewer39270
on February 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Severe night sweats, lack of thirst, felt like I still needed to urinate even after I went Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: As far as the anxiety attacks I would give Cymbalta a 5. I have been on it now for 2 years at 60 mg. I started out taking it in the a.m. Then around 6 months ago I started getting night sweats. I cannot remember if that is when my dosage was increased. Psych Doc told me to take at p.m. Worked for about a month. I normally am warm in bed at night and warm even if I get out of bed. With this I am drenched in sweat. I get out of bed and am freezing. I am 56 and weigh 130 lbs so I am not a big person. Psych Doc told me it is the serotonin increase from the Cymbalta that causes it. He doesnt want to take me off so he is trying out blood pressure meds. So far I have had side effects from heart palpatations to drowsiness from those.
neuropathic pain (back pain)
by Reviewer39271
on January 31, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Worked GREAT on eliminating the neuropathic pain, pins and needles feeling in my feet, sciatic nerve pain down my left leg, BUT side effects were extreme exhaustion and sleepiness, lack of energy, complete loss of sex drive, loss of motivation in general. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: What a love/hate relationship I have with this drug. It worked great on my pain, but sucked the life out of me in so many other ways. Every day was like struggling through a fog just to stay awake all day. I finally got some pain relief for my back symptoms through combo of other treatments and was able to go off Cymbalta. It has been like reclaiming my life after a long hibernation. It *DOES* definitely work for pain, though. Ive got to give it that! Be forewarned: Do not stop taking Cymbalta cold turkey. There are specific steps to be followed and it is important to follow them, otherwise Cymbalta withdrawal is quite unpleasant. My Dr. had me step down off Cymbalta by substituting low doses of Prozac for a few weeks. Interestingly, I found that the Prozac worked just as well (for me) as the Cymbalta for the neuropathy and without any of the horrible feelings of being wiped out physically and emotionally that Cymbalta always gave me. Cymbalta was horrible to me. Not bad for a short period of time, but as a long term drug, I almost would have rather been dead. Sounds dramatic, but true. I swear it *made* me depressed. Also, though, I must admit that I have checked around and seem to be one of the few it affected this way (making me completely exhausted).
Depression
by Reviewer39272
on January 31, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have just completely weaned myself off Cymbalta and have been Cymbalta free for 4 days. Thank God because the negative effects (while taking it and withdrawal from it) far outweigh the reason for using it in the first place. Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: While on Cymbalta (14 months) I was more aggressive, angry, prone to drinking alcohol, argumentative, (would say things I would never say in a million years to anyone) had severe mood swings, crying jags, stronger urges and feelings toward suicide, constipated, digestive problems, severe weight gain, did zero exercise (after being a health nut and avid exerciser for over 25 years) lethargy, didnt want to get out of bed, weird dreams when I did sleep, fatigue, no interest in anything, isolated myself. The list goes on and on. I went on line and found out that these symptoms and others that I didnt list but also experienced were common. I rather be depressed and in shape rather than fat and nuts. This drug should be taken off the market. As withdrawl symptoms keep me occupied right now, I am so glad there was info on line and most of all that I am not crazy!! The brain zaps that I am currently experiencing is not a stroke or brain aneurysm waiting to happen. I am hoping the lethargy leaves so I can clean my house and get myself in shape again. I am taking my life back. Cymbalta leaves you like a zombie.
DEPRESSION/ANXIETY
by Reviewer39273
on January 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: AWFUL SIDE EFFECTS, FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS, COULDNT GET OUT OF BED FOR 3 DAYS, FINALLY HAD TO STOP TAKING THE MEDICATION. IT MAY BE GREAT FOR SOME PEOPLE BUT I HAD A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH IT. WHAT I CAN IMAGINE DRUG WITHDRAWELS TO BE LIKE IS WHAT I WENT THRU. I DONT REMEMBER CERTAIN PARTS OF THE PAST 3 DAYS.I FEEL LIKE I WAS IN A DARK HOLE AND FINALLY GOT OUT OF IT THIS MORNING. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
Depression and CRPS
by Reviewer39274
on January 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Nausea, vivid nightmares, loose stool Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I have been taking Cymbalta for several years. I have depression resulting from extreme pain. Just last week my MD upped dosage from 90 mg to 120mg since I was experiencing more pain and suicidal thoughts during winter & wet months. I feel better, not great tho.
depression
by Reviewer39275
on January 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: am wondering if a skin rash is a side affect of this medicine? Time taken and dosage: Review:
Severe Anxiety
by Reviewer39276
on January 27, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Orgasm problems, Decreased sensations during intercourse and loss of erection. Procrastination. No anxiety at all, did not care or worry about anything. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: First it took me extra time to Orgasm. My wife would have two Orgasms and then it would take me 20-30 minutes. I could not feel anything during intercourse we would have to try manual or oral methods then the orgasm was not very strong. If I masturbated sometimes I would ejaculate but feel nothing. The other problem was I seemed to be so Happy that I procrastinated small projects and paper work. In the past Mild anxiety made me successful. No anxiety really slowed me down. I have been coming off the drug but I am getting a little panicky at times and don't want to take Clonopine either because it makes me very tired. This drug would be ideal if it was not for the Sexual issues. I felt great and could teach myself not to procrastinate. The sexual problems where terrible.
Depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39277
on January 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: it really works for me :) and I cant take hardly anything chemical and Ive been on this for at least 4 years. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Hey you guys, try LDN just a little cap at night and my depression is GONE GONE GONE for the first time my life. Just google it: LDN AND ITS CHEAP!!!
depression, lethargy
by Reviewer39278
on January 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: dont know for sure as I take adderall and dont know which is the contributor. I know the night sweats, which have been awful, are characteristic of this drug. I become sleepy, but in a different way.and joint pain as well. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I had tried every anti-depressent out there and this is the one working the best for me. I have taken it now about 5 years and use 90mg. at night. It certainly helps my depression etc. but has not eliminated it.
Depression/Back pain
by Reviewer39279
on January 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Vivid and weird (but not scary)dreamsSignificant night sweatsNausea/vomiting and headaches if I forget a dosage. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I tried many anti-depressants. I had various side effects and minimal results. My MD was almost out of options when Cymbalta came out. And she thought it would be a good match since I also had back pain. I was on it very early. It turned out to be the only one that gave me consistant relief and let me feel too, rather than be flat. I find the dreams interesting (almost fun). The dreams get stronger if I change dosage or forget a dose. I have missed dosages at times and I get significant nausea and headaches. I dont consider that a problem however because if I ever discontinue Cymbalta, Ill step it down slowly to avoid symptoms. The night sweats are significant, but I always forget its a side effect of Cymbalta and blame it on peri-menapause, so I just feel like its ok to live with it. Anyway, I recommend Cymbalta, but after seeing the comments I guess people really have different reactions so try it; especially if you didnt have good results with other anti-depressants, but if its not right; talk to your MD and get off of it. Oh, I havent noticed any improvement in my back pain. Although I wonder if I went off of it whether I would then notice that it had been helping.
mild depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39280
on January 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: I started taking cymbalta 30mg about 6 weeks ago. I was undergoing circumstances that really had me down and I could not pick myself back up. The cymbalta has helped me be calm and much less depressed. I did experience fatigue, excessive yawning,nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. I dropped 12 pounds, which was fine by me, but I dont need to lose anymore. My appetite is better at times, as is the nausea. I dont yawn as much, but I do require more sleep. Im always sleepy. However, Im happy and I dont feel as if I am missing something in my life anymore. Oh, and I had to stay at 30mg though b/c when I tried 60mg, it totally knocked me out. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
Depression/Anxiety/Fibro
by Reviewer39281
on January 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Initially I felt the tired feeling, the brain zaps and the loss of libido. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I no longer have the desire to have sex (which I dont like at all), however, I no longer want to kill myself. Some days I want to kill others, but not myself.I suppose that is a step in the right direction? I dont know about weight gain, but I know the brain zaps still affect my daily activities. I often find that words have just escaped my vocabulary. I wont say if this is the right drug for anyone else, but since Im no longer cutting myself, Ill deal without the sex. (I just dont know how long my relationship with deal w/o it!)
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39282
on January 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: First few days of taking cymbalta: Nausea, Thirst, Sleeplessness Time taken and dosage: 22 days Review: I had taken other anti depressants in the past such as Lexapro and Zoloft. I switched to Cymbalta after the others stopped working. The side affects I experienced when I started taking Cymbalta were mild as my body was already adjusted to anti depressant medication. Many of the severe side affects such as vomitting, nausea, restlessness,etc that people are describing happened to me the very first time I started taking an anti depressant, which was at the time Lexapro. This is because my body was not used to the med and I had to wean myself onto the med. Instead of taking the whole dose, start with a quarter for about 3 days then half the dose another few until you can handle the full dose. I almost gave up on lexapro because it made me sick at first but the severe side affects did stop. However, do contact your doctor if the affects persist as it might not be the right medication for you.
depression
by Reviewer39283
on January 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Increased urination; nausea; high blood pressure (165/110); being highly emotional; feeling flat; more anxiety; and tired during the day. Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review: I started at 30 mg and my blood pressure increased - then gradually increased dosage to 60 mg and blood pressure rose even more (pulse rate increased to around 115); also take with 15 mg of generic Adderall XR (so I cant tell which medication is causing which side effects); I really dont care for it as I have low motivation and energy on it; also, I am extremely tired (even with the Adderall) - this may be due to the interruption in sleep it causes at night.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39284
on January 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Side effects started after about a month.and worsened when i tried to stop taking it. It was like a horrible drug addiction but no high short term memory loss, difficulty finding words, peripheral neuropathy , weakness, fatigue,difficulty breathing swelling in ankles, docs thought I had multiple sclerosis. I invested months in diagnosing Multiple sclerosis to end with the docs still unsure. When I attempted to stop taking it had brain shocks, weakness, fatigue, and worsening of all previous symptoms dizziness, unable to function at all. It took about 3 weeks to withdrawel off of the drug and for all the side effects to disappear finally. I lost my job because of this drug. I was absent from my life the entire time I wrestled with it. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I cannot imagine a disorder worse than this drug.It stole a year of my life it destroyed me. Stay away!
depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39285
on January 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Initially: heart palpitations, teeth grinding, diarrhea, decreased appetite, emotional flatness, decreased sex drive, night sweats, vivid dreams. After taking Cymbalta for 18 months, however, my side effects now are: night sweats, vivid dreams, and constipation Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: The side effects were difficult to tolerate at first, but the difference in my mood and pain level made them bearable. Within 2 days of starting the drug, my depression and pain resolved. Cymbalta changed my life. I went from suicidal and unable to exercise to depression-free and physically active.
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39286
on January 17, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Nausea, dizziness upon standing, vommiting, sleepiness/fatigue Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I was prescribed 30mg of Cymbalta along with Abilify to treat mild depression. Within two hours of taking this combination I felt nausea, headaches, loss of coordination/dizziness, and experienced vommiting. I slept the entire day and woke up feeling a bit displaced. That evening I was unable to sleep, although I have also been prescribed a sleep aid as well. I found myself waking up several times that evening. Day two went better, although I experinced yawning and a bit of pressure in my head. However, I felt I had a more positive attitude and desire to be productive, which I hadnt felt in some time.
Depression
by Reviewer39287
on January 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Nausea,dry mouth(first few weeks),constipation,skin itching,weight loss,stomach pain. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: I had started on 30mg of Cymbalta on November 24,2009 and then went up to 60mg a week later. It was perscribed for depression and stomach problems (IBS,Gastritis). At first I had most of the side effects I listed but they gradually decreased. My physician told me to only take this on a full stomach right after my biggest meal of the day. My depression (and anxiety) have decreased quite a bit starting around the 2nd week. I am much happier and relaxed. My blood pressure has gone down as well. So far, I am very pleased, although I do hate taking another prescription med (also take Lipitor, Atenolol,Ambien).This web site has been very helpful and re-assuring to me. Thanks to all for your comments. If you do plan on stopping this medication, please do so gradually and under a doctors quidance.
depression / RA
by Reviewer39288
on January 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: My family thinks Im crazy this drug has made me have survere mood swings and Im angery all the time. Thoughts of killing myself. I cant remember anything not even how to spell simple words. It did help the fibro pain but at what cost. I would not recommend this medicine for anyone. Seek medical attention if you are taking this drug and feel just out of sorts, this coud be just the beginning of your problems. I thought I was beginning to have demenetia. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review:
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39289
on January 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: The side effects I have experienced in my first week on Cymbalta are dry mouth, constipation, and lack of appetite. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I was given Reglan and Benadryl six months ago in the emergency room for a migraine that had been ongoing for three days. In a matter of seconds, I became so anxious that I wanted to leap out of the hospital bed and run out of the ER. I told the nurse and she said that was a normal reaction. It was so severe I couldnt hold my head still for the CT Scan. Within a few days of leaving the hospital I began having panic attacks, which is extremely uncharacteristic for me. The panic attacks led to a truly debilitating depression, which is the polar opposite of my personality. Since then Ive learned that the Reglan could have been the culprit and I have tried Xanax, Lexapro, Buspar, Trazodone, Prozak, Metoprolol, Ambien, and now Cymbalta. The Cymbalta in the morning (30 mg) and Trazodone at night (50 mg) were a miracle combo that have returned me from an absolutely horrible dark depression. I blame the Reglan for putting me there, and after many trials, I praise the Cymbalta for giving me my life back.
depression
by Reviewer39290
on January 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: nausea, dizziness, headache Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This is my first day on Cymbalta, and after feeling nauseous and dizzy I am afraid to continue. The weird thing is that about four hours after taking it I felt calm and happier.but still sick. I dont even know if it was because of the medicine.
depression,anxiety
by Reviewer39291
on January 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Nausea, constipation, insomnia at 60 mg. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I would like to hear from others. I slept fine at 20 and 40 mg. Doctor said that 60 mg is the optimal dose but I think it is too much for me becasue I am waking up several times a night. Anyone have experiences at 40 and 60 mg regarding insomnia?
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39292
on January 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: dry mouth, extreme thirst, loss of interest in sex, inability to climax during sex, unable to concentrate, short term memory loss, pins/needles in hands, severe headaches that would last for days Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I was put on Cymbalta to aid in depression and anxiety. After one more of taking the Rx I found that I had a feeling increased anxiety and saddness with no reason for it. My Rx was increased and after 4 more weeks, (approximately 2 months) taking the medication I had been categorized as SEVERELY depressed. I became very withdrawn, aggitated and angry. Therapy was introduced and at 3 months of taking the medication I started feeling so anxious, aggitated and upset that I started having uncontrollable lash outs where I felt like I needed to hurt myself to make myself. These feelings began to become more frequent and more intense and very impulsive. Because I feel like my condition has worsened I stopped taking the medication. My doctor has since introduced Ativan and Colonepine while coming off of the medication. In addition to these symptoms, I have had a decrease in energy, hypoglycemia has started and there has been 17 lbs. added to my weight despite the fact there has not been an increase in caloric intact. I have been off the medication for 12 days now and am starting to feel better and having substantially decreased symptoms. fter close to 4 mon
Back Pain, Depression
by Reviewer39293
on January 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Cymbalta has the same adverse side effects of the other SSRI medications and then some. In fact, because of Cymbalta's adverse emotional reactions, the inherent inability to get an erection or orgasm that is more the norm in other SSRI medications appears to be even worse with this one. If that weren't enough, it increases anxiety and thus has less value as an anti-depressant. Yet what was even more profound, I found that I was in a state of emotional upset at all times but wasn't aware of it until I stopped the medication 6 days ago. Bizarre sensations of profound guilt and regret about incidents from the past (childhood to adult), were constantly re-lived and extremely inflated to say the least. I found myself on the verge of tears at all times. To add to the constant emotional upset, I can now attribute Cymbalta to frustrating memory lapses and a dramatic compromise in my cognitive abilities which I had mistakenly blamed on my pain medication. This drug caused me t Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: I have severe and chronic lower back pain with Fibromyalgia which resulted in my developing depression. Consequently, I was placed on anti-depressants to counteract the side effects of pain medication, and also because the constant pain sucked the life out of me. Initially I was on Effexor (YIKES!), but had to stop this drug after only a few days. Subsequently I was placed on Zoloft for several years, then Celexa for several more, and finally Cymbalta in an effort to decrease the SSRI side effects the first two medications had. Each time I switched drugs I had to stop completely to start the other. I had no adverse withdrawal side effects from either Zoloft or Celexa; however Cymbalta was a different story. I had tried several times before to quit Cymbalta but because of the extreme withdrawal side effects, I was forced to stay on it. The evidence for me is irrefutable; Cymbalta has absolutely no redeeming value when compared to any other type of SSRI anti-depressant. In Fact, I believe it should either be removed from the market or be deemed a controlled substance, not because patients would be inclined to abuse this drug, but that physicians are in an effort to improve mood and block pain without having to dispense pain medication. Even the most innocuous of prescribed pain medication has vastly more therapeutic value, simply because Cymbalta has none. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG, IT IS DANGEROUS. Cymbalta is a living nightmare, avoid it.
Pain, Fibromyalgia, Depression
by Reviewer39294
on January 5, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: A plethora, (especially libido suppression none of which were therapeutic. It did nothing for anxiety, and it tended to make me much more emotional than was appropriate at any given time. Also, I cannot really tell if it had a better effect on depression. The withdrawal side effects are absolutely mind boggling and I don't believe most physicians are aware of the extreme dizziness, mood swings, etc. that correspond with cessation from this drug. If they did they would think twice about dispensing it. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I was taking Zoloft and switched because it allegedly was supposed to help with pain and have fewer side effects than Zoloft. However, the pain didn't decrease at all and the side effects were just as profound as with any other SSRI. I realize it has been a Godsend to others, however, I wonder if these people had tried other SSRI's first in conjunction with other forms of pain management (even the mildest of prescription pain-killers like Ultram would be a much more effective choice). I wish I hadn't started this medication, and I also believe that the representative from the manufacturer didn't convey the real truth about this drug to my physician. I tried to go off this drug several times; however I am a technician and could not afford to make even the smallest error. I am now taking several months off from work, (thanks to this drug) and I'm taking advantage of this time to quit this abhorrent “Medication”. I have spoken with several people who have taken MOA anti-depressants for years, and who (briefly) switched to this drug only to find it much less effective and with intolerable side effects then they were used to. Be very careful with this drug, and consider other options for pain management, and/or depression first, it's not worth it. Personally, I believe the sole purpose of this drug is to generate money for the manufacturer, and that because of its side effects and lack of effectiveness it's not as expensive as
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39295
on January 2, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: inability to orgasm, dry mouth, weird yawning, jaw trembling, mild weight gain, increased migraines, crying at the drop of a hat, tired after taking pills, mild constipation, very dark stool Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: im taking 60mg in addition to 300mg of Welbutrin. Several of the symptoms (jaw trembling, yawing, and crying) have diminished somewhat, while others have gotten worse. I have been unable to maintain and erection or achieve orgasm with my partner which has increased my level of anxiety. Thankfully he is in the medical profession and completely understands. The weird yawning and jaw trembling was intense in the beginning and was VERY reminiscent of taking Ecstasy pills back in my 20s. Ive also put on about 10 pounds. Im going to ask my doctor to take me off of Cymbalta at my next appointment.
fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39296
on January 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: There is not enough room on this web site to describe the side effects or how dreadful this drug can be for those that do not have a severe depressive disorder or anxiety for which it was developed. To press the boundaries and sell more drugs they have broadened the category of illness that cymbalata helps. Read the one and two stars for side effects plus do some research and you will use this drug with caution. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: The first 6 months I took this drug I got a great deal of relief from the FM pain. I slept better and felt better. After 6 months I had to increase the dosage to 60 mg to get the same benefit.but then the dreaded side effects kicked in. The weight gain, crazy thinking, memory loss, concentration problems, loss of libido, pain coming back like I was on fire, and on and on. I did not get suicidal but I sure had anger issues that were like a personality change. In fact looking back on those two years I was a different and not entirely likable me. The other thing to know about SSRIs is that you cannot just stop them or the side effects are mind numbing like spacial disorientation, dizziness, vertigo, nausia, blurred vision, pain. It took me 1 full year and two times to get off this dreadful drug. I had to keep going back on the 30 mg just to let my system calm down from the withdrawal. There is something called SSRI withdrawal syndrome. Look it up and you may think twice about this drug or if you want to come off of it know that for every year you have been on it you need about half that time to come off it. Better yet try something else although I do understand that those with severe depression and anxiey have some major brain biochemistry challenges that only a major dangerous drug like this will help. My sympathies are with you if you have to take this drug and realize several years into it that you have to keep increasing it or you start to experience side effects
Depression
by Reviewer39297
on January 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: decreased libido Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: increased depression
Depression,Anxiety,Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39298
on December 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Feeling tired Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have tried cymbalta before but stopped it b/c I was in a relationship and I was unable to orgasm during sex. I am now out of my 2nd serious relationship of my life and was having a breakdown. I was shaking, not eating, took 2 weeks off work, was nauseated, and unable to get out of bed or function. Cymbalta in my system for 2 weeks gave me the energy I needed to function again, reduced my anxiety, stopped the shaking, and greatly reduced muscle pain. The depression has decreased.
depression
by Reviewer39299
on December 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: ringing in my ears, no libido (but is that my age?) Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I am very happy with Cymbalta. It has given me the least side effects of all meds Ive tried; Welbutrin, Lexapro, Celexa, and Zoloft. This was the first Christmas is many years that I welcomed. I have pleanty of energy, creativity, I can laugh, I can cry. I take 60 mg, and its a comfortable amount. I would like to cut back to 30 to see if the ear ringing subsides, but am feeling so good I hesitate to rock the boat.
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Anxi
by Reviewer39300
on December 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: heart palpitations, decreased libido, dizziness, tremors Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I was originally taking 20mg Celexa for depression due to my Divorce and other life issues, and that didnt seem to be doing much. I used to take Lexapro (10mg), and I grew an tolerance to it. So my doctor switched me to Cymbalta (30mg) with an order to continue to take the Celexa for a week then start taking the 60mg capsules of Cymbalta. After only three days of taking the drug, my mood instantly improved. Its worth the side effects, but I dont feel anxious or depressed as often. A good thing for me, especially after just being left behind and accused of so many things.
Depression/PostPartum Depression
by Reviewer39301
on December 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: The only side-effects are when I tried to come off or miss a pill: SEVERE headache with nausea/vomiting Time taken and dosage: 5.5 years Review: worked very well and started working much quicker than other med did after first pregnancy. My only concern is that it is so hard to come off of, Ive tried several times with no luck.
fibromyalgia/CFS/depression
by Reviewer39302
on December 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: weight gain, sweating, tiredness, lack of emotion. Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: At first I was amazed about the feeling of quality of life once again. It was wonderful with my worst pain and depression. But I was still having issues with so tired and falling asleep even driving. I hated the zombie feeling it gave me. I wouldnt even cry hardly at all with the saddest situations. I was taking it along with other meds: flexeril at night for sleep, tramadol for a kick in the mornings and for pain, lyrica for fibro and nerve pain. Im trying to get off of all my medicines. Its not easy. Ive taken some of them for 6 or 7 years.
MAJOR depression, suicide attempt.
by Reviewer39303
on December 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Constipation (1200 mg calcium gel caps is a remedy), the first day I experience,d 1 or 2 hrs of nausea first day only, dizziness has been eliminated by taking the 60mgs at night !! 1 brain zapper after 10 months during a migraine headache which was a very sharp pain that radiated from my head and downmy back that was shocking and lasted a total of maybe 1 second. Time taken and dosage: 300 days Review: I have relief from major depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts are becoming fewer, I also take 200 mg of zoloft which I find to be less affective compared to cymbalta. Yesterday, Christmas day began with a crying episode that I could NOT shake for several hours that included hopelessness in a major way. I was Determined NOT to remain depressed so I first tried 1/2mg ativan followed by an additional dose of 60 mg of cymbalta. Gradually over 3 hrs the heavy dark shroud of miserable depression began to fall away. It has been over 24 hrs. NO DEPRESSION. This was my miracle on Christmas day. Uncertain about night and day sweats as that has been around for a decade due to menopause and a total hysterectomy. I sleep at night, no nightmares and my dreams are , REALLY VIVID as I am a VISUAL ARTIST. I do wake up refreshed. A few times I have experienced theo peripheral shadows, 1 second, then gone but I now realize what they are and they no longer scare the hell out of me. I will accept the annoying side affects if cymbalta continues to keep the grim reaper, depression and anxiety, OUT of lifejourney. I look forward to each step where scientists take one further towards a better life for those who suffer. Hopefully this forum of exchange will be a step forward in reaching the cure all miracle drug. In the mean time take advantage of the progress that have been made. Blessings to all of you who still suffer. Oh, sex life; try a roller coaster ride to work you up to it .
Major depression/bi-polar type II
by Reviewer39304
on December 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 19.0 Side effects: A complete indifference towards sex, inability to get an erection, severe pain in my right jaw, headache, nausea, an odd gag reflex when I yawned, insomnia, feeling of being strung out. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Cymbalta did what I needed it to, for the most part-it gave me concentration, the ability to stay awake, and improved my mood greatly. However, the side effects were too severe; I was taking 30mg. I could not endure the total impotence and feared a permanent sexual effect, and I never once felt sleepy while on the medicine. I also just felt.weird.
Major Depressive, Bipolar, Anxiety
by Reviewer39305
on December 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Muscle Aches/Spasms, Fatigue, Acute Insomnia, Mild Constipation, Increased Libido, Yawning, Severe Nausea and lightheadedness (if taken without food), Decreased Appetite, Weight Loss, Mild Dizziness and Vision issues, and initial diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This has honestly and seriously been a mircale drug for me, my side effects have all been very mild to almost non existant other than the yawning and fatigue, but though my body feels tired I can finally get up and motivate myself to do housework or anything that I used to find so demanding and draining. I am finally happy and no longer have suicidal thoughts or urges. I have lost weight and feel good about myself and abilities. I can socialize withou have panic attacks. I LOVE IT. And Im only taking 60mg. Its fantastic.
Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue
by Reviewer39306
on December 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, sleepiness 1-2 hours after taking. Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: I would like to commment that everyone is effected differently, by different medications. It doesnt mean they should be taken off the market. I started out taking Amitriptyline, which has been on the market since the 1950s and is used to treat a multitude of different diagnoses. I had a terrible time with it- morose, deep depression, etc. I started Cymbalta 15 days ago and have noticied an increase in energy, better sleep at night, and so far minimal help with my fibrolyalgia. I am only on 30mg at bedtime and would like to increase eventually because I have noticied a slight increase in my mood, energy level, and sleep. No terrible side effects so far. Some meds will not work for you, period, just have to find the right one, or combination. Cymbalta has helped me so far, looking forward to being on it longer and getting better.
Fibromalgya/Scholiosis/back problem
by Reviewer39307
on December 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: I, think cymbalta is a real good medicine. But maybe will not work the same for everybody.In my case, i have been taking cymbalta for almost one year, i suffer from scholiosis that become in a hard fibromalgya pain.I have been feeling almost completely relieved from the pain i suffer during more than 5 years. I couldnt walk well, carryng my babies and I suffer from pain 24 hours per day, i wanted to die, since i begin taking cymbalta i have improve my quality of life, i feel almost normal. But i worried about side effects. My doctor prescribe to take 60 mg daily until 1 year, however i didnt follow up, the first 3 months i take daily, then 3 or days per week, now just maybe 1 or twice per week, (depending on how i feel), i feel better and better, and what i think is the side effects just appears when you take it daily. I just take when i need and i have been doing that for one year. Right now i feel great, and i have recover my life.During five years i taked a lot of drugs, a Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review:
Severe Depression, Social Phobia
by Reviewer39308
on December 15, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Possibly tiredness/sleepiness (though Ive felt that way long before starting Cymbalta). Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: By far the best antidepressant/antianxiety medication Ive tried. Both my depression and anxiety have abated significantly, though there is some of both left (plus the tiredness, which I suspect could be depression-related). Im already at 120mg and would like to go even higher. My sexual performance has improved greatly, as has my concentration and even driving skills! Its really interesting how the same compound affects different people in so many different ways. I definitely recommend at least trying Cymbalta.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39309
on December 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: In a constant fog, inability to concentrate, no libido, memory loss, night sweats and vivid nightmares(in the first month, stopped eventually). Time taken and dosage: 3.5 months Review: This particular drug did not work for me. I have been on 60mg. I just dropped to 30mg today and will be coming off of it to switch to welbutrin. I am a full time graduate student who works full time. I have never in my life had such a hard time getting motivated (even with anxiety and depression). I am constantly forgetting words and always feel like Im in a fog. I barely remember the last 3.5 months. I would sit down to study for class and forget what I just read. I would suggest if you are starting this drug to do so when you have no important engagements going on, so that you can see how this drug effects your memory and concentration.
Depression & Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39310
on December 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Ive only been taking Cymbalta for 3 days, but Im already not sure about it. I took the first 2 doses at night, and I wasnt able to fall asleep for 4 hours. Then, when I finally did, I woke up within 2 hours with a massive headache. So, I decided not to take it last night and took it this morning, instead. The headache hit quicker and more intensely. Also, my mouth feels like sandpaper and I have absolutely no appetite, but that part is ok! I have lost 6 lbs already, so I cant complain about that! The headaches and insomnia are almost too much, tho. Will talk to my dr soon. I dont think I can wait to see if the side effects go away. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39311
on December 13, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: At first things were great, then about 6 weeks into the treatment I experienced electric shocks that would shoot from the front of my head, down my spine and out both hands. This would typically happen early in the day, right after I took my daily dose. If I missed a day, then the shocks would occur throughout the day. I also found that it was difficult to urinate completely and when I tried to force a greater flow, it would not increase. My level of agression had greatly increased and I was very intolerant of minor irritations, with explosive outbursts. Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: I decided to stop the medication to make sure that my prostate wasnt in trouble and to make things better for those that were living with me, and the week of withdrawl was horrible. I was not able to concentrate, I dont remember much of what I did, nor why I did it. It was pretty much a lost week, but things are back to normal. I have been taking Welbutrin for 3 months with no side effects and things are back on an even keel.
Depression and herpes nerve pain
by Reviewer39312
on December 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Adrenalin Rushes, lost 3 lbs in 2 months, nightmares (these ones really top zoloft even as Ive been on all SSRIs and I had a dream about a decapitated head in my pillow, nice :).complete loss of interest in sex and cant orgasm, pain in the left side of my body and muscle aches.on the plus side Ive got more energy and Im not panicky or depressed, just a little jittery when drinking coffee and eating too much sugar. I like this drug, other then the sexual effects and nightmares Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Im only taking 30 mg a day right now of the brand name. Waiting for Canada to bring the generic over so I can drop down to 20mg as Im a little too speedy for my liking sometimes, but at least Im AWAKE and alert which I havent been in years.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39313
on December 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Felt like I had taken speed - anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, loss of appetite, felt worked up, increased depression, probably because of sleep deprivation from the insomnia. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Obviously not the drug for me! I was not willing to wait around to see whether the side effects would decrease after a while, as I have 2 young kids, a house and a job and I need to function in the mean time.
Depession/constant pain in thigh
by Reviewer39314
on December 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: First day i felt a little nauseated but not since, dry mouth, some headaches for a couple weeks, now after 3 mo Im getting a bad pain in my neck. Time taken and dosage: 91 days Review: My pain is gone! My depression is much better, woo hoo! I am concerned about my neck pain because I might have to stop taking the drug, going to make an appointment with doc, well see. P.S. The symptoms I had were worse when I felt dehydrated, and improved much when I drank more water.
Fibro/Myofascial pain syndrome
by Reviewer39315
on December 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Unable to achieve orgasm or get sexually aroused. Some mild headaches, nausea & sleeplessness initially which went away but sexual side effects were intolerable. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 weeks Review: Worked great for the pain but discontinued due to sexual side effects. I really wish companies provided more info and did more research on sexual side effects of medications on women.
migraines
by Reviewer39316
on December 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: No side effects, unless you can consider feeling awesome a side effect. Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: I tried Paxil and Amiltryptaline (sp)for my migraines, and even tried inderal. My neurologist suggested Cymbalta over and over again and I kept refusing it because of the cost. Once I got my prescription deductable met, I gave in. Got a lot of samples, and after two and a half weeks, I feel fantastic! I was dealing with an addiction to opiates and with prayer for a miracle, which as it turns out was in the form of Cymbalta, I am over it! Today, I realized that I am ready to quit smoking.
Mild depression/Generalized Anxiety
by Reviewer39317
on December 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Im now almost 3 weeks in and have still only experienced positive side effects.more energy, more focus, less moody, etc. Only negative was in the first couple of days.feeling a bit foggy and some tension through my neck and shoulders. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I follow-up with my doctor this week to determine if we need to add or take away anything and I pretty sure well keep things just as they are. I feel human again and I can only hope this feeling will last.
ulcerative colitis
by Reviewer39318
on December 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: diziness, foggy head, sweats, difficulty accessing feelings and making good decisions. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: The drug woked well to supress my uc. Totally experimental. My doctor felt it was worth a try and so did I. After 5 months on cybalta I am now having trouble in my relationship with my wife. I have become very detached and have not been able to react to feelings of saddness or happiness or discontentment with a situation. I am going to stop taking cymbalta and try to UC meds again. I will be trying to wean off the drug slowly. The withdrawls sound awful.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer39319
on December 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Started immediatly on 60mg per day to deal with depression and anxiety - Key negative side effect is LOSS. Loss of focus and attention (got into 2 small accidents after 35 years with clean driving record); lose stuff like keys, pens and stuff, loss of memory, ideas and words; Loss of sex drive (no desire for it anymore). Most of the loss is quite mild but does cause a concern - I dont and to be on ths forever - HOWEVER. on the positive side, I sleep well dont cry at the drop of a hat, I can work full time again and my relationships are back on track again. Cymbalta and 3 month rest have helped me greatly. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Ive just dropped to 30mg per day - I can say I am feeling a lot better since being on Cymbalta - Im not anxious and Im able to put things behind me that would really set me off before. Its not a wonder drug (just read at some of the other comments) but it has done an amazing job with me. Im looking to be off Cymbalta soon and hopefully the effect lasts, and Im worried about withdrawl.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39320
on December 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I had an little dizzy when I first started, I have changed taking my cymbalt to night before bed and works great. My only complaint is the price. My insurance only covers $30 of the price. wish to find a way to reduce the cost. Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: I have started my second month and I have noticed so much better feeling. The pain I have experience has dramatically decreased. I am able to walk more freely. I also have arthritis, but am able to handle it better. Alot better mood without the pain
CFS/Fibro pain, anxiety, depression
by Reviewer39321
on December 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: No neg. side effects so far. I switched from Zoloft to Cymbalta and also continue to take 300mg. of Wellbutrin, and 5mg. of Dexedrine. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I feel that it works better than Zoloft and I feel more naturally relaxed, if you will. I am on 60mg. and I am hoping that it will really help me cope with my pain.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39322
on December 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: nausea when first started. Fatigue after 3-4 months Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review:
Maintenance for depression
by Reviewer39323
on December 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: I tolerate Cymbalta really well. It works for anxiety much better than the SSRIs like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. And I dont know what everyone is talking about, 30 days worth of the 60 milligrams is only $120, so Cymbalta is not that expensive without insurance. I guess I also get some mild sexual side effects, but not bad.the molecule that Cymbalta is based on is closely related to the molecule that Prozac is based on, and I tolerate Prozac very well so that explains why I do so well with Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: This drug has an action like Effexor but with a much more calming, soothing affect. The only thing that you have to watch is the short half-life which means that if you miss just one dose you will experience withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and electric-shock sensations. But dont let these horror stories scare you.this drug is known for working quickly among the antidepressants and for working when many other medicines have failed. Cymbalta has really improved the quality of my sleep and the quality of my life, actually. Im a high-anxiety kind of person by nature and this drug has really allowed me to relax and enjoy my life a lot more. Definately give this drug a try, especially if you have depression with anxiety and the SSRIs like Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft dont really adequately treat all of your symptoms.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39324
on December 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Constipation that has increased to very severe over the past 3 yrs.degestive problems, memory & problems with attention. Decreased libido Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I changed from paxil to cymbalta after having possible TIA or mild stoke (only a small spot showed on the Brain Scan in the right frontal lobe-Overnight I had temporary slurred speach and permanently lost part of my ability to remember). I wanted to see if changing to cymbalta helped my memory. Cymbalta is great for the depression and I felt less medicated than when I took Paxil and had a little more libido, but the memory loss problem continued and the prementioned side effects now make it necessary to try something else. Has anyone else had my constipation or other problems and if so, what have you successfully changed to? I get very depressed easily and very irratible when I skip a dose (60 mg).
Fibromyalgia & depression
by Reviewer39325
on December 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I have not noticed any side effects that I can necessarily contribute to the Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: WOW!!! I was told about this medication by my beautician, who suffers from fibromyalgia & depression. She said she felt like a totally new person, and that I should at least give it a try. I have been suffering from fybromyalgia & depression for several years. I asked my Dr to prescribe it, I tried it.and shes absolutely right.it makes you feel like a human being again!!Please dont let the negative remarks left by others, keep you from at least trying this medication.Im glad I tried it! I feel so much better! Please realize, nothing is a miracle drug.but you certainly can feel good enough to function in life again!
Neuropathic pain/RSD
by Reviewer39326
on December 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: 35 pound weight gain, Sweating, Insomnia, Sexual indifference, Dry mouth, Nausea, Agitation, Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: It worked great for over a year allowing me much greater comfort in my thigh area in regards to the neuropathy, but the agitation reached such a level, and changed the way I felt inside, I couldnt stand myself anymore, and asked to be taken off of it. Withdrawal was pure hell. Was surprised at the level of CNS involvement, and what a vegetable I became. Also was a complete dragon for a day. Was in bed 3 days entirely due to this process. Would NEVER do this again! Luckily am working to take off weight gain, and have 13 more pounds to go, and feel much better 2 1/2 mos later!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39327
on November 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Sweating - couldnt exercise at all because the smallest effort left me drenched and unable to cool down. I have other symptoms such as wieght gain, indigestion, what someone else called brain zap but I take other medications and cant be sure which causes them. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: My doc didnt correlate the excessive sweating to the Cymbalta for a long time. I does control my fibromyalgia. I am supposed to be at 120 mgs, 60 twice a day. I am currently on 90 due to my insurance having limits on how many pills they will allow. 90 doesnt work as well but its better than 60. Ive tried Effexor but it affected my sleep. I used to be on nortriptylene for a long time. When it became ineffective, I switched to cymbalta. I dont know what I am going to do if I am no longer able to get it. I am very sensitive to sleep problems - vivid dreams.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39328
on November 30, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: cant maintain erection, decreased libido, a little tired, jaw feels funny towards end of the day, Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: it has helped rid me of anxiety and the depression is slowly fading away. Currently on 30 mg moving to 60 mg tomorrow.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer39329
on November 29, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: The only side effects I have are a little increased sweating and loss of libido. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Cymbalta, which is an SNRI, seems to help me better than the SSRIs like Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. Cymbalta knocks my anxiety right out and just relaxes me. Its a very well-tolerated drug for me with very mild side-effects. It also seems to give me energy as it keeps my seasonal depression at bay. I love Cymbalta! oh yeah, it is also cheap without insurance, about $120 a month for 30 days of 60 mgs.
Anxiety; mild Depression
by Reviewer39330
on November 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: 15 lbs weight gain in 7 mths; some tiredness; Major sweating to the point of embarrassment; less concentration and focus Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: It works like a charm in the beginning for my anxiety. I am now trying to wean off this medication due to weight gain and cost. Started at 30 mg. then went to 60 mg. My doc wanted me to go to 90, but I did not want to. The doc also told me that this med was less likely to cause weight gain compared to other anti-anxiety meds - not true for me. Plus I have some muscle pain and she thought it would help that, which it did not. Trying to wean off is aweful! I ran out and had to go a day without it and had the worst day ever - brain zaps, dizziness and uneasiness. That was when I decided to ask about weaning off. My new doc has prescribed Prozac and wants me to try to wean off Cymbalta in about a week. I have been down to 30 mg. for about 2 weeks. I am going to take it slow weaning off especially after reading so many comments about side effects of weaning. I think it helps to add 20 mg of Prozac to the 30 mg Cymbalta while weaning. I hope this works for me and hope Prozac works without weight gain.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39331
on November 26, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Brain Zaps. Dizziness. Loss of sexual desire. Inability to orgasm. Loss of Concentration. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I started taking and immediately started suffering brain zaps. If I missed a day, the brain zaps were almost debilitating. After about 3 months, I was no longer interested in having sex with my wife. When I did, i was unable to achieve orgasm. I experienced loss of concentration when speaking, had to search hard for the necessary words. I was taking 90 mg daily and decided to wean off the drug. It took 3 months of consistently lower doses to get off. The brain zaps were severe and the mood swings were almost unbearable during the weaning period. I suffered frquent crying spells and greater depression than when I started taking the drug. I experienced severe feelings of hoplessness and occasional thoughts of suicide. These symptoms went away as the drug left my system. I still have occasional brain zaps 3 months after being off the drug but it is much better.
Depression, Social Anxiety,
by Reviewer39332
on November 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: I have had very few -but very noticable side effects, including but not limited to: complete exhaustion (but this was there with the depression), constipation, sick to the stomach and have had changes in eating patterns. I do feel flat (as people stated) but to me this is an improvement over mania and being all over the place. I am peeing all the time and am very very thirsty. I have also aquired a taste for alcohol which I find very odd - I am not much of a drinker anymore and it is like I am developing a problem to the point people have noticed. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Even though I am exhausted, I am sleeping so much better -I fall asleep much easier and I dont wake in the middle of the night anymore. I lost five pounds the first month, which is great. I have had a increase in sex drive and my migraines have gone from 3 a week to once a month. Being flat allows me to better interact in public without the anxiety but I am still depressed while alone. I am one week into the 60s.
Fibrymyalgia, depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39333
on November 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Ive had some brain fog. Searching for words when Im talking and I cant seem to come up with the right one; Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Ive been bumped to 90mg and fee better than I have in years. I call it the greatest thing thats happened to me. I can function like a human being.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39334
on November 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: When I first started taking cymbalta I would wake up drenched at night from sweating. I felt like I was in a fog the whole time I was on this medicine. I was at 60mg and then dropped to 30mg for 2 weeks then stopped taking it. The withdrawl from cymbalta only took about a week for the dizziness to stop. I am still having brain zaps here and there, and my anxiety has returned. I would rather live like this though than be in a fog. It has only been two weeks since I stopped taking the med. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: If you do not feel like this drug is working, or any other AD please tell your Dr. I was on this drug a little over a year and in that time I continued to get worse contemplating suicide more than once. I had taken other ADs prior to taking cymbalta, but never experience the awful thoughts and feelings like I did with cymbalta. I now know why there is a black box warning on these meds. Cymbalta changed my whole thought process, I felt like I was in some sort of hell and couldnt escape. Now that I am no longer on this med. it is like day and night, I finally feel good again.
Mild depression/Generalized Anxiety
by Reviewer39335
on November 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Foggy, tension through jaw neck and shoulders, sweating Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I just started taking 30 mg of Cymbalta 3 days ago and almost stopped immediately because of the comments left on this forum. I continued however because I realize that people are less likely to leave positive feedback in any situation. So, Im here to say that if youve just started stick with it.my worst side effects only lasted a day. And already I feel better, have more energy and in general feel like a wait has been lifted off my shoulders. I know from experience that you must try several different meds before you find the one that works for you, so if Cymbaltas not working for you talk to your doctor right away and try something new. Thankfully, after several different types and combinations of meds I have finally found something that works for me.
anxiety
by Reviewer39336
on November 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I am always tired! other then that, no side effects since the first couple of weeks when i began the medication back in december of 07 Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I think ive always been somewhat tired so i cant blame it all on cymbalta. however the medication has helped me so much with my anxiety. my sex drive has decreased but my orgasim has gotten more intense, especially after going from 30 to 60mg. I hate beng tired all the time, but i am more calm and i hardly get worked up. i can cry and have regular emotions though. sometimes i feel weird and i cant explain the feeling, but i think its normal.
Fibro pain disorder
by Reviewer39337
on November 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I got off cymbalta 60mgs and slapped my boyfriend, anger, rage, cut my wrists, feel like a zombie, no emotions to severe anger/rage. I have never had any of these behaviors before. I slapped my boyfriend during 3 different arguments, several times in the face. I have never hit anyone ever, much less someone I love. Do not take this drug and get help to wean off of it. I am a total zombie, cannot think, remember anything, feel worthless, and totally scared about these ugly behaviors that I cannot seem to control. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I had to go cold turkey because I could not get the drug anymore due to financial problems and I dont know what to do to help myself in this situation. Can anyone offer any suggestions.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39338
on November 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Havent slept in three days. Terrifying hallucinations when trying to go to sleep, jaw clenching, brain fog, feel like a zombie-no emotion at all. No appetite at all. I have tingling and spasms in my legs but think that is from the fibro. Waiting on a call from my doctor to find out what to do. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39339
on November 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: inability to have an orgasm Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Ive been taking 60 mg for 1-1/2 years. Cymbalta dramatically improved my bodily pain levels from the fibromyalgia. I also have arthritis, but that is not reduced at all. The orgasm issue is frustrating. Sex is still enjoyable, however. Ive recently added Wellbutrin to try to counteract that part of it.
depression
by Reviewer39340
on November 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: dripping in sweat all the time, extreme fatigue, mucus coming out of my anus, feeling like I have to have a bowel movement several times an hour, constipation, and my depression is the same as when I wasnt on it. Also feel like Im in a cloud allthe time. Having vision problems. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: DONT TAKE IT!!!!!!
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39341
on November 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: This stuff I wont call it a medication, is the Devils Brew for those of you who have yet to experience side effects, get ready they are on their way. I took this medication for 7 months and previously posted the hideous side effects and horrific withdrawal.It has been 11 months since I took the last dose and I havent felt like myself since before I took the first dose. It takes your spirit. If you are on it STOP if you havent started DONT. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
stress
by Reviewer39342
on November 16, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: mild constipation Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
major depression
by Reviewer39343
on November 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: No side effects. Now that Ive just finished tapering off after 4 years of use, Im experiencing some light-headedness/dizziness, fuzzy-thinking & nausea. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This medicine saved my life.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39344
on November 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, constipation- stomach issues. The first few months, I experienced headaches and fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: When I began Cymbalta, I had to take naps frequently. Also, I felt like I was in a fog most of the time. Later, I experienced constipation. Now, its nausea everyday and diarrhea a couple days a week. Overall, it has definitely helped with anxiety.
Fibromyalgia pain & Depression
by Reviewer39345
on November 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Ive been on 60mg Cymbalta daily for 2 years. Recently decided to increase dose slowly. Anything added to my 60mg causes red burning & itchy butterfly rash on face. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This has worked well for chronic pain.Unfortunately I cant seem to take more than 60mg because I break out in serious hives on my face in the cheek and eye area. I seem to be more weepy (crying easily) during pms as well.
chronic fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39346
on November 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: after being on the drug for three months my family, friends and relatives urged me to take a good look-I had become agressive headaches, exhaustion, no major pain relief -coming off the med was unreal, I am into the fourth week and I feel like I have no energy, every part of my body hurts plus to touch me I feel pain- I cannot do adls and frustration leads me to cry. I want to go back to work but every day that gets farther away. I was prescribed the med but was told my ultram was ok to take with it-major negative and now I am paying for it Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39347
on November 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I have been taking Cymbalta for about 3 years, I was taking Prozac and felt it was time for a change. But I am having trouble here lately with terrible headaches, everyday! I am wanting to get off of it. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It seemed to have worked quite well at first and now it seems useless. Does anyone fill the same way?
migraine, mild depression
by Reviewer39348
on November 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Nausea for first 2 weeks or so, complete loss of sex drive for a year on meds- for 1st 6-8 months or so any thought of sex or physical contact disgusted me from what once was a high-above average sex drive, inability to orgasm for 1st year, difficulty achieving orgrasm still, but it is possible (about half the time), Complete loss of appetite (got down to 90 lbs while on it (was originally 100 lbs)) Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: It did help with my depression. I am only on 30 mgs. My body couldnt handle being on 60mg (the no sex drive as a newly wed and weight loss was just too much). Weight loss obviously is not typical (according to other reviews) but I am a 100 lb, petite girl to begin with. It made no difference on my migraines, in fact, it might have made them worse. I am beginning to slowly taper off by taking one every other day, but am concerned with the side effects. After one week, my only withdrawl symptom has been migraine (which was why I was on it to begin with)
depression, hypothyroidism
by Reviewer39349
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Nothing major. I upped the dose after one week instead of two. A little trouble sleeping, but since I have major fatigue, that is fine with me. I am much more awake in the mornings. Feeling great, no depression symptoms in switching over from Lexapro/Wellbutrin. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I think a lot of the side effects people are listing are symptoms of their medical conditions and not this drug.It is treating my depression fine, with hardly any side effects. Also, I have a back injury which causes chronic mild pain, and it is feeling a lot better. I can stretch further than I used to be able to without the pain. Seems like an appetite suppressant to me. Hardly hungry at all.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39350
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Serious headaches. Neck and shoulder pain. Got to where I could hardly move my neck. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I switched from Lexapro to Cymbalta because Cymbalta isnt supposed to have a negative effect on your libido. I wanted my sex drive back. But this has been horrible. Ive been in so much pain, I had to stop taking it. Going back to Lexapro immediately.
chronic fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39351
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: First week a marked decrease in pain,and it was all downhill from there. Exhaustion, hyper-sweats, dizziness, constant suicidal thoughts. Then slow withdrawal with a rapid escalation of constant and severe pain. Five weeks off it and I am pretty much incapacited by agonizing unbearable pain everywhere in my body. My life is hell on earth and I am unable to perform the daily life tasks so basic to life. Cymbalta is killing my life and perhaps my poor crippled body. We who have experienced these permanent effects must unite to get this drug off market. I am afraid. In three months I have lost 50% of what little mobility I had. I went to: www.AttorneyLink.us today to ask for free legal help. Please something has to be done to stop Eli Lilly now. I am a former professional female 65 years old and I have to attempt to stop the Lilly drug company from destroying lives. They made billions off this dangerous drug in the past year. Time taken and dosage: Review:
Fibromyalga, bipolar
by Reviewer39352
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: stroke type symptoms heavy heavy eyes massive slurred speach loss of control neck up had pass out episodes alot for 2.5 months the longer i took (60mg) the med the worse the episodes got first day no cymbalta no episode 4 days now no cymbalta Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: was satisfied with med for the pain but very very dissatisfied that it caused such a side effect that my kids were at risk cause durin an episode there was no way anyone could have gotten me awake enough to be of any good. first day no cymbalta no episode 4 days now no cymbalta, and no episodes, and even though it worked great for fibro myalga i will never take it again not dure but i read people had horrible withdrwals from med i did not (yet) im awake and livly now but in severe pain from the fibromyalga but the stroke type symptomes have quit (hopefully for good it has only been 4 days)
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39353
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I took the med for 3 weeks. The first week was terrible with daily migraines but I was told that was just the transition period. By week 3: insomnia, foggy feeling all daily, daily migranes, dry mouth, numbness in legs, stomach pain, nightmares when sleep was possible, hopeless feelings, feeling off and not understanding what was wrong, crying spells. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I almost passed out while shopping for my daughters birthday cake and could not stop sweating. I had to drive home w/all the windows down (even though it was only 45 degrees that morning). I was so scared.my daughter was with me.I just prayed that we would make it home and could not put up the windows because I needed air so much. I stopped the medicine that day! Withdrawal is HELL.it has been almost 2 weeks and the HELL continues. I saw my dr who wanted to put me on a low dose to help w/withdrawal but I refused.I never want that drug in my body again. Everyday, I wake up thinking that this is the day that I will feel better.but it never is. The migranes are so severe, the dizziness is insane, I am constantly in slow motion, I cry almost all the time. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW SUCH A DRUG WAS EVER ALLOWED ON THE MARKET. The drug company obviously did not have people in mind and did not disclose the proper information. I cannot believe that doctors would prescribe this to their patients if they truly new all the terrible side effects. I believe this medicine should be taken off the market.
Anxiety/Depression/Pain
by Reviewer39354
on November 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Nausea, Dizziness, muscle spasms, decrease/increase in appetite, irritability,sleepiness, difficulty or inability to orgasm. Migraines, jaw-clenching. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: It certainly helped to elevate my mood and make me less anxious bu the side effects are rather distracting, especially the Dizziness and Nausea and I have no energy. My pain seems to have gotten worse but its only been three weeks so I hope that will get better. The difficulty/inability to orgasm is particularly irritating. I feel like my parts are almost numb and I seriously would probably not be able to orgasm at all if I didnt use a vibrator. I have no idea how I could naturally get one! Yet I still have sexual urges which makes it even more frustrating when I want to do it and cant enjoy it as much. I hope the side-effects will level out in time so I can fully enjoy life again!
ANXIETY
by Reviewer39355
on November 7, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN, BRAIN ZAPS, BRIEF THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: THIS DRUG SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET AS IT DESTROYS THE LIVER!
pain from Parkinsons
by Reviewer39356
on November 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Horrible nightmares, excessive and ongoing sweating, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate (felt like pounding in my throat), sleeping through whole days. Mental - didnt feel like myself; minimal emotions, manic talking, especially during the evening. Have endangered friendships because of this, as I am sure it came across as very strange behavior. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This drug is a DRUG. I lived through the 60s, and have no desire to revisit it. After 3 months up to 40 mg, I called my neurologist and began weaning myself off if it, 10 mg. a week, thanks to the info. on this website. I will be totally off it by tomorrow, but last night I woke up twice soaked with sweat and still have shortness of breath. No pain is worth this. I have a sense of myself back, and will never touch this drug again.
anxiety
by Reviewer39357
on November 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: weening from 60 nto 30 mg and then offit has been a week i am on 30 mg now and am so scared to go offf becsause I WANT TO DIEI FEEL SEVERE MUSCLE SORENESS HEADACHES LIKE I HAVE NEVER HAD WEIGHT LOSS LOSS OF INTREST IN EVERYTHING THIS IS HORRIBLE AND MY DR IS USELESS, MORE CONCERNED ABOUT HIS HAIR RHAN MY SIDE EFFECTS. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: WITHDRAWL HELLIF YOU START NEVER STOP I WOULD TAKE 2O ANXIETY ATTAKS RAATHER THAN GO THREW THIS WITHDRAWL AGAIN
Anxiety,depression
by Reviewer39358
on November 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I have been on it for 3 days. I have tried lexapro got allergicreaction. Zoloft made me feel like I was in a dream worldand very weird. I am scared of with draul but I spoketo my dr. And he said dont believe everything u hear.Im sure this drug has helped lots of people they are justnot posting because they now have a life. And for the peoplethat say they gained weight should watch what they eat. It is aproven fact this drug does not cause weight gain. As far as withdraw, we just need to ween off super slow. Any drug is going to give side effects. I just hopeI finally found something. Im afraid of taking meds. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
depression/ anxiety
by Reviewer39359
on November 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Flu-Like Symptoms (Alternating between cold chills and hot sweats, sore throat, body fatigue), headaches, insomia. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: There were brief moments when I felt good but the bad outweighed the good. I swear this med is a virus in a pill. Upon calling my doctor, she said these flu-symptom side effects are quite common at start-up in a lot of people but I couldnt take it anymore.
depression anxiety
by Reviewer39360
on November 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: dry mouth, irritabilty, cant breathe! Havent even thought of sex. Eating more. So tired I cant stay awake during the day. I am afraid I am dying sometimes I sleep so much and cant breathe! Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39361
on October 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: After 2 weeks I had terrible acid reflux which I NEVER had before, constipation, stomach ache 24/7, then rectal bleeding which scared the heck out of me. Got off the drug immediately. Because of the bleeding I had to go for a colonoscopy and have my stomach biopsied which showed it cause the lining of my stomach was inflammed. It took me 2 weeks to be weaned off the medication and I felt awful all over like I had the flu. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I was only on 20MG and it worked mentally but to this day, my gastro-intestinal system is screwed up. I do have to say, I was taking Advil and noticed on TV now there are now warnings about taking over the counter pain relievers with this medication.
fibro pain and depression
by Reviewer39362
on October 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: extreme stomach illness/cramping and nausea /diarhea for HOURS after first dose felt like I had severe food poisoning!I spent hours doubled over in the bathroom. Agony! Now its 3 AM and I am extremly agitated, frowning ( weird I know)and cant sleep. Heart is also acting erratic and head is pounding. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I will NOT take a 2nd dose
Depression
by Reviewer39363
on October 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I have not noticed any side effects and I have been on Cymbalta for about a year or more. I have Fibromyalgia also, but never noticed any improvement with the pain. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: For those of you that are wanting to stop taking Cymbalta, NEVER quit a medication cold turkey. Get instructions from your pharmacist or your doctor on how to take yourself off a medication.
Major Depression Disorder/GAD
by Reviewer39364
on October 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I have gained 30 lbs since I began taking this. I have never been overweight before. Also, oddly my cholesterol has jumped up over 50 points in the last year. Which can be a side effect of Cymbalta. Very sleepy all the time. Hard time focusing and if I miss dose look out. I become very irritable, not to mention I experience brain zaps similar to paxil withdrawal. Having been involved in a lawsuit with glaxosmithkline due to the effects of paxil withdrawal I am very concerned about stopping this drug. However, I am not willing to be a depressed huge woman either. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: The drug has helped with the depression, however the side effects are awful. If you think giving a depressed woman who has never had a weight problem, an extra 30 lbs to carry around is a good idea you would be mistaken. So mostly the weight issue is a big deal. I swear the drug makes me very, very hungry. It is quite bizarre. Also, I also just seem mostly numb which is pretty scary. I dont like feeling like that.
Nerve pain after stroke, depression
by Reviewer39365
on October 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: dry mouth, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: This drug started working right away. I have had problems with my knees for 3 years and never out of pain. I had a stroke that affects the nerve pathways giving the perception of pain on my left side. That is gone too. Also my depression is gone. I am no longer irritable or sad. I feel like myself again after what seems like forever. I know not each drug is for everyone but for me this has been better than anything for me!
major depression
by Reviewer39366
on October 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: extreme ongoing and continual nausea, delayed orgasm, numb hands & feet Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: been on 120mg for 12 months, from being suicidal am now back at work full time, feeling normal again other than the side effects.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39367
on October 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: More pain in my neck than usual and a lot of shifting bones, that grate. It has almost been a week but I am not sure I can tolerate MORE pain to see if it will help? Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Admittedly the comments about this drug concern me, if this is a good thing why does it do so much damage coming off of it? And it doesnt seem like there are many fibro patients that are benefiting from it at all.
anxiety, depression, & fibro
by Reviewer39368
on October 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: extreme nausea, headache, inability to concentrate, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: The nausea could be for a week or two my doctor told me.but I dont know if I can take it. Im so sick. No vomiting, but a feeling of the worst case of motion sickness ever. Does it go away. I just want to feel better.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39369
on October 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: When I first started Cymbalta (30mg) I had a major decrease in my appetite and a lot of trouble sleeping. By week three I felt better and was feeling less stressed and happier. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I was without Cymbalta for about 4 days, and I felt horrible. I was very dizzy and sick to my stomach. I am fearful that it will be a difficult withdrawal process when the time comes to stop the medication.
Depression, Fibro Pain, Anxiety
by Reviewer39370
on October 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Only major side effect was inability to achieve orgasm which I personally found intolerable. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 weeks Review: Really worked great on my general pain & depression. Had it not been for the one side effect, Id likely have continued it indefinitely for Fibro Pain & Depression.
Depression/Anxiety/Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39371
on October 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Imsomnia, fatigue, moodiness, no energy, no appetite Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Severe Imsomnia; cannot sleep for more than one hour, feels like out of body experience when Im sleeping. Vivid dreams, some disturbing. Very tired during the day, moody from lack of energy, no motivation. Its been hell! I am going to stop taking it after 7 days. I was told to give it two weeks, but I cannot take another night without sleep. I have a spinal cord injury and have severe pain and Cymbalta hasnt made any difference in relieving the pain. I feel my depression and anxiety is worse because of bad side effects. I was hoping Imsomnia problem would go away after few days, but its getting worse. This drug is not for me!
Major Depression/ Dysautonomia
by Reviewer39372
on October 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Vivid dreams, waking up at night some times, will sweat a little more, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: I am taking 20 mg once a day for depression and dysautonomia. My mood has improved already, to early to tell on the dysautonomia (or re-balancing of the autonomic nervous system)I have been experiencing neurocardiogenic syncope for years which did not stop fully with a pacemaker and cardiac meds so we are trying cymbalta. I have noticed no change in libido but orgasm takes a little longer which my wife seems to like! A welcome side effect is that 30 years of migraine and chronic daily headache has stopped since starting cymbalta I hope the drug is the cause, time will tell as nothing else has ever worked for me. I have found with my cardiac meds a loss of appetite as with the cymbalta, so I eat 5 or 6 small meals through out the day which helps me to be healthier and keeps my weight normal. eg: healthy protein bars/yogurt/nuts/peanut butter sandwich and lots of fluids
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39373
on October 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: take naps mid noon at work, no orgasms, dizziness, nausea, Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: been on it for 4 months (90 mgs) and stopped for 4 days because I thought the side effects sucked. big mistake. back on it now. I can drink a 12 pack of beer no sweat! this stuff has its ups and downs, like most meds. I wish it werent so expensive (I have to buy 60+30 each month for the 90 mg.,$$$$$) have only freaked out a few times when around lots of people, so I guess it works.
depression, leg pain, migraines
by Reviewer39374
on October 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Was on it for about 2 months. Would have panic attacks, night sweats, headaches, etc. It was horrible being on it. Started to reduce my dose to 30mg last week. Had to take the whole week off due to the withdrawal side effects. Will go back to Wellbutrin. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
depression related to chronic pain
by Reviewer39375
on October 18, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: extreme dizziness, diarrhea, extreme brain zaps trying to come off the drug Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: very difficult coming off the drug. Very expensive.$300.00 without insurance.
anxious depression
by Reviewer39376
on October 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Decreased libido with no chance of orgasm, but at least I was dizzy, nauseaous, and gained 25 lbs. Oh, and did I mention the doctor said this is the medication with the least effect on libido, and of course, it doesnt affect your weight.? Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: On 60mg for 1 year, and over all felt better.until I tried coming off the drug. Its been 6 weeks and I am still sensitive to motion. During the first 4 weeks I was very sensitive to light, sound, and my fuse was very short. This was supposed to clear my head, not make it spin.
multiple sclerosis and depression
by Reviewer39377
on October 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: sweating, weight gain, increased compulsive behavior, felt flatlined, not emotional, stole most of my emotional pleasure, loss of libido Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: it took more than a month to get off of it, that was a horrible experience. rushing sound in my ears, sounded as if I was standing inside of a waterfall. vision and brain not in sync, I would turn my head when changing my field of vision but the picture would appear much later.
Depression, fibromyalisia
by Reviewer39378
on October 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Mid day sleepiness. The worst was the excessive sweating, I would soak through layers of clothes and would have to change every hour even with the mildest movement such as grocery shopping. If it hadnt been for the cold sweats I loved the results. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: It took six years to figure out it was the cymbalta wasnt worth having the cold sweats which agrivated the fibromyalsia. I would rather be suicidal.
depresion
by Reviewer39379
on October 15, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: None so far, and I have been taking the same dose for almot 2 years. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39380
on October 15, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: aorgasmia, decreased libido, weight gain, concentration, focus, short term memory issues, mania Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: As with all SSRIs and SNRIs, your results may vary. I have found it astoundingly useful as a mood elevator/anti-anxiety drug (my mood changed within two hours of the first dose, though my understanding is this is abnormal). The major side effects have been libido and energy decrease to the point of total inability to complete tasks. Presumably this is due to sensitivity to the product on my part. In short, it did what it was supposed to do quite effectively, but at a rather high cost. Am now taking Vyvanase to combat the cognitive problems.
depression, severe menstrual pain
by Reviewer39381
on October 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: 30mg: confusion, frightened, muscle tightness, jaw clenching, uncontrollable facial frowning (strange, I know), irritable, freezing feeling (cold flashes), insomnia, felt myself stop breathing while sleeping which woke me up, polluted/unclean feeling (this is very hard to describe) Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I would never again take this medication nor would I ever recommend this to anyone else. There are some who suffer mild side effects but there are more who suffer more. I hate the idea of how this drug is thought to work, not knowing how this medication works or even long term effects.
menopause/hotflashes
by Reviewer39382
on October 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: No side effects.yet. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Im a little confused as to why my doc would prescribe this drug for menopause. He said his nurse is going through the same symptoms I am going through and sent her in to talk with me. She had a full hysterectomy just like me and swears cymbalta works for her. Anyone with some advise??? Oh by the way.I have no depression or any other pain problems.
depression, neuropathy
by Reviewer39383
on October 13, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: hot sweats, regular powerful muscle aches, loss of sexual libdo, 40 lbs weight gain Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I dont know if its worth it
depression anxiety,and possible FM
by Reviewer39384
on October 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: I felt a little nausea the first day. I have a hot flash type of feeling the first few hours after taking it. I sweat a little more and my sex drive has decreased somewhat. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I feel amazing on cymbalta!!! I could tell a difference the first day. By the second week when I went to the 60 mg I felt like a different person. I have fewer panic attacks. I dont get mad as easily as I did at my kids. I actually get up and do house work after dinner instead of lay on the couch. My 8 hour work day goes by so much better. I highly recomment it to anyone. My side effects are/were so mild if you are depressed this drug is worth trying. Of course I havent had to try to get off of it yet. That might be a different story!
Depression / Fibro Pain
by Reviewer39385
on October 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: The first few days were hard- nausea, horrible headaches, insomnia, i just felt ill. Was gonna stop taking it but decided to give it a week.Inability to climax. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: My fibro was getting so painful, but cymbalta stopped it in its tracks-i would not have belived a non opoid could be so good. Im not in that bleak depressive place either, im ok. Still get the odd headache and need a bit extra sleep. In 2 mths ive lost 17lbs, the only problem is the orgasm thing, but ill accept the trade off. Would be very happy to lose the other 15 lbs meds have put on me with this med!
anxiety, mild depression
by Reviewer39386
on October 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: vivid nightmares, insomnia, very low sex drive, delayed orgasm Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: I started taking Cymbalta because I had adverse reactions to Wellbutrin. I feel like my eratic emotions are more in check but I am concerned about my low sex drive and nightmares. I had night terrors on Wellbutrin too which is one reason I made the switch to Cymbalta. I am becoming increasingly concerned about taking this medication after reading other peoples comments.
neuropathic pain post-chemo/depress
by Reviewer39387
on October 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: nausea, headache, excess sweating, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This SNRI is not for everyone, certainly not for me. Side effects are too marked to continue this.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39388
on October 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: med helped for a while, but I gained about 30lbs in the midsection. I was always thin and fit before. was taking it for multiple failed fertility treatments and devastating experience with failed IVF. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: became pregnant surprisingly (by natural means). my md stopped the 60mg cymbalta cold turkey and switched me to lexapro. I had to be hospitalized within a day for severe vomiting, & electrolyte imbalances. I felt terribly anxious and had heart palpitations I didnt understand. I had waited 7 years for a baby. At 12 1/2 weeks pregnant.after all that suffering, the baby died. DO Not stop this medication cold turkey. They make a 20mg capsule. then you can open it and remove some beads. my life will never be the same again.
anxiety, mild depression
by Reviewer39389
on October 7, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I did experience some night sweats while on the medication. I did not experience a loss of sexual drive and did not lose/gain weight. Took 20 mg a day. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta completely changed my life. I am 25 years old and have suffered from anxiety and depressive episodes since 16. After much consultation with my doctor, we decided that cymbalta would be the best choice. I still get mildly sad sometimes or nervous but only for short periods and I am usually able to just stop thinking negative (which I could never do before). I have been happier in the past 2 years than I can ever remember. I even stopped taking it for 4 months and was not a terrible experience. I did not quit instantaneously and went for about 2 months taking less and less each week. I dont think the medicine numbs your feelings and taking a relatively small dose may really help someone experiencing multiple side effects. I have taken 20 mg. a day the entire time.
Fibromyalgia/Depression
by Reviewer39390
on October 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, dry mouth, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I have only been on 30mg for 4 days and have the extreme runs. Upset stomach and no appetite. Pain in minimal though and I feel less anxious and depressed.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39391
on October 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Terrible side effects! Debilitating leg pain close to needing walker or wheelchair. Bouts of panic. Insomnia. Anti-social behavior. Vivid dreams. Initially nearly bit my tongue off during my sleep on several occasions. Time taken and dosage: 20 months Review: Its dangerous stuff. You cant tell me otherwise. I took myself off after my doctor brushed off my rremarks regarding side effects I was experiencing. I never asked for this stuff. She simply put me on it because she notice that fibromyalgia was noted on my chart some years prior to seeing her. This drug robbed me of quality life for nearly two years. The leg pain was both muscle and ligament related. At times I would nearly fall down when my muscles would give out unexpectedly. At other times one leg would become rigid and I was unable to straighten it out. At times I could not turn over in bed. Eventually my entire spine became sore and stiff and I had to sleep on ice packs. My doctor blamed this on arthritis. I took myself off the drug and found a new doctor. After 8 days I am pain free!
Depression
by Reviewer39392
on October 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I couldnt really tell it was making any difference in my depression, so the dr continued to up my dosage. Now, trying to taper myself off this crazy stuff after years of taking it daily, I am experiencing the following: Dizziness, Nausea (now I know what projectile vomiting is!), vomiting, light-headedness. and this has been going on (only when I dont take any) for three months now. It has gotten to where I count the tiny balls that make up the capsule and reduce the amount of tiny balls by 5 every few days and make new dosages by putting new dosage in emptied vitamin capsules. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Absolute HELL trying to get off this stuff!
Depression, peripheral Neuropathy
by Reviewer39393
on October 2, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Tired. Always tired. The first 6 months on Cymbalta were crazy. The pain in my legs subsided but I couldnt achieve an orgasim for almost the whole 6 months. Now that Ive been taking 60mg for about 2 years Im emotionally flat. Easy to shrug off anything important. Pain in my legs came back a year ago worse than ever. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I ran out of pills on Tuesday. The mail order pharmacy was too slow to get the order out. Todays Friday. Started getting a headache Wednesday, didnt think anything of it. My ears started ringing loudly yesterday and today it hurts to look at the computer screen. Funny thing is when I got out of bed this morning the first thing I noticed was that the pain in the bottoms of my feet was gone. Funny reading about the brain zaps. I wouldnt have known to describe them that way. Its like a rush of blood being sprayed towards my ears from the inside. Colors are more vivid. More detail. I just got my shipment today and I dont think I am going to take it anymore.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39394
on September 30, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Could not urinate for two days. Absolutely went from good sex drive to none whatsoever. No orgasm for a month after taking it. Side effects were much worse that what I was trying to treat. My depression became worse that before the med was started. Anxiety increased a lot. My work involves traveling with others and could not uninate for two days. Developed urinary track infection. DRUG SHOULD BE OUTLAWED. I tried to continue taking after one month of Dr samples. Guess what ,Blue Cross denied prescription and had to quit cold turkey. Depression continued to worsen and am lucky to be here today. Stay away from this drug. A patent drug being pushed to Drs by phamacuticals regardless of the results. I will be suprised if you see this drug around in five years. Thank God I made it off and still alive. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
Review
by Reviewer39395
on September 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: initial nausea which went away after 1 week. moodiness and agitation at 30mg, stabalized mood at 60mg, but much fatigue and 20 lbs weight gain, back to 30 mg, agitation and moodiness, brain fog, back to 60 mg, better mood, but much fatigue and weight gained back that lost at 30 mg. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Taking Cymbalta for peripheral nueropathy and body aches due to a spinal arthritis and possible fybromyalgia. Amazingly, Cymbalta cured? my virtigo and insomnia. First time in years I was able to sleep through the night and dream, incredibly detailed dreams btw. Pain deminished, but then returned after two years on drug. Back to where I started w/ pain and numbness, but still sleeping well and no vertigo/dizziness. Some blurry vision off and on. Prior to Cymbalta I was always very cold, excruciatingly cold when temp was under 50 degrees F. Would like to go off Cymbalta because of fatigue and return of pain and stiffness, but can not risk return of insomnia and vertigo. Sweat alot, but feels good not to be soooooo cold. Reduced to 30 mg, but even though there was no return of vertigo or insomnia, I could not handle the irratic mood swings and brain fog. Now back at 60 mg, I am always so tired and sleep hours dueing the day, lack of motivation, can no longer multi-task and often can not finish what I started.
Depression & nerve pain (MS)
by Reviewer39396
on September 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Drastic drop in libido, profuse sweating, decreased appetite Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I really dont know what to do. I was switched to Cymbalta from Pristiq for cost reasons because I have no insurance. I have MS and all my meds are very expensive, so my MD signed me up for an assistance plan and Cymbalta is on it. The decreased libido is a major problem because I truly love my husband of 14 years, but I have a VERY difficult time being interested on an intimate level. I also cannot deal with the sweating. I sweat so profusely that it has become embarrassing. I have taken Lexapro successfully in the past and I am thinking about trying that again, regardless of the cost.
bi-polar/depression
by Reviewer39397
on September 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: dry mouth, constipation, irritable.more than usual, and sometimes mean, cramping in feet or legs, almost no sex drive (really bad), some nightmares. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I have been on cymbalta for a few months now. I am only on 30mg, and have recently noticed I have been very irritable, and short with my husband and kids. Of course they helped point it out. I would say my depression is better, but I am just not very nice right now. As of today my dr. told me not to take it for about 4-5 days and then let him know how I feel. From reading other entries I am assuming I will be experiencing some terrible side effects by doing that.ill have to call tomorrow and see if I should expect to feel bad. IE: headaches, and etc.
fibromyalgia & Depression
by Reviewer39398
on September 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Dry mouth and Constipation Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta since Febuary 2009 and I love it. I havent felt this good in 2 years. I have lost 72lbs since starting it and my Fibromyagia is doing great. I can deal with the side affects when the out come is so wonderful.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39399
on September 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Day 1 = vomited & had to go home from work. Day 2-3 = felt very high. Day 4-7 = slept 12+ hours per night. Day 1-30 = couldnt orgasm. Day 30+ = body twitches similar to those on Zyban. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: After first 2 weeks felt the positive effects. Has had a very positive effect on me and has helped me achieve balance - no more erratic behaviour, no more black dog. Generally pretty damn happy. No sexual side effects after initial issues. Can achieve sleep without taking a sleep aid for the first time in years. After initial concerns - I am really happy with Cymbalta. Its been fantastic for me.
bipolar
by Reviewer39400
on September 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: for the first few weeks a bit of nausea, nervousness, fatigue/sleeplessness, difficulty reaching orgasm. My temper is perhaps a bit worse. More recently (after about 1 year) night sweats. Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: This medication has been great for me. I tried zoloft years ago but it made me feel emotionally numb. Cymbalta makes me feel more energetic and positive in general. Libido still a bit lower, but its worth it to get rid of the depression.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39401
on September 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: extreme dry mouth at first - could not drink enough water. Hypersomnia - could sleep in excess of 12 hrs per day. Stomach discomfort - started as constipation, then switched to diarrhea when dose was upped from 30mg to 60mg. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: have seen some improvement in mood, but still lack interest in things I use to love; lack motivation; still isolate/withdraw.
depression with fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39402
on September 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Weight gain (30+ pounds without changing eating habits), uninterested in sex, have days where I cry for no reason, especially right before my period. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review:
depression, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39403
on September 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: unable to have orgasm, loss of all emotion, insomnia, forgetfulness, loss of appetite which I dont need. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: not worth the loss of sex drive or ability to have an orgasm, ever! Did nothing for my fibromyalgia- Lyrica works so much better.
Depression
by Reviewer39404
on September 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, agitation, bad dry mouth, difficulty urinating. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: My physician prescribed me Cymbalta because Lexapro was at highest dose (20 mg) and not working. I was put on 60 mg. and have been in my own hell ever since. I am now 3 weeks into trying to get off it. Went down to 30 mg. for two weeks and am now off it completely. I have been having terrible side effects ever since. Constant rining in my ears,vertigo,brain zaps that I can only explain as a shock to my brain, agitation, sudden crying, terrible taste in my mouth, headache, sweats, foot cramps, diarrhea and stomache pain, nausea. I feel worse than I ever have in my life! I can hardly get my work done, I freak out when driving because my brain is zapping so often. Those who are trying to come off Cymbalta should be very careful. Better yet never start it in the first place.
depression/ anxiety
by Reviewer39405
on September 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Blurred vision, horrible nightmares, night sweats, itchy hands, leg cramps, forgetfulness, sugar/carb cravings, weight gain, delayed orgasm,not able to really urinate with any real Ahhhh feeling. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Honestly,I was blaming my problems on menopause,especially the sweats.As far as I know,men dont have menopause and Ive noticed they have a lot of my same symptoms.I guess Ive got to move on.If getting off Cymbalta is anything like getting off Paxil, Im in BIG trouble.
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39406
on September 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: fatigue, diarrhea, severe night sweats, nausia Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I would take my pill in the morning right after I ate breakfast around 8:30. At 10:30 I would have a morning snack (carrots, fruit, etc) within minutes of eating my snack I was keeled over sitting on the toilet with severe diarrhea and my stomache felt like it was in a HUGE knot. Took about an hour to go away. That happened everytime I ate with in 2-3 hours of taking it. I was on 60 mg. I thought eventually it would go away after I got used to the meds.NOPE one year later Im just getting off it.
fibromyalga (sp?)
by Reviewer39407
on September 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: some nausia at first, some constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Ive lost 20 lbs!! sleep really well at night now. I have moments of being tired, but they pass. some headaches, but i had those before Cymbalta so I really cant say. the pain is WAY down - using along with TENS unit. NO paid meds needed now. I feel more on an even keel. My car accident was seven months ago and I feel really good! I ran out of meds and suffered confusion, vertigo, loss of control - but got back on and things have been great!
Severe Depression
by Reviewer39408
on September 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Urine retention, vivid dreams, loss of appetite (which is a good thing), minor stomach problems Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: It seems to be working quite well for me. My mood has definitely been elevated since Ive been on it. I had been on other medications but they had not been working as well. I am taking it in combination with Welbutrin.
Depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia,
by Reviewer39409
on September 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Heightened anxiety, increased depression, listlessness, apathy, emotional numbing, increased physical pain! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My pdoc and I decided to switch to 60mg cymbalta from years of being on Effexor XR 300mg(which recently seemed to poop out on me). After 4 weeks on 60, began a steep slide back into a state of depression I havent experienced for many years, so was upped to 120 mg in mid July. I just began 100mg Pristiq today, since Cymbalta clealy did absolutely nothing for me other than put me in a dangerously depressed and pain filled state. I feel like a total zombie, cant do much but get in and out of bed to go to the bathroom. A constant feeling of background dread - a shadow of my former vibrant self. I feel totally disconnected and struggling to get through each day holding on to the hope that I will wake up feeling better and able to function normally again.
Intractable Depression
by Reviewer39410
on September 12, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Need to sleep 10-20 hours / Exhausted / Wild nightmarish dreams / Teeth grinding, jaw clenching, tongue biting (seizures) / Urinary retention / Severe diarrhea / No motivation, social isolation, lack of any feeling / Severe Irritability / Inability to function / Dont care about anyone or anything / Chemical Castration / Dry mouth / Tingling and numbness in limbs, painful feet / Extreme Fatigue / Memory Loss / Vomiting / Carb Craving / High Blood Sugars and others as previously listed by other posters Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have suffered from severe depression for many years following the onset of diabetes and loss of career. I have tried most of the usual antidepressants on the market with no improvement to my depression. Approximately 4 months ago my psychiatric nurse put me on Cymbalta, starting with a 30mg dose (have since increased through 60, 90 and 120mg). There was no benefit to my depression at all And the worst side effect has been the desire to sleep 10 - 20 hours a day and then total apathy about everything and anything. Have been stuck for weeks in a completely flat emotional state.letting everything go including my diabetes. I recently became ill and nauseated.causing me to stop taking my meds.including Cymbalta. I am now suffering with the worst of withdrawal symptoms as frequently stated throughout these postings. I am afraid I will have to be hospitalized. If I had known about any of these terrible side-effects, I would never have agreed to take Cymbalta. I believe it is a very dangerous drug. I believe it should be withdrawn and re-evaluated. I believe a class action lawsuit is in order here. Good luck to everyone taking this med.
fibro & depression
by Reviewer39411
on September 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: at first, some s/effects- nausea, insomnia, terrible headaches, but after 2 days my debilitating fibro pain was 80% better! I had swore off anri-ds for life after coming off effexor 1 yr ago, so was pretty happy with the amazing-no pain- result. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: It has been pointed out to me i am flat, i feel very emotionless, both ways, dont get upset nor do i laugh as much as i used to, appetite decreased, still the odd headache, fibro pains-gone! but im so tired. its an effort to write this! i was started on 60mg 2 weeks ago.
Depression. Fybromalgia-neuro pain
by Reviewer39412
on September 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Initially disassociation, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, and very forgetful. But after 4 months taking 60 mgrs/day + zoloft 100 mgrs, the fybromalgia has improved for the 1st time since it started. The spams have quiet down. And no longer feel so depressed. As a bonus I regained my libido lost since the accident. And yes I am not in menopause the lost was due to the depressiona and the chronic pain. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I injured my spinal chord in an accident 10 years ago and suffer from chronic pain as well. Cymbalta has made a difference in my lif, and find myself active and with more energy. I am glad I stay with the medicine even if I still suffer from a bit of nausea and stomach problems that compared with the way I felt since the accident,are a small price to pay.
Depression
by Reviewer39413
on September 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: After several 3or 4 weeks I had bad dreams and pain in my legs. On day I took 30 mg thenthe nest day 60mg with 30 I had pain in one or the other legs always moved and then the next day on 60 it was often in both lgs. I had to buy a cane and I fell from spasams in both legs at the same time. I realized it was related to the pill and a side effect that got worse with a higher dose. The leg pain stopped when I stopped the pills. The withdrawl was awful major waves in my head like dizzy cant drive or walk. I now have to restart after 3 days and take 30mg and get off very slowly or I wont be able to work. The doctor had no knowlefdge of expected side effects the pharmacist helped. I hate this pill. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Hard to get off and awfull side effects pain , bad dreams and pain in my legs.
Depression
by Reviewer39414
on September 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Low sex drive, stomach upset, occasional headache, emotional flatness. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Stopped this drug b/c it wasnt really working and left me emotionally flat. This is one of the worst anti-depressants I have ever come off of in my life. When I was decreasing the dosage from 90mg to 60mg to 30mg I experienced nausea, dizziness, migraine-like headaches, rapid heartbeat, trembling and generally walked around for two weeks feeling like I had the flu (I didnt). I would only recommend this medication as a last resort for depression if every other SSRI & SNRI have been tried.
Depression, pain, anxiety
by Reviewer39415
on September 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: The first few days. Insomnia (never done speed, but i am pretty sure you could compare it-wanted to go on massive cleaning spree. Nausea and sweating also occurred. After a couple of days body regulated, now the only thing I noticed, is dry mouth and an increased sex drive without the ability to orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39416
on September 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: During the initial 3 weeks: insomnia, body odor, restless leg, very alert, blank/emotionless. These things WILL GO AWAY if you wait it out for 4 - 6 weeks. Current side effects at 90 mg and 7 weeks: No more constipation, starting to sleep better, having some emotions return. Forgetfulness. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: It took 6 weeks to finally get some anti-anxiety results, and its minimal. The depression has improved, but very mild. I get blue when I drive or an alone, but maybe thats just me.I was hoping for a med that would make me feel happy, how I used to always be - so far Cymbalta is okay, but not enough for me.I suggest asking your doctor for Trazadone to help you sleep if youre having issues. It helped me.
Depression
by Reviewer39417
on August 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I have not had any side effects. This medication seems to work well for me.my depression is finally controlled after years of trying to get something to help! However.if anyone thinks that medication is all you need to help with severe depression, you will be disappointed. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39418
on August 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Strange thoughts, Nightmares Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have been on 60 mg for the last year and I tried to wean myself off once and it just did not work. I am 28 now and was dignosed with depression when I was 14 and took Zoloft and Prozac for 4 years. Those meds were nothing compared to Cymbalta. I can say that it has helped with depression but the nightmares and insomia are starting to really drag me down. I can of panic when I know I need to go to bed. It helps alot when I read beofre bed if not I have extreme nightmares that I feel like are too real.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39419
on August 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: so tired that I can not function Time taken and dosage: 34 days Review: I have only been on it like 5 weeks and wonder if I can just get off. I told my doctor about my side effects last week and he said that we should try it for a little longer. I just dont think that I can do it anymore. I think that it is definitely adding to my depression.
Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39420
on August 30, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Horrible initial nausea, then, over time, increased fatigue, short term memory problems, lack of focus. Long period of withdrawal symptoms when ended. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I was initially a devotee of cymbalta. For my anxiety and fibro, it was fantastic. I didnt wake up feeling like a 90 year old trying to move since my joints no longer ached, and the constant pressure of anxiety evaporated. I was able to focus again at my job. Problems began after three months with fatigue, which by month 6 had increased to include memory problems and the inability to stay on task. I tried several medications in combination to help address the problem, which included vyvanse, ritalin, adderall, and provigil. Each worked, but had their own problems (look for other 41 year old comments posted on 8/30/09 on this site for my issues with those drugs). About 4 months ago I finally decided I needed to stop. I read elsewhere about experiences regarding withdrawal symptoms, which can be very pronounced for some with the one agreement being never do it cold, and developed a plan with my psychiatrist to minimize these effects. Over a two month period, I moved from 60 mg/day down to 5 grains taken from a capsule every two days, and then stopped completely. There were still w/d effects, such as the brain zaps many note, but these were bearable, periodic and short lasting when they did occur. Including the two month plan, it was still a little over three months before all of the withdrawal symptoms vanished.
back pain depression
by Reviewer39421
on August 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Insomnia headaches nightmares Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I started taking cymbalta 2 months ago. I have had nightmares about my car wrecking, drowning, not being able to move, my husband having an affair with my best friend, and a lot more. The nightmares make me not want to sleep. I have actually woke up and wanted to cry. And also sometimes I just cant sleep, I dont feel tired at bedtime (even though I was tired an hour before). I also have the worst headaches and while I have the headaches my right eye is blurry. And it hasnt helped my back pain at all
Bi-Polar
by Reviewer39422
on August 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: headache lasted for a month, insomnia, brain zaps for 2 weeks when discontinued the medication Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: The brain zaps were weird. Just standing in a store and little prickles of electricity floating in my head.I will never take this medication again. Switched to Lexapro.
FM
by Reviewer39423
on August 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Huge weight gain, bloating, could not fall asleep for 1-2hrs every night,increased sweating. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Never go on this medication.aside from the side effects while taking it tapering off is worse.
Depression
by Reviewer39424
on August 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Night sweats, loss of appetite, vivid dreams, shakiness, nerve-like pinching feelings in my extremities if I miss a dose. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I started taking Cymbalta in place of Zoloft because I had gotten so used to it that the largest does wasnt enough, so I had to change. Ive been taking 60mg/day for almost two years, and for the most part I have been happy with it. Emotionally and how I feel day to day, I can tell a difference and feel better. I do, though, have an extreme use of appetite and frequent night sweats. If I miss two days of taking it, my head feels weird and I can feel prinkles in my nerve endings in my hands and feet.
Depression
by Reviewer39425
on August 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Severe fatigue, problems staying asleep, slight nausea Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I have been on Cymbalta for almost a week and have been in bed the entire time. It has caused me to be severely fatigued with flu-like symptoms that came on about 24 hours after beginning this drug. The depression was not as bad as I feel on this medication. I am supposed to go to 60mg in two days but after reading the reports of the great difficulty in getting off Cymbalta - I am going to stop taking it before it gets even worse.
Depression, Anger, SAD
by Reviewer39426
on August 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I did not experience side effects, other than maybe a lower libido. Until.weaning! Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have never been on any medication that is worse to wean from than this one. The buzzing in my head, for about 6 months now. I went to 4 doctors to find out why I was suddenly having buzzing (also called tinnitus) but no one could come up with any reasons. Finally a psychiatrist resident told me that it was a result of weaning off some anti-depressants. OMG, I am so glad to know that I will not have this horrible constant buzzing for ever. I also experienced an elevated liver function, again my doctor did not know why, but I have since read it is due to long term Cymbalta, in fact that is one of the reasons I eventually stopped taking it. Actually, I have been on it for 4 years and I am still trying to wean off, its been 6 months, slowly tapering. I am dizzy, very depressed and at time agitated and mean.
Depression
by Reviewer39427
on August 24, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: I have experience the following list of symptoms, thus am no longer taking Cymbalta.oOrthostatic hypotension oFatigue oVivid nightmares oIncreased sweating oDecreased appetiteoBlurred vision oParesthesia oDisturbances of the gut, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion oShakiness (tremors) oAnxiety, nervousness, agitation oPalpitations oHot flashes oTaste disturbances oDifficulty passing urine oCold hands or feet oInflammation of the liver Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: On January 9, 2009 my doctor prescribed Cymbalta for excessive depression that my other anti-depressent, Celexa, was not taking card of. The first 4 weeks I felt great. Sadly February the side effects were beginning to take hold. By May 7th they were at their worst. May 8th I saw my doctor who took me off Cymbalta that day and was placed back on Celexa which is helping just fine now. I feel no depression.
depression, anxiety, body aches.
by Reviewer39428
on August 24, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Huge fits of anger, mood swings, extreme fatigue, extreme depression, impossible to sleep, vertigo, stomach problems, unable to interact with people. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: THIS DRUG IS A NIGHTMARE AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE MARKET!I am currently phasing cymbalta out. Getting off it alone has been hellish not to mention being on it for 6 months. The longer I was on it the worse I got. On many occasions I thought I was losing my mind, and have been unable to function. Ive missed months of work this year because of it. Im lucky I own my own business with my parents and was able to still get paid. I feel sorry for those who arent so lucky, as I would be without a job and friends thanks to this. THIS DRUG CAN SERIOUSLY RUIN YOUR LIFE! What really gets me is that I was taking it for general depression and anxiety, not the end of the world stuff, I could function fine. It completely turned my life on end and nearly sunk me!I am considering contacting an attorney to see if there are any lawsuits going on this. If not I may start my own. Looking at the forum shows Im not the only one having serious trouble with it. My family and I are very worried about any long term harm it can do.
Depression
by Reviewer39429
on August 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I have been on it only 3 weeks so this may be too early but wanted to look up others results.I have had only 2 full nights sleep since and once I wake cannot get back to sleep other than a nap shortly after waking. I did not get it for joint pain but it appears lessened. Crawly, tingling skin, short term within an hour of taking it.Sweats and change in body odour. Had Tinitus before but was very low and is louder now. *TREMENDOUS lack of energy which is getting slightly better with time. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review:
CFIDS/Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39430
on August 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Chills, sweating without fever. Severe worsening fatigue than I experience with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Feel like I can barely move about. Zombie-like feeling with a crawly feeling on my skin.In just 3 doses I have had a huge reduction in pain BUT it is not worth the distress for me to take another pill. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I was hoping for pain control and a boost in my energy as I have read that it can help with both.Since developing Chronic Fatigue it has been frustrating looking for something that can help me regain my level of functioning.Perhaps there is no magic bullet.
depression
by Reviewer39431
on August 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Trouble ejaculating, some weight loss. I really need a good eight to nine hours sleep a night on this medication, otherwise I hit a wall in the afternoon. Time taken and dosage: 13 days Review: Ive been on it for two weeks now, so the full anti-depressive effects havent kicked in yet. Im pleased with the generally low side effects.
depression
by Reviewer39432
on August 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Lower sex drive to almost none. 58 yrs old wife and I used to have sex 1-2times/week.anger happens instantly and I act on it before I can stop myself. Dry mouth,yawning. Dont feel conected to the world, Prefer to not socialize. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Has helped with depression. I want to get off it. I want to feel more like me and to desire my wife again. I know about tapering but would it be OK for me to be by myself so I wouldnt lash out to my family when the anger intensifies?
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39433
on August 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: worst diarrhea of my entire life, dilated pupils, insomnia, restlessness, exhaustion, nausea, zombie-like Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: ive only been on for two days, but i feel completely out of it. someone else described it as similar to coming down from drug trips, and theyre right. this is the worst part of every drug trip. im so so so tired but i cant sleep
Depression
by Reviewer39434
on August 13, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: The primary side effect for me is a CONSTANT ringing (buzz) in the ears. In reviewing others comments, I seem to be the only one experiencing this side effect. Overall, I am very pleased with the effect its had on my outlook and interaction with family and friends. My daily dosage is 60mg. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
Dysthymia/Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39435
on August 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Headaches, severe sugar cravings, increased appetite, gained over 60 lbs. Nausea, light-headed and sweating more than I ever have in my LIFE. Fatigue worse than before going on it. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: While it has helped somewhat with my depression, I am starting to doubt that I will be able to continue on the medication. It has worked better for me than Zoloft did, but I feel so ill most of the time that my quality of life has gone down, though my depression has leveled out. My doc added Wellbutrin, 300 mg to see if that would help more. I do feel that my mood swings have also leveled out, but I just dont know that I can handle much more of the Cymbalta side effects. Started out on 30 mg, am now on 60 and doc wants to up it to 90. Dont think I will do that.
generalized anxiety
by Reviewer39436
on August 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Terrible nausea, Tremors, extreme dry mouth, felt like I have the flu alternating with chills, hot flashes, sore throat, blurred vision, ear ringing, tachycardia, inability to sleep past 3 am, Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Took two days but agree with the comment, I wonder if this is what chemotherapy is like.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39437
on August 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Little bit of nausea. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Ive previously posted on the Paxil board because I started with that. The 1st 3 weeks of Paxil were HORRIFIC!! I have never felt so sick, with the exception of the worst flu Id ever had. Then 2 weeks, I felt much better and then BAM, right back to those HORRIFIC side effects. This time, a specialist switched me to Cymbalta, and I really dont think I feel anything. Just. normal. Thats what Im supposed to feel, right? Not necessarily euphoric, but NORMAL. Perhaps because I suffered so with Paxil, that exempted me from any side effects this time.
minor depression and arthritis
by Reviewer39438
on August 10, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 89.0 Side effects: Severe nausea and Severe muscle pain over entire body. Unable to walk or eat. Only with help was I able to use a porta potty. I became hot then cold , then hot again. Room was spinning and could not even get out of bed. Doctor wanted me to continue . I could not. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
depression and pain
by Reviewer39439
on August 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: sweating and dizzeness that does not last long Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: It helped me to feel better andhelped my pain a lot
anxiety/severe depression
by Reviewer39440
on August 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: vertigo, sweating, vivid dreams(though at times quite entertaining) Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I wanted to add some comments that I forgot.My weight has been the same during the entire time I have been on Cymbalta. I have had no sexual side effects. I feel that it IS still working for the joint pain and somewhat for the depression, however, not as well as it was and Id rather not increase the dosage. Instead my doctor has added Prozac, 10mg. I cant offer any feedback on that yet, because today is the first day I have taken it. I have been on Prozac in the past, Lexapro---which worked great for a year then nothing, and coming off of it was horrible. I choose to stay on Cymbalta because of its wonderful help with my joint pain. I honestly could not function as I do without it. I had no idea that it was used for fibromyalgia patients and the lack of pain was noticed before the help with the depression. I wish it didnt make me sweat more but its a side effect Ill live with. To anyone that is trying it and experiencing some of the dizziness and nausea, I encourage you to stick it out.It DOES get better!
depression
by Reviewer39441
on August 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: insomnia, dry mouth, teeth clenching/jaw ache Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: Have been on cymbalta for about three weeks now and am lucky to have not had some of the more severe side effects others have experienced. The worst thing for me is the insomnia. I have no trouble falling asleep initially at night, but I wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and CANNOT fall back asleep. Hoping this goes away. Also experiencing an ache in the left side of my jaw, and realized Ive been clenching my teeth a lot, which I noticed a few other people have experienced as well. Not unbearable, more annoying than anything, but Im not sure how to stop myself from clenching when I dont even realize Im doing it. As far as the depression goes, its definitely helped. I wouldnt describe myself as happy, but Im definitely not in the black hole I felt like I was in a few weeks ago.
suicidal thoughts and joint pain
by Reviewer39442
on August 5, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: some sweating and difficulty urinating. somewhat more tired Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review: relieved most of my suicidal thoughts and voices.and my pain is 99% gone. its a fine medication
Depression, GAD, BPD
by Reviewer39443
on August 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: some blurred vision, stomach pain if I dont eat with it. increased perspiration. severe headaches when I miss a dose. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: I do like this medication. It seems to make me very even tempered most of the time. (except when Im having a psychotic episode) I had very few noticiable side effects to begin with. I am happy with the performance of the drug for my depression, though when I am having large amounts of anxiety this medicine does not calm me.
Manic Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39444
on August 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: Constipation, Weight Gain, Severe Fatigue, Body Aches, Dry Mouth. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Cymbalta worked quickly for my depression and anxiety. The consipation made me feel horrible, Im finally getting over that. I have gained 30 pounds, I am always hungry. About once a week I have severe Muscle aches, mainly in my back. Cymbalta will help with depression and anxiety.But the weight gain is causing even more sadness.
Depression/Chronic Daily Headache
by Reviewer39445
on July 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Severe gastrointestinal bloating with painful gas - 1st week. Have been taking 30 mg for 12 days, will titrate to 40 on day 14. GOD willing, no increased dosages, because the gastro effects are hard on me. Gas-x/zantac/mylanta are as important - if not more - than lipstick. Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: Was close to suicide with 24/7 headaches x 8 months when my neurologist prescribed Cymbalta for. After 8 mos of anti-depressants/pain meds/brain scans/mris/lumbar punctures, and numerous money-grubbing MDs telling me that I was NUTS, I went on 5 weeks MEDICAL LEAVE from my Federal job!!! My NEW neuro (headache specialist) recommended the one drug that I feared worse than death - CYMBALTA. Within 3 days my mood brightened; within 2 wks the headaches have subsided. Many of the comments here fueled my fear of Cymbalta, so I did a LOT of praying before that first dose!
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39446
on July 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: I was taking Lyrica after back surgery that brought on nerve pain and gained 40 lbs. I asked to be switched to Cymbalta. I have lost 10 lbs. but am very tired. Then at night I wake up 2-4 times. I have an appointment in 2 weeks and we will see. I take it at night maybe that is why I wake up so much. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39447
on July 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Was just taken off Celexa because it did not do anything for me except for the horrible side effects. Was switched to Cymbalta. Have only been using 3 days, but have experienced No side effects yet-hoping thats a good sign! Havent noticed the meds working yet, but no pains compared to celexa. Hoping this one is better!! Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39448
on July 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Vivid dreams, odd bowel movements, decrease in sweating, weight gain, insomnia, electric shocks in neck, no sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 months now. The first 2 weeks were ok, I was on 30mg, with only minor sleep pattern changes which I expected. When I was upped to 60 mg, everything started. I began having really vivid dreams, not scary, just odd. I began to have diarrhea one day and constipation the next. I am normally a sweaty person, but I rarely sweat at all, but when I do, it is profuse. I have gained 10 pounds, which I can deal with, but it isnt good for my wallet by having to buy new clothes. I now cannot sleep, either from the dreams or just not feeling tired, but may fall asleep during the day. The worst thing is the electric shocks going from my head through my neck and the lack of libido.
Mild Anxiety
by Reviewer39449
on July 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Extreme sweating & insomnia, suicidal thoughts, racing heartbeat, panic attacks, aggressiveness. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I went to my doctor several months ago in search of something to calm me down after my life sort of exploded with all sorts of issues at once- cut in pay (economic downturn with company), barely affording massive mortgage, family member sent to prison for her drug addition/possession, and now dealing with lawyers and massive bills in addition to everything else. I first started out on Paxil, which ended horrifically. I became incredibly numb to emotion all the time coupled with extreme nausea and lost interest in just about everything and became depressed even though I wasnt depressed in the first place. After 2 months, I couldnt take it anymore and went back to the doc hoping for something else. He then switched me to prozac. This is when sweating really started happening: Non-stop, day and night, regardless of my movement I sweated profusely. I had to stand in front of a fan in the morning with every window open in the house while getting ready for work after my shower, even though it was 50 degrees outside in San Francisco fog. Two months after prozac, I felt significantly more anxious, more aggressive, started fights with co-workers over nothing, barely slept. basically way worse then before I took any damn pills in the first place. Finally, I went back to the doc again and he switched me to cymbalta. Having been on this for a few weeks I am now convinced there is not a single anti-depressant my body can handle. Cymbalta not only increased my already inces
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39450
on July 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Numbness in the head, like brain was in a vise grip (30 mg), numbness in face and traveling numbness through the body (20mg) Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I was really bummed because the cymbalta acutally helped my fibromyalgia pain from day 1. And unlike other people, it cut my appetite, which was a blessing because of weight gain from taking meds for pain. But I oould not put up with the numbness in my head. At the lower dosage and the numbness in the head was lessened but then I developed numbness in the face and then it started traveling throughout the body like the fibromyalgia pain did. If it werent for the numbness, cymbalta would have been an answer to my fibromyalgia pain. :(
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39451
on July 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Insomnia. Mentally alert (no more need for caffeine in the a.m.). Short term memory is crap. My sweat smells differently (someone else mentioned this too). Better mood in general, like a mild cocaine buzz, but no euphoria - just good mood and awake. Not helping with anxiety yet. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Really hard for me to sleep. Conscience about my body odor now. Waiting for the anit-anxiety effect to kick in. Appetite decreased. I read lots of reviews mentioning hair loss. the second I see any hairloss, Im OFF Cymbalta and on to next antidepressant. This is my first one.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39452
on July 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: So tired I felt like I had the flu, foggy, severe pain in one eye, horrible stomach ache, hedache Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I only took this for two days and was unable to continue due to the side effects. I felt so ill I had to call in sick to work and I never do that. I hear it does help some people though, it is just how it reacts within your particular system.
severe depression
by Reviewer39453
on July 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: started on 60mg first week,then to 90mg from there.Bp up,sweating,very nauseated with vomiting first week,itching to hands and feet,very dizzy, no sleep, no appetite, feeling more down than ive ever been(thoughts of suicide with plans). Time taken and dosage: 9 weeks Review: Am into 9th week.Still on 90mg plus valpro 200mg 3times a day.Vomiting has stopped but still very nauseated,itching not as bad but neck/face hot flushes on/off.Still very dizzy and am not sleeping(approx 1.5hrs a night but not quality)Blood pressure slowly rising despite taking meds for bp after heart attack.Have lost just over 9 kilos in 7 weeks from loss of appetite(not complaining there).Also noticed reduction in penis size?Will continue cymbalta for a few more weeks in hope that all will come good.Am very concerned after reading other posts as to ceasing medication.HAVE tried all types of drugs over last 2 years without too much success.If this doesnt work my next treatment will be a course of E.C.T. To the people this drug is helping i say cherish it as some of us are doing it hard to get results and maybe someday we will all get our lives back.I live in Australia and would appreciate emails from other patients.
depression/pain
by Reviewer39454
on July 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: brain freezes, brain shivers Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: i took it for about 4 months and at first it was WONDERFUL, then the brain shivers started to happen, i was grateful that i read a lot about the drug before taking it so when they started i knew it was the cymbalta and i wasnt loosing my mind. i would suggest that anyone considering taking this drug to be really sure they read about it, Ive been in several different meds for depression and pain and this one was a HORROR to get off of. I didnt think I would ever be normal again, but after about a month it finally let up and I started to feel normal again (depressed still but at least no brain freezes) i am not on wellbutrin and tolerate that just fine, cymbalta to me is junk
nerve pain/CRPS
by Reviewer39455
on July 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Hair loss Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: It took a few weeks to get used the fuzzy feeling in my head and decreased appetite, but then no problems.thats until the hair loss ! I first noticed it a few weeks ago, didnt think much of it as it was just strands in the shower, sink, etc. Now I can actually feel that my hair is thinner, guess all those little strands add up : Im really stuck on what to do, its the only rx that helped the neuropathy pain in my tongue which was horrible for 2 years. Frustrating that its working so well, Ive e-mailed my neuro. for advice.
neuralgia/chronic pain
by Reviewer39456
on July 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: sweating at first, then tapering off. Strange dreams(but not nightmares). Good control of pain. After 1 year began depression never had before, confusion, lost concentration, and thought I was going to have to check into a mental hospital and leave work. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: When saw doctor, she immediately switched me off Cymbalta to Effexor to stabilize the depression. Dr. mentioned had 5 patients had to do the same thing for. Long term use was not studied enough, in her opinion. Once again Im looking for relief for control chronic pain.
depression/chronic pain (lupus)
by Reviewer39457
on July 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: started on 30mg X 1 week, and took first dose before bed, and i felt a little bit buzzed and kinda nauseated. The next day had really no side effects except feeling a bit sweaty at night and not sleeping as well,which only lasted for about 2-3 weeks. I decided to switch the medication to the daytime and then i had no more sweating and no more sleeping difficulties. I can honestly say that i really didnt haven any major side effects with this medications, not even the fatigue you can experience when you start the other types of antidressants/SSRIs. I do however feel a bit more figidity, but not really bothersome and is getting less as teh weeks go by Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: By week 2 on 60mg my pain has dramatically reduced. I am a nurse and seen it work on another patient were we had tried everything for pain control with no success but this worked for her, so i decided to give it a try and i cant believe it. It has also helped with the depression but has not fully resolved it. I did lose about 6 lbs on it and after about 6 weeks, my ablity for orgasm returned.I think anyone with pain issues or both painand depression should try this med.
depression
by Reviewer39458
on July 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: delayed orgasm Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: so far so good. delayed orgasm, but unlike paxil, still functional. overall, feeling much better depression-wise. i have tried many medications over the past 20 years, and so far this is the most optimal in terms of dealing with the problem, but with manageable side effects. this was going to be my last attempt at medication. im glad it has worked as well as it has. i am going to stay on it for the long haul if it is continues as well as it now. hope it comes out in generic soon because it is expensive. but it is worth it if it can help keep me employed. able to function at work and with family much better. has also helped me cut way back on booze. i just hope it keeps on working as well as it does now. i feel almost like a complete person.
GAD
by Reviewer39459
on July 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: all the usuals Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: First off anyone who posts here should wait at least a month as to really get the effects of this med. You are not special and we all experience the side effects. BUCK-UP and give it a real try or live with your problems. I do understand it does not work for everyone and effects everyone differently. OK, so, as for me it is not a magic bullet but has improved my life. Coping with work and stress has surely improved. I do recommend trying everything else first then when you need give it a whirl be prepared to stick it out for the chance at the full benefit . It just maybe worth it. So far I am glad I did , Good luck all. If I can help anyone my email is listed. America is for the people by the people. Obama/socialism is the wrong direction
nerve pain
by Reviewer39460
on July 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: snored alot more, extreme sweating, felt like i was in the clouds, violent rage against family Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: this is the worst drug i have ever taken. hard time getting to sleep at night. had this weird feeling about myself. thought it was just from the back pain. then one day i dont remember anything that happened. i went into a violent rage and went after my girlfriend and her son. i will not go into detail but will say that cymbalta turned me into a monster. i stopped taking it cold turkey. the side effects from stopping was not that bad only for 3 days for me
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39461
on July 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Loss of libido for first few months; excessive sweating Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: Started with 60mg/day, major loss of libido. Tried reducing to 30mg/day, depression returned. Combined with Wellbutrin (buproprion) 300mg/day, slight improvement in libido. Dropped Cymbalta back to 30mg/day + Wellbutrin 300mg/day; depression returned. Back to Cymbalta 60mg/day and Wellbutril 300mg/day. Libido has improved over time (maybe 9 months from starting Cymbalta to nearly-full return). Sweating is a problem, but I have always sweated excessively, the Cymbalta has just increased it. About once/month I have to sleep on a couple of towels, otherwise I just sweat if I walk to work. This is a *very* small price to pay for having my life back, the joy I get from my family, and reduced stress in my wife and kids. With all these drugs, YMMV. I am happy enough with Cymbalta that I will not try switching -- I know from trying various reductions that I will get depressed and suicidal if I come off for more than a day or two. Cymbalta has saved my life, the side-effects are a small price to pay. Maybe something else would have done a better job with fewer side-effects, but I doubt it. And I am not going to take the risk of trying to find out.
depression & muscle pain
by Reviewer39462
on July 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, light headed - 30 mgs, went away after a couple of weeks. Sinking back into depression upped dose to 60, sweat more, body odor changed, sank again, upped dose to 90 mg. Seems to be okay. Lost 6 pounds (Yeah!) Using mouth guard at night, clenching jaw. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I like Cymbalta, I have emotions again, which I didnt have with prozac. Also tried Lexapro for a while, gave me horrifying nightmares. I have better impulse control with Cymbalta, which may be why I lost some weight. The most startling side effect was the change in body odor. I have a very sensitive nose, was never able to use perfumes - I noticed soon after beginning the 60 mg regimen that my sweat smelled different, I noticed sweat stains on my clothing that didnt wash out. Also, I am now able to tolerate perfumes (certain ones) without headache or sneezing. Sense of smell is not as sensitive as it was before 60 mg. Seems odd to me, but thats the only change that has occurred, so I think it must be the drug.
severe depression
by Reviewer39463
on July 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 15.0 Side effects: complete loss of appetite; nightmares; yawning; diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I feel better emotionally already. Ive lost a lot of weight and have a lot of self confidence. But I also have clear vivid nightmares every night at the same time.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39464
on July 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: nausea, constipation, weight gain Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I urge everyone whos just started taking Cymbalta and is experiencing side effects to hang in there. It takes a while for the body to adjust to this drug, but it really works, and the side effects go away or at least improve significantly. Good luck to all!
anxiety, depression, sleep, pain
by Reviewer39465
on July 17, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: None that I can see Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I have been on 30mg for 5 days now and I feel a little better and sleep a some now but but not what I expected I have called my doctor to see what is next since I am in no way happy with the results so far
depression; post-traumatic stress
by Reviewer39466
on July 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: GOIN ON: Insomnia, nausea, dizzinessSTAYING ON: Bladder pain, increased hunger, sugar cravings GOING OFF: Mood swings, flulike symptoms--nausea, vomiting, fever, chills Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review: I first thought this drug was a Godsend despite severe insomnia which lasted the first 3 months (I had never suffered from it before and then I was waking up around 3 AM every night). I had increased energy and a noticably more positive attitude. I even started to lose weight as the increased energy helped me to exercise more. However, as the insomnia decreased unfortunately so did the positive changes that had initially come with taking Cymbalta. My energy started to plummet back to my previous low levels. I was getting tired, moody, anxious--all signs of my depression returning even though I was taking the 60 mg a day without fail (upon waking each morning). Two physical side effects worsened over time--pain in my bladder that was horrible (I thought I had a bladder infection but I didnt) and increased hunger. With the hunger came INTENSE sugar cravings. I mean INSANE. The candy at the checkout stand never tempted me before, and now I was loading up on KitKat and the like. I HAD to have a milkshake everyday or something from Dairy Queen made with chocolate and drenched with extra chocolate (the people working there thought I was nutty for all the extra fudge I requested). Not surprisingly, I started to pack on weight from the sugary stuff and not having any energy to work out anymore. So I choose to discontinue the Cymbalta, decreasing the amount over a period of 3 weeks. Even doing that I had suffered the worst flu symptoms of my LIFE and I am still not over it.
Depression/Anxiety/Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39467
on July 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Temporary decreased libido, decreased appetite, dry mouth, mild dizziness Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I LOVE Cymbalta. Like many others before me have stated, I have tried many anti-depressants over the years. Cymbalta is the first one to TRULY change my life. I was very irritable, couldnt concentrate, was always overwhelmed by work and stressed out at home. I felt I could never find any peace. I started out on 30mg for 30 days and then increased dosage to 60mg which I am still taking. I noticed an IMMEDIATE improvement within the first couple of days. I was happier, my moods were more stable, I could concentrate better than I had been able to in years. I am SO grateful for this medication and pray that it continues to work as well as it has for me so far.
depression and fibro
by Reviewer39468
on July 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Nauseated, feeling of out of body experience, sleept all the time and could not stand lights Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Once I got through the first few weeks, I was happy and doing quite well, I was doing things and felt freer and just being me.Now in my 10 months and Im having problems with welts on body, brain zaps, headaches and feeling of depression and suicidal thoughts?
Depression
by Reviewer39469
on July 15, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: None at first Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: After about a year of taking this drug, I went from 30mg to 60mg. Since then I have noticed some problems. Extreme tiredness, loss of concentration, constipation, headaches, yawning, sleepiness, insomnia. I hope to be able to keep taking this med. I am working with my doctor on how to address these problems.
depression
by Reviewer39470
on July 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: On cymbalta I had no side effects, its getting off of it which is TERRIBLE. Just trying to get off of it Ive gained 7lbs, have massive head aches, crying spells etc. Its been so bad Ive had to go back on 20mg just so I can go about my day normally, and also so I dont gain more weight! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It works well for depression, but you have to decide if its worth it because the side effects getting off of it are VERY painful.
Fibromyalgia/CRPS pain
by Reviewer39471
on July 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Bad headache (migraine with blurred vision and photophobia), nausea, and a grotesque otherworldly combination of feelings like something is gonna jump out of my chest (a la Aliens fashion) while the room is sort of melting in an Alice-In-Wonderland psychedelic puddle which makes me feel like Im on the verge of passing out a great deal of the time. My sleeping is fractured. Hard to fall and stay asleep. When I do sleep, Im plagued with dark, disjointed, ADD-like dreams that constantly change as though I were channel surfing with a remote control on some demonic TV.Oh, and dry mouth (which seems trivial at this point). Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Im an R.N., and as such I know that the initial period on any medication can carry significant side effects while your body is adjusting to it. But if these get any worse, or dont improve in a few days.I dont know if I can tolerate being on this medication. So far I have seen no improvement in my pain level.
sever depressive episode
by Reviewer39472
on July 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: vivid dreams (followed by exhaaustion the next day, feeling that I hadnt slept at all), sense of dissociation from reality, constipation and bloating, lack of energy, horrendous night sweats.Withdrawal a nightmare, although I was to blame for that for not following medical advice. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Was prescribed cymbalta after prozac became ineffective. Hated this medication- I felt completely dissociated fron the world (like I was watching myself on TV), unable to feel any emotion whatsoever. The constipation got to me the most- I was passing only small amounts of hard stool and these meds seemed to really slow down transit time. I was always bloated, probably due to all the poop refusing to come out in a timely fashion! Night sweats worse than with Prozac- I would wake up to find the sheets drenched with sweat. Dreams very vivid and sleep unrefreshing as a result.I withdrew this drug on my own and stupidly went cold turkey. I would not recommend anyone does this unless you like painful electric shock sensations in your head, vertigo, and all over aching like youre coming down with flu.
Social anxiety. Depression.
by Reviewer39473
on July 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Extreme perspiration. Difficulty urinating. Insomnia. Erectile dysfunction. Libido mostly absent. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Why did I even bother?
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39474
on July 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: teeth clenching, migraine Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: It really worked for relieving my depression and a significant amount of my anxiety, but I couldnt take the side effects. I was clenching my teeth so hard at night that my jaw would ache the next day. During the day, I could catch myself doing it and relax, but if my mind was on something else I didnt always. All the jaw clenching triggered my migraines, and I was running out of migraine meds for the first time in my life (I only get 9 per month, which wasnt enough).
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39475
on July 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 72.0 Side effects: sweating, bruising? Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39476
on July 10, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Sleeping as much as 20 hours at the time, heavy sweating in the feet, never happened before. Hot and cold flashes, fever, confused and just an overall feeling that I didnt care about anyone or anything. Loss of interest in everything, even my penis has gotten smaller. I should be in the ER now because the heavy sweating and all of the other symptoms. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I would not wish this drug on my worst enemy! I cannot take serotonin drugs, so what does my doctor do, put me on Cymbalta. After the first dose that caused me to sleep for over 18 hours, I did feel some better. The next day I took my second dose and slept another 18 to 20 hours, I was in such a deep sleep that my daughter banged on my house for two hours before she called the police to break in. After that fiasco, I noticed that I was feeling dizzy and my feet began sweating, my feet have never sweat before, but I took another dose and and I have been completely out of it for two days. I am hot and cold, extremely dizzy, feverish with cold shakes to being so hot that I think I am going to burst into flames. I am most likely dieing as I write this because I am to stubborn to go to the ER and my doctor is closed now. It is a Friday evening and I am trying to wait until Monday to see my doctor. No one should take this drug, I dont care how depressed you are, at least you are alive! I know some people do well, but I have seen serotonin drugs prescribed for so many things and every single person I know that has taken them have had really bad experiences. Please everyone, let serotonin drugs be a last resort, its probably going to be mine, because I really dont know if I am going to make it!
nerve pain in arms & hands
by Reviewer39477
on July 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: diareha Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for four months. 3rd month the diareha started, may go 20/25 times a day, just like water. No stomach ache. Has anyone experienced this and did it pass? I went off of Cymbalta for 3 days and the diareha stopped and the pain came back. I started taking it again and the pain ended but the diareha was back the following day. My pain started due to disk in my neck, I had an anterial fusion on three disc in my neck and the pain was better but then it came back at a lesser degree but still had the pain and numbness. I like the drug, it does work. I took lyrica at first, it also worked but never could adjust to the horrible side effects. Can anyone share your experience with me about the diareha?
Fibromyalgia, anxiety, mood
by Reviewer39478
on July 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Mild nausea the first day, constipation the first week, and insomnia if I take Cymbalta after 12 noon. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: The benefits of Cymbalta by far out weigh the side effects. I noticed a benefit from the drug within the first few days and felt like a new person within a couple of weeks. My fibromyalgia pain is basically gone. My husband and my children comment on what a good mood I have been in since being on Cymbalta and I can tell myself such a difference in my anxiety level. I feel like a new person. It is hard for me to even imagine all of the horrible side effects and experiences that so many people write about on here. Give the drug a chance and time to work for you. It worked for me.
depression
by Reviewer39479
on July 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: heavy sweating Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I thought it was great for 5 months, and then it just stopped working. I went from 60mg to 120mg and there was no lift. I am now on effexor xr. A female friend had the same experience after 3 months.
Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia
by Reviewer39480
on July 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: lower sex drive, but you have to expect that with ssris. Only been taking it for 8 days, so I think the sex drive will come back eventually Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: feel energetic, motivated, anxiety free, less hungry(a good thing), I think this is going to be good, only thing is its expensive!
fibromyalgia and bipolar
by Reviewer39481
on July 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: It works well. May give diarreah for a bit till your system gets used to it. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I had to go off of it for a while, and the weirdest thing happened. It felt like my joints all loosened up like they were all floaty, then that went away and I guess it just went back to normal
Pain
by Reviewer39482
on July 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I only took only 30 mg of Cymbalta for one day (prescribed for pain from a hip and lower back dislocation), but I will never take it again due to the horrible side effects. I felt like a zombie on this drug, and my family was really concerned about me. I was out of it, extremely sleepy, took accidental naps during the day, experienced horrible diarrhea, embarrassing stomach gurgling and flatulence, moderate nausea, loss of appetite, slight loss of coordination, occasional blurred vision, and generally felt numb both in body and in spirit. My pain is terrible and Cymbalta dulled it significantly, but its side effects are not worth it. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: There is no way I could live a functional life on this drug. Im a 30 year old graduate student who was prescribed this medication for serious pain combined with a little anxiety about my situation: I dislocated my lower back and hip in a sports accident and had multiple surgeries for my injury over a year ago, but Im still in terrible pain and have trouble sitting for long periods of time. As a result, Im extremely worried about finishing my PhD program with these limitations. I was hoping that Cymbalta would help. No way. This stuff reduced my pain from an objective standpoint, but the whole reason I want so desperately to get rid of my pain is to be a functional human being. Cymbalta made me feel like a numbed up zombie, in addition to making me extremely sick. I know they tell you to stick with the medication because it doesnt work for at least a week, but why on earth would I want to force my body to get habituated to something that effects me like poison? Its not worth it. Rather than targeting my pain alone, it was like trying to kill a flea with a jackhammer. If it works for you thats great (obviously stick with it), but after my experience I would caution others who are prescribed this drug for pain. Im writing this the morning after I took Cymbalta for the first time, and I still feel a bit queasy and out of it, like Im slightly hung over. There is no way taking it again today!
depresion, and rage
by Reviewer39483
on July 5, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: loss of delayed orgasm, and then complete loss of sexual appetite, now cant even get it up even with partner. increase in appetite, never been on anti depressants before, and never will again, more depressing to be on this stuff than off. more sucicidal thoughts than ever, numb to life, tingling in extremities, fogginess, always feel hot. coming off was bad for a bit made raging more often until it cleared the system. Time taken and dosage: Review: not worth it
Neuro pain, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39484
on July 4, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Sexual side effects, typical for this class of drug. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: DO NOT be afraid of this drug. I am taking this for neuropathic and fibro pain, and within 2 weeks, it has made a huge difference. I dont have to rely on the narcotics as much, eventhough it takes time. NO, I repeat NO side effects except sexual dysfunction, if thats an issue to you personally. Nausea? Very very slight for like a day or two. Nothing serious. BUT IF YOU TAKE FOR PAIN, try it. It has helped me a LOT, dont read the reviews of people and be afraid. I have been in pain for 2 years, very serious, and this drug has HELPED ME GREATLY. Relax, breathe, give it a try. Everyone is different so dont be turned away by peoples bad reactions. If you need to try it for pain, go for it. Im one example where it has HELPED DEARLY. Thanks.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39485
on July 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: The first few days, I felt like I was in a fog, my pupils were dialated, and I had a slight headache, but they went away fairly quickly. Ive been taking it now for 5 months now, and aside from sugar cravings and some unpleasant weight gain, I cant really complain. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
Depression/Generalized Anxiety
by Reviewer39486
on July 2, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Dizziness, Mild-moderate Nausea,Episodes of anger over minor events, VIVID Nightmares, Brain zaps if you miss a dose. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have taken both Cymbalta & Lexapro for Anxiety. I must say that I was better overall on Lexapro. This medication has done very little for me. It was 1 month of misery to go through withdrawal from Lexapro. Lord only knows how bad Cymbalta withdrawal will be.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer39487
on July 2, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: On 30mg, none. On 60mg, mild constipation and delayed orgasm. The delayed orgasm was similar to Effexor, but without impotance. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Effexor 150mg was effective but pooped out. I switched to Pristiq which was not effective so I stopped it. I then commenced 30mg Cymbalta for two weeks and then increased to 60mg for three weeks. Being an SNRI like Effexor, I was expecting it to be effective, but its been underwhelming. Nortriptyline is next on the menu. Wish me luck.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39488
on July 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Experienced dry mouth, excess mucous production, cough, numbness in my hands and arms, blurred vision, dizzyness, weight gain, slight elevation in blood pressure from my norm, constant diarrhea and totally NO libido. It helped with my depression and anxiety some, but for me this didnt offset the negative side effects. If I got into any stressful situation I felt more suicidal than I had before I began taking Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: From what I have been reading Cymbalta obviously helps a lot of people. But I seem to be reading many more negative comments about it than positive ones.
nerve pain in feet
by Reviewer39489
on June 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: For the first 3 days (and at 30 mg), nausea, fatigue, dizziness. Had much trouble sleeping. Felt worse with caffeine. All that is passing now. Upping to 60 mg soon. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Already I feel markedly better. Havent had to take a percocet in 4 days. Im not pain-free, but the pain level is reduced to a tolerable level. Also feel calmer and more even-tempered. So far this is a yes for me.
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
by Reviewer39490
on June 26, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: So far the only real side effect is sometimes a I experience abdominal pains, like I ate to much. Upon a rare occasion, I have trouble sleeping. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have been treated for anxiety/panic attacks for 14 years now. From Paxil to Prozac, sleep aids and tranqs., but this medicine has provided the most relief. I liked the paxil CR, but for now I am going to continue to try this drug. No more attacks, mood swings, or anxiety, but from reading on here, I will keep an eye on things. Oh do not drink, the alcohol hits harder, trust me on this one.
Seizures / Anxiety / Migraines
by Reviewer39491
on June 26, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: In March 2009 I woke up paralyzed on the left side of my body after going to bed with a migraine. I was first put on 30mg of Cymbalta back in November of 2008, upped to 60mg & now 120mg per day. Since then I have been having seizures, numbness on the left side of my entire body, I feel like I am shaking all over, I have daily panic attacks, all my joints are killing me, especially my hands. I cant sleep, although I feel as though I want to sleep constantly, I have bouts of diarrhea & constipation. I have constant dry mouth, SEVERE chapped lips & thirst. I cant think straight, & I have no emotions other than wanting to be left alone. I have pushed everyone out of my life. My doctor added Lamictal to the mix and now I am having more seizures than ever before and I cant stop throwing up. He seemed to think upping the Cymbalta would help but I dont know if I can take any more of this. I cant stop crying & I can barely stand to care for my children. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: They keep upping my dosage thinking it will help, but I think its going to be the death of me.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer39492
on June 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Dizziness both the spinning kind and the getting up to quick/low blood pressure kind. Blurred Vision. Overwhelming tiredness. Periods of depression probably due to the tiredness. Loss of appetite. Mild Weight Loss. Dry Mouth. Feeling Hot. Sweating. Time taken and dosage: 24 days Review: My psych nurse switched me to Cymbalta from Lexapro about a month ago because I was a little tired on the Lexapro. The Cymbalta was horrible for me. The first side effects noticed were mild dizziness upon standing - the kind you get if you have low blood pressure and get up too quickly from a seated or lying down position. I thought I could stick it out because many times the side effects will disappear as your body adjusts to the new medication. That didnt happen. After about two and a half weeks on Cymbalta, the side effects began getting worse. The extreme crashing fatigue was awful. Then the spinning type of dizziness began. And when I began feeling depressed and hopeless, I said thats it. But, of course that was on a Saturday and I had to wait until Monday to get ahold of my nurse practitioner. Well, I was very close to going to the ER on Saturday night because of the depressed mood. Fortunately, I was able to stick it out until Monday when my psych. nurse practitioner took me off of it completely and switched me back to Lexapro. That was four days ago and I still feel horrid. The dizziness is bad - withdrawal? - worse than before and now I feel anxious and jittery. Ugh. Tomorrow I am going to pick up a prescription for a medication to help with the dizziness. Hopefully it will help. Luckily I have a stand by prescription of Xanax for the anxiety.
depression
by Reviewer39493
on June 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: chronic diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: as cipramil was no longer working after several years of use, I was perscribed cymbalta, which worked fine except after a month I began having chronic diarrhea - total water! and running to the loo every five minutes. quite awful!
depression
by Reviewer39494
on June 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: floating/numb feeling on skin and in movement, not wanting to be touched/have anything move against skin, confusion, nausea, uncomfortably dry mouth or thick saliva at back of throat, odd feeling in throat like a knot, loss of appetite, severe nighttime insomnia if med taken after 10am, confusion, trouble thinking and concentrating, excessive yawning, floating feeling increases just after yawning/sneezing, diarrhea (first day), constipation (no movements for 4 days thereafter), loss of libido Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Only 5 days into it, not having much fun so far.Started on 60mg.Would really recommend taking it right after waking up, as the sleeplessness is really weird.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39495
on June 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Increasing nausea, insomnia, blurred vision, headaches Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: It has really helped with the fibro pain, but after a month I cant take the side effects anymore and am awaiting an answer as to how I get off this drug.
depression
by Reviewer39496
on June 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: insomnia, hard time falling asleep and staying asleep, also I seem to get dizzy really easily getting up from crouching down outside. Sometimes out of breath for no particular reason. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I have been wondering if this is for me. If the side effects go away soon, it might be worth it.
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer39497
on June 22, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sleep Apnea, constant sweating, constant thirst, intense dreams, psychadelic feelings at night, emotionless person now. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I am on 60mg of cymbalta which I am taking for nerve pain. This is my second rating now that I have been on this medicine a little longer. I am dropping my rating from a 3 to 1. If I am lucky I can keep my marriage.I wont go into all the problems since these can be found in my other entry. Just my latest problem which is sleep apnea. For those not in the know this is when you stop breathing at night. You never get into a deep REM sleep. You brain is starved of oxygen, you get no rest, and you go through life exhausted. This is a new problem for me and I suspect the cymbalta. I have never snored in my life and my wife of 13 years now is constantly awakened by me. After being hooked up to sensors I found out that I stop breathing up to 51 times per hour. I cannot make it through the day without napping. which does not go over well at work.I am trying to get off cymbalta now. I realize now I am an emotionless zombie and this has brought great strain on my marriage. My wife wishes to file for a seperation. :(
Mild depression
by Reviewer39498
on June 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Confussion, inactivated, nausia, dizziness, eventually increased depression, unfocused, not able to concentrate. Nasty withdrawal brain zaps going on and on! Headaches. Loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Dont ever think about taking this drug unless perhaps you are ready to kill yourself! In any case, try everything else first. This drug may ruin your ability to maintain your friends, familiy, and work. It is difficult to understand that this drug is legal. At first it seemed to work VERY well for me but eventually dragged me down into a much deeper depression from all the inactivating depression-like side effects. Very sneaky bastard!
Depression/anxiety Chronic pain
by Reviewer39499
on June 20, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Only been on it 3 days at 30 mg before moving up to 60 mg tomorrow. So far a bit sweating at night, tired and yawning, a bit of stomach upset and some buzzing type feeling in my arms and legs that comes and goes. Time taken and dosage: Review: Too early to say much about Cymbalta either way. It really either seems to work really well for people or very poorly. I have bad depression anxiety and somatization disorder and have developed recent chronic pain in my mid chest & back with a tight chest feeling. So far all the detailed blood and diagnostic tests/scans have been negative as to a cause of the chronic mid chest and back pain pain, which included a body ct scan with dye, bone scan, ecgs, thoracic spine MRI, heart echo, nuclear stress test and gastrocopy, chest x ray and Ultrasound. I am really hoping this drug works for reducing my chronic pain and eventually elevates my mood because I am so down :(
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39500
on June 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: My main side effect is cold chills and just feeling cold all the time unless I am outside in the 90 degree weather we are having. Feeling a little bit sleepier than usual. This is day 5. If the tiredness does not go away, I will have to stop it. I cannot afford to be tired with an 18 month old running around. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I was on zoloft for 7 years with no side effects at all and it just completely stopped working. I have been in a depressive state for a year and a half now after having my last baby and have not been able to come out of it. It has gotten progressively worse. I got a 2 weeks supply from my DR and I am gonna take it the whole 2 weeks and see if there is improvement. I have found out over the years you have to at least give meds a 2 week trial. I thought about not taking it after day 2, day 3, day 4 but decided to finsih the 14 days. I sure hope it helps because I cant stand being in the state ive been in for the past year and a half. I have 4 kids to take care of and they keep me very busy. Good luck to everyone
back/chest pain/depression/unmotiva
by Reviewer39501
on June 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Drymouth, Delayed Orgasm, Psycotic Rage. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I didnt really have any side effects when I started taking it, but the rage started towards the end of the third month. I begane with 30mg for two weeks, then held at 60mg. The Doc wanted to up my dose to 90mg, but I felt good at 60mg. The rage started about the 11th week and I quit cold turkey once I started feeling detatched during the fits and felt as though I could only sit back and watch myself go off and had no controll. I had no side effects from quitting asside from the anger getting slightly worse for about two weeks. Its been about 10 months since I stopped taking it and Im strongly considering taking it again because I just might need a higher dose. Ive never been so happy and outgoing as I was on cymbalta.
depression
by Reviewer39502
on June 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: severe insomnia, loss of appetite, tingling in hands, decreased sex drive, suicidal thoughts Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I cannot sleep more than 4 hours a night, but I feel tired and really WANT to sleep. I am never hungry and my boyfriend has to remind me to eat every day. My right hand, particularly pinky and ring finger are tingling and numb like they are always asleep. I have no sex drive, and the worst of it has been the constant thoughts and desire to commit suicide. I just want to blow my brains out and it takes all I have not to do it. Ive been on all the meds, but Ive never had the suicidual thoughts with those like I have with this, Im lucky to be alive!
Bi-Polar / Depression
by Reviewer39503
on June 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Because I had previously been on Effexor and was simply switching TO. and now FROM . Cymbalta, I had so few side effects theyre not even worth mentioning. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: My dose of Cymbalta grew to 120 mg, stepped back to 30 mg. I HAD been on Effexor for 5 years, very successfully, but my dosage was already at 450 mg and I began reading about the withdrawl side effects of Effexor. I REQUESTED a medication change, so we ramped down slowly on the Effexor and afterwards, slowly up on the Cymbalta. It was a seamless transition. So WHY am I getting OFF Cymbalta? At 120 mg., I dont want to keep going up, up, up (due to my weight of only 123 pounds). After two years, I feel it simply has reached its peak of effectivness. Im not getting the same feel good as I once did. Im sleeping all the time again, Im nasty to everyone, I dont want to go out of the house. the same things all over again. And its funny, because it happened suddenly - almost like someone threw a switch or something! So, were ramping down verrrry slowly on the Cymbalta, and so far the only thing Ive experienced is a couple nights of night sweats and a few brain flashes (but they werent HORRIBLE as some people say.) The key is to step down REALLY slow. It has taken TWO AND A HALF MONTHS to ramp down, and you DONT start another medication while youre doing it. SLOOOOOWWWWLLLLLYYYYY. Ive had absolutely no problem. Dont be afraid of Cymbalta. I think its a great medication. It just stopped working for me after 2 years.
anxiety and panic attack
by Reviewer39504
on June 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: constant dry mouth, complete loss of appetite, weight loss, constipation, short-term memory loss, inabilty to REM sleep, complete loss of libido, feeling of wanting to sleep all the time, thinning of hair, lethargy, carpel tunnel -like pain in wrists and hands, odd pain or numbness in left thigh causing severe difficulty in walking, lack of interest or joy in former hobbies and activities, feeling of eyestrain in bright light or on computer Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I was prescribed cymbalta after having the first ever panic attack in my life at the age of 54. In hindsight I now realize that I was nearing the height of menopause and was hormonally imbalanced, not depressed. All of the side effects I have described have persisted and worsened over time. In the last three years I have had two major surgeries and a great deal of stress. Recently I decided to try to get off this stuff as my life has lost so much of its vitality on this drug. All I want to do is sleep and I never feel rested. I recently had my hormone levels tested, and surprisingly, my testosterone level is very high for a woman, yet I have absolutely no interest whatsoever in sex. Before cymbalta I was a bodybuilder and personal trainer for 20 years and always strong, sexually functional, and healthy. I never used any drugs at all other than the pill in my youth. I have been on 60 mg 2x per day of cymbalta and 2 mg per day of clonazepam for the past three years. I spoke to my psychiatrist and primary doctor about getting off this stuff, and neither was especially helpful. Just said cut back dosages over a month or two and then stop. Neither said anything about withdrawal or the misery to come.
anxiety
by Reviewer39505
on June 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: today is only day 1 and will probably be the last. i feel very sick to my stomach. i feel like i drank NyQuil and am forcing my self to stay awake. HUGE lack of concentration, dizzy, headache this is not fun at all!! i would rather deal with the panic attacks for a while longer then see if this gets any better. i sure hope i wouldnt get wore. good luck all Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39506
on June 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Confusion,impaired short-term memory,decreased sex drive,insomnia,night sweats,increased pain,severe headaches,irritable bowel,constipation,unable to focus,unable to multi-task,depression,weight gain,vertigo,stiff joints,etc. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: The public needs to be made aware that this drug is a poison. If you are not taking this drug, do not begin to take it. Please research discontinuation symptoms the drug manufacturer does not disclose, as well as the common side effects that the drug company so nonchalantly lists. BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!
depression & pain from empty nose s
by Reviewer39507
on June 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: forgetful; initially had to stick to strict time schedule, but now at almost 2 years on it, no longer have to be as strict. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: It saved my life; prior to being on it, I was depressed and non-functioning --sort of a zombie state--felt like I was dying (difficulty breathing from empty nose syndrome) yet didnt care. Cymbalta almost eliminated my chest pain and gave me a desire to live again. I did experience a couple of awful nightmares and hallucination in the beginning and cut back the dose from 30 mg to about 23 mg.[Am concerned about 29 yr old woman who wrote in on 4/17/09 and said she was losing her hair from stress--has she had her thyroid checked? For years I was treated for depression and also lost hair-- and it turned out that I was hypothyroid and needed thyroid hormone pills.]
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39508
on June 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I experienced migraines daily, trouble sleeping, racing heartbeat, loss of appetite, disorientation and floating feeling. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Although I could not tolerate the side effects of this medication, my fibromyalgia symptoms improved by 90% during the short time I was on the medication. I was disappointed that I could not continue with it. Seeing a new doctor who put me on a mood stabilizer and is hopeful I will be able to return to the Cymbalta soon.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer39509
on June 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: -Night sweating. And Im not talking a little sweat. Im talking drenched head to toe all night long, I even sleep on towels and change my clothes in the middle of the night. -When I finally am able to pull myself out of bed after a sleepless night I feel cloudy and tingly. -I feel hungry all the time especially for sweets….starting to notice weight gain.-Has done little for my depression and anxiety-My muscles are SO tired. Going to the gym, or even walking up stairs for that matter are a ridiculous painful challenge. Time taken and dosage: 9 weeks Review: I started at 30mg and 6 weeks later my Dr upped it to 60mg when my depression/anxiety was not going away. I am now in week 9/10 and am ready to ask my Dr to switch meds. This is more miserable when I was feeling before the meds.
wife has stage 4 lung cancer
by Reviewer39510
on June 11, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: my doctor gave me cymbalta 30 mg. 1 a day said would help with my depresion . I had thoughts of killing myself and couldnt eat or sleep,or talk to anyone wanted to stay in bed all day long. 1 week of this cured me this med.is SHIT dont take it . Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: the goverment should ban this drug very dangerious, I never In my life wanted to kill my self
Major depressive disorder/anxiety
by Reviewer39511
on June 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Hypotension?, night sweats, excessive yawning, spontaneous orgasms, vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: At 30mg, I was yawning about twice every minute, these were big yawns and on top of that I would occassionaly experience an orgasm from the yawns. However I felt no difference in my depression and was increased to 60mg. At 60mg I still had excessive yawning and when Id wake up in the morning, Id feel floaty and tingly, I assume this was hypotension. At this dose my anxiety was better but no change in severe depression. I was increased to 90mg and still had hypotension in the morning but the yawning went away. Still no significant change in my depression or suicidal ideation. My doctor increased me to 120mg even though theres no evidence to indicate this dosage works. I finaly felt better but started having hypotension everyday, more vivid dreams and would wake up drenched in sweat. I just went to my doctor today and hes switching to me to Pristiq with no withdrawal time. Im supposed to take the first dose tomorrow.
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39512
on June 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Brain zaps, feeling very sleepy, feel like my eyes are wide open but my mind is tired, dry mouth, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Im on 30 MG. Is this normal to feel this way? I feel like my anxiousness and annoyance with minor things have gone away in a matter of days but the side effects are not good.any advice??
fibromialgia
by Reviewer39513
on June 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: dry mouth, feel floaty, if that makes any sense. also had the feeling of a knot in my throat, or something that kinda made me feel nauseous Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: i have been taking 30mg once daily for my fibromialgia pain. after about an hour of taking my first pill, i started feeling floaty. dont know how else to describe it. i also had very bad dry mouth, no matter how much water i drank. after about the 4th day, i stopped feeling floaty and do not get dry mouth anymore. it seems to be helping BARELY with my pain. i think i need to be on a higher dose. i think i will give it about another week so it has time to build up in my system, and if its still not helping that much, i will ask my doctor for a higher dose.
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
by Reviewer39514
on June 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: At first had hot flashes and sweating. Within the first 2 weeks had some middle of the night insomnia. But within a week that went away. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: After taking several different medications over the past 2 years (lexapro, paxil, zoloft, celexa) this is the only one that actually was able to balance me out. I am not a zombie I can think clearly I am not ruled by my anxiety. I would recommend giving this medication a try if you have been unsuccessful with others and waiting a good 6 weeks before changing. It truly takes awhile to feel the benefits but well worth it.
Depression/ anxeity
by Reviewer39515
on June 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: none. it saved my life. I had severe anxeity and manic depression. Im am happy to say i am free now. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Im 21 and i have tried all the depression meds out there. this is the FIRST medication that has worked 100%.IT SAVED MY LIFE. BUT PLEASE DO REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT MEDICATION THAT WORKS FOR YOU. IT TOOK ME 7 YEARS TO FIND.
norepinephrine reuptake
by Reviewer39516
on June 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Nausea, loss of appetite, severe pressure in head Time taken and dosage: Review: It is hard to determine whether or not this is helping due to the side effects. I have noticed that it takes the edge of a bit and I dont seem so overwhelmed with adrenaline all the time.
neurological pain & depression
by Reviewer39517
on June 5, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Dizziness/Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Cymbalta has been the only pain medication that has helped to relieve severe neurological pain I have had for almost 7 years. Unfortunately the side effects were so bad after 6 weeks that I had to stop using it. What good is the relief of the neurological pain if your head is stuck over the toilet most of the day because of the nausea? For the last week I took Cymbalta, I had chronic diarrhea. The other major size effect was the dizziness. The last day I took it my world was literally spinning around me. I was laying down trying to watch TV and it was like chasing the TV all over the wall to try and see the image. When I first took the med I had an episode where I was crashing into the walls trying to make it to my bedroom because of how dizzy the Cymbalta made me. It worked wonders for the pain though, and I really feel bad that I cannot continue on it because of the side effects I experienced. I would rather cope with the neurological pain than live through the side effects.
armpits nerve pain
by Reviewer39518
on June 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: EXTREME FATIGUE,mental fogginess,pain irritatingly dulled but present,dizziness, body felt heavy, chest tightness Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I tried lyrica for armpit nerve pain and only stopped because of my quick and steady weight gain. My family doctor suggested cymbalta. The 7 days I was on cymbalta were absolute mental and physical imprisonment. To come off I took a flerixil and xanax instead of the cymbalta last night. This morning the fatigue and dizziness are gone. I never felt the need to post any comments about medications before, but this medication is absolutely BRUTAl on the mind and body. I would prefer the weight gain of lyrica. In the past I took zoloft without any problems, so I was hoping for pain relief and improve mental attitude. Your body and mind will tell you very quickly if this is the right medication for you. Dont wait several weeks. Trust your instincts about this med.
Depression
by Reviewer39519
on June 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Terrible! Anxiety, depression stayed and weight gain. Dont believe those commercials on TV. I would rather be depressed than go through that experience again! Thank goodness there are others out there that work much better! Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39520
on June 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: INCREDIBLE nausea for the first few days, dilated pupils, blurred vision, forgetfullnes, UP and DOWN, constipation, tired eyes, teeth clenching/grinding, irritable, occasional brain fog, picking/scratching myself Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: When i first took it i went to bed and then couldnt get to sleep, everything was spinning around i couldnt move and felt so nauseous but it was weird cos i had this sense of happiness. I thought if this is how it makes me feel i will put up with any amount of side effects cos i had never felt like that before. Well now ive been on it for 5 weeks and i still feel good!!! I had like a week where i was hypo and then the whole of the next week i was super low but i think its balanced out now. Also i have only had one anxiety attack since ive been taking them and it only lasted for 5 minutes.
fibromyalgia & depression
by Reviewer39521
on May 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: night sweats and nightmares Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Ive been on this for 5 weeks and I love it! It makes a noticible difference in my daily life regarding pain level, tiredness and lethargy and fogginess. No more muscle spasms or tingliness in my limbs. My only complaint it the nightmares, which have stopped the last few days so Im thinking theyre probably gone. I love this med!
depression/pain
by Reviewer39522
on May 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: drug was great for 2 months, then went off it b/c of weird symptoms; muscle pain (new), weird brain zaps (yes, typical ssri symptom but this was the worst brain zap episode ever! lasted 3 weeks while tapering slowly off the drug. also, severe dizziness, disassociation between my body and my brain (seemed like it took my brain a few seconds to realize my body had moved.very weird and disconcerting) Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: avoid this drug. w/ the brain zaps and dizziness upon tapering down to go off god knows what its doing to the neurons long term. if you taper, try to use another ssri at the same time to minimize brain zap effect.
Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39523
on May 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Fatigue and overall sleepiness. Vivid nightmares. Withdrawal symptoms if not taken promptly on time (brain jolts, night sweats, prolonged coma-like sleep). Possible IBS-like symptoms and GI upset. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I love Cymbalta. It is my miracle drug. It has restored my quality of life and I am now able to live as a normal person without being crippled by anxiety. There are side effects of course but for me they are nothing compared to anxiety and fibro pain.
depression
by Reviewer39524
on May 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: brain zaps, fogginess, headaches, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: my brain does not connect well with my body or my mouth, I get confused about mostly everything, I am a college graduate who can no longer read more then a page or two and forget all of what I read. I burn things when I cook because I cant stay on task anymore. I walk away and it is out of sight out of mind. bath water overflowing, forgetting my dog outside for a long time(never happened before cymbalta) we can call it BC. Get in the car and not have a clue as to why or where you might be going. I cant be positive about anything anymore because I dont remember more then a few minutes back attention span of a gnat. PS this took me 2 hours and a lot of assistance to write. My family has been very suppotive I would be soooo lost with out them (no really)
Anxiety, depression, bi-polar
by Reviewer39525
on May 29, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Night sweats, 30 lb. weight gain, worse depressive episodes than pre-medication, panic attacks, alcoholism, dissociation, psychotic episodes when increasing dosage, extreme withdrawal syptoms: brain zaps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Avoid Cymbalta at all costs! Felt great for the first two months, the next two years were a nightmare of horrible depression (worse than being un-medicated), psychotic episodes brought on by increasing dosage from 60 to 90 mg, alcoholism (which had never even been remotely a problem), and went from 155 lbs. athletic and fit, to 193 lbs. and severely depressed to where I did not leave the house for four months if I wasnt working. Withdrawal symptoms are horrible, but after switching to B-complex, Omega 3s, Melatonin (to sleep), and 5-htp, I feel much, much better. No more horrifying nightmares either.
depression, anger, anxiety
by Reviewer39526
on May 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: nausea, vomiting, shakiness (tremors in hands), loss of concentration, zombie-like, low energy, slowed reactions and thinking Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only took it once and I am dying for it to get out of my system. The symptoms from the depression got a little better the first few hours, but then I felt sad again. When it was time for bed, I didnt feel sleepy so I just laid there, but then I had temporarily lost all energy and concentration - it was like my mind went blank, and i couldnt even get my body to react to anything. Then I got a sudden urge to get up and ran to the bathroom to vomit like crazy. All day Ive felt fatigued, nauseous, and my hands wont stop trembling. I cant even control them long enough to hold something.
Fibromyalgia & Depression
by Reviewer39527
on May 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: When I stated on 30mg just had a few episodes of diareha, some dry mouth and slight headache, this was only on the first week. Then upped the dose to 60mg and have been on 60 mg for a week now and feel great. Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: So far this medicine is the greatest thing in the world for me! I have suffered from so much pain everyday for years and have become so depressed from living a life of pain, now I am reborn again, no pain and very happy. I have cryed but not from pain or depression but from happiness. I felt that my life was never going to be pain free until now. I hope this continues and I dont develope any unbearable side affects becouse I cant go back to the painful and depressing life I had to live.
Neuropathy - Degenerative Joint Dis
by Reviewer39528
on May 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Brain Zaps like a short circuit in my brain - Lithargic - Weight Gain- Incredible Anxiety - No energy - Apathy combined with fits of rage and anger - Insatiable appetite for sugar, lots of soda and chocolate -things I never ate before taking this drug - Severe Depression and an overwhelming sense of helplessness Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: I decided to stop taking this medicine completely a week ago today. I was on 60mg and at one time twice a day. At first I got a lot of these crazy short cirucits in my brain but theyve almost gone away now. I cant begin to tell you how much better I feel now. Super increased energy, more positive thoughts, sleep better and able to deal with and think a lot better like I could before taking this nasty medicine. I wasnt taking this as an anti[-depressant but a pain management aid. God help anyone that takes this medication for depression. Youll probably want to go out and kill yourself afterwards and put yourself out of your misery. I had many thoughts of suicide and helplessness and being overwhelmed on this durg and thoughts I never had before taking it. I stopped exercising and socializing and became a hermit as I felt more and more paranoid. Again things I never had previously. Best advice - Dont read all this garbage about the terrible side effects of withdraw from stopping Cymbalta. Just do it and get off the stuff and see if your side effects match those of others after you have the meds out of your body for at least a week. I can tell you in one short week I got my life back again and have the high levels of physical and mental energy I had before taking this drug. Im relaxed and able to function like the person I had always been.Do you know our enitre waste water and now fresh water systems are so laced with anti-depressants today that many arent safe to d
anxiety, depression
by Reviewer39529
on May 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, nausea - but they went away after a few weeks Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Cymbalta has improved my life in so many ways.I used to be an emotional wreck at work but now.I can handle massive amounts of stress. I LOVE it!
Major Depressive Disorder
by Reviewer39530
on May 24, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Perfect while on it long term, problems came when I had to stop taking it. Muscle spasms, brain zaps, irritable beyond words, nauseated, headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This drug works great while your on it, though it takes a week or so for your body to adjust. But DO NOT ever stop taking it lol. The withdrawals are terrible. Worse then withdrawing from narotics like methamphetamines.
Review
by Reviewer39531
on May 22, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39532
on May 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I had horrific dreams. I have hit such a dark place in my head and it is work trying to keep daily life a coexistance with this other person that I feel like moved into my body without permission. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I took this med for 6 weeks and weaned off slowly by recomendation of my gynocologist due to my complaints thinking since I am also in perimenopause. She put the time span together and said I should never been given this drug. I was ready to check into psyc ward and I thank Jesus she called me and talked me through. Crying uncontrolably for days and nights on end and I have been off this crap for about two weeks. I am really scared to go to bed. Last night I woke my husband that there was a snake that had bitten my Beagle and it was under the bed. My son works at 5am and said I came in at 4am and asked how he liked his salad, and then went back to bed. My husband asked me why I had different clothes on in the morning than what I had worn to bed. I began to wet the bed. I am trying to stay up. I dont remember when I last bathed and dont care. I am having a lot of physical pain. I confided some things to my pastors wife for prayer support. If you have faith in Christ just keep trying to get center. Mentally this becomes a war that you have no strength to fight. I am going through this as I write. We need to all get together and form a class in action and file suit against the makers of this death drug.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39533
on May 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: severe nausea when not taken with food, over active bladder Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Was prescribed this drug to help combat the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. Took a very low dose once a day. Had to take with food or I was sidelined with an hour-long bout of nausea. Did not notice a reduction in the Fibromyalgia pain at all. Then starting having to urinate more frequently and experienced incomplete emptying of bladder. These symptons continued to get worse even after I stopped the medication. I didnt make the connection to cymbalta until my OBGYN told me that it had originally been developed as a drug for incontinence! After almost a year of taking detrol to reverse the effects of the cymbalta, my bladder is virtually back to normal.
anxiety and pain from stress
by Reviewer39534
on May 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: blurred vision, very tired, couldnt function, moving in slow motion, brain not keeping up with things, my eyes moved very slowly, reaction time slow, dry mouth, chapped lips, interrupted sleep patterns, restless leg!!!! HORRIBLE HEADACHE for 2 days.it felt like worms crawling around in my brain the whole top of my head hurt like I have never felt before! feeling trapped inside my body. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I took 30 mg and yea it stopped my pain which was awesome! BUT the side effects scared me to death! I felt like a zombie. I couldnt function at work and was slurring my words. I didnt want to speak to anyone and never smiled anymore. The last few days seem like a blurr. I dont really remember much. I wont take the recommended 60 mg. I took my last pill night before last and OMG! I had rapid heart beat, couldnt breath but I kept telling myself it was all in my mind and eventually it went away. I slept all night but my pain is back. I think I would rather deal with the pain. I wont take this again!
Depression
by Reviewer39535
on May 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Lack of Energy, Sometimes I get anti-social and moody and tired all day Time taken and dosage: 29 days Review: It has caused my depression to get to a tolerable level, where most of the time I am not depressed anymore, but I dont know if its the Cymbalta or it mixed with my other medications (Methadone, Roxicodone for Severe Chronic Pain, Klonopin Wafer 2 mg for Anxiety and Inderal ER 60 & Lyrica 150mg for essential tremor and nerve pain), but since I added it to these other medications I have not had any energy at all and I feel like I am asleep all day and just want to lay in bed
Chronic back pain & depression
by Reviewer39536
on May 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Just took first dose last night. Woke up several times with arm tremors, I feel very anxious this morning and my hands and feet are sweating. Also I have lightheadness, pinpoint pupils this am along with nausea until I ate breakfast. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Will these side effects get better?
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39537
on May 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: short term memory problems, anxiety, exhaustion, dizzy, brain fog, brain zaps, eyes trying to catch up with my head. Time taken and dosage: 19 months Review: I never felt right on this medicine. Brain fog, dizzy, more anxiety, short term memory gone, exhaustion all the time.I tried to discontinue this drug three different times, and had to go back on it because the withdrawals were so bad. At my last attempt it took me over six weeks of withdrawaling it was a nightmare. Dizzy, exhaustion, crying spells, anger, flu like symptoms, nausea, vommiting, major brain zaps, short term memory gone, joint pain, poor sleep, I felt like I was loosing my mind, felt like someone was smothering my brain. Please be careful when trying to discontinue this drug, do your research and wean very very slowly. The only warning about side effects from this drug is if you stop it abruptly. They are not side effects they are WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS. Your body is going through a major withdrawal. Side effects are mild when you take a new drug, and can be bothersome at times, and may even go away. WTHDRAWAL EFFECTS, are a nightmare, and are 100xs worst.
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39538
on May 15, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Started perfect, then didnt care about anyone, or anything. didnt care about the future. didnt care when a really good friend of mine died. Started not to care about living. not a depressed feeling, but there was no good or bad in life. a zombie. kinda like drugged people you see on movies of psych wards. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Started out doing exactly what i wanted from it: helping the depression, and completely getting rid of the anxieties i was having. Ive taken several different antidepressants and none had worked so good so fast. i took 60 mg every morning with my adderall. Over time, i just stopped caring about anything. stopped going to class. stopped going to work. stopped working out(i ran triathlons the previous semester). stopped leaving my apartment unless absolutely necessary (pretty much just to buy food). I eventually didnt want to play World of Warcraft anymore(most addictive drug ever). I got to the point where i was barely getting out of my bed. I was a Cymbalta zombie.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39539
on May 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: blurred vision,zombie feeling,sleepy, dry mouth, nightmares Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I have only been taking this for a short amount of time, but I dont know if I can handle the side effects. I am a mom of 3 small children and feel like I cant take care of them due to the fact I cant concentrate on anything. I constantly space out on nothing and get confused. I have also had vivid nightmares every night.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39540
on May 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: EXTREME FATIGUE - like moving my limbs through tar, sleep disturbance (no REM stage sleep) and constant napping, muscle twitching and restless legs symptoms at night, weight gain, lowered sex drive Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: WITHDRAWAL IS HORRIBLE. I reduced from 60mg to 30mg under doctors advice in order to get an accurate sleep study. Within a week I became completely non-functional. Fatigue symptoms multiplied exponentially, I was dizzy, I couldnt concentrate on anything at all (couldnt cook, clean or drive). Doctor prescribed 60mg Prozac to offset effects of withdrawal on day 6 of the Cymbalta dose reduction, at which point I became totally despondent. Withdrawal effects led to reemergence of major depressive/anxiety symptoms: uncontrollably crying, physical sensations of agitation, and suicidal thoughts. Totally unbearable. I went back up to 60mg and cancelled the sleep study because Im afraid to go off this drug.
Major Depression
by Reviewer39541
on May 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Tremors, anxiety, unable to think, a disconnected feeling, ringing in my ears, dry mouth, blurred vision, lightheadedness, lethargic, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Taking this medication was a terrifying experience for me. I was only taking the lower dose (30 mg) and I honestly thought I was going insane. I went to visit my mother on the 5th day of taking it and she almost called an ambulance for me as my tremors were so bad and I was unable to communicate effectively. She thought I was having a seizure. I was either so tired I had to sleep or so manic I thought I was going to crawl out of my skin. I have no history of mania so it was scary. I ended up having what is called Serotonin Toxicity which is a potential fatal problem when serotonin build up in your central nervous system. Be aware that this medication is different for everyone but it was NOT the drug for me.
depression
by Reviewer39542
on May 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Intense cramps in the abdominal aera. Basically in the stomach area and last between 10 to 20 minutus The pain is so intense that I had to be taken to the hospital. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
General Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer39543
on May 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Cymbalta works good for GAD, but when the day comes to stop taking it, well, thats another story!!! Been weaning off for two weeks and have been completely off since April 25th. The withdrawl effects of this drug has been the worst thing I have ever experienced in my life. I could do nothing but lay completely still in bed for a week. The withdrawl effects have been brain zaps, diarrea, blurred vision, headaches, and terrible nausea! Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: The drug works, but you will regret ever taking it, when the day comes that you have to stop! Please think long and hard before going on this drug.
depression, anxiety, panic attacks
by Reviewer39544
on May 11, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 15.0 Side effects: nausea constipation hypersensitivity Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: My doctor started me on this drug at a 60mg dose. Over time it was increased to 90mg. I was recently told that 90mg was not recommended even for adults and that it was strange to see such a high dosage. I was told this by a different doctor who I visited after being out of school for a week and a half due to strange symptoms.
anxiety, panic, major depression
by Reviewer39545
on May 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: nausea, cotton mouth, and lack of appetite Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Tried paxil, celexa, buspar, and depakote. Cymbalta works better than anything I have tried. I have been on Cymbalta for 2 days and I can all ready feel the positive effects.
Depression/Fibro
by Reviewer39546
on May 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Anger, anger, and more anger. Turned me into a raving lunatic! Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Lillys going to be in trouble for this one - it should be yanked off the shelf. I am normally so calm, people ask if I have a pulse. But I felt like bashing my fist through dry wall on this stuff. Try Cytomel - it works!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39547
on May 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: This is my first day on Cymbalta and was quite frightened by all the blogs on here. I am being started at 30 mgs and see how it goes. I am at a pain level of 8-9 so in addition I take oxycodone. Im taking Prilosec to ease any nausea or stomache upsets that I have read about. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I really hope this works for me because for the past 6 months I have tried everything from pool therapy, massage, reiki, far infra red sauna, and many pain meds. I feel like this is my last hope to get my life back again.
pain and depression
by Reviewer39548
on May 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: severe night sweats, crazy dreams, breaking out in a cold sweat, thoughts of suicide, irrationality, shakiness, bad headaches, wrist pain, racing heart. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: please talk to your doctor!ask hard questions. listen to your body.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39549
on May 7, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Slight constipation & lack of sex drive at first, but it went away after 2-3 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: So far it seems to be helping. I had a few side effects at first, but they went away after the first couple weeks. Now I really dont have any side effects, unless I forget to take the medicine, otherwise I get strange brain zaps. The past couple days I have noticed a rash on my torso, I do not know if this is from the medicine, although I have been on the medicine almost a year now.
Depression
by Reviewer39550
on May 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Night sweats, headaches. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I never felt like this medication helped my symptoms, but I never took anything I thougth helped. Now I question the diagnosis in the first place, because Ive been antidepressant-free for a year and a half and feel great. So I cant really testify to effectiveness. Withdrawal symptoms are horrible: migraine-type headaches, sweats, tremor, nausea, dizziness, and a feeling of electrical shocks from my brain. I had trouble doing simple things like counting change, and I was terrified that wouldnt change, but my brain did heal itself! I got off Cymbalta with the assistance of my great doctor. It took me a good 4 months before I was back to normal, working normally. I had to take narcotic pain medications to get rid of the headaches so that I was able to sleep -- not something I wanted to do, but it was better than getting back on the Cymbalta. Feel free to contact me for moral support if youre suffering from withdrawal symptoms due to Cymbalta -- but make sure your doctor is aware of them also!
depression
by Reviewer39551
on May 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I was fine for the first month, but now I am experiencing severe joint discomfort in my wrists. It truly is odd. I will continue and talk to a professional about these side effect. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Disturbed about the major joint discomfort in my wrists. I like the weight loss, but have also felt heart palpatations and have had extreme dreams.
anxiety, nervousness, fibromyalgia,
by Reviewer39552
on May 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: wavy dizziness, nausea, clenching jaw, headaches, feel of shaking inside, tiredness, feeling of bugging out about not taking cymbalta anymore. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have hypothyroidism, havent taken anything for depression in years, also have fibromyalgia, and also on aspirin therapy. Recently seeing dr for anxiety, nervousness. Recommended cymbalta, took 1st dose of 30mg today at 11am and by 3pm, was feeling dizzy and extremely nauseas, next couple of hours, blurred vision on and off, clenching jaw, headaches, feeling of bugging out about not taking cymbalta anymore, pain in back of neck from clenching teeth.never had side effects this quick before. Will not take it tomorrow.wish me luck.will post again in couple of days. Do not take!!! I was really hoping it was going to help with fibromyalgia pain.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39553
on May 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I feel good! Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Im on day 5 and read all these posts before starting. I was previously on Paxil which was not effective. I feel good! I know its too soon, but I do not have any side effects, I feel more alert, focused and worry-free. I usually have very vivid dreams but I have slept well and have had calm dreams the last few nights. I do not feel zombie-like or tired, in fact I feel like I have more clarity and energy. I am on the low dose, 30mg daily. I dont see any correlation to this med and diarrea and I am not worried about the effects of going off it as I plan to stay on it as long as I feel this good. I have advice for those who still suffer: Get some sunshine on your face, just a few minutes will make you feel great. Get an old dog, not a puppy, an old dog that Needs you, that you can care for and that will love you back. If you cant handle a dog get a fish. Smile at a baby! They usually smile back at you :) Think of positive thoughts even if you have to make them up. I dare you! Buy something new even if its just a pair of underwear. Women know this really does work wonders. Give it a fair chance, good luck. Aloha~
depression, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39554
on April 28, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: serious brain fog, careless, carefree, zombie type, laziness - mainly the symptoms from Fibromyalgia in regard to not completing task or alertness got worse. Time taken and dosage: 33 days Review: This drug is good if one wants to be feelingless. There is improvement in depression primarily is due to no presence of mind, body or soul. Does not help with the pain. I will continue to take it for another four weeks and than see if the side effects go away. I did try 60ml for two days and my mind could not handle it - back to 30mg.
depression
by Reviewer39555
on April 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: very vivid dreams, often nightmares. intense withdraw side effects if I do not take medicine regularly. dry mouth. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Its hard for me to rate my experience on cymbalta, as I have been on antidepressants since the age of 14 and can hardly tell myself from the side-effects anymore. However, I have been on this medicine the longest and am most satisfied with the results. Im a very happy, easy going person now, whether thats from cymbalta or years of therapy. I dont really notice the medicine unless I forget to take it, at which point I start to feel incredibly ill. This makes me not want to get off it so I keep putting it off. Maybe theres a part of me thats afraid to see what Im like without antidepressants too. Its just been so long.
Pain/anxiety
by Reviewer39556
on April 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Nausea, upset stomach, lose bowels, very fatigued. Very vivid and outragous nightmares. I hear its generally used for depression but Ive never felt so depressed in my life. I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant. Feel like I retain water. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: This drug almost ruined my life. Made me very emotional, from a combination of exhaustion and whatever the drug was doing to my brain. I would have outbursts some days and have terrible arguments with my boyfriend. Other days I would be extremely quiet and just want to be alone. I would purposely want to listen to depressing music or watch sad movies to add to my own misery. I feel like I have been on a rollercoater. I told my Dr. that I was feeling this way but was brushed off. I decided today I was going to stop and deal with the withdrawl. So far I feel pretty bad, migraines and depression. I know that it will eventually go away. DO NOT TAKE THIS. Youd be better off taking almost anything else.
Pain
by Reviewer39557
on April 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Sleepy, shaking, disoriented, stupefaction Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have been on Wellbutrin for over 3 years. I started it for smoking cessation and it helped me go from nearly two packs a day to just a few a day. It also gave me energy and I had no side effects at all. No stupefaction effect that many get from drugs like Eleval and Pamlor (I took both to try to help with chronic pain - worthless. Now I wear a Fentanyl patch and the pain is well controlled and I have no side effects).I took one (1) 30mg pill and within two hours was asleep in my car because I got so tired and disoriented. I was at work at the time that I took it. Later that night, I was still groggy and my body was shaking, like I was having a low grade seizure or something. I slept on and off during the night, but was unable to go to work the next day because of the shaking and feeling of being disoriented. Your experience my be different, but if you are taking something that is working fine, don't let a doctor “recommend” this. I won't take this drug again and I would seriously consider not taking it if you are about to. Try Wellbutrin if you haven't tried it.
Severe Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39558
on April 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Extreme Fatigue/ Zombie like. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: By the Time I was 17 i had been on every anti-depressant under the sun. You name it, ive tried it. My doctor finally decided to put me on cymbalta, along with a mood stabilizer and an anitpsycotic for sleep. I can say nothing bad about the drug as long as it it TAKEN PROPERLY. The Drug worked perfect for me. The zombie like state at times and the fatigue were the only side effects i experienced. However if i missed a dose or two my world was turned up-side-down. i would go into manic episodes, and become extremely irratic. I would suggest this drug to anyone who can keep a regimented medication schedule.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39559
on April 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: halucinations, BAD depression, thoughts of suicide, increased pain, sleeplessness,sweaty, dry mouth, head aches, and alcoholism!! Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I wouldnt suggest that anyone take this drug. it turned me into a completely different person in a matter of weeks. my first day taking it I had the worst anxiety of my life, very real haluctinations.after seeing my doctor a week later she told me I should continue to take cymbalta that the side effects would lessen but they didnt, they got worse. I started having thoughts of killing myself whenever I saw a knife or pair of sissors.then my friends and family brought to my attention that I was drinking alcohol non stop for over a month.priar to taking this medication I had never been a big drinker. I took cymbalta for 4 months and I can honestly say it made me CRAZY!! it took me 5 months after I stopped taking it to become myself again and get over the depression and alcholism. DONT TAKE THIS DRUG!!
anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39560
on April 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: brain fog, unable to think & speak clearly, tingling in head, blurry vision, frustration, depression, uncontrollable crying & rages, night sweats, headaches Time taken and dosage: Review: was on Zoloft for probably 10 years and thought I would try Cymbalta due to its claim to help fibromyalgia and that it wouldnt cause weight gain.felt much, much better on the Zoloft and just started back on it today.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39561
on April 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Very vivid and distrubing night terrors,(I had two episodes where in one I saw someone being murdered and the others I saw the bodies of 3 females in a marshy like area)I was freaked out of my mind, I had problems staying awake and alert in the daytime, could not concentrate on my work, if I had missed at least two doses, I would become incredibly irritated and zonedsnapping on my friends,co-workers and even my kids. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I recently relocated to a new state and was having some adjustment issues and depression, I noticed my weight gain and my hair falling out as a sign of me needing help, I think that I could better manage those issues than the side effects. I will admit that it took the edge off when I was taking the 30mg, but when on the 60mg I felt that it only enhanced my other problems prior to taking this medication. I am now currently on Wellbutrin and I like it way much more than Cymbalta. I feel that I am more functional and can still do my daily activities, I agree with the other statements about being in a Zombie like mind frame.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39562
on April 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I noticed a lessening of the Fibromyalgia pain in a week, but the diahrrea and hair loss are not acceptable. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
depression, anxiety, body aches
by Reviewer39563
on April 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: first 3-4 months I was doing great, then disrupted sleep began, waking up every hour, night sweats, craving for sugar, low motivation to do anything Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I started on 30mg and went up to 60mg. Couldnt tolerate 60mg, it rendered me completely sleepless and with metallic taste in my mouth. The cravings for sweets are annoying. I feel like a junkie. As of today Im switching to Lexapro.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer39564
on April 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Nausea (the first 3 days), chills, clenching jaw, excessive yawning, excessive sleepiness, foggy, zombie-like feeling, headache, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Ive only been on the 30 mg pill (take once in the morning) for about a week, so Im trying to stick it out. I was very nauseated for the first 3 days, but that went away. What bothers me most is the excessive tiredness and yawning that hits me like a brick in the afternoon. I also feel like a zombie by then. really drugged up. The RN suggested I try taking it at night instead, so well see how that goes. This is the first time Ive ever been on a psychiatric drug. It definitely has helped with my anxiety, which is why Im continuing to give it a chance. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
by Reviewer39565
on April 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I took the first 30mg dose this morning. After about an hour my mouth felt like cotton. I became dizzy, nauseous and totally spaced-out. I just want to sleep and its only 3:00PM. I got a really good nights rest last night in order to start taking Cymbalta. The last drug I took was Lexapro which made me feel the same way. I only took it for one day and will NOT take Cymbalta again tomorrow. I am allergic to synthetic drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet, maybe that is why these drugs have such an effect on me. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I want my Xanax back. It is much easier to control than an extended release tablet. I only took one .5mg tablet of Xanax in the morning and sometimes another later in the day if I needed it. I just wish I could get this med out of my system ASAP. My anxiety and panic attacks are much easier to take than the way I feel right now. I will definitely try to find a holistic alternative.
Depression
by Reviewer39566
on April 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I have been taking it for 2 days and have had sever headaches, nausea, and feel as if I have a fever. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: After the first dosage I assumed i was getting sick. After the second I researched the side effects. I will not take this drug any more.
ptsd, depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39567
on April 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Short term: dizziness,nausea,confusion, and headaches for about 10 days or so. Long term: extremely graphic nightmares, night sweats(especially in winter), 30 lb. weight gain, sexual side effects, extremely unhappy with all of these side effects. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I feel somewhat more stable than when off of this type of medicine, but I am also so unhappy with the long term side effects. Also, I am still experiencing some major depressive episodes and invasive thoughts, which makes me question if the cure is worse than the disease. I want to get off of it, but I fear feeling the way I did prior to taking any antidepressant, which was horrible. Others taken include Paxil and Lexapro. I am at a real crossroad right now and dont know what to do. Help???
anxiety depression social phobia
by Reviewer39568
on April 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Major lack of appetite during the first 4 or 5 weeks of taking Cymbalta. Slight headache during the first week as I worked up from 30 mgs to 60 mgs. Lighter sleep pattern and some tooth grinding. I never had the problem of excessive sweating or dry mouth with Cymbalta.FWIW I cannot take Prozac, Effexor or Lexapro due to very bad physical side effects. This SSNRI has truly changed my life for the better. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Wonderful medication for anxiety with depression and social phobia. Ive battled panic attacks and anxiety since my early teens, with many different medications along the way. Cymbalta has finally shown me what normal feels like. Ive had no weight gain with this med. in fact Ive even lost some and have kept it off. Be patient it takes weeks for your body to adjust to an SSNRI but the side effects do go away and the benefits are incredible. It evened out my moods and I am able to appreciate daily life now. What an incredible gift.
bipolar II - depression
by Reviewer39569
on April 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Unfortunately I cant remember exactly what they were, but I did have some. I guess they werent too horrendous, except it severely hinders weight loss, so I finally decided I had to quit it. Worked very well for my depression; happy to report I had no complaints with that. You WILL need to discipline yourself and BE WISE with this med though: DON'T skip any doses, not even by an hour or so, or you may begin to not feel very well physically. Just follow these simple rules and you should be just fine, and in a pretty stable mood! If I'm social drinking with friends, which isn't very often - maybe once a month - I might not take the med exactly when I'm supposed to, but I stick with it daily, and don't recall it making me feel odd, mentally or physically as long as Im consistent in taking it. HOWEVER, getting off of Cymbalta altogether requires following a VERY STRICT PROTOCOL. If you don't follow it, IT CAN GET UGLY. REAL UGLY. (Quick, but necessary Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: MY GOD (I never use that phrase - Im atheist!), DO NOT RISK, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, stopping this med cold turkey OR EVEN A BIT TOO QUICKLY or you may sorely regret it (no pun intended)! Husband calls it the heroin of antidepressants. Make that mistake, youd better prepare for nausea, dizziness, increasingly crappy feeling overall, & ultimately SEVERE BRAIN ZAPS. The ZAPPING is CRAZY depressing; I felt completely helpless, always in bed, didn't want to move so zaps wouldnt start! Same reason for wanting to KILL MYSELF; just to be rid of the PHYSICAL AGONY of ZAPS! Not sure what those are? Fantastic blog: http://theblondepharmacist.wordpress.com/2007/11/17/brain-shivers-brain-zaps-brain-shocks/ - Cried & zapped while reading it. PLEASE. VERY SLOWLY wean off this if/when med change & ONLY UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION OF DOC! PLEASE! Brain zaps are VERY COMMON & EXTREMELY DEBILITATING. For me, right after SEEMINGLY NEVER ENDING vision-screwing epileptic lightning storms FINALLY PEAKED, TAKING SEEMINGLY FOREVER to decr in intensity after several UTTERLY HELLISH days, I literally felt I had been repeatedly struck in the head for 24 hrs straight w/metal bats covered w/protruding nails. Scalp burned in pain the following AM. You know �head tenderness' after a severe migraine or bout of flu? That's what it's like & and only when the zaps are BEGINNING to cease. One week later: FINALLY, zaps very mild, 99.7% gone; yet still frightenin
Anxiety
by Reviewer39570
on April 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Nausea, night sweats, severe chapped lips Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: My anxiety has been 100 percent better since taking Cymbalta. It was a life saver for me. I was having severe anxiety and a lot of sleepless nights. About 2months after taking it I started getting my life back together and getting some good sleep. I still feel really sick to my stomach though and thinking of coming off of it. I tried taking it @ night but it keeps me awake. My next step is to cut my dose from 60mg to 30 mg per day. Has anyone else experienced this complete sickness to there stomach. It is especially worse if I drink caffeine.
anxiety
by Reviewer39571
on April 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I LOVED Cymbalta. I had energy for the first time in 10 years, my anxiety was gone. I would have rated it a 5, but exactly at the six weeks mark.I started with severe diarrhea and it lasted until I finally quit taking Cymbalta a month later. Ive tried to gradually re-introduce the Cymbalta at a lower dose twice since then, after 1 month rest for my gut.but the diarrhea starts back immediately. I would love to know if anyone else has had experience with this & if the diarrhea finally went away. I felt so good on it, Id gladly suffer the diarrhea if I knew it would pass in time. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: If you can tolerate it, hang in there! It worked better than anything else Ive tried.
depression
by Reviewer39572
on April 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: night sweats, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation (decreased over time) Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Its certainly not perfect, but Cymbalta has worked pretty well for me. Imporant to note that almost all of the side effects started off as severe, then very gradually tapered off to a minimal or acceptable level. I was doubtful that the side effects would significantly diminish, but, over time, they did. For those who feel extremely sleepy when taking this drug, I experienced that too--until I underwent two sleep studies and found out I have narcolepsy. Its my understanding that often the Cymbalta lifts depression enough that people become aware of other medical and/or psych problems they may be having.One other note: on the very first day that I took the Cymbalta I did have a brief episode of anxiety. Nothing that caused a change in my actions, but for three or four hours I had increased feelings of self-doubt, anxiousness, paranoia, etc. However, after the first day, this never recurred.
depression, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39573
on April 7, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: increased sesitivity to cold weather, tired, yawning, foggy mind, confused, no worry even when I should be. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: I have been on Cymbalta for three weeks and my mood is better and I am happier. I take 30Mg in the morning and will increase if I stay with this med. At night I sleep well now and waking up is extremely difficult. It has not improved on the fibro fog or pain. Pain in my legs is worse than before. I am also taking 10mg of Amitripline at night.
depression and fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39574
on April 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: i was sleepy had alot of stomach problems first week. it caused some insominia, i also felt like i was haviing brain buzz and ringing in my ears. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I have hung in there and now the side effect have gone. I am feeling wonderful now. I have not felt like this in years. I am playing with my kids and smiling and laughing everyone can tell. I am cleaning and organizing my house now. I feel like a person. I have to take alot of meds. I have no insurance and my cymbalta is $185.00 a month. I am also on neurotin, tramadol, benazapril for my blood pressure and glyberide for my diabetes. They have not caused any problems yet with the cymbalta. My meds cost about $800.00 all togther. It is hard to buy sometimes. I am a homemaker and i have four little girls. I have been so depressed for the past 2 years and have not been myslef at sll. but now with the cymbalta I have started acting like my old self. i love it. My happy pill. Some of the other meds I take also effects and raises serotonin levels so that may make a difference. But whatever is going on in my brain is wonderful. Everyone who reads this if you have any suggestions on how to get samples or discount on meds please email me at [email protected] Pray for me and everyone in that can not afford there meds. It is a big problem i think in the economy. Lets all remeber to pray for our country and the economy. There is power in numbers and all our prayers can make a difference.
Anxiety due to health problem
by Reviewer39575
on April 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: No real significant side effects in the beginning. Just sleep problems after 4 yrs of taking the drug. Wean myself off slowly! Long process but better outcome. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I posted a message on 12/22/08 about weaning myself off. Well, as of now 04/06/09 I finished my last dosage this week. Feel pretty good. Sleep problems are minimal. I sleep a deeper sleep instead of feeling disrupted. I have minimal brain zapping or twitching that you may call it and I know from the last few months that it will be gone within the week.What I did to wean off the drug is I started out with every other day for 1 month. Then I went every two days for another month. Again every 3 days for next month. And every 4 days for the last month. I did this on my own terms and decided this was the best way for me to handle it. Dont get me wrong, in between each month or sometimes a day out of the month I had some dizziness and twitchng, etc., but I kept going. It got frustrating some days and I felt like I couldnt do it, but each week and month got easier. I am so glad I did it this way. It takes alot of patience and will to tough it out. I would highly suggest doing this for anyone wishing to wean themselves off. DO NOT CUT OFF COLD_TURKEY. YOU WILL REGRET IT & HAVE A TOUGH TIME! I tried that way before this and couldnt handle it and just stayed on it. Good luck to all. I am getting much better as the days go on now.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39576
on April 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: I have been taking Cymbalta for a few days now. I am loving it. I have no side effects. I feel alert, focused, and happy. I havent felt this way in a while. I am very pleased.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39577
on April 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: fatigue, headache, yawning, general stupidity Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Ive had fibromyalgia for 6 years, used to take Effexor, which worked well for me (with no side effects while taking it) but was horrible to get off of (lost my health insurance, and it was too expensive). Just got health insurance again, doctor put me on Cymbalta 3 days ago, and I think someone stole my brain.all I want to do is sit and stare or sleep, cant think clearly, yawning all the time, no motivation.and I have a TON of work to do this weekend! I need my brain back! I think Im going to stop taking this and just take my clonazepam for sleep and see how that goes.it doesnt seem to be helping my fibro pain much, and I am taking tramadol with it (which they say you shouldnt do, but my doctor prescribed both, so Im hoping she knows.couldnt function at all without the tramadol right now.). After reading about some of the weight gain issues, Im concerned about that, since I gained 30 lbs. on Lyrica and have just now worked off 12 lbs. of that.not looking forward to gaining it back.
Anxiety disorder/depression
by Reviewer39578
on April 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: One dose 60 MG before bed. Woke at 1 AM with panic attack/heart pounding. Get up and immediately feel faint. Collapse in a cold sweat and put feet up- intense dizziness, disoriented, nausea, tingling- seemed like it would never end- and recurred repeatedly through the night- alternating chills and sweats- diarhea (GI evacuation) - dry heaving- exhaustion- zombie headed and anxious next day- looked in the mirror at one point and my eyes were totally dialated and bugging out of my head! Very freaky! AWFUL! AWFUL! AWFUL! Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I was on Effexor with great success for my AD and depression, but it made me SO sleepy all the time. Dr. said cymbalta is closely related to Effexor but has less incidence of SE in most people - but HOLY MOLY! My first dose almost had me calling 911 in the middle of the night! I thought I was going to have an aneurism or a heart attack! I cant remember when Ive felt so terrible- it seemed like it would never end!
anxiety IBS
by Reviewer39579
on March 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: At first just head tingling in my right side. Jaw clenching made worse. IBS better but terrible smelling gas at times and Belching. First two weeks nausea not hungry. Sweet cravings. I have lost 8 pounds in 4 weeks. I take it in the morning 60mg and have energy all day. Restless leg type jitters. No outburst on hudband or kids anymore. Feel Well and calm but take ativan in the late afternoon to relax. Oh I also crave beer sometimes is weird. Oh ya really sucky thing is hard to have orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I am going to try to stick with the drug at least for 6 months it really seems to help. Hopfully then I can go off and keep the ativan for daily use.
Depression
by Reviewer39580
on March 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Night sweats but oddly enough only on my lower body Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Cymbalta has helped me greatly. I tried 3 other antidepressants which actually made me worse (I had severe social anxiety while on the generic form of Wellbutrin which I never had before) and Cymbalta is the only medication that has worked for me. The night sweats can be severe but since the medication seems to be working its a small price I am willing to pay. Unlike some of the other medications Cymbalta worked slowly; each day I felt a little bit better. While on the some of the others it almost felt like I was on speed as I was full of energy yet still didnt feel quite right. After a few weeks on them I crashed and was actually more depressed than before I started taking them. I am very thankful for Cymbalta!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39581
on March 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Dizzy, foggy brain, eyes tired, blurry, dry mouth,low sex drive, etc., however, off it, I hurt too much. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: A year ago was on 60mg day for months.Was having terrible decided to stop cymbalta,stopped cold turkey,OMG!it was awful,but I made it thru.I started feeling better,then aches & pains came back big time.I also have a problem with veins & phlebitis in my rt lower leg.It swelled up bad, which it had before, but this time didnt go down.I had all kind of tests & they couldnt figure out what was causing it so sent me to a Rhumatologist.They ran more tests, but still nothing to say what was causing phlebitis.Just before I saw the Rhumatologist,I asked my doc for an Rx of celebrex to see if that would help with pains,it did some, but not the phlebitis. Rhumatologist put me back on Cymbalta 30mg day.I take it & 1 celebrex & the first couple days the swelling went down completely.I have felt so much better for the last 8 months.I still have lots of fatigue & just hate that meds seem to keep me that way.I still want off the cymbalta.Several yrs ago someone told me about a site & supplement that helped her daughter who is bipolar. I thought about it again recently & I looked up the site & called to asked if they have evidence that it helps with fibromyalgia & they said yes,so I started it myself.I have been on it a week & starting to wean off the cymbalta so we will see how it goes.The site is www.truehope.com,product EmpowerPlus.I take EmpowerPlus,Inositol & Total Amino Solution.I am already sleeping better & anxious to see what this
Deperssion
by Reviewer39582
on March 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: sweats, weigh gain, cotton mouth, Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: make me into sugar junkie,never cared about sweets before. the sweats!!! trying to get off this stuff.
Review
by Reviewer39583
on March 27, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Pain
by Reviewer39584
on March 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: dry eyes, dry mouth, feel like a zombie, cannot think as clearly Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: From the first day taking Cymbalta I have experiences abdominal pain, and constipation, sleeplessness but the stomach pain and gas has been the worst. I thought I was having a appendicitis or a gall bladder attack. I tried 15 mlg and the nausea and stomach pain were just as bad. After reading the problems others are having I have decided to quit using this medication. It has helped me with the pain but the other side effects are just not worth it. I can not sleep it is 2:00 am right now and I cannot function very well at work due to stomach pain.
Panic disorder/depression
by Reviewer39585
on March 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Anger, feeling of sudden energy, burning feeling in my chest, uncontrollable of my body, thoughts of suicide Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I started this pill two days ago 30mg. The first day I was completly fine felt pretty good on it except when I went to sleep I felt a little sick. I took my 2nd dose yesterday(30mg) and had a horrible reaction ! I am 19 years old, female and I am not a very depressed person, I dont have any anger problems Im very easy going person, I just have bad panic disorder/anxiety. I basically went crazy on this pill I had no control over my body. I had thoughts of killing my parents and had to hold myself to my bed so I wouldnt hurt them. In my mind I knew it was wrong but I kept getting the adrenal feeling in me and burning feeling in my chest like I was going crazy. Luckily I had the will not to do it. This drug seriously needs to be taking off the market ! Im appauld and disgusted that my doctor prescribed me this and after many times asking if theirs any other solution besides antidepressent she basicalyl yellled at me. All I can say is if your thinking about taking this drug its really not worth it ! I never thought that I would be the one to have a bad reaction to this drug I just thought the people were crazy that did, and trust me their not ! This drug needs to be taking off the market and believe me with anough people getting bad reactions it will soon ! With someone with panic disorder like me where Im fearful to even leave my house well this drug did it for me, my panic attacks are much worst for me ! If you decide to try this medication please make sure someones their to
depression
by Reviewer39586
on March 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: at first could sleep night sweats change time i took then could not wake up in the morning head in a fog could not focus Weight Gain extremly tiered cant function at work Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have tried all kinds of Meds in the last year I have had a really bad year almost lost my marriage Crazy outburst could not control. My Great Nephew like a nephew past at 17 month from lukimeia, lost Great Grand mother, precancer cells just not a good year. started take Cymbalta from the Family Doctor worked For the depression good days then after a couple of days of not sleeping the doctor told me to take it at night then i was unable to get up in the morning and I would have CRAZY dreams started Talking in my sleep a lot, I never did this before. Night sweats in the winter when it was really cold I should have been freezing. Got to the point I could not keep focused to work all i wanted to do was sleep when i got home that would be all I would do Work and Sleep I talked with my doctor tried to change time I took again got worse. I told her I wanted to come off. I am still struggleing to do so. This was the worse experience ever. Then first day I skipped a dose I thought I was going to lose my mind, stomach pain headache could not move my arms and legs. I have slowly lowered my dose but I still have foggy days and headaches when I get off I will NEVER go back and I will never recommend to any one I also will urgy my doctor to stop recommending this medicine the Side effects are not worth it. And as soon as I started to get off the old feeling started coming back slowly. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39587
on March 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: yawning, watery eyes(from yawning), runny/stuffy nose(from yawning), jaw clenching, tooth pain(from jaw clenching), slightly hyper, but yawning is the one i experience the most. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Ive taken it in the past and recently started again. It works well for me. It eases my frustration and anxiety. I let things roll off my back when i need to whereas before I couldnt. The one side effect that Im relieved to hear that other people have is the yawning! Im yawning constantly even while typing this. Its causing my runny/stuffy nose, watery eyes/blurred vision, and the weird thing is Im not sleepy!! I just yawn. What causes this????
Depression
by Reviewer39588
on March 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Severe brain buzzes while on med quit taking it one week ago. Since then brain buzzes, headaches, hot/cold spells. I suggest before anyone takes this they fully understand the bad side effects. I have never taken any type of depression medicine trusted my docotor when he suggested it. I think this drug should be off the market. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
generalized anxiety
by Reviewer39589
on March 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: initially dry mouth but that subsided after the first week or two of treatment; occasional severe night sweats Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: i didnt know what feeling normal was like until i started taking this medication. i began taking 30mg QAM after my PCP put the squash on my request for PRN anxiety meds. she felt as though i needed something more than just a PRN as i have several daily stressors in life that were exacerbating my GAD (major break up, move, hectic work schedule, etc etc). i have suggested it to several of my friends and colleagues who also suffer from anxiety and anxiety-related health issues as it has immensely helped with releaving my daily anxious feelings. i have experienced no weight gain, no lack of sexual desire or no inability to orgasm. i also have not experienced any issues if i do not take the medication at the same time of day. maybe a slight headache but nothing that would need to be treated with an analgesic. i dont know what the withdrawal effects would be like for me but i cant foresee myself wanting to stop taking this med so i suppose i shouldnt WORRY about it!
anger outbursts, mild depression
by Reviewer39590
on March 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Nausea, buzzing through my body, stiffness in jaw, clenching teeth, blurred vision, no appetite, spaced out. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took my first 30mg cymbalta at 6 a.m. and by 7.30 a.m. my mouth was watering with a tight feeling, I felt quite nauseous. At about 9 a.m. I was dry reaching. Its now 8.30p.m. and I feel like my body just doesnt want to do what my brain does.spacey. After reading all the comments, I am quiet scarred to continue and will go back to the Doctor.
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39591
on March 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: low blood pressure, nausea, night sweats, vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I really love Cymbalta. I have anxiety and depression and have been on and off of Cymbalta. I just feel SO much better on it. As far as the sexual side effects, I have body dysmorphic disorder which is MUCH MUCH worse when i am not on the medication, so sex was not nearly as good as being on it. It does cause some dryness.dry mouth, skin and female dryness, but it is SOOO worth it. I am so much more NORMAL on it.off of it I had really low lows. I think people with problems with anxiety and depression should try different drugs til they find the right fit, but this one is right for me.
Depression
by Reviewer39592
on March 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: (((((*NIGHTMARES*)))) Violent, scary, lucid dreams FROM THE VERY PIT OF HELL/ YAWNING (thought it was just me)/ WEIGHT GAIN Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Relieved to know Im not alone, yet FREAKED OUT at the same time!!! SUCCESSFULLY treated 10 yrs,w/ Wellbutrin SR (I LOVE Wellbutrin=best drug ever made in my opinion!! tho not for everyone) NO side-effects, no weight gain, nada. Did also have miraculous results w/ Cymbalta 3 years ago after a bout of depression w/ psychotic features. GREATFUL FOR CYMBALTA, BUT downsides INCREASINGLY TROUBLESOME. 1) Previously slim, GAINED 10 pounds on Cymbalta, around my middle, increased exercise but cant lose wt!! CRAVE CARBS/INCREASED APPETITE(Wellbutrin added, has helped a tiny bit!) MISSED DOSES causes BRAIN ZAPPING /ANXIOUS feelingWORST SYMPTOM: NIGHTMARES--SICK VIOLENT SCARY dreams!! Never had before--ONLY SINCE CYMBALTA!!! [SUGGESTION: DO NOT EAT ANYTHING in the evening--makes it worse] In the dreams wildly depairing--chomping on my own flesh---tormented and raging. Anyone considering the drug.HEAVENLY at first (can work miracles for depression)but HELL in the end. Bottom line: I want OFF!!!!!
fibromyalgia, lupus
by Reviewer39593
on March 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: headache, anxiety, brain fog, hallucinations, nausea, sleep loss, stomach pains, mental problems, joint pains. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Withdrawal was horrible. Took more than 8 weeks to get off this nasty drug. Never experienced anything so difficult in my life.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39594
on March 17, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Extreme hard erections. Huge increase in semen during ejaculation. Roid rage. Bench press went up 75 lbs in 3 months. Lost 100 lbs and now have 8% body fat. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This is a miracle pill. If you could put roids, viagara, and ritalin in a pill this is it!
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39595
on March 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Prolonged diarrhea, some dizziness but not enough to really be a problem. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been on many antidepressants and always ended up taking Klonopin besides for the anxiety. With Cymbalta, I have not needed one Klonopin since the first week of taking it. I think it is great except for the diarrhea. I am hoping to get that controlled with diet and not have to come off the medication.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39596
on March 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: tiredness, inability to orgasm, the first week: a feeling of being in a fog Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Im on 30mg of Cymbalta, and Im already feeling the effects. Apart from the tiredness, Im actually happier and Ive had less anxiety, which is great. I just wish I could get my libido back! Its kind of unnerving when youre in a steady relationship and you cant get there. I havent felt many side effects, so Im giving it a while. Im hoping I stay like I am. If not, Im definitely switching.
fibromyalga
by Reviewer39597
on March 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 82.0 Side effects: dizzy, nausea, cannot focus, and dyharria, all this after taking my first 1/2 of a 20 mg. today 2/18/09. that medicine is poison!!! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39598
on March 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Esophageal pain (felt like something was stuck in my throat) Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review:
Irritability, anxiety, depression
by Reviewer39599
on March 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Nausea first couple days and occasionally now. First time I took it side effects were worse. I stopped because of what I read about problems stopping - no problem. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I have read so much negative stuff on Cymbalta. I love it. I was on it about 6 months the 1st time but read all kinds of horror stories on the web. I stopped and had NO PROBLEMS stopping but the irritability and anxiety returned. My husband asked if I had stopped so guess it was obvious. I am a better mom, wife, and friend with it. I have 5 kids, full-time job, and full-time college work toward masters. I will take as long as needed and do not fear stopping.
long term mild depression
by Reviewer39600
on March 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: INCREASED SWEATING, NIGHT SWEATS (these 2 symptoms have not abated the entire time I have taken Cymbalta---3+ years), insomnia (not sure if this is a result of Cymbalta), increased TOLERANCE to alcohol (more drinks = less effect or buzz), sugar-cravings Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I started on Prozac in 1999, have taken Zoloft, Remeron, Wellbutrin, Effexor and now Cymbalta 60 mg. Effexor worked well for 3 years, then depression seemed to gradually increase/worsen. The SWEATING is probably the worse side effect, but one that I have grudgingly learned to live with. I am experiencing increased apathy in the past 6 months that is probably due to being off-work from a seasonal job. Winter depression was significantly improved this year, possibly due to increased sunlight exposure (I used to work in a windowless office for 6 years). Have often thought of weaning myself off and seeing what life would be like again without antidepressants but am reluctant.still remember vividly the feelings of hopelessness, sadness, inability to cope with motherhood. I feel for all my fellow depression sufferers.we probably are at the mercy of the drug co.s. P.S. Cymbalta has had no effect on joint or muscle pain for me, unsure if related to depression. No sexual side effects.
mild depression
by Reviewer39601
on March 13, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Just started it. will report back. Paxil makes me SOOOO TIRED. Need energy. Have been taking provigil for the ssri apathy and it works but has its own tolerance building issues, etc. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
nerve damage in feet; depression
by Reviewer39602
on March 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Havent noticed any side effects compared to the Prozac I took for over 10 years. But Ive only been on 20mg for 3 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: Doc thought it might help my feet AND my depression.
anxiety
by Reviewer39603
on March 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: first two days: nausea, dry mouth, frequent urination, blurred vision, bug eyed, unsatisfied yawning, fatigue, jitters, tackycardia, brain wanted to move but body didnt.days 3-14: constipation, yawning, fatigue.days 15-21: jitters, yawning, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: ok so i feel ok now that I got through the side effect stage. But i wanted to get to this point no matter what. Now im trying to see if this is helping me with the anxiety and Im not sure. The first day i took it I laughed because I felt like i took a teeny bit of exstacy. My heart raced and I was nervous but I had this extra feeling that came and went that reminded me of exstacy. That only lasted a day though. I admit I was taking diet pills too so that may have had an impact on that. The constipation was only a day or two max at a time and I switched from taking it am to pm. I slept ok but still woke up sleepy. Sleepy and kinda jittery. I started out with only 15 mg for a week then 30 mg. after that once a day. Im still waiting to feel results and so far I can only say that Im happy to be at this point. I never got any crazy dreams or detached retina.but I wouldnt have minded that first day feeling a little longer. I gained weight on other medications.and Ive trie
Chronic pain and depression
by Reviewer39604
on March 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: tachycardia (160bpm), nausea, dry mouth, shakes, hot and cold flashes, extreme fatigue (zomby-like), excessive yawning. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I wish I would have read more before taking this pill. I only took it one time (30mg) and woke in the middle of the night to use the restroom and upon standing had a wave of nausea, then light-headedness, then I laid down to go back to sleep and my heart started racing around 160 bpm. I was very scared, so my husband drove me to the ER with all 3 kids in the middle of the night. Lab results showed I was .1 low in potassium and told me I had anxiety. I have NEVER experienced tachycardia at this high of a rate and am attributing it to Cymbalta. I have never had a panic attack ever. Consumer beware! I was going to take this for chronic pain to my neck and shoulder from a mva and for mild depression from the chronic pain. I will not be taking this piss poor med again.
anxiety/panic/depression with pain
by Reviewer39605
on March 11, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: first 2 weeks - nausea, 4 weeks in - constipation, 6 weeks in - diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: Cymbalta has helped me feel lots better mentally, somewhat better physically -- it greatly helped my chronic neck pain, but did nothing for my lower back pain. I am not completely sure yet. I have had severe diarrhea for two weeks now.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39606
on March 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Detached Retina, Night Sweats, Weight Gain, Dizziness, Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: This is my second post regarding Cymbalta. My first post was in early 2005 when I discovered it was very possible Cymbalta had caused me to suffer a detached retina. It was the only thing that had changed in my routine and after just having a thumbs up on my eye exam a few months before, I am certain it was the Cymbalta. My eyes will never be the same, I will always have vision problems like floaters and difficulty when reading. After reading through some of the newer posts here today, I thought it was neccessary to update my post.Eli Lily had just added detached retina to their long list of infrequent side-effects 2 months before it was prescribed to me. This tells me they knew it was happening to people. I fear that many others have had this issue but did not put the two together. Never go off cold turkey! I didnt but just skipping a day was horrible. I had withdrawals for a month or longer. My best advice is, dont let your doctor bully you into taking something
Clinical Depression
by Reviewer39607
on March 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: severe constipation; night sweats; headaches; very sleepy; feel zombie-like Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have been on almost every anti-depressant in many different combinations over the course of the past 25 years. Cymbalta just does not feel right; I feel almost desperate in a panic sort of way to get it out of my system. I think I feel worse taking it than on the last combo that was not longer working well. Interest and motivation had been dropping but on Cymbalta I feel an almost complete disconnect between my head and my body in that I am very aware of things I want to do and yet cannot make myself do them. I have been using nutritional and cleansing products from a company call Isagenix for 2 years now and they have given me amazing energy and excellent physical health despite being on drugs that really slow down my head. So I still have what it takes to go running but the issue is forcing myself out the door which I do not manage as frequently as I need to. Cymbalta is supposedly a drug that is very effective for those who are quite drug-resistant but I admit I am very disco
Major Depression
by Reviewer39608
on March 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Restless legs. Just as I start to fall asleep my legs jerk so badly I get out of bed so my husband can sleep. During the day I can take a nap and this does not happen. I have taken 2 mg of klonopin for years for RLS and until now it has always worked. OH YES CONSTIPATION. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I feel 90% better. I have more energy, no suicidal thoughts, able to concentrate on reading. I can actually use the coping skills I have learned over the years!
Severe Depression
by Reviewer39609
on March 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Severe anxiety (Ive never had anxiety before), general fatigue, loss of motivation, headachesMissing a dose resulted in Brain Zaps and a vertigo like feeling Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: eek
Depression
by Reviewer39610
on March 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Headaches, dizziness, constipation, no emotions, no sex drive, mental lapses, sleepiness, slow to responses, and weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I stopped taking Cymbalta cold turkey. Doses were 30 for the first month and 60 for the second month. I am on my 10th day of withdrawal. I am still suffering from vertigo, headaches, neck stiffness, dry mouth, low urine output, sweats, and blurred vision.
back pain (neuropathic pain)
by Reviewer39611
on March 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: extreme mid-day sleepiness, loss of sex drive, loss of motivation to excercise, loss of motivation in general, mild weight loss (which is a plus, I suppose) Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: On my Dr.s advice, I went on Cymbalta instead of taking 2 Alleve daily for my chronic back pain. I also get quarterly epidurals for my back pain, and have a standing prescription for Vicodin which I use very sparingly. Cymbalta has definitely helped with the daily pain, but the mid-day sleepiness in so overwhelming, many times I wonder if it is worth it. I now take Provigil to combat the sleepiness. My dose is 60 mg. Cymbalta. Overall, Cymbalta works great for pain but makes me really sleepy.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39612
on March 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Nausea, Nerve tingling,severe insomnia, heart palpitations Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I have been on antidepressants for years. I have taken Zoloft for 3 years and Wellbutrin for 2 years. My anxiety has recently started to increase so the Dr. suggested taking Cymbalta. The side effects are horrible. I have never experienced such severe side effects. I am going back to Zoloft combined with the Wellbutrin which has worked well for me in the past.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39613
on March 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Dream Zone, each night when I start going to sleep, I reenter the dream I was in the night before. I never wake up naturally feeling refreshed. For first 4 months, I had to fight to stay awake after 3PM. If I could I would go to sleep and sleep from 3:PM until 9:00AM the next morning. I started taking Welbutrin with it and now (3rd month with Wellbutrin) not as sleepy during the day but still have days where (just not every day) I could sleep +15 hours. Tried to take at night, but kept forgetting to take. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: The additional heat is nice in the winter. The increased smelling is not so good nor is the slight visual hallucination. This drug gave me less severe side affects than many others, so I stayed on. I just wish I could get out of the dream zone.
Anxiety/ Depression
by Reviewer39614
on March 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I had taken the 30mg dose before bed last night. Woke up with an extreme panic attack about 3 hrs. after taking it. I could not stop vomiting and crying. It got so bad I had to ask my husband to help me. I thought I was going to try to hurt myself. I started seeing and hearing things that werent there. My heart was racing and my pupils were huge. It was like having a bad trip. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer39615
on March 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Weight gain (20 lbs in 6 months)--doctor said I would not gain weight. Low Sex Drive, increased heart rate, vivid dreams. I am trying to come off of Cymbalta with numerous side effects. Primarily, brain buzzing, heart palpatations. It has been 72hrs since I had a dose (30mg). I am hoping to get through this in a few days. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I do not recommend!
fibromyalgia and depression
by Reviewer39616
on March 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: SEVERE constipation, dry mouth,indigestion,cough,high fever during sleep, increased muscle aching in my legs, rash, skin peeling off fingers/toes/lips, nausea and vomiting Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: This drug is POISON. I am a nurse and have seen many of these symptoms in patients taking chemotherapy. The skin peeling was especially distressing because my fingertips and lips were extremely sore and sensitive for a long time-- I quit the drug after 2 weeks (30mg daily) because I could not tolerate any of these side effects. I generally tolerate medication well. I cant believe this stuff is still on the market.
clinical depression
by Reviewer39617
on March 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: insomnia, vivid dreams that continue from night to night as a story, cant lose any weight, no lobido Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This is the only drug that keeps me depression free even in winter.
Anxiety, slight depression
by Reviewer39618
on March 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Severe nausea, inability to sleep, anxiety. Took at bedtime, and woke up the next morning with my hands shaking so badly I could barely hold my spoon to eat breakfast, which I didnt feel like eating in the first place due to the nausea. I felt like I was having an out of body experience for the next 24 hours. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have irritable bowel syndrome, which doctors have told me is triggered mostly by stress. I finally gave in to the thought of trying medication to help my anxiety. I took my first 30 mg pill at bedtime, and within four hours was awake, feeling anxious with racing thoughts and nausea. I got up, drank a glass of water, and within 20 minutes had thrown up the water. Who throws up water? The entire next day I felt miserable - out of it, dizzy, nauseous, not connected to the world. Reading these posts has at least affirmed that I am not alone in my reaction to this medication. I was supposed to start taking the 30 mg and work up to 60, but I have no desire whatsoever to lose another day to feeling so badly and have not taken any additional pills.
fibromyagia
by Reviewer39619
on March 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: night sweats, weight gain, brain zaps, headaches,constipation, Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: Please read on Cymbaltas website about side effects and precautions. They did NO studies longer than three mos. and you cant take Ultram with it.I was on cymbalta for 18 months. In the first 6 months, I loved it, then started having probs-night sweats, 30 lb weight gain in 3 mos even while dieting, headaches,generall having no emotion to anything, brain farts severely, other crap that I didnt have a clue that was because of cymbalta. I wean off from 60mg to 30mg,started taking 150mg of wellbutrin xl, Everyday i dumped a little bit of beads out, tried the 7 at a time-too much work- have been completey off for 5 days now. Only have brain zaps and jolts, and this weird pulsating in my head. hope it doesnt last too much longer.
depression
by Reviewer39620
on February 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I have been reading everybodys posts and I am not sure if I should laugh or cry. For three years I have experienced terrible night sweats, teeth clenching and a 30 lb. weight gain. I reported these symptoms to my doctor but she only confirmed that night sweats are a side effect. I also experience the brain zaps if I miss a dose. I want to learn how to successfully get off of this drug asap! I am so glad I finally found the cause of a lot of my problems. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
Migraines, head/nerve pain, anxiety
by Reviewer39621
on February 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Sleepiness and at first, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Started at 30 mgs, then went up to 60 mgs, but just cut back down to 30 mgs because felt that it was making me feel like a zombie during the day even though I take my pill before bed. Although it did cut down on the number of headaches per month and head pain, it was not a miracle cure for me. I am trying 30 mgs to see if i can get the same relief at a lower dose to avoid the fatigue. Had a few brain zaps cutting down to 30 mgs but not too bad. Helps the anxiety, but not a total cure. All in all, this drug works better than any other that Ive taken for headaches and Ive taken just about all of them plus tried every natural treatment there is. It makes me feel more positive and helps me to think about the headaches less - they dont get me down anymore. For anxiety, Paxil was much better but made me gain weight.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39622
on February 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: tremors, bladder spasms, hair loss, insomnia, severe weight gain Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: i have been off of cymbalta 4 days now.still have the severe tremors when i wake up.dont know how long that will last.a little dizzy but not as bad as before.this drug is really hard to get off of if you are sensitive to side effects.especially increased anxiety!
depression/post-partum
by Reviewer39623
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: vivid, bizarre and bad dreams, sweating at night, nausea for the first 3 weeks, weight issues, sweets cravings, decreased libido and inability to achieve climax, yawning, fatigue; brain zaps if I missed a dose and now while withdrawing Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I have not been able to lose ANY of my post partum weight despite adequate diet and exercise changes. THIS is depressing. I had 20 lbs to lose before starting cymbalta, now I have about 23. Initially I lost my appetite for 3 weeks and lost 5 lbs, but gained that back plus 3 more. I also saw an increase in night terrors, which totally freaks my husband out. The antidepressant effect was very good with medicine, but withdrawal is a real booger. I have the brain zaps I have been reading about and headaches as well as dry eyes, poor sleep and foggy brain. Wish I would have read up on the withdrawal of the med before I asked for an antidepressant.
Yes
by Reviewer39624
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I had no side effect while taking this drug, it worked great for depression but the side effect are horrible. I have vertigo so bad I have had to take Dramamine I am lethargic and cant focus.I wouldnt have stopped but Ive lost me health insurance. Time taken and dosage: 16 months Review: This stuff is heavy and I have been on a lot of anti-deprpessents and this works great but going off might not be worth it, I miss my Citalopram.but mostly I miss having access to medical care.
depression
by Reviewer39625
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: constant numbness on the right side of my body, tingling fingers, unexplained extreme yawning, trouble staying asleep, anxiety, accelerated heart rate in mornings, dry-mouth when working out, new sweating that continues hours after working out, constipation, loss of appetite/cravings Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I had lots of side effects the first 2-3 days of being on the 30 mg tablet, but most went away. I was kicked up to 60 mg starting week 2. I felt much better, although not completely better. 4-5 weeks into 60 mg I started to have extreme numbness & tingling on my right hand, arm, side, shoulder blade. I continued having the listed side effects at week 5. Doctors are unable to explain the numbness and think it is not associated with cymbalta. Numbness diminished after stopping the medicine & starting a new anti-depressant.
depression pms
by Reviewer39626
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: extreme sleepiness, yawning, lethargy. just awful. not to mention nausea! Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: After feeling ill effects after the first dose I thought it would get better but after day 3 I realized I could not tolerate the side effects. I can barely get out of bed
Fibro/depression
by Reviewer39627
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN!!, constpation, stomach problems( digestion) Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: The Drs say it doesnt cause weight gain but I was on nothing before Cymbalta & I have gained 24 lbs in 2.5 years. My stomach is distented alot , constpation & now hemmoriods due to the constipation
peripheral neuropathy & fibromyalgi
by Reviewer39628
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Severe stomach pain, headache and open gating of pain in all areas of my body for first 48 hours or so. Pain lasted so long I had suicidal thoughts. Effects of loss of appetite and extra pain sensitivity lasted over a month. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This is not a good drug. Try anything else.
clinical depression
by Reviewer39629
on February 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: extreme sweating when am physically exerted,e.g. gardening. Never experienced this type of sweating. whole scalp is sopping and perspiration runs down face. Was on luvox before and never had any problems of this type. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Have no appetite yet unable to shed even a few pounds. constipation, lack of energy, wanting to nap all the time.
major depression, neuropathy
by Reviewer39630
on February 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Personality change,suicidal thoughts and actions, impulsiveness, frequent electric shock-like heart jolts that radiate out, worsening of depression as time passed, super hot flushing that emerged even though Ive been surgically menopaused 19 years and take HRT. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Cymbalta helped my depression in the first months, but as time went by, I became someone else- agressive, impulsive, extremely angry. The depression became far worse and thoughts of suicide emerged. That and the impulsiveness it brought about has led me to several instances of both wreckless and suicidal behavior. I spent 5 months reducing my dose by 5 beads a day, and got off completely 2 weeks ago. I had tried by 10 beads a day prior and had to go back on. And Im still having problems with the effects Cymbalta has caused, still having thoughts of suicide as recently as 3 days ago. Yesterday was the first day I felt somewhat like my former pre-depression self, but I know Ill probably swing back and forth for awhile.Be extremely careful if you take this drug. I believe it works for some, but not others. Just know it will be hard to get off of; take it very slowly.
severe anxiety
by Reviewer39631
on February 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: wicked sick dreams, night sweating, increased sex drive Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: it usually brings out the best side of me EXCEPT when i miss a dose or two, its like a bad hangover times ten. i enter depression and cant get out of bed.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39632
on February 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: When I first started taking the medication the side effects that bothered me the most was for weeks i had no desire to eat and felt nausea. that went away. immediately , my pain went away due to my medical condition. I have a family of 5! 3 kids including a set of twins! I would not be able to survive without this medication. the other downfall is that it is very difficult to have an orgasm!!! I plan on talking to my dr. about this issue and she said she would be able to put me on something along w/ cymbalta if this did happen. I have yet to do that. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I would die without this drug. It has saved me. I wake up every morning and can;t wait to take my happy pain free medication. I cant say enough about this medication.
General pain, mild depression
by Reviewer39633
on February 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Extreme nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, inability to concentrate, drowsiness, anxiety Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only too 1 dose of 30mg, and within about 2 hours I was curled up in fetal position from nausea. I spent the whole night back and forth from the bathroom to bed, with diarrhea and dry heaves. The next day I felt completely out of it and was not able to function, so I spent my entire Sunday in bed. It is now two days later, and Im still barely able to function!
depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39634
on February 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: None except for swelling of hands and feet. Could not get my shoes on or my rings off. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Helped with depression but no lessen in pain from fibro. My doctor took me off of cymbalta and am now on effexor. Have urinated a lot and my rings come off now and can wear shoes again. No withdrawal symptoms at all. Feel very good now.
depression
by Reviewer39635
on February 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: lethargy, increased need for sleep, extreme night sweats, daytime sweating, vivid dreams with violent behavior upon waking Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have struggled with depression for 30 years without seeking couseling or medication. After severe period of anxiety and depression, got very good initial results from 60mg. after no help from Lexapro. Assumed extra need for sleep was just catching up from sleep deprivation over previous months. Now getting worried because the vivid and often pleasant dreams have twice ended with me striking my wife who was cuddled up close to me. Last night I dreamt Will Farrell was clowning around in his typical movie character and throwing things around the RV in which I was actually sleeping. In the dream I jokingly threatened to punch him if he did not stop throwing stuff around. I asked if he preferred a right or a left. He chose a left and I struck him. My wifes outcry woke me as I had just knocked her on top of her head, jamming my own left thumb severely. This is not me! I adore my wife and would never hurt her. This behavior has to be caused by Cymbalta. Reading many other comme
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39636
on February 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: vivid nightmares, apathy, bladder spasms, increased anxiety, weight gain.100 pounds, blurry vision, headaches, body tremors, night sweats, dizziness, fluid retention, tachycardia, hypertension, confusion Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: this is by far the WORST ad i have ever taken. i am trying to do a slow taper, and i mean very slow and the withdrawal is HELL! it increased my anxiety and did nothing for my depression but i became so apathetic i didnt even care how horrible my life had become.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39637
on February 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Blurred vision, diarrea,constipation, indigestion Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: THIS DRUG NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET! In the begining I thought I had experinced a miracle the chronic pain I had experienced for the past 8 years was 75% gone so I managed the bowel problems with immodium or fiber, and ate alot of tums. Ignored the vision problems I was so grateful for the relief from the pain. About 7 months into it I started becoming very drowsy,started drinking ten to twelve cups of coffee a day to stay awake. My mood started getting very dark and I suddenly found NOTHING funny, I was angry all of the time. Instead of mumbleing under my breath at other drivers I would scream at them, would tell clerks in stores they were stupid. then the pain started coming back. I not only spoke with my physician but with a pharmacist I have known as a personal friend for twenty years they both agreed that this was a complete personality change for me. The pharmacist told me that this DRUG works by shutting down your brain. hence my need for the caffeine.
mild depression,anxiety,chronic pai
by Reviewer39638
on February 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I feel like I have been drugged. Its a zoombified high.I took 1 dose and have had diahrea,dry mouth,catatonic feeling. my 6 year old had to take care of me. The side effects outweigh the benefits.Extreme heart palpations and the feeling of bugging out. Will never take again. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39639
on February 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: High pulse, high BP,shortness of breath, severe headaches, yawning, diarhea, swelling, loss of sleep, light sensitivity, mood swings Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I was on the drug for one year prior to all the headaches and blood pressure issues began asked my MD to take me off, myMD was not convienced it was the problem after several ER visits and BP and headaches became worse the shortness of breath and fluid retention began. I took myself off the drug and went to see a cardiologist and he diagnosed me with Cymbalta Poisoning. After I took myself off the drug the brain shocks become worse. I am now taking Atenolol for my pulse that now runs around 120 a minute. Prior to Cymbalta my BP was 120/68 and my pulse ran around 60-80.
depression,anxiety
by Reviewer39640
on February 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: brain zaps,excellerated heart rate,bad dreams,night sweating, tingling of hands and feet,weight gain (feeling hungry all the time) Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Please be carefull with missing a dose with this drug!I missed 3 to 4 days and I tried to kill myself.ended up in the hospital for 5 days.I was only on 60mg.I just went down to 30 and it has been an awfull week.Irratability,severe depression,crying a lot,dramatic mood swings.I really want to get off this stuff.its too scary!
Severe depression
by Reviewer39641
on February 16, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: dizziness, erectile dysfunction, constipation, high and low sex drive Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Anxiety/ Depression
by Reviewer39642
on February 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Dry Mouth, watery eyes, blurred vision, sleepiness, yawning (excessive), loss of appetite, extreme night sweats, and vivid nightmares just to name a few. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Ive been taking this medication for almost three months and although it has helped with my anxiety and depression the negative side effects outweigh the benefits. Mostly the loss of appetite and night sweats-most nights I wake up soaking wet. Then there is a decrease in sex drive, longer time to climax and when I do its not as intense. Its scary because I dont want to live with depression and anxiety, but I dont want to be a tired, indifferent, skinny zombie that cant-or rather doesnt have the desire to please her man.
Depession
by Reviewer39643
on February 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Lots of anxiety Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: not sure about taking it anymore
Review
by Reviewer39644
on February 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Aweful diarrhea, reflux, Feeling of beeing stoned, yawning +- 300 times per day, tired eyes, flat emotions, dulled senses, extreme tiredness, vivid dreams, ringning ears and charged feeling in my head, reduced general pain, slow reflexes Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: My pdoc put me on this stuff for serious anxiety and mild but chronic depression. First day I take it im tired and groggy within half an hour. this feeling eventaully develops into a pleasant feeling much like being STONED on marijuana. Im in lectures and yawning furiously. I cant stop yawning, my eyes are watering i want to go to sleep. I cant get any reading done, im so bombed. call my pdoc, he says take it at night. i do. get tired right away and fall alseep. i wake up at 5am feeling like im staring though my eyes from a control room in a distant galaxy. I just lie there with blurred vision, not knowing what to make of this feeling, it fast becomes extreme anxiety. My ears are ringing and i get up and stumbles around in panic. get back to bed but with my lamp on because i feel uncomfortable because of a heavy feeling of darkness. wake up late, im lethargic and late for class. spend the day at uni basically stoned. social anxiety a minimum. dont really care what i say or do, who i lo
Depression, Moody, Sad
by Reviewer39645
on February 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN, Abdominal cramping (GI symptoms), FATIGUE, headaches, diarrhea then constipation, water retention Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I work in the medical field and truly wish I would have done more research instead of just trying the newest drug that hit the market.My dr recommended Cymbalta and said that hes heard great things from his patients that have been on this med. I even looked it up in the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) before agreeing to take it. Everything seemed to be positive. NO WAY!! I have since been to a Nature Path, Gastrointerologist, Allergist and Immunologist, as well as the Gynocologist that I work for, to try to figure out what has been causing my abd pain and excessive weight gain (40+ lbs). Not one of them mentioned that it may be the Cybalta because the PDR states weight loss. Total crap. Ive been on this for 2 yrs and am in the process of coming off- enduring the same brain zaps and moodiness everyone else mentions.Take my advise. dont start this med!! I have no idea when Ill get back to normal. My weight at 140 lbs made me sad. but now Im really depressed at
Long term Depression
by Reviewer39646
on February 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Brain zaps if miss a dose; dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 5.5 years Review: I have been on this drug for 5.5 years. I took huge levels of other antidepressants without the results I have gotten from cymbalta. I am nervous being on it so long and the brain jolt effect however It is the longest I have gone in my life without a depressive cycle. I usually spent half of each year depressed since I was a child and am 38 now and have not had a majopr depression since I started the cymbalta. I do have a few nerological things going on but they have not been connected to the cymbalta. I am afraid of to go off due to how hard it is and then wonder if I did would I be depressed again? so for now I think it is best to stay on.
Fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39647
on February 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: sweats, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39648
on February 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: weight gain, brain zaps if I miss a dose Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta has been tremendously helpful for fibromyalgia. Ive been on 60 mg per day for about 2 years and still experience the benefits of the medicine. My only complaints are weight gain (20 pounds in 2 years) and how I feel if I miss even one dose.
Minor chronic depression
by Reviewer39649
on February 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Extreme drowsiness. Dizziness. Some nausea Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: Ive been on a very lose dose of Prozac (5 mg/day) for many years. Wanted to change because of low libido. Tried Welbutrin and although I liked it I started having heart palpitations and would lose my temper pretty easily. Doc gave me some samples of Cymbalta to try. I took one 30 mg dose in the a.m. on way work because I had read that it could keep you awake at night. Whoa! I got so woozy and dizzy I left work at 10 a.m. and then laid on the couch the rest of the day alternately sleeping and staring at the TV. Couldnt even work on my laptop. Slept like a log last night and am still feeling somewhat disoriented today. Everyone is different in their reactions its plain to see by this board. That one isnt for me though. The cure is much worse than the malady in this case. Going to try nothing for awhile and if I start getting crabby and depressed again Ill go back to my little bit of Prozac.
PTSD FROM IRAQ WAR
by Reviewer39650
on February 11, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: ***ZOMBIE, LACK OF MOTIVATION AND WORK ETHIC. NO LOVE FOR ANYTHING IN LIFE.WORSE OFF THEN BEFORE THE DRUG**** Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: (((WITHDRAWL))) THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST DRUG TO COME OFF OF. WAY TO MANY SYMPTOMS TO LIST BUT THE BIGGEST ONE IS SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND HURTING OTHER PEOPLE.DO NOT EVER, EVER , EVER TAKE THIS DRUG.THERE BETTER OPTIONS OUT THERE.DO YOUR RESEARCH
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39651
on February 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Reduced my daily pain pretty well. However I started having pain in my right side all the time. I could not tell when I needed to urinate except my side would ache more and thats how I knew. Lose of appetite (lost 7 pounds, yay!). Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Withdrawl is HORRIBLE!!! Ive never had suicidal thoughts until I tried to wean myself off this drug. Headaches, vomiting, insomnia, bouts of crying for NO reason. Im taking Zoloft now which is really helping to get me off Cymbalta. Ive always been a happy person. My friends say its impossible to be sad around me. Not on this.
anger, mood swings, fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39652
on February 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision,tired, constipated Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: this is my 7th day, I started with 30mg, now on 60mg I dont feel angry anymore, actually feel calmer than I did before. I think I feel better with the pain. It just makes me feel different. Will write again in another week
chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39653
on February 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: very tired, eyes feel heavy and burn, cannot fall asleep even though I feel tired. lack of sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: will try to stop taking this drug
depression
by Reviewer39654
on February 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Extreme fatige,sweating,nightmares and that was just the beginning.The thoughts of suicide were overwhelming and it made me feel a horrible despair.Mood swings,extreme anger,leg pain just to name a few. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I didnt take cymbalta for long because it was turning me into a worse basket case than I already was. One thing I did experience when trying to get off it was mood swings. Some of which were very angry outbursts,an anger I never felt before.Lost the love of my life because of it. Now taking 100 mg. of Zoloft and feeling so much better. I would not recommend cymbalta to anyone.
Nerve Pain, Fatigue CTD
by Reviewer39655
on February 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Extreme weight loss, chronic fatigue, frequent night urination, no appetite, sleeplessness,nausea, headaches, constipation, difficulty swallowing, night sweats,wouth sores. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Have taken Cymbalta about about 5 months,has helped with nerve pain associated with cdt, cant go to sleep or stay asleep problems with frequent urination 4-5 times a night, when I do go to sleep cant wake up, or could sleep for ever, feel exhasted no energy 24x7 , no appetite lost 10 lbs that I couldnt afford to lose. Its possible the weight lose is attrubuting to the fatigue but dont think so.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39656
on February 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: This is day 5 since I stopped the 30mg cymbalta and i must say.i feel TERRIBLE! feel like i have the flu.horrible headache, cant sleep.body is aching something terrible.but i will ride it out.i will NEVER take another pill!!
depression/mood swings
by Reviewer39657
on February 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Initially dry mouth, extreme sleepiness, some nausea Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: READ THIS!!! Guess I am the ideal patient. LOVE this drug. After 7 weeks side effects are GONE. My life has been transformed. No more crying jags, or self-involvement. Best part of this is my self-esteem problems disappeared. No longer hate myself and because of my attitude change I have stuck with my diet/exercise program and have lost almost 10 pounds. Life-changing.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39658
on February 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Weight gain, periods of anxiety, did I say weight gain? severe dry mouth, hot all of the time Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: I have been taking 30mg. Cymbalta for 13 months. Dr. first gave me 60 mg. and I felt horrible. Flat, zombie-like. No sex drive. Reduced dosage did better. Sleep better, ache less but now have gained over 10 lbs. Never had weight problem before. It seems the benefits are decreasing and the side effects are increasing. Made a dr.s appointment to check my options.
Depression
by Reviewer39659
on February 4, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Loss of libido.Migraines and brain zaps.Inability to orgasm (exception-masturbation).Penile insensitivity. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I switched to Cymbalta after I started feeling depressed again while on Zoloft (1 year). Cymbalta worked wonders for me for the first 10 months I took it. However, after around 11 months of use I started to experience brain zaps and migraines on a weekly basis, and especially if I delayed taking it (sleeping in had its consequences). I didnt notice a loss in sexual sensitivity at first because Id already been experiencing it on Zoloft. In the past 5 months I have gone from having trouble orgasming (unless it was masturbation) to not being able to orgasm unless I was masturbating. Now Im having trouble even when Im masturbating. This seems, in part, to be due to the fact that my penis is no longer very sensitive to stimulation. My libido in the past 2 months has dropped considerably as well. 18 is not the age to be losing it. I can atest to its effectiveness as an anti-depressant. It still works as one for me, but the trade off in side-effects has become unbal
anxiety
by Reviewer39660
on February 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: dizziness, trouble with footing, blurred brain, jitters, shakes, feel like im coming down off of cocaine high and the down lasts way longer than the positive side to this med. also taking klonopin as a prn. not sure if they are messing with each other. also have a bad rash on my arm. appeared within one day. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: my anxiety goes away for hours and then returns with a vengeance
Depression
by Reviewer39661
on February 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Zombie-fied Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: This drug just made me feel wiped out, too weak and sleepy to keep my eyes. I wasnt as depressed but at what cost? I couldnt drive safely or perform at work. I took myself off it after about 4 weeks. I wasted a $35 co-pay on filling a prescription but it was the cost for a lesson learned.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39662
on February 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, tiredness, dry eyes and also losing eyelashes.not sure if the eyelash loss is connected or not- but Ive only noticed this happening since Ive been on this medication (I lose several eyelashes daily) Time taken and dosage: 1.5 months Review: This drug has really helped me with my anxiety. I dont have the racing thoughts or that racing feeling in my chest that I constantly had. No more anxiety attacks YAY! My life has improved tremendously since Ive been on this drug. I have not experienced any negative side affects.all the side effects I have/am experiencing are tolerable. Though I am concerned about this eyelash loss.I will be asking my DR about that! I dont want to end up with NO eyelashes!
Depression
by Reviewer39663
on February 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Numbness, tingling, brain zaps, headaches, HUGE weight gain, tremors Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: DO NOT let your doctor put you on a high dose.I was on 120 mg daily and I gained over 30 pounds in the 6 months I was on this. Numbness, tingling, and brain zaps if I missed a dose. Took myself off when my doctor suggested I go on a blood pressure med to reduce the tremors. This drug should be OFF THE MARKET
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39664
on January 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: insomnia, anxiety, racing heart, racing thoughts, headache, nausea, clouded thinking, heartburn Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have been on this medication for about a year and it helped tremendously at first. Now I am having SEVERE anxiety, nausea and headaches. I am going to begin tapering off of this tonight now that I know to remove seven beads a day. Will let you know how it goes.
depression
by Reviewer39665
on January 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: constipation, brain fog, slowed response, insomnia, weight loss Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta has worked better for me than any other anti-depressant. Yeah, it has some crappy side effects, but you have to weigh the costs and benefits for yourself. I went off it for a few months and started feeling very, very depressed again. I started it back and had to take a higher dose than I had originally, but it is still working.
Radicular pain
by Reviewer39666
on January 30, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Vivid trippy dream and thoughs when I begin to fall asleep and when I am waking up. During the day I do not notice. In low light I have noticed some very mild hallicinatory effects.I cant seem to lose weight.Sweating. Particularly night sweats. Very bad when I started as it was everynight. THis has diminished over time, but when I do sweat at night I get soaked. I feel a little more resistant to the cold weather as well.Sexual side effects are present. No issues with arousal, but it takes a while to orgasm. And sometimes when I do things dont happed in the order I am used to (we are all adults here!).Occasional dizziness.Nausea. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: If you are taking Cymbalta for depression, please review comments specific to that. It seems there is a big disparity on the ratings between taking it solely for depression or nerve pains.It is hard to ascertain the exact side effects when I started cymbalta. I had to abruptly stop taking lyrica and experienced severe gastrointestinal disturbance (kind way of putting it), huge emotion swings, weight loss. This lasted about 2 weeks and cant tell if it was the cold turkey from lyrica or starting cymbalta.The side effects with lyrica were more pronounced for me. severe confusion, drowsiness, numb hands, extreme weight gain. There are side effects with cymbalta but they are more manageable. I think it beats having to take pain killers and muscle relaxers.
FIBROMYALGIA
by Reviewer39667
on January 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Weight gain, suicidial ideation, dry mouth, leg cramps. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: My rheumatologist ordered this drug for my fibromyalgia. I really didnt notice any difference in the amount of pain but did have an increased appetite. Terrible dry mouth and leg cramps at night. Decided on my own to get off the drug--not such a good idea because the first few days felt suicidal and dizzy, poor concentration and general tiredness.
depression and arthritis pain
by Reviewer39668
on January 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: In the beginning, extreme nausea, digestive upsets.got better but never went away completely. Horrid hot flashes and sweating at night. I have tried almost every antidepressant and this is BY FAR the worst. My mood improved but I became flat and became a recluse. My legs became restless and felt tight however the drugs worked well for pain for the most past. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Going off this drug was horrible. I took prozac instead of the cymbalta and that helped alot. The nausea resumed however for nearly a week. The medicine is very pricy and prozac is $5 generic. I had been on prozac 15 years with mild side effects.I will stick with that. Check out the other options before you chose cymbalta.
depression/chronic back pain
by Reviewer39669
on January 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Mania, anger compulsive behavior. Diminished sex drive. Severe constipation not even responsive to high doses of laxatives. Reclusive desires. Compulsive drinking, smoking, shopping. Quit upon recognition of all of these bad sideffects. Cut from 120 to 60 to 60 every three days to none.Anxious to be off took only three weeks for withdrawal. Horrible withdrawal symptoms.It still feels like a brick is in my head, but glad to be free from this drug Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review:
Depression/fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39670
on January 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Dizziness, weakness, extreme pain, anxiety, depression worsened. Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review: I was on Cymbalta for about six months, last year. The side effects crept up slowly, at first I thought it was helping the depression and Id noticed a lessening of my fibro pain, but the longer I took it the worse my dizziness became, I started getting weaker, couldnt walk more then 50 feet without needing to rest and almost collapsing. Then the fibro pain started getting worse and my depression worsened to the point of becoming suidicidal.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39671
on January 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: For the first 2 weeks I experienced nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite and dry mouth. These slowly went away over time though and after 2 weeks they were pretty much gone. I just kept telling myself that after my body adjusts it will be worth it and I was right. Remember to hang in there and give it a chance! Time taken and dosage: 1.5 months Review: THIS MEDICATION GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK! It took almost a month to fully kick in but the difference I notice in myself is absolutely amazing. I can concentrate again and the dark cloud that has been constantly chocking me for the last 4 years is completely gone! I went from someone who had turned off all her emotions to someone who can laugh and be passionate about life again. Honestly, give this a fair chance. The side effects might be brutal at first but they DO go away and from then on its all up-hill from there! As far as Im concerned the hardest part was going to my doctor and telling him I thought I needed help. I WOULD LOVE TO OFFER SUPPORT OR ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS IT SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME AN EMAIL! :)
fibromialgia
by Reviewer39672
on January 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Vivid Dreams, hot flashes (not related to menopause),dry mouth, insomenia (1st few months), olfactory hallucinations, increase in sweating with a very unique unpleasant odor that only I can detect (olfactory hallucinations or a heightened sense of smell either way it is unpleasant). Irritatiability and less patience. Weight loss initially and now weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Cymbalta when first taken gave me increased energy, relief from fibro pain and diabetes related foot numbness & tingling and weight loss so it was worth the insomia that I first experienced, I had found the right medication finally and recommended Cymbalta to persons who suffered fibro. After about 4-5 months the hot flashes, sweating, and olfactory hallucinations started. There have been pros and cons to my experience with this medication but the cons are starting to outweigh the pros so I plan to wean off of it in the coming months under my physicians care.
Fibromyalgia, radicular pain, HAs
by Reviewer39673
on January 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: 30-40 lb wt. gain, initial vivid nightmares, extreme constant thirst, dizziness, flat affect, complete loss of sex drive, continuing migraines- post concussion syndrome has unrelieved, dizziness, brain zaps, and probably more that Ive not yet even realized. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I started Cymbalta after being on numerous antidepressants for Post concussive migraines, as well as leg pain from low back problems & post-op lumbar surgery. I would very much appreciate anyone who would like to discuss via email of this drug- or many others Ive also had severe reactions to! (I need to find a support system) as Im an RN, and been through a lot as I see many others as well have. Forgot to refill and had horrible withdrawel- flu-like, vomiting, vertigo etc. lasting for days. Got back on the med and leg pain greatly relieved. 40 lbs. later and Ive decided to stop the med. Ive always been a bigger person, now Im obese and on BP meds as well. Trying to slowly become drug-free, very hard! Hoping being off of Cymbalta will help greatly!
Extreme Depression/General Anxiety
by Reviewer39674
on January 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Diarrea, hot and cold, dizziness, Time taken and dosage: 9 weeks Review: this has been a real God-send for me ---- It has worked tremendously. My moodswings, raging, suicidal thoughts and tendancies have pretty much disappeared. The side effects are worth the benefits. I hope this works for others as well.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39675
on January 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: constipation, rapid weight gain, zero sex drive, too long to orgasm and then orgasm was weird(no sensation/feeling???), blurred vision, headaches, cant not sleep yet sleepy all the time, hand tremors, yawning, at 4 weeks-decreased appetite, and increased of all of the above. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: depression is gone, yet so is almost all of my feelings in general. husband very understanding, is happy I am not so nervous and grouchy, yet I feel so sick all of the time. If I gain anymore weight, I will have another depression. I am currently on 60mg daily, I want to go on 30mg daily, and see what happens.
Fibromyalgia/Depression
by Reviewer39676
on January 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: I experienced no side effects whatsoever. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Started taking about 2 months ago. Havent felt this good in years. It has taken away the Fibro pain by at least 80%. Also feel like me again. Cheerful, happy, motivated, energized. Also started sleeping soundly again, so deeply that I am actually dreaming again. I have not experienced any side effects at all, have no more Fibro fog, am finding myself getting alot more accomplished in my day. And just feel really good. I started taking 30mg once a day every morning, doctor was going to move me up to 60mg but feel it is unnecessary as I am doing great with current dosage. Would recommend doing your research, asking lots of questions, pay attention to yourself, having a good support system, and taking good care of yourself. Everyone is different, what works for some, might not work for others. Good luck to everyone out there.
Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39677
on January 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, dull headache (for about the first 2 weeks), reduced sex drive, feeling out of it (sometimes numb), tired all the time but not able to sleep for long periods or through the night, vivid dreams, weight gain regardless of cutting calories and exercising, poor memory, loss of words, dizzy/nausea if I get up too quickly or turn too quickly, KILLER heartburn. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I started taking anti-anxiety drugs when I went into menopause. I have severe symptoms. I take the meds 30mg in the am and pm because I am unable to take large doses at once. I was on Effexor XR and was doing great. I did so well my PCP took me off. But I only cut down to 1 a day when the anxiety attacks started again. So, I went back up to 2 and they didnt work. I went to a psychiatrist that told me I should never have been taken off and sometimes when you come off and you try to go on again, it doesnt work.it didnt.
Depression
by Reviewer39678
on January 20, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Nausea, dizziness, increase in urination & bladder discomfort (felt like a UTI). That lasted about a week or a bit more once I was on the 60mg dose. Miss a dose and I get headaches.Continuing side effects are jaw clenching, difficulty remembering short term memory, difficulty staying asleep and not feeling refreshed when awakened, lack of motivation (more desire to just sit around) & generally feeling fatigued. I could sleep any time in naps but long, 8-hour continuous sleep is not easy without a Tylenol PM or some alcohol. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I tried Celexa, Welbutrin and Prozac and so far Cymbalta has been the absolute best that I have tried. I have actually lost 30 pounds in 6 months with this drug. It helps me with my mood swings and rage and grumpiness outbursts- I was on the verge of getting fired because I was always angry and just plain mean to talk to.I find it takes more concentration to do things and I am drawn to tasks that involve repetitious tedious type things (like sorting and counting out a bucket full of mixed nails, for example). However with Celexa it was like my sex drive was cut off completely and I had difficulty orgasming. Cymbalta is nowhere near as bad. I do notice that orgasm is a bit delayed but also I am not 17 anymore so thats not so bad.Actually I feel like I did on Prozac however its not as bad, on Prozac I felt spaced out and could happily sit on the floor counting the grout lines in the tile floor all day long. Cymbalta has made me feel a lot better- I realize there are s
Fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39679
on January 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: metalic taste in mouth, inability to orgasm, medicine-head, loss of appetite/slight nausea, trouble concentrating or staying focused. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I started becoming a total shut-in due to my FM symtoms so my Dr. recommended I try Cymbalta. I got some 30m capsules for 2 weeks with plans to ramp up to 60 afterwards. I have been on it for 4 days now & have noticed a few side affects. I feel more energized but it makes me feel as if I have had a bit too much caffine, which I kicked 3 years ago (very sensitive to drugs). I feel happy overall & have much less pain & achiness. The drug is doing what it is supposed to so far. My dr. warned that I could have a fuzzy feeling for a couple weeks so we will see if it gets better. Not 100% sure about its sexual impact, as I may have had too much on my mind, but I suspect it is the case after reading other comments. So far the side affects have been mild & expected, so I will continue taking cautiously. I have not had anything else have such a possitive impact on my pain like this has.
Anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39680
on January 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Insomnia, dizzy, anxiety, dry mouth, muscle aches, lack of concentraction, memory loss, whole body is numb. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I have been on pazil for 7 yrs. Worked very well with minimal side effects but felt my anxiety was starting to get worse. I am tapering off pazil. Second week added 30 mg of cymbalta. Third week added 60 mg of cymbalta. Every one reacts different to medication but the side effects are so bad that I am going to call dr. To stop taking it. Good luck if u decide to take cymbalta.
switched from Zoloft
by Reviewer39681
on January 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Severe drop in sex drive, abdominal pain, moodiness, if a dose was missed by 1 hour I would get those Brain Zaps as someone calls them, you just feel like your brain is shorting out if you move your head the least little bit. ZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZ Buzzzzzz AWFUL!! Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: do not try to quit taking it COLD TURKEY you have to slowly get off of it and it does not happen over night, so be prepared.
pain, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39682
on January 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 85.0 Side effects: had dry mouth, constipation, horible tremors and double vision, and confusion Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review:
Review
by Reviewer39683
on January 18, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: brain Zings, nausea and dizziness if I missed a dose. confusion, disorganization, distractability Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
depression & anxiety
by Reviewer39684
on January 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: At the start: Very queezy, tired, dizzy, dry mouth, lack of emotion. After 9 months, very tired, need to nap in late afternoon or early evening. Sometime my hands are swollen in the morning upon waking up. Weight gain 15 lbs. Crave sweets a lot, some brain fuzz if I take med later in the day (because of sleeping in). Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: This med helped my depression and relieved my anxiety to a certain extent. Rarely, I will get an intense feeling of anxiety for 1 hour or so, then goes away. Very hungry, very tired. Dont want to go off med. Sometimes will need to take Lorazepam to sleep. Night sweats, dream intensly every night.
Dysthymia
by Reviewer39685
on January 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Wellbutrin XL stopped working for me after 6 years. Cymbalta was the 2nd antidepressant my doctor had me try, after Celexa failed to help. On 60 mg Cymbalta daily, I had some nausea at first which went away after a few days. I also had a day or two of mild, somewhat interesting visual alterations, particularly at night; sometimes, lit objects would go dim as I looked at them. This visual weirdness went away after 48 hours. Cymbalta caused extremely dry mouth which lingered throughout the trial course. Cymbalta altered my orgasms; climax took much longer and was less intense. The worst side effect was severe restless leg syndrome which disrupted my already crummy sleep. I had some samples of Requip and Mirapex I received from my sleep doctor, which did help the RLS. However, my psychiatrist did not think it wise to add another drug to treat a side effect of this drug, and took me off Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: My dysthymia manifests as apathy, cynicism, lack of motivation, head-to-toe body, joint and muscle aches, dyspepsia/IBS, overeating, physical and mental fatigue, word retrieval difficulty, brain fog, insomnia, and a generally unsociable, bah humbug/grumpy old hag attitude. 60 mg Cymbalta daily helped my IBS a lot and modestly improved my mood, attitude and motivation. Cymbalta reduced my aches and pains by about 50-60% (Celexa actually worked better with a 90% reduction in pain). Cymbalta did not worsen my insomnia and may have even helped a bit. I was able to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the evening without problems. Unfortunately the negative side effects outweighed the benefits. I was able to stop Cymbalta cold turkey with no problems, but I also immediately started taking Pristiq and Ive remained on Wellbutrin XL, which may have minimized any withdrawal symptoms.
Depression
by Reviewer39686
on January 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: nausea, ongoing; arm and leg tremors that lasted about 3 weeks, then went away Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta has stablized my moods. A surprising and good side effect was that it eliminated nerve pain in my neck, which I had suffered from for thirty five years. I have been very pleased with Cymbalta, but I wish I knew more about long term usage.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39687
on January 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Initially, sweating was terrible.I would literally soak my bra and would have sweat beads above my lip and on the tops of my hands. Not as bad after a year, but still having to wear clinical strength antiperspirant. My weight has always been low, but since using Cymbalta I have gained about 8 - 10 lbs. (especially in my waistline) Havent weighted this much in 23 years.literally! Reducing calorie intake doesnt change my weight. I dont know about other side effects because I have symptoms similar to my fibromyalgia (and its preceding cause). Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: YES! It DOES cause weight gain.at least is has for me. But when you are small to begin with, no one listens. All they say is you need to gain weight.even if its not natural for you!! So, it seems to me that if a drug has this side effect, it should be acknowledged no matter how much you weigh to being with.
Depression
by Reviewer39688
on January 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: This is poison and Eli Lilly should be sued for what theyve created. I was on Cymbalta for about a year and half and the first few months were great. After the first year, I gained 30 pounds in under 3 months and I believe that overall, this medication made my depression worse. I quit taking it cold turkey about a week ago and with the exception of dizziness and vertigo, I feel okay. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ABRUPTLY TAKING THIS DRUG. It was just time for me to stop poisoning by body & mind. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: IF YOU HAVENT YET STARTED TAKING THIS DRUG, CONSIDER YOURSELF LUCKY.
sadness, crying after knee replacem
by Reviewer39689
on January 14, 2009
Sex:
Age: 57.0 Side effects: yawning,sweating, irritability, anger, forgetfull, insomnia frequent voiding, zero patience, lights and sounds magnified. daytime sleepiness, craving sweets & smokes. Oh yes & swollen hands that resolved as the day went on. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This med seemed like a miracle the very first week. I only had nausea for a couple days then felt happy again upon wakening. During the last year I have been asked by my boss to look for another job due to forgetfullness as a med/surg RN. Anger, complaining and innapropiate rudeness to my patients. I have been off work for several months and when all my issues did not resolve with the lack of job stress I had to look at the Cymbalta as the cause. My husband is also on it and he has had such severe insomnia, night sweats and daytime fatigue that I feel this med has robbed us of 4 years of our lives. No sex drive at all and inabiliy to orgasm for us both. I am weaning off slowly taking a few of the little balls (30-40) out of 300 inside the 60mg cap. My plan is slow withdawal over 3 months.
migraines
by Reviewer39690
on January 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: 30lb weight gain, night sweats, severe constipation, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Not WORTH IT! I took 60mg once a day to treat migraines. Worked like a charm. Started gaining weight after 1 year of no problems. Stopped taking cymbalta and had horrible withdrawal symptoms. IBS, vomiting, sweating, light sensitivity, flu symptoms. Horrible for a week. Not worth taking the drug that causes more problems after a 1 or two of use.
depresion anxiety
by Reviewer39691
on January 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: blurred vision sweating on 60 mg Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: has helped with depression but still working on anxiety i am starting to go up to 90 mg today
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer39692
on January 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: I had extreme vertigo, felt out of it all the time. When weaning off of Cymbalta I had terrible side effects! I thought I would never get off this drug. I tried going to every other day & then every 2 days but this made the symptoms worse. It wasnt until I saw that another man had actually removed 7 of the beads inside the capsule every day until they were gone, that I got some relief. You physically have to open the capsule and remove 7 beads the 1st day, then 14 the next day then 21 the next day and so on. It worked! It was tedious but it worked. It took me about a month of doing this until all of the medicine was gone. I had minimal side effects and have now been off for 13 days and feel great!! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I would suggest that you take a vigorous walk or some form of exercise when coming off of this medicine. It keeps me from getting headached and keeps the side effects down. I feel so much better now that Im off of this junk! I felt like a prisoner in my own body!
Migraines, head/nerve pain, anxiety
by Reviewer39693
on January 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Sleepiness, so had to take at night. Brain Zaps and dizziness if miss a dose Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I went from having 9-13 headaches per month, plus daily head pain to about 7 days of headache per month, and feeling much less headachey on a daily basis. Its not a miracle cure for me, but is working a lot better than Topamax, Amitryptiline, Nortriptyline, Propranolol, Botox and Natural therapies ever did. I am surprised because I fully expected this drug not to work like the others. I figured Topamax was the big guns,and if that did not work, nothing would. I also feel more positive in general, whereas before I felt frustrated and down because of all the pain. Now I am functioning better and only think about headaches when I get them. I would have had less headaches than 7 days if I had taken my Zomig like I should have. Instead, I took Motrin which made each headache drag on for two or three days. Overall, I am getting pretty good relief with no side effects. Taking 60 mgs.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39694
on January 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: severe mood swings, complete loss of libido, short temper/irritability, worsening depression, tremors and restless-legs-type symptoms at night, sleeplessness, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: I am weaning off this drug after a year at a variety of dosages. Recently, when attempting to increase dosage, I felt suicidal and exhausted for a week, then woke up one morning to feel almost manic. I dont know how my family can bear to be around me. This drug has not helped my depression and I now wonder if it has made it worse. While on it I developed an addiction to shopping which has left me with a mountain of credit card debt. Please do your research before taking this drug.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39695
on January 4, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Headache, dizziness, heart flutters and palpitations, insomnia, muscle aches, joint pain. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: My doctor put me on this after Id been on Zoloft for 2 years with no bad effects. He said most depression patients are under-medicated and thought the Cymbalta would help with anxiety better. This has been a HORRIBLE 4 days, constant headache, muscle and joint aches, insomnia and daytime sleepiness, and today Ive had scary heart palpitations and light-headedness. I am only on 30 mg but am going back to Zoloft tonight!
Depression
by Reviewer39696
on January 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Lost ability to orgasm as dosage increased. No decrease in sex drive: just couldnt get there regardless of partner or even eventually a vibrator. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Decreased Cymbalta as prescribed, down 30mg each week, from 120mg down to 0. Once I hit 0 I was finally able to orgasm again, and shortly it was as if there had never been a problem. The medicine helped depression but having an understanding partner about the loss of orgasm was crucial.
Depression, Fybromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39697
on January 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Still having some depression. Not sure why. Still having much pain so not sure it is helping although Im afraid to stop for fear that my symptoms may get worse. Time taken and dosage: Review: I have been taking it for less than a year.
Depression
by Reviewer39698
on January 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Ive taking Cymbalta for only 2 days and Ive experieced the worst stomach ache, nausea and headache EVER! Im so sick I cannot even get off the bed.Its not worse going through all this! Im quitting today! Will try natural alternatives Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Were been poisoned with all these chemicals!
bi-polar depression
by Reviewer39699
on January 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: taking it along with Trileptal, I havent noticied any negative side effects of taking 120mg daily Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It has definitely helped with the frequency and severity of my migraines
Anxiety-Depression
by Reviewer39700
on January 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Weight gain, horrible brain zaps when a dose is missed, zero sex drive, dry mouth, sweats, fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: It numbed me at first against the issues that would cause me great anxiety. After a while, I find myself just numb and blah. Severe depression has occurred again and came to a head last night. I am going off of the drug as soon as I consult with my doctor. I want the old me back.even with all my quirks!
muscle pain
by Reviewer39701
on January 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: fatigue, muscle cramping Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
PAIN
by Reviewer39702
on December 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 20 weeks Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39703
on December 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Increased sweatiness, extremely oily skin and acne, weight gain, strange dreams, alternating insomnia and then fatigue, and constipation. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: After taking Cymbalta for about 8 weeks, I felt a lot better mentally. I recently was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cymbalta is a terrible choice for PCOS patients as it can raise insulin levels (which causes weight gain and lots of the other side effects that are already PCOS issues). I have just weaned off this onto Lexapro and dont seem to have any serious side effects. My skin is clearer and the sweatiness has subsided.
Depression, mood stabilizer
by Reviewer39704
on December 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Night sweats, brain zaps if dosage missed, slight weight gain (1-2 lbs.) Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Currently withdrawing from 60 mg of Cymbalta, taken 1x daily (at night). Also taking 30 mg. of Adderall. I stopped the Cymbalta cold turkey about three days ago and, for me, it has not been particularly oppressive. Granted, I havent been taking it very long. only about 4 months. Also, Ive taken anti-depressants for years, so Im familiar with the brain zaps that come with weaning off various medications. Compared with coming off Clomipramine, this withdrawal is a walk in the park. In all, the Adderall has been extremely helpful and I did not notice much improvement in mood with the Cymbalta. Im still tired all the time. So now my doctor upped me to 10 mg of Adderral XR 3x daily and put some Lamictal in the mix (25 mg to start. eventually up to 50 mg). Please, before stopping taking a medication though, talk with your psychiatrist. Stabilizing mental health is a long, excruciating battle---Ive been there, suicidal and all. But you have to keep on going. And, you cann
spinal stenosis
by Reviewer39705
on December 29, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Initially, increased sweating for about one week and nothing more. Upon discontinuing, definite brain zaps and some minor gastrointestinal discomfort. Time taken and dosage: 20 months Review: Dosage initially 60 mg/day for first 12 months, then increased to 120 mg/day for last 8 months prior to weaning off. Weaned off from 120 back to 60 mgs once every two days for one week. Probably should have weaned off a bit longer, but its behind me now. Cymbalta was pretty effective for me, at least I didnt notice any increase in pain. It actually helped me to psychologically deal with the frustration of my pain, but began to lose its effective after 9 to 10 months. Side effects were minimal and withdrawl brain zaps were nothing more than the old rushes we got back in the 1960s. Did not experience onset of withdrawal for 6 days after last dose, then lasted for roughly 7 days.
Severe Chronic Nerve Pain/ Migraine
by Reviewer39706
on December 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: The first two weeks of taking the 30 mg dose I had nausea and extreme dizziness and fatigue. After 2 week the symptoms subsided and I felt tired. I started taking the meds at night and the helped me sleep. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: My migraines came back after a year and they upped the dose to 60 mg. It took the headache away but gave me very vivid nightmares which Im turning into a novel. Anyway, never ever miss a dose. Its best taken at night. And take a vitamin b pill in the morning it helps with mental clarity and alertness while on this drug. Even with the side effects I found this drug extremely beneficial for nerve pain. It took my pain level from a 10 to a 2! :)
depression and diabetic nerve damag
by Reviewer39707
on December 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: weakness to the point of just falling downnumbness and tingling in arms and legsdifficulty swallowingsleeplessness, nightmares when I do get an hour of sleep.exhausted, pain, wanting to give up on lifeunable to think, headaches Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: restrict use and perhaps remove from market
depression
by Reviewer39708
on December 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: The depression got worse and became debilitating after starting the medication. Increased sadness, suicidal thoughts, insomnia, constant urinating during the night. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I was taing 60mg for 6 weeks and abruptly stopped it. I figured stopping could not be any worse than what I was feeling on it. The withdraw symptoms were difficult. Crazy nightmares everytime i closed my eyes.
depression and chronic pain
by Reviewer39709
on December 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: brain zaps when a dose was forgotten. Vivid dreams, memory problems, no desire to do anything but sit & watch TV. Waaaayyyy to expensive Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: This is a very expensive med. I am currently on day 5 after every other day of weaning off. OoffDuh, its horrible. I feel like Im going to fall over every time I move my head or my eyes. I have panic feelings and paranoia. Hope this ends soon. Hope I get my memory back and my sleep. Do not recommend
Depression and pain
by Reviewer39710
on December 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Constipation, brain zaps like what the heck just happened to me? Could not wake up from sleeping when I did get to sleep. If I did get to sleep it was a daydream type of sleep. Weight gain. Mood swings. If you have any enemies that you want to get revenge recommend this medication. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I was only on this medication for about 2 months I had severe homicidal idealation. Spoke to my doc and she told me that it would go away. It didnt. I thought I was going to loose my mind. I told her I needed to stop the medication and she said ok just stop taking it. I learned later that this medication should not be stopped abruptly. I should have been weaned off. However while I was on the medication it did make me feel better for the first week after that it was down hill. I went through hell.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalg
by Reviewer39711
on December 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I experienced many of the side effects others have written about here. I read the comments of others who had pressed thru the adjustment stage and found that my side effects subsided just as they said it would. Had I not been encouraged by others comments to keep taking the drug I would have given up. I would highly encourage you to keep taking the medication and dont give up. I now have no side effects whatsoever and this drug has improved my pain dramatically. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: I think this drug is wonderful and it has helped with the pain of RA and fibromyalgia. After a few weeks, the dreams went away, the headaches went away, and the other side effects are a distant memory now. Ive been on Cymbalta for over a year now and highly recommend it.
chronic pain
by Reviewer39712
on December 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: relief from pain Time taken and dosage: Review:
depression
by Reviewer39713
on December 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Only increased sweating. No other side effects Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: I really like this drug. Im not big on drugs but needed something to help with depression. Other drugs did nothing for me.
Anxiety due to Chronic Pain (RA)
by Reviewer39714
on December 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Have been taking this drug for about 4 years. I have had no side effects until recently-last 3 months. Cant sleep or sleep too much. Little bit of blurred vision. Otherwise drug helped me tremendously through those rough earlier years. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I think everyones body is different. It has a different chemistry for each drug we put into our body. I have to say that I started out with 60mg for the first 1yr and then dropped down to 30mg and this drug really helped me. I actually handled my pain better and life was more manageable for me. However, the last 3-6 months I have noticed sleep problems that I cant relate to anything else other than this drug. I feel I am ready to wean off this drug anyways as I am dealing well with my disease alot better, but am afraid of the side effects of withdrawls. I noticed before that if I missed a dose, my body recognized it by the dizziness or the brain zap, so I hope it goes well. My doctor says to try taking every other day to start with. I pray it works well!
Chronic pain; depression
by Reviewer39715
on December 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I gained thirty pounds. Definitely made me sleepy while driving at first, but that dissipated after two months. Sex drive plummeted. Super sweaty (especially my back). I read the boards and tapered very, very slowly to get it out of my system. It took a few months to finally get back to normal. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I loved Cymbalta. It helped somewhat with my pain -- Fibromyalgia and vulvar vestibulitis -- though pain definitely still existed. More important, it was the best antidepressant Ive been on and Ive tried Wellbutrin, Prozac, and Paxil. I was positively cheerful and unbothered while on it. No inappropriate anger. I was sorry to have to go off it.
Depression
by Reviewer39716
on December 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: No side effects other than the zap feeling after skipping a dose (60mg per day) and minor sweating at night. I did not have any of the flu-like symptoms when starting this med, no headaches, changes in behavior or weight changes. Overall, this medicine worked great for my depression. Effexor was horrible when it came to zap feeling after skipping a dose.far worse than Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Everybody has a different chemical make-up when it comes to how drugs affect you. Lexapro works great for my husband and other family members, but only made me sleepy and cranky. Sertraline (zoloft generic) worked great for me, but after having my 2nd child didnt work as well as it once did. Cymbalta works well for me.
depression
by Reviewer39717
on December 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: I wrote back on 11/20. Everything was good then. Things have changed. Time taken and dosage: Review: I am quickly gaining weight now,I sit and accomplish nothing when I'm not at work. My head often feels fuzzy and my memory has not gotten better. I don't want to be on this drug anymore. I am afraid of getting off so I am going to start taking my Prozac again and try to wean off Cymbalta. Prozac is the best thing to use to wean off with. My hair continues to fall out. There is no longer any benefit to it at all.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39718
on December 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: agitation, anger, anxiety, panic attacks/panic disorder Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: This drug was great at first, but after the first year on 60mg it seemed to not have as great an effect. The last 6 months on the drug was when these side effects were experienced, eventually leading to the panic disorder (which I now know was caused by interdose withdrawal.) After a miserable experience with discontinuation syndrome, even with slow tapering, I would strongly encourage anyone considering this drug to do a lot of research first. Im not one to post my opinion on the internet but since this drug is currently being agressively advertised, I was strongly moved to report my experience.
Depression-Chronic Pain
by Reviewer39719
on December 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Horrible migraine, and worst physical pain of my life. Could barely move a muscle (all of which were ridgid) after just one dose of 30 mg. All because my doctor did not read the prescribing information! Do NOT take this drug if you are using Ultram/Tramadol, St. Johns Wort, HTP-5 or ANY Serotonin altering drug or natural suppliment. You will get a Serotonin Syndrome. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This was first given to me while I was inpaitent, even though I was on a high dose of Tramdol AND also taking an OTC suppliment called HTP.Read about Serotonin Syndrome, it can be fatal. It is scary to think doctors do NOT always do their homework or really look at a paitents meds! (I am on 13 because I have an autoimmune disease). Cymbalta is bad news! Stay away if you can or at least research it very thoroughly before putting it in your mouth.
Depression
by Reviewer39720
on December 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN DESPITE REDUCED CALORIE INTAKE, frequent nausea, vivid dreams to the point that is difficult to wake from them, head rush that made me think I was having a stroke, disassociation, spaciness, horrible withdrawal symptoms--so NOT quit suddenly or on your own. Withdrawal similar to heroin withdrawal. THIS MEDICATION IS GOD AWFUL AND IT SHOULD BE BANNED. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
depression
by Reviewer39721
on December 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: confused mental state,inability to organize thoughts,helpless frightening emotional state,seratonin syndrome like condition,terrible dreams Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: side effects occured quickly after starting 30mg time release capsules, capsules very hard to taper off,I dont recommend it to anyone my mental state before Cymbalta was normal, a little depressed,never had these expierences with Zoloft.
Bipolar Type 2
by Reviewer39722
on December 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Lower sex drive. Tiredness. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: While cymbalta is not the best anti-depressant I have taken, it is the best in terms of benefits outweighing side effects. I wish it was better at relieving physical symptoms, but the emotional relief is amazing.
Chronic Pain, Depression
by Reviewer39723
on December 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Increased Sweating and then some!! Fluctuating Levels of Antiexy - Confusion. Mood swings, Irritability. Severe constipation. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Virtually lost it when increasing the daily dose from 30 to 60mg daily - stayed there for 1 week then dropped back. Still on 30mg/daily. I swear that I am worse off then before taking this. Extremely stressed over everything, quite hyper but little or no real focus ;-( Makes the job quite difficult.
depression,anxiety,ocd
by Reviewer39724
on December 15, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: profuse sweating, suicidal thoughts when withdrawing. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: took for 2 years.helped with depression. had to wean off due to profuse abnormal sweating.weaned off and 4 months later had serious relapse causing suicidal tendencies which required hospitalization. definitely caused by stopping usage of cymbalta
depression / anxiety
by Reviewer39725
on December 14, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: yawning, fatigue, itchy mouth, harder to breathe, tingling sensation in limbs, sexual weirdness (not in a good way) Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I think perhaps I was having a allergic reaction. If anything, it made my mood worse. Definitely not for me.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39726
on December 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Increased sweating, numbness from my tongue to my extremities, cant sleep, swollen all over, and if you look up hypothyroidism you will find everything I am going through since I have been on this horrible. It helps with the constant thoughts of worry playing over and over but its not worth it when you wake up and you have missed some days and you are having zaps so bad if feel like your head is going to explode. I take it and I get so swollen all over and the weight gain within 6 months is amazing. I wish we could get a petition to this company who said take this drug and you will feel wonderful. They should provide everyone who is having a tough time to get off this medicine with something to help you get off from it especially with the extreme side effects that effect your day to day life. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I hate it. If your doctor says to get on it please look up hypothyroidism and if you still want to take it then you have been warned.Believe me this is my second time trying to get off from it. The first time I thought I was having a heart attack so I took one and my Klonipin and within 4 hours my symptoms went away.
atypical depression
by Reviewer39727
on December 11, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Intense anger, manic episodes, paranoid and grandiose delusions, change in mannerisms. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I experienced a real activating effect early on, which I enjoyed until others starting commenting on my change in demeanor. The change continued gradually and finally became extreme enough that others began to ask me whether I was abusing uppers. All the while, I was feeling energetic and confident, and was unable to see my actions as erratic or strange. Now after having quit, I am amazed that I could not see how different I really was on Cymbalta. The memories I have from that time period seem like the memories of another person.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39728
on December 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 16.0 Side effects: loss of appitite/different types of on and off insomnia Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: deffinitly helps the depression and i highly recomend it, but dont miss a dose, youll be sorry.
Review
by Reviewer39729
on December 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Horrible constipation, sleepnessness and stomach problems for the first 3 weeks. It was well worth it. I feel so much better 6 weeks in. I feel like i have a new attempt at happiness. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
severe depression
by Reviewer39730
on December 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: none, that I have noticed, nothing out of the ordinary Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: it works ok, good, maybe for some depression, for me it has been more temporary, as if my body became immune and the effects are weakening I have highs and lows but not as drastic as I was with out it. everyone has different chemistry.
Depression, GAD, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39731
on December 4, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: vivid dreams, decreased sexual function, muscle and joint pain Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: After taking Prozac for almost 3 years, I switched to Cymbalta 3 weeks ago. it was an easy transition. I stopped the prozac and immediately started on 30mg cymbalta for 1 week and now 60mg everyday. I noticed within a few days I was sleeping better, despite the vidid dreams. During the day, I feel more happy and excited. I still have muscle and joint pain and it may actually be worse since starting the cymbalta. The pain does slow me down, but I feel so good mentally that I dont think about it. Maybe after a while the pains will lessen. There are definitely frustrating sexual side effects (worse than prozac). After 3 years of prozac not working for my anxiety and depression, Im pleased with cymbalta.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39732
on December 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Nauseau, profuse sweating, dry mouth, cant sleep. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: The side effects are too much to take. I was on 60mg. per day butwhen I complained the doctor put me on 30mg. per day but I still feel awful. I throw up alot.
depression-bi polar 2
by Reviewer39733
on December 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: blurry vision, then double vision, nausea, nightmares Time taken and dosage: 75 days Review: depression went away but it was not worth the severe vision problems & extreme nightmares.
Depression Back Pain and Knee Pain
by Reviewer39734
on December 3, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: When I started treatment for depression I remember being a bit tired for 2 or 3 weeks. It has since passed and I have had no other side effects. I love the impact this has had on my life! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Being put on this medication for depression and having the pain reduction has changed my life. I am now able to do things that my pain was keeping me from doing. I am getting two products for the price of one.
Myositis,depression
by Reviewer39735
on November 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: My blood pressure has skyrocketed!! I thought the Cymbalta was causing the headaches and blurred vision.till I started checking my BP--170/100s!!As a nurse that does disease management I have heard of many side effects from pts.headaches,tremors,vivid dreams,decreased libido.Helps tremendously with muscle pain but the BP goes up to STROKE range.Beware! I am weaning myself off! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: When I first started on the med I felt wonderful.less pain.better mood.more energy. But then the side effects really showed up. I question whether MDs are aware os the actual side effects or just believe the drug reps! Im headed to GNC for a more natural cure.
severe depression suicidal
by Reviewer39736
on November 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: migraines, stress headaches, confusion, no sex interest, slept up to 12+ hours, chronic fatigue ^, delayed processing of information, apathetic, flat, first thought of suicide 6:57 am Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Do not recommend to anyone. Remember, drug companies are first and foremost out to make big bucks; cannot explain scientifically how C. works, or any other antidepressant IS NOT KNOWN. MD.s heavily use Reps. to promote their poison pills and the shrinks listen to them, get their education from them. Good luck and be careful, my dear experimenter. I am off the stuff.
neuropathic pain
by Reviewer39737
on November 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Initially, I experienced anhedonia, but it passed with time. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Excellent results, minimal and bearable side effects. Noticable difference in pain level by mid-afternoon if I forget the morning dose.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39738
on November 24, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: mainly weight gain 10 lbs and nausia.but i stopped taking 60mg dose (no doctor orders) because I thought I felt much better, then about 5 days later i had severe joint and muscle pain that lasted 48hrs.not going to touch the stuff again. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: it did help with my anxiety and hyperhidrosis (palms) but the severe withdrawal pains are not worth it.I will just have to carry a hanky to dry the hands.
Depression
by Reviewer39739
on November 23, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: None - maybe more tired Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Simply put all ADs work - If you have the patience to hang in there through the adjustment period you will improve and get better. I have been on this for two weeks and little things each day improve. The problem for me and most people is we quit to soon. You ahve to be on them quite awhile to get them to work!
depession and stress and jus sadnes
by Reviewer39740
on November 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: The headaches were so bad after taking this drug for a month and a half, I stopped taking it before consulting with my doctor! Had no desire for sexual contact with my partner at all and I had to fake orgasm just so he would get off me!! I continued to have the VERY BAD headaches for about two weeks. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: If you have NEVER had a migrain headache (which I have).please do not take this drug. YES, YOU WILL GAIN WEIGHT WITH THIS DRUG I work as a Personal Trainer and workout daily with my clients, however, in the month and a half I was taking this drug, I had no appitite, yet I gained 10.5 pounds!!!!???????????
depression
by Reviewer39741
on November 22, 2008
Sex:
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Extremely tired, low motivation and energy. NO LIBIDO, anxiety, s/s of OCD ie biting nails and lips, lightheadedness/dizzy, occasional nausea. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I was on wellbutrin and prozac combo, but I had decided to take myself off as I was getting alot of severe headaches. I was not sure if meds were contributing to this. However, the depression and moodiness quickly returned and my psychiatrist decided to try Cymbalta. Started out on 30 which did nothing. Eventually increasing dose to 90. I have actually felt more tired during day and difficulty with sleeping. I have a tendency toward seasonal affect disorder and cymbalta has not done anything to improve this. In fact, I feel worse this year as compared to last year when I was on Welbutrin and Prozac. Further, I suffer from PMS and Prozac was highly effective for relieving those symptoms. I am now back on Wellbutrin to start and will see how it goes.
depression, back pain, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39742
on November 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: agitation; hostility; suicidial thoughts; increased pain; increased depression; muscle spasams in legs and feet; dry eye; increased blood pressure; heart palpitations; increased anxiety, etc. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Switched to Cymbalta because of claims that it helps with pain. Side effects were terrible. My prescribing MD assured that a second increase in dosage was needed. He believed the drug rep but not me. Finally, was able to see a board certified psychiatrist and switched to Lexapro. Huge improvement and almost instant end to leg spasams. The industry needs more honesty about Cymbalta side effects-it made my liffe a livng hell for 2 years. Wonder how much those drug reps make per year in bonuses.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39743
on November 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I took 15 mg and fell asleep. Woke up 4 days later. Had constipation, racing heart, nausea which lasted 2 weeeks and all this from a single dose. Just had a liver function test and enzymes have doubled. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Psychiatrist is a lovely man but believes the drug reps when they say there are no side effects.
Depression
by Reviewer39744
on November 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Profuse sweating, dry mouth, constipation, migraines, weight gain of 40 lbs in 6 months, severe acne on face, and top back. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This really helped with my depression and getting my life back but the side effects are becoming very bothersome as my weight and acne increase so.I will be asking the doctor to change my med. therapy.
Depression, BiPolar Disorder
by Reviewer39745
on November 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Unbearable night sweats, then chills. Horrific nightmares so graphic I didnt want to fall asleep. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My boyfriend suggested I try a holistic approach to my side effects. I figured why not, it cant hurt? I dont know what was worse, the sweats or nightmares. (changing the sheets every other night) He already had the stuff so I popped a couple of them and LOW AND BEHOLD the next morning, I had slept through the entire night no sweats or nightmares! I wanted to run outside and shout to anyone that would listen. IT WORKED! Go get you some GNC GABA 750. Its $16 for 90 capsules and take two before bed. I sure hope it works for you, Im on cloud nine. Judy
longtermdepression/dysthymia,anxiet
by Reviewer39746
on November 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: nausea & dizziness at first, then, headaches, night sweats, excessive sweating overall, constipation, no sex drive, inability to orgasm, weight gain, incredibly vivid dreams, ability to sleep for up to 12 hours or more without feeling rested, chronic fatigue Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I have been on the maximum approved dose of Wellbutrin for two years. About a year ago, my psychiatrist decided to add the Cymbalta. The first day I took it was a complete nightmare. I felt like I was drugged. I could not eat without throwing up, my head felt like it was detached from my body, and it felt like I had tunnel vision and what I could see was floating. Those symptoms only lasted 1-2 days, but they come back if I ever miss a day and then take it again the next day. I am not sure if the Cymbalta has actually helped my depression or not, and my doctor is switching me to Abilify starting within the next several weeks. What I do know is that the side effects of Cymbalta have been awful, and Ive finally decided I cant deal with them any more.I am currently still taking the maximum dose of Wellbutrin, plus 90 mg/day of the Cymbalta. Soon after starting the Cymbalta, I started noticing that I was getting headaches every day, around the same time. In f
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39747
on November 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: First day I was sweating like crazy, but have not had any side effects since. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Started on 30mg first week, 60mg after that. Was on Lexapro for years, then tried Zoloft which did nothing. Have no complaints so far about this drug
depression
by Reviewer39748
on November 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Feelings of a band around my head, memory loss.unable to recall names etc.diarrhea, delayed processing,insomnia,late day fatigue. Some hair loss and some weight loss. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: These side effects are slowly letting up. Coming out of such a paralyzing depression is worth it! Im just afraid it will eventually render me apathetic and flat the way Prozac eventually did. Im also afraid my appetite will come back with a vengeance, as it has on other meds. If I end up a fat, bald middle aged woman I do think my depression will return in a different way.
OCD / Depression
by Reviewer39749
on November 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Not too many side effects. I am prone to headaches daily. Not sure if Cymbalta contributed to the headaches or not. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I have been taking Cymbalta for about 8 months now. Before that I was on Prozac for 11 years. I want off of Cymbalta as soon as possible. Not really sure why my doctor put me on this stuff because I have some OCD issues. I have gone through 2 serious depression episodes in my life. When I first started Cymbalta, I felt pretty good (after about 2 weeks.) Feeling good about life and wanting to do stuff with family and friends. Now, I dont want to go to work (I actually dont like my job and I am looking for a new one.but how I have been feeling makes things worse). I want to sleep all day. I slept till 3 pm today and didnt go to work. I dont want to go out with friends anymore. I have terrible dreams. And I am very angry every day. Last night I just wanted to throw things and I actually sprayed the smoke alarm with glade (not sure why). I also got a knife out and put it against my wrist. I am not suicidal, but I just DONT want to live like this anymore. I have an appt. with my psyc
depression
by Reviewer39750
on November 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: On 60 mg, took away depression, took away anger Lizzie Borden complex. On 120 mg 11 months later, depression has lifted and general anxiety has decreased overall, but I feel like I am always shaking and cannot breathe, and I cannot sleep any longer than 3 hours per night. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I have been taking Cymbalta (60 mg once a day) since late December 2007. I was amazed at how quickly it began to lift my mood. It also greatly lessened what I have heard called the Lizzy Borden complex ( extreme anger and outbursts). I am bi-polar, and have also taken Lamictal 100 mg once per day on and off in the past. In the past two weeks however, my mood really dropped, and I was feeling suicidal. The doctor then put me back on Lamictal and told me to stay on it, and raised my Cymbalta level to 120 mg. I started taking the higher dose this past Monday (11-3-08). Today is Sunday, 11-9-08. In the past three nights, I have been experiencing insomnia. I am really, really shaky, nervous, a bit tense and I feel like I am having heart palpitations. The other night I had a very strange dream that my husband was married to my mother and he was dating me, although he wasnt supposed to. I was also pregnant in the dream! Kind of freaked me out.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer39751
on November 9, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Some insomnia and decreased libido, difficulty achieving erection and delayed orgasm. Every medicine has side effects as well as benefits. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: The true solution to treating depression & anxiety is to address the cause (i.e. its not always about a chemical imbalance in the brain.thats one theory). Your brain doesnt come with a dipstick to measure the levels of neuro-transmitters!!! Cymbalta and other anti-depressants are not the solution but a temporary band-aid to help you cope. They wont make you miraculously feel better or happy. In fact, the drug companies who research and manufacture these chemicals dont really know how the medicine works in the brain (its just a theory). Seek the professional services of a Psychologist for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at least once per week for at least 3-4 months. Also read Eckhart Tolles books The Power of Now, A New Earth or buy his DVD titled Findhorn Retreat. Re-learn how and why your thoughts affect your mood. Exercise (cardio) at least 4 times per week for 30 minutes each time, and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. You can cure yourself!
Migraine, Nerve Pain, Anxiety
by Reviewer39752
on November 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Tiredness, apathy, irritability, loss of appetite, lack of motivation and interest Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Taking 30 mgs and at first it was helping with the anxiety but then stopped. It may be helping some with reducing the frequency and severity of my migraines, but I just dont feel right on it. I was not depressed before taking it, but now I feel down all the time and unmotivated. It is certainly not giving me the lift in mood I would think it would. Paxil helped immensely with anxiety in the past, but caused me to gain a lot of weight. This drug at least has not caused any weight gain for me, in fact I have lost a few pounds. I think Ill give it another couple of weeks and then go off of it which I am not looking forward to based on the withdrawal Ive read about.
Depression
by Reviewer39753
on November 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Weight loss, headaches, nausea, constipation, insomnia, night sweats, wired feeling Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I have only been on Cymbalta for 10 days (one week at 30mg, 3 days at 60mg). The good news -- I have lost 7 pounds in 10 days on this drug. But I dont want to lose more than a couple more pounds and there is no sign of the weight loss slowing. I had hives the first 4 days. I am nauseous and have a bad taste in my mouth. I have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and then I wake up between 3:00 and 5:00 am every day. As a result, I am exhausted. I am wired and have severe, frequent headaches, along with blurred vision. I am constipated. I dont know how this works for pain because, along with the headaches, I now have back pain that wasnt there before. To top it all off, my depression is WORSE than it was when I was between meds. Im sorry I stopped taking Remeron now, because my only real complaint with that was constant hunger. I do remember some pretty bad side effects at first with Remeron, so I will keep giving Cymbalta a chance, but this has been a pretty awful ride
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39754
on November 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: No side effects which is just awesome! Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: Finally an anti-depressant that helps my depression. I was always so suicidal before I started Cymbalta. I have been on over 40 different psych meds and this is the one that has helped me the most. Thanks Cymbalta!
Possible Fybromyalgia, Anxiety
by Reviewer39755
on November 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: On day 2 of my 30mg dose I did notice that I felt a little floaty. Things just didnt seem right. And I woke up several times at night wide awake. I dont feel refreshed today. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: After reading all the comments Im a little concerned about taking it anymore, but I think Ill stick it out to see if my irritability goes away. Every little thing that goes wrong makes me blow up. And it seems its all day long. I dont have any good thoughts so Im hoping that will change. Id like to laugh again.
Major Depressive Disorder/OCD
by Reviewer39756
on November 6, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Very vidid dreams, including some erotic dreams. These dreams are so real and intense that I have a hard time waking myself up in the morning. Otherwise, the drug has helped me tremendously. In the past, I have been on Prozac, Effexor, and Paxil. The first two caused terrible headaches and anxiety. Paxil was Ok, but I gained a lot of weight. Since being on Cymbalta (about 1 month) I have already lost 4 pounds. NEVER take it on an empty stomach. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Has anyone else experienced wild dreams?
Mild Depression, Social Anxiety
by Reviewer39757
on November 6, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Sweating, drowsiness, heart palpitations, weird/vivid dreams, decreased sex drive Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I was on 60 mg. By far the worst antidepressant Ive ever tried. Has not done much for me. Infact, I believe I become even more anxious while on this drug. I only get a lift when I first take the drug, and then Im back to being depressed and anxious within 10 minutes.
depression/anxiety/chronic pain
by Reviewer39758
on November 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Sleeplessness but tired, restless leg syndrome, constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Just lay in bed at night hoping to sleep. Hasnt helped yet with my depression.
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39759
on November 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: No real side effects at 30 mg. At 60 mg for 2 days I am extremely emotional and feel like crying all the time. I am asking Dr. to let me go back to lower dose. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
Depression/Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39760
on November 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Sleepy but unable to sleep, severe IBS flare w/intense cramping, zombie-like Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Absolutely horrible for me. Always resisted it but drs talked me into it to replenish serotonin due to prolonged, intense stress caused by chronic pain, PTSD, etc. This drug was a nightmare. I felt so tired but when I laid down, I couldnt sleep, racing thoughts, agitation. When I was up & about, I felt like I couldnt wake up from a bad dream. Felt like I was watching my life instead of living. Then the cramps started. White knuckle intestinal kind. I normally have severe IBS-C but ended up with D. Took days to recover. Im sad this didnt work out. But I am glad that I only took the 30 mg tablet instead of the 60 mg the rheum. gave me. Evidently there is supposed to be a step-up period but some drs are misinformed. I think the company ought to provide much, much lower doses to start with. (Theres a 20mg but evidently thats not the standard sample handed out).
clinical depression, suicide attemp
by Reviewer39761
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: vivid dreaming, acid reflux, urinary urgency Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I was in a state of constant panic, mental anguish, night sweats, insomnia, suicidal thoughts and one attempt BEFORE Cymbalta. I am now at 60 mg. and am sleeping at night, feeling more capable every day, no longer having heart palpitations and breathing problems that I was suffering during panic attacks. Cymbalta has helped me immensely so far. I hope I never again feel the way I was before starting drug thereapy.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39762
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Because of my fibro, I have issues with sleeping anyway. But this does seem to make my mind race at night when trying to sleep. Ill have the same dream over and over again. Makes me tired the next day and I yawn a lot. I do not get tired when I take it. Loss of appetite. I like this as Ive lost 10 lbs in a month. Dry mouth and constipation. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Over all I notice this helping with my fibromyalgia pain. So the side affects are worth it to me. I like the loss of appetite part. I am on 60 mg a day.
chronic headache
by Reviewer39763
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Low sex drive. Severe and persistent withdrawal syndrome. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: No big side effects from taking the drug(30 mg/day) other than zero sex drive. The problem is getting off this drug. I had severe confusion and brain zaps when stopping the drug, and I was on a low dose. Consequently Im now trying to taper off it (Im in my 5th week) and and just cant seem to stop it w/o getting brain zaps. Im down to 5 mg/every other day and if I try to stop taking it for longer than that the severity of the brain zaps increase. I would not recommend this drug unless all other options have failed.
fibromyagia / depression
by Reviewer39764
on November 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Sleeplessness, night sweats (more than I ever had during meno-pause), heart pounding, shortness of breath, blurred vission,mood swings, disconnected thought prosseses, fatique, and more I can,t even think of. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have been taking cymbalta for about 4 years. I was on 60-90mgs. I was still very depressed and was increased to 120mgs.2 years ago. I did not toerate it so the docs lowered the dose again. I stayed at 60mgs then back to 90 a few more months. Oct. 23rd 08 I was increased to 120mgs. again, even though I had not tolerated it before. Nov. 1,08 I, per a phone call to doc, went to the E.R. The docter on call had never heard of side effects like this from cymbalta and stated I could be having a stroke. Immediately after telling the E.R. doc of the drug and symptons,she stated they had several cases of the same type. After blood work and no sign of stroke I was sent home, told to start decreasing the cymbalta and call the doctors office on monday for an apt.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39765
on November 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: nausea (at first), constipation, dizziness, NEVER sleep, always yawning and tired, very mean, hostile and aggressive when upset about something, very very bad night sweats Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 months now and I feel like I am losing my mind. I went on it to calm me down a bit, I am very anxious, and it has done the opposite. While being on this medication I have no control over my emotions or my actions when I get emotional. I have never been a physical person and I do not think twice to hit someone if I am really hurt. I am pushing the people who I am closest to away. After I have an episode I feel like I was drunk and have NO IDEA why I did it! I need off!
depression anxiety
by Reviewer39766
on November 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: feel wired, feel homicidal/suicidal, agitated, no appetite, confused Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: took my first dose this A.M. Will struggle through to see if benefits outweigh this horrible feeling. I am a recovering meth addict and feel exactly as if I am coming off of meth!! Slamming beers( which I have not done for years) to counteract total feelings of rage and despair!
depression
by Reviewer39767
on October 31, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review:
ocd anxiety
by Reviewer39768
on October 31, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: didnt do anything for my anxiety
depression
by Reviewer39769
on October 28, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: poor sleep Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: FOr the 1st 3 months, I thought this was a miracle drug. I felt better than I ever had in my life. However, it gradually suppresses the 3rd, 4th, and 5th levels of sleep. Thats the deep, good kind. You will wake up feeling for sleepy than when you went to bed, and all youll think about all day is sleeping. I slept through the last 3 months. Wake up (3 alarm clocks) go to work, come home go to sleep. But the sleep you get is not good, and your body will DEMAND that you go back to sleep. But the drug wont let you get GOOD sleep (youll sleep 18 hours at a time though).
Depression
by Reviewer39770
on October 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Constipation, get some strange feeling in the head at times like nothing ever experienced, fatigue, weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I have given this drug an adequate trial time and I feel that it has not helped my depression. It has mellowed me but this is not what I want.
major depression
by Reviewer39771
on October 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Jaw clenching, insomnia, excessive yawning, tiredness & nausea if not taken with food. Most of these side effects diminished markedly after 2 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I wanted to make a positive comment about Cymbalta as there is a lot of negative out there on the internet. I noticed a major improvement in my depression after 2 weeks. The side effects that I experienced were not debilitating, the only one that bothers me is the waking through the night but I think thats improving now. I do not get any negative effects if I take my dose a couple of hours late. This is the 4th antidepressant Ive tried in the past 6 months & the first to give me any relief from my depression. I was put off by all the negative comments, but am glad I went ahead. I think people are more inclined to post on these sites when theyve had a bad time with a drug than when things are going well. I gave it a 4 out of 5 as its still early days, but Im very hopeful; I was in a bad, bad way before Cymbalta.
borderlin/bpd, severe depression
by Reviewer39772
on October 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: heartburn, bad, took 2 prilosec to get it under control. Terrible joint pain that I have never had before, in my ankles, knees, feet, sometimes I get up to walk and feel like im gonna fall down. Terrible constipation. Has been so-so for helping my migranes, but I see a chiropractor for that and if i go regularly my migranes are greatly decreased. At least 30 lb. weight gain. All I wanna do is sleep. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Maybe right for some, cause everyone is different, but I want off this ride.
depression. anxiety, panic attacks.
by Reviewer39773
on October 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: loss of appetite. shortened attention span. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: since i started taking cymbalta ive found that no food sounds desirable and i keep waking up in the middle of the night. i have no sex drive. ive even heard voices, though, im not really sure if thats something that goes along with taking this medication.
depression/ocd
by Reviewer39774
on October 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: EXTREME sweating, flat feeling, anger, halo around head feeling. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I thought this was supposed to help depression, I think it made it worse! After reading the other posts here, I can now see what I thought was signs of depression is actually side effects of the drug. I think Cymbalta has made me extremely angry at everyone and has made my obsessive thoughts worse!
Anxiety, depression
by Reviewer39775
on October 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: First day: tingling feeling in my head, almost like shivers down my spine, but in my head. Second day: total insomnia. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I thought since this was a newer drug, there might be fewer side effects. But the total insomnia I experienced was the worst of all meds I have taken. Even after taking it in the morning I could not sleep at night. It was horrible. I will not be taking it anymore.
Osteo-Arthritis Pain Relief
by Reviewer39776
on October 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Headaches, Extreme tireness during the day, Vision changed -fuzziness/halos around lights, joint pain, sharp/jabbing stabs of pain Time taken and dosage: 1.5 months Review: Initially, I started Cymbalta at 60 mg/1 week then progressed to 120 mg. I was told this might help with my osteoarthritis pain. I did feel emotionally better initially but if I missed one mornings dose, I was extremely emotionally and down by the end of the day. I took Prozac 20 mg. prior to this for about 5 years and had no side effects. Cymbalta didnt help with the pain and I am experiencing more pain as I am weaning myself off 120=60=30mg. I am experiencing other side effects such as roaming joint aches, headaches, sharp stabbing/jabbing pain in hands/feet. I am menopausal and having more migraines. I have also been taking HRT for about 8 months with the cybalta. My doctor thought this drug might help with the pain and headaches but it definitely did not. If fact, I feel new symptoms such as being chronically tired each morning about 7:30-8:30 while at work and there is no reduction of incidence of headaches. I have also tried Rozerem for last two days with Cymbalt
depression fibromialgia hot flashes
by Reviewer39777
on October 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Wonderful less pain less flashes less depression. Not all medcine works for everyone dont give up try something else. I also use suplements. Balance is the key. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
depression/anger
by Reviewer39778
on October 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: cant stop yawning, wake up in the middle of the night, am so tired during the day. like a zombie Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: ive not even been taking it for a week but i dont know if i can deal with the side effects. im exausted during the day, waking up in the night. ive tried taking it in the am and pm and its all the same. totally constipated, i mean big time. anyone else had these issues? have they gotten better? im worried, i cant go on like this for long
CHRONIC PAIN AND DEPRESSION
by Reviewer39779
on October 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Insomnia and AWFUL sleep interruption with LOTS of vivid dreams every night and remembered all the dreams, couldnt get out of bed until noon, APATHY (worsened my depression!), social withdrawal, no sex drive, sweating, loss of interest in life, loss of appetite. No improvement of depression, it WORSENED with new symptoms. I HATE that I did no research before starting drug! My bad. Never again! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: NOBODY TOLD ME WITHDRAWALS WOULD BE AN ISSUE! I started at 30 mg, then increased to 60 a month later. Side effects got A LOT worse. I finally realized it was the cymbalta side effects that were my problem! So I cut dose back to 30 mg. No relief from side effects. So I quit taking the 30 mg. cold turkey after reading about how lowering dose slowly didnt help others. Withdrawals were WORSE than side effects! Insomnia worse, sleep interruption and sleeping in worse. Edginess, irritable, social withdrawal. Just NOT MYSELF. Im glad I figured out it was Cymbalta causing problems. I thought it was due to switching pain meds! Dr. JUST gave me Prozac (after a week of suffering) and I hope that helps. Benadryl helped a little, but not enough. Doc promises Prozac will help.I pray hes right. WITHDRAWAL IS HORRIBLE.
Depression - Migraines
by Reviewer39780
on October 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Upset Stomach, Hair Loss, Returning Headaches, Fatigue, Dry mouth. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: Ive only been on this for about 3 weeks now, and I am stopping today. While it did relieve the migraines for a while, the Zoloft was just as effective for the depression (at 1/10th of the price). Additionally, I am afraid of the withdrawal effects after long term use. I will wean down now and pray that I dont end up with the electrical brain zaps I am reading about.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39781
on October 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Always sick to my stomach. Very tired. That could be from working third shift to. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 weeks Review: I started feeling better with in a couple days except for the side effect. I have to take my medicine in the pm or I cant sleep good. I feel like I have more energy to do thing with my family. I am really happy to be feeling like my old self .
Migraine, Anxiety
by Reviewer39782
on October 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: In the first few days experienced nausea, loss of appetite and lethargy. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have lost over 15 pounds because of the decrease in appetite and have only had a couple of migraines in 2 months. Before I was experiencing at least 2 or 3 a week! I would have given it a 5 but do seem to still experience a lot of tiredness. I was taking Wellbutrin before for over 5 years and had weight gain and no change in headaches as well as increased anxiety. I now wish my doctor had given me the Cymbalta sooner!
anxiety and chronic back pain
by Reviewer39783
on October 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: sleeplessness, shaking Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I began taking this drug for treatment of anxiety and chronic back pain. Before treatment I was finding myself having anxiety attacks and mood swings that were not healthy for myself or my 4 year old toddler. I had moments of rage when I thought I could just explode.I would become angry and it would grow intensely and quickly. So, after getting on Cymbalta I truly did notice it was helping and other than the shaking and insomnia it was worth it to me.but then!!!! I had to stop taking it abruptly when I couldnt afford it and HELL SET IN!!! I began to have electric impulses mainly in my hands and fingertips and they were the worst in the morning. It happened when Id get up.Id feel strange, almost unbalanced, then the electrical shock feeling would kick in. It was really scary and there was nothing that could be done about it. It lasted for weeks. It wasnt until later and after Id stopped taking it that my migraines returned in such frequency that it scared me.in
mild depression & anxiety
by Reviewer39784
on October 7, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Dizzy, nauseous, sweating, anxiety, uneasiness, restlessness, shivers, Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: Over the last 14 years I have taken many antidepressants and have never experienced anything like this. I was give a doctors sample for 60mg which was probably too high to start out as most seem to start with 30mg. I took it this morning at 8am and by 10 I was feeling off, by 1pm I had to go home. I could not explain the experience I was having to my wife. Finally at 3pm I realized that this was the closest Ive felt to doing LSD (yes I do know). Unfortunately, all the similar symptoms were the bad ones. It is now 12 hours later and it still feels like LSD but Im getting more flu like symptoms now. Seriously, I was hesitant to take this drug when I was reading some articles last night but I decided to do it anyways. I found this page just now and after reading many comments I had to post my own.Nothing that makes me feel like this could end up doing me any good.I do not envy those who want to come off this drug but are afraid to.
anxiety, PTSD, and depression
by Reviewer39785
on October 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I also have experienced nightmares honey, horrible vivid, violent dreams-death etc. i hate it.i also have no appetite (nothing appeals to me-nothing)& now what makes me nervous is that i feel (wont let it out-afraid)very hostile.angry annoyed.everything frustrates me, and that really isnt like me at least to that extreme.anyone else??? Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Im on 120mg. of cybalta which makes me feel slightly inferior-i feel like thats a high dose for someone whos only 30-no? anyway xanax-between .50mg. & 1.75mg almost daily, some extra curriculiar activities to calm my ass down and now they want to put me on some kind of blood pressure med. GUYS I JUST WANT TO RUN AGAIN, AND LAUGH-WITHOUT SYNTHETIC EMOTIONS
mainly antideprecion
by Reviewer39786
on October 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: swithced from effexor due to the major benefits that cymbalta claims helps with neuropathic pain. i have just been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome that was diagnoed as fibromyalgia for a year. i told thie dr that the cymbalta was too much effects or safe neuronicthe average side efects of any major drug stopped suddenly. bad moods relapced to Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: can be used as a pain management drug but doesnt work that wll. my stepson commited suicide from this drug. it needs to be monitored for the first week or so.
depression
by Reviewer39787
on October 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Did not experience too many side effects while taking Cymbalta, other than flat affect, decreased sexual drive and oftentimes dizziness upon standing. It is the withdrawal that has been horrible. I was weaned from 90 mg. to 30mg. then to 20mg. Psychiatrist said to stay on each dosage for one week and then stop after the one week on 20mg. I stayed on each for two weeks. I have now been off Cymbalta since Sept. 11, 08. I experienced swooshing in my head, lightheadedness, nausea, some vomiting, aches and pains. Symptoms subsided for approximately 2 days (October 1 and 2) However, on October 3, until today, October 6, my symptoms have rebounded. I am so nauseous. lightheaded, losing my balance and feel helpless. I have been taking Bonine and Benedry which help relieve symptoms. How long do these symptoms last? I had a false sense of hope during those two days without symptoms. Is this normal. This is a terrible drug. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Horrible drug. I recommend psychotherapy and strong support groups before embarking on drug therapy.
Severe Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39788
on October 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Extremely tired all the time, migrane headaches, loss of appetite, constipation Time taken and dosage: Review: I had taken cymbalta a few years ago and it worked great for me. Despite the first few weeks of side effects it really is a great help. I lost my medical insurance and moved out of the area I was living in so I had to quit cold turkey when my prescription ran out. I would NOT recommend doing this. I was super dizzy for weeks, didnt feel right, always felt like I was going to pass out, fuzzy headed, I didnt feel right for a long time. However, if I had gradually been able to reduce dosage I think it would have been better. I am finally back on cymbalta and just started 60mgs today after taking 30mgs for a week. Exhausted and not hungry at all but already starting to feel like a normal person. Anxiety has dissapated greatly and less attacks.
Depression, Stress, Panic attacks
by Reviewer39789
on October 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Nausea, mild disorientation, full loss of apetite, flu-like symptoms, zombie-like feeling,tightness in the jaw, constant forceful yawning, and EARLY morning insomnia Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This drug helped me with my daily massive headaches, and body pain. It helped me not care (about anything),it also eased my depression. BUT later that first day,as soon as i started working out at the gym i got a splitting headache and felt as if i was going to explode in my head. Later that night i woke up at 3am and couldnt sleep. i had this weird feeling .something like i know im here, but when i looked at my body i wasnt sure, i didnt care to move my limbs if i stayed still.i cant explain it i was so spaced out, it made me more anxious because i didnt reognize the way my soul felt. I wanted to laugh and enjoy, but i didnt have the spark*--this was yesterday. and im not very sure which is worse,mild depression and panic attacks or this medication(depression for me is pain coming from my mind, and the pill felt like a mask on my mind and pain in my quality of life) . Cymbalta in my experience was like legal low-dose speed.I think i will try group therapy, red bull,a
depression and fibromylagia pain
by Reviewer39790
on October 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I only took it 2 days; had horrible migraine, dizziness, nausea and ringing in the ears. I have stopped it and now on day 3 migraine is still with me. There is no way I could work with this and I will not take it again. It just isnt for me. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer39791
on October 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Major weight gain, 30 lbs in 2 years Time taken and dosage: 24 months Review: Works great for my depression, but caused excessive hunger leading to a 30 lb weight gain in 2 years. My doctor took me off it 4 days ago and immediatly switched me over to Wellbutrin XL the next day. I have been having terrible withdrawl symtoms almost immedatly after stopping the med, dizziness, headache, nausea, sweating, I went back to the doctor today and got Cymbalta 30 mg tabs (I had been on 60mg) and now are being weened gradually while still continuing the Wellbutrin XL. After taking the 30 mg tab this morning I already feel much better. Be careful coming off this, it is a very powerful drug.
Painful Sensory Neuropathy
by Reviewer39792
on September 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: During the settling in period I was very sleepy, had nausea, and felt stoned. But all that went away and now I feel really great. No terrible pain in my fingers and feet and no sexual side effects. I take 120 mg per day. I think that is the highest dose allowed but is common for nerve pain. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I think this is a great drug if it fits with your physiology and you can tough it out the first 2 to 3 weeks.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39793
on September 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Sweating, hand tremors, racing heart, insomnia, bizarre dreams Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Cymbalta definitely helped with the depression. In 3 weeks it was gone, as was my anger and inability to focus. Its been somewhat effective with the anxiety, but I find valium works much better for that. As with any antidepressant, please, please be careful when taking this. And even though I found it effective, I agree that it is horrid to wean off of it. Ive been going down 5 mg at a time a week at a time, and even so Ive had withdrawls. I find taking just 1 mg of valium per day has helped a lot with the withdrawls. I had a friend who also went off Cymbalta and she took Adivan to help with withdrawls and that worked for her.
fibromyalgia & ME
by Reviewer39794
on September 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: nausea, loose bowels, absent minded, bit of a sweaty betty lol!.lack of orgasm, fatigue but thats normal for me anyway! Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: been on in for about 3 weeks rhumo guy wanted me to try it.have to say its the best thing i have ever tried, the pain re-fibro is hardly there now and i can function again.altho there are side effects they are nothing in comparison to the pain so there fore i am loving this wonder drug.obviously my mood has lifted too, i was apprehensive as i had done research on the net prior to taking the drug .but it is working for me, i have missed taking the tablet a few times due to been forgetful on it.however i did not experience any other side effects, so i am lucky really, the only thing i have noticed apart from the minor side effects is the sex part however thats no big deal and a small price to pay to be out of pain, i guess!!
anxiety, mild depression
by Reviewer39795
on September 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: fatigue, weight gain, loss of sex drive Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I started with 30mg of cymbalta and after a while increased to 60mg. Seemed like my body would get used to the med and not work as well. I was on Lexapro prior to this and same thing happened. I had plantar fascilitis (pain in arches of feet) and the cymbalta really helped. It also helped with my anxiety for a while, but if I skipped a dose even less than a day I would have bad side effects such as dizziness, anxiety, very irratable, nausea, and a thumping sensation in my tongue. My sex drive has gone down to nothing. I have gained over 30 lbs in last year! This is strange but if I missed a dose by hours or a day, I felt more creative. I decided to come off of Cymbalta because it didnt seem worth it. I have been weening off for 6 wks now and it has been a nightmare!! The side effects are driving me crazy! I get very dizzy, nauseated, almost drugged feeling. I ache and hurt all over to where I cant hardly stand. I cry practically every night and feel so mean to everyone. I keep
Depression
by Reviewer39796
on September 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Nausea, vertigo and extreme fatigue to begin with (first week or so). Emotions were very flat for the first month or so. The nausea subsided but still suffer from the fatigue and horrible night sweats. Also very low libido and anorgasmic (difficulty achieving orgasm). Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Finding it very difficult to come off the medication now. Very severe withdrawl after only one day of not taking the drug, which include disorientation, vertigo, nausea and what they (weblog which supports users coming off Cymbalta) call brain-zaps where you experience some kind of electrical shock type feeling in your brain. Very disconcerting and unpleasant! As a result I am afraid of coming off the medication.
fibromyalgia/depression
by Reviewer39797
on September 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: First week, a little sleepy, mild and short episodes of dizziness, resolved after a few weeks. Started with the 30mg. dose for 1 week and then progressed to 60 mg. once daily. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Had been taking Prozac for about 20 years, but it just seemed to stop working. Became depressed from dealing with daily pain of fibromyalgia and realized I needed help. Doctor suggested I try Cymbalta because it had been used to treat the pain of fibro and has been effective in about 50% of the women who have tried it. I am one of the lucky ones!!! After a week on the meds, my pain is GONE, my energy level is great and my mood has greatly improved. None of the feared sexual side-effects. No problems and very thankful.
neorpathy and anxiety
by Reviewer39798
on September 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: acid reflux Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: not very effective against my neuropathy
Major Depression, Anxiety, & Pain
by Reviewer39799
on September 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: I really need help on what is a good time to take this medication, since my doctor told me to experiment ?????. I have migraines but had before the Cymbatla was on Paxil which I had to be weaned off for a month so I was taking both medications, now they are regular headaches, NIGHTMARES that are so real not monsters. but people around me and they are so real I have to wait when I wake up to realize it is just a dream? My Doctor told me I have to experiment when I take it , so who better then people who are actually are on Cymbalta? Please let me know what you found is a good time for you, to avoid some of the effects. I have gained 4 pounds may not be related but, I am trying to lose weight so please any comments on the weight, headaches, dizziness, tiredness, & nightmares, what is a good time to take it? Would be so greatly appriciated! :) Thank you so much! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta 60 mg per day for almost 2 months. Seems to help a little with the nerve pain in my hands, my back and neck it is hard to say because. I still have to take pain medicine, seems like I am taking less pain medication? I also was on Ambien for sleep and now that Cymbalta is in my system seems I do not need it at this juncture?So that is some good news I have been on everything for depression, but now that I am feeling better I want to lose weight I have heard mixed things about Cymbalta please send me your comments on that or any other issue. Thank you :)Since my accident 12/03 , which let to a doctor who is no longer parcticing medicine did a non invasive prodedure on my neck 5/06 called a cervical percutaneous discectomy this almost killed me and made my pain worse, but I am so lucky to be alive and walking, so since Cymbalta is prescribed for pain too please if you are ever offered this to relive pain RUN to another doctor! There is not much r
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39800
on September 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Insomnia, decreased appetite (though thats a good thing in my case; the depression had me overeating). Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Cymbalta has changed my life. I didnt realize how bad my depression was until looking back on it--I wasnt motivated to do anything, had paranoid delusions, was always achy and unwell, and was just generally unhappy. I started Cymbalta after finally dragging myself to the doctor at my mothers insistence, beginning on 30mg for one week and moving up to 60mg. I noticed a difference within the first week. Now, its an incredible change; I feel like Im a *person* again. I have been experiencing insomnia due to it, but with 25mg of Trazodone, thats evened out wonderfully. Im so happy with this medicine!
Anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39801
on September 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Weight Loss, Loss of so sleep Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I personally have seen no real problems with this drug. I stopped crying all the time and now feel happier. I noticed that I do not want to eat as much. I kinda have to make myself eat. I dont like the way it messes with you taste though. Makes sweets taste ucky to me. But besides that I like it.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39802
on September 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: The weight gain was terrible. My eating habits and caloric intake was the same. Nothing I did allowed me to lose the weight. Cant take it anymore, so I decided to stop taking the medication. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Did not help with the everyday pain.
severe depression/BPD
by Reviewer39803
on September 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: 20 lb weight gain in 4 months, increased acne on back and shoulders, night sweats, dizziness, insomnia, suicidal, hair loss Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: if you want your apperance to go down the toliet, take cymbalta
bi-polar disorder
by Reviewer39804
on September 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Tired all the time, Constipated, abnormal dreams, loss of memory and fuzzy head. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have ate 90mg before and went down to 30 without a problem. A week ago my doctor took me of it in all and I have horrible withdrawal with dizzyness. It feels like I have petit mal or something like that almost all the time if Im walking or doing something fysical. I cant turn my head without getting dizzyspell that feels like a lightning shoots through my body. On the good side, my stomace works fine for the first time in a year, yippie.
fibromyalgia/headaches
by Reviewer39805
on September 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: My side effects have been minimal, shakes at night when I wake up to turn over, mild sweats, dry mouth. Have had some bouts of constipation. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I used to hurt all the time, I would freeze to death in a building/vehicle that had the a/c going. My fingers would be freezing, and they would get a numbing/tingling feeling. I have only been on this medication 8 days, I slept good the first two-three nights that I took it, but the next 2 nights, I would wake up, go to turn over and would just shake uncontrollably. I have low tolerance to depression medication, I have panic attacks but so far, I havent had any of these on this medication. Right now, relatively, sleepness, mild sweating and dry mouth are all that is occurring, the shakes have stopped for now. This has really helped me with the pain, I havent had a headache since Ive started taking Cymbalta, 30 mg at bedtime. If this doesnt work, I dont know what I will do. Ive tried everything that I can think of. Will keep trying this and hopefully, these side effects will gradually disappear. The first night I took Cymbalta, the next day I had goosebumps all day long, but
Anxiety
by Reviewer39806
on September 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: The first time I took it (within hours) I had SEVERE sweating, diarrhea, dry heaves, disorientation, tingling and dizziness. I was slumped on the floor of the bathroom dripping sweat and unable to speak clearly when the EMTs arrived. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: That was 2 days ago and I havent touched it again. Im still groggy and have slower and slightly impaired speech. All in all the experience didnt lower my anxiety much!
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39807
on September 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Profuse sweating, hair loss, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Anyone taking 90 milligarams? Took cymbalta 60 milligrams for a couple of years. Depression increase and was placed on 90 milligrams which last for a couple of years. I take ativan as needed for added anxiety which seems to help. Lateley I have noticed more severe depresseion, I dont really like to be areound people. I have insomnia but dont like to take the ativan for sleep every night because it is addictive. I have taken the drug this long because I dont feel drugged and can concentrate on this drug better than any drug that I have taken. In the past on this drug I felt fairly happy and motivated. Lately feel depressed and tired although I cant sleep at night. I have been on prozac zoloft paxil lexapro and none to compare to the cymbalta up to now. Now i feel so tired of it all and depressed that I rececntly had a breast biopsy that was benign( although the lump still has to be removed) and i kink=d of wish that it was cancer. becouse of my religion i would not kill myself. I
anxiety, PMDD, dysautonomia
by Reviewer39808
on September 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: headache, nausea, dizziness/vertigo, increased anxiety/panic, sleep disturbances, bulging eyes, blurry vision, hyperactivity, possible tics, heart palpitations. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Took 1 30 mg capsule yesterday at about 2:30 pm, by 6:30 pm I was nauseated, dizzy, and had a mild headache. about 7:30 I developed anxiety, felt stoned, hyper--yet could not stop yawning (I was not tired--this would be a form of a tic), and generally felt very out of it in addition to the earlier symptoms. By 8:00 I fell into a deep sleep, awoke about midnight and was unable to return to sleep. Continued to wake up about every hour throughout the night. When I woke up for good this morning at 5:15, I felt like I was vibrating, that my eyeballs were bulging out of my skull and like my head was going to explode. I was speaking and doing everything very fast like I was on speed. Currently it is 12:00 noon and I am still a little dizzy and have a headache that wont quit even after 800mg Motrin. You cannot hold a job and take this drug. This drug sucks and has convinced me that you have to be pretty bad off to take it for anxiety because its side effects are worse than
Depression, PTSD
by Reviewer39809
on September 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: No sex drive, no motivation, heartburn, no emotions, weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Ive been on Cymbalta for a year and a half and has admittedly helped to relieve my symptoms of depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder thus have hurdled my way through a fair share of side effects. For the time that Ive been on Cymbalta Ive experience weight gain, zero sex drive, unable to orgasm, no motivation and heartburn to name a few. Not until about 3 days ago Ive always thought these symptoms coincide with my depression. After reading someones blog who had the same exact symptoms, they said that these symptoms could in fact be from being over-medicated. This has made so much sense to me and pretty much answers a lot of questions even my PCP couldnt answer. So now I will be speaking to my Psychiatrist of my concerns and with his help ween off Cymbalta entirely not only because of these symptoms which, if I may say, has also put strain on my 8 year relationship for the lack of intimacy, but also because I feel Im ready to tackle the world without the hel
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39810
on September 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Facial rash, sleeplessness, nausea. After stopping the medication I had the shakes, tearfulness, anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: It relieved my depression, but the side effects made me even more depressed.
sleep difficulties/fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39811
on September 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: dizziness went away; still have withdrawal nausea after naps Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I take low-dosage, a.m. only, and it regulates my sleep patterns very well. I ACTUALLY REACH DEEP SLEEP, and in less time. I know that because I finally stretch (revitalized muscles) upon wakening, and I remember dreams again
depression
by Reviewer39812
on September 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: night sweats, dizziness, nausea, suicidal ideation, insomnia, numbing effect Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: For a few months, Cymbalta worked like a dream. Then, my body got used to it--if I was a few hours late in taking it, I would get withdrawal symptoms--dizziness, nausea, and anxiety, followed by an extremely upset episode and the desire to kill myself (suicidal ideation is not a usual problem for me). Seven or eight months into taking it, I noticed that I was having a hard time caring about anything; my emotions were numbed. The withdrawal symptoms are really whats terrible though. I was in bed crying, trying to kill myself, having to be monitored, for a month. Then three more months before I really felt normal. During that first month of withdrawal symptoms, I couldnt sleep despite being exhausted, was constantly dizzy and nauseated, was crying and in a rage most of the time, and couldnt function at work at all (had to take a leave, which luckily I was able to do). Since then, almost a year ago, Ive had problems with stuttering--not sure if thats related or not. DO NOT get on Cym
Mild Bipolar/more severe depression
by Reviewer39813
on September 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Dont really remember any side effects except maybe some nausea Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Ive taken Cymbalta at 80mgs. a day for over a year. Before this Ive tried Lexapro, Effexor XR, and years ago Desyrel. This is the only medication that has made me feel like a normal human being. I still have mood swings, but I never sink into the severe depression that I used to live with. Before Cymbalta I was suicidal at times, cried daily, and rarely left my bed. Im back to teaching elementary school and I feel great. I realize this is not for everyone, but it has definitely helped me.
NEUROPATHY
by Reviewer39814
on September 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 77.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Fibromyalgia, depression
by Reviewer39815
on September 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: insomnia, vivid dreams, syncope, a detached from the body feeling, confusion, restlessness, shaky, trembling. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Took the med for only 3 days and the first night, I think I got a total of 2 hours of sleep. On the third day at work, I experienced what felt like an acid trip after about an hour of taking the recomended 30 mg dose. I couldnt talk without stuttering, was very confused, couldnt concentrate. Had to have me b/f pick me up and take me to ER. Said it was side effects of med. I had low blood pressure for about 2 weeks after I stopped taking it which caused me to have fainting spells. Fainted at work, hit my head and had to go to ER again. So after all is said and done, I still have fibromyalgia pain, now even worse it seems, and have a shit load of ER bills. Highly reconsider taking this med if you have not already done so.
Depression
by Reviewer39816
on September 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: I was depressed, this medication made me suicidal. Nightmares, night sweats, severe brain zaps, restlessness. Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: I hate this drug! I took this drug for 8 weeks and have now been off it for 8 weeks. I came close to killing myself 3 times while on it or coming off it. Im never taking an anti-depressant again because of my experience with this medication.
Pain
by Reviewer39817
on September 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Dry Mouth, upset stomach, dizziness upon standing. Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review: I love this stuff. I have severe pain in my shoulders, neck and jaws due to arthritis, bursitis and TMJ. This drug helps me live through the pain. I have to drink tons of water to help me with the dry mouth and constipation. I drink approximately 80 ounces of water a day.
Fibromyalgia and depression
by Reviewer39818
on August 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, reduced sex drive, inability to orgasm, night sweats, weight gain, and hot flashes Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Cymbalta has eliminated chronic fibromyalgia pain and muscle stiffness. I have been on multiple drugs in the past, but the best before Cymbalta was Trazazone - but it only reduced the pain and stiffness. The pain relief is worth all the side effects.
anxiety and mild depression
by Reviewer39819
on August 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: no bad side effects when i started taking it. only withdrawl symptoms after stopping. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: after finding out i was allergic to paxil my dr. put me on cymbalta. just called in the rx for me, didnt bother to explain the drug to me at all. I started off at 30mg a day, after 3 days I felt a noticable difference. I wasnt irritated all the time, very calm, almost oo calm like i didnt care about anything. After 2 weeks I was pretty much emotionless. I told the dr. how I felt and I was put on 60 mg! This made me feel like I was loosing my mind. I took 60mg for only 2 days then went back to 30 mg for a few days, then stopped taking it all together. The withdrawls werent too bad.headaches, sweating, bad dreams, and crying spells. id rather have to go through anxiety attacks than feel like an emotionless zombie all day.
Very severe depression.
by Reviewer39820
on August 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Headache, severe dizziness, which went away after taking the medication for a couple of weeks gradually increasing the dosage. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This medication saved my life. Literally. The depression was so bad that I couldnt go on much longer. I was taking Wellbutrin and I must have built up a tolerance to it or something.
depression
by Reviewer39821
on August 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: The first couple of days a battle with nausea,sleepness,and lose bowels. Works very well had less depression,but very light headed. Stop taking it and had brain zaps,felt like I had the flu, very dizzy. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: It did work for me I felt less worried about everything.
Pain/Depression
by Reviewer39822
on August 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: First week. Nausea, sleepiness, and a disconnected feeling. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: All people react differently to all medications. I decided to try Cymbalta after suffering from chronic pain, which has caused insomnia for many years. The lack of sleep began to affect my day to day mood and life. I was severely depressed and tired all the time. I roughly saw 2-3 hours of sleep a night while taking Ambien to sleep. Since I started Cymbalta, I have had one night of no sleep. The remaining nights have been 6 - 8 hours of restful sleep, even with two nightly trips to restroom. Its amazing how important sleep is to your mood. I became a much happier person in life and to be with. This drug has not stopped my pain, but it is much easier to deal with pain when Im rested and have a positive outlook. To explain the side effects, the first week I was very nauseated and sleepy. I had a sort of fog surrounding me that went away as I got used to the medication. Remember you will not experience the side effects repeatedly if you remember to take the dose at the same t
depression
by Reviewer39823
on August 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: The first week I was on it, I threw up every day. My doctor begged me to tough it out. Lost 10 pounds. Other than that bad week of not being able to eat, no other side effects. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Still unsure if its working. Havent noticed any improvement in my mood.still very depressed.
Vulvar Vestibulitis
by Reviewer39824
on August 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Insomnia in the second half of the night (Waking up a 2am, 3am, 4am and not falling back to sleep); decreased sex drive and anorgasmia (difficulty achieving orgasm) Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39825
on August 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Insomnia for up to 36 hours and then crashing and sleeping about 6 hours. Paranoia, major depression, crying, Fibromyalgia got worse. Eating very little & gaining weight & sitting and staring. Hot flashes at night and chills at time during the day. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I also had no urge to read my mail or walk to basement to do laundry. I wss changed to Trazadone by my Doctor last week I can at least usually sleep. Wondering if I should have come off of it gradually. I also take Xanax (orange pill). Went off of Effexor last Nov. because I am now on SSD and couldnt afford Effexor, my doctor has been giving me samples of the Cymbalta. I thought I was crazy because the insert just mentioned insomnia in the Cymbalta60. Glad I came here!!
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39826
on August 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: While it took away my pain at first, it also took away my sex drive. I didnt want my husband to come near me. After that, I had an episode with attempted suicide though Ive never been suicidal. I also got physical with my husband during one argument and I have never been like that. It gave me insomnia so bad I have to take sleeping pills at night just to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I am trying to wean off now. Today is the 3rd day. And its been horrible. I have terrible anger outbursts at my children. I am so angry I cant stand it. I want to punch a wall as irrational as I know that is. I also get very dizzy.I hate this drug with a passion. My aunt had fibromyalgia and between a homeopathic doctor, a healthier diet, and RELIV shakes, she doesnt have fibromyalgia anymore. Im going the natural way. Doctors and drug companies are just making us sicker and sicker each year. I feel like cymbalta has poisoned my body.
Depression
by Reviewer39827
on August 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Some night sweats, initial nausea-only lasted a few days. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This drug has changed my life, and the turnaround was immediate. I went from years of depression and had tried Paxil, Wellbutrin, and a number of other drugs that I simply could not tolerate. My doctor augments this with 25 mg of Traozodone for sleep. I sleep for the first time in 30 years and wake up feeling great. I am positive, optomistic and am never Blue. I can have a sad moment over something that is truly sad. I dont ever sweat the small stuff and am doing great. I highly recommend this. For the first time I am living, loving, and enjoying life--not just sitting at the sidelines watching it go by.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39828
on August 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, dizziness, feeling detached, nausea, headaches, lethargy Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I only took it once and I felt really awful. I took it before bed and slept all night. When I woke up I didnt feel well but figured it was normal. When I stood, though, I was really off-balance and it didnt go away. The longer I stood, the more my stomach started to hurt. I could barely go to the bathroom and get back to bed before feeling like my entire body was shaking and falling apart. I slept all day and all the next night. It took days for the effects to fade completely. My doctor put me on Lexapro instead.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39829
on August 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: extreme sweating from morning to night; blurred vision at times. Either jittery feeling or tired feeling depending on time of day taken. Taken in a.m., hungry after six hours; taken in p.m. appetite depressed next day, so usually try and take in p.m. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I am one of the extremely lucky ones, I guess: I can still cry at sad things and I have much STRONGER orgasms! No loss of libido. The main thing is after only about five days the pain from fibromyalgia--toes, feet, neck--ALL GONE! I only take 30 mg a day and sometime only every other day.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39830
on August 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Sweating, nausea at first, headaches if I missed a dose Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Ive read all the negative and positive. Cymbalta, like other antidepressants, does not work for everyone but I have had a great experience. I was on it for about 3 months and had to go off. Had NO difficulty with discontinuing the med other than headaches the first few days. I feel more able to focus, less anxiety, and increased sense of wellbeing when taking it. I restarted the med a few months ago and other than a few days of nausea, had no adjustment problems. I would highly recommend Cymbalta. Positive benefit - decreased appetite helped me lose and keep off 15 pounds.
Major Depression
by Reviewer39831
on August 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Night sweats -- especially during my period. Itchy palms. Occasional dizziness. No other side effects to speak of. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I have taken Cymbalta now for three years and its changed my life. Ive had fantastic results. I can navigate challenges professionally and personally that I could not have managed nearly as well before due to chronic depression. Other than some uncomfortable night sweats during my period, side effects for me have been negligible. I had previously used Prozac and Wellbutrin. The former killed my libido. The latter simply did not work. With Cymbalta, I am liberated from depression for the first time in my life -- in my 40s. I feel very lucky to have found it.
treatment resistant depression
by Reviewer39832
on August 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: constipation, slight stomach upset and jittery for the first few days on 30mg Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: After 20 years of clinical depression and trying everything from elavil,pamelor,prozac,paxil,lexapro,remeron and others I cant remember, this is the first med that has actually helped me. I resisted trying it because of the many negative comments, but I have an excellent psychopharm and Im very impressed with the results so far. I feel good,focused,almost cheerful and am going to stick at 40mg in the am. I actually lost weight and have energy, but am sleeping better at night. For me, its by far the best and I was about to give up hope.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer39833
on August 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: None I can pinpoint to the drug. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I read a lot before agreeing to take Cymbalta. I held off for several months because of experiences like many mentioned here. I finally felt dealing with the depression was worth the risk.I started on 30mg and have increased to 60mg. Within days I felt the drug work. It has been tremendously helpful with no side effects of any consequence. Maybe some mild neausea, but Im not even sure the meds was the cause.I do worry about withdrawing. I take other meds that have horror stories (benzos & prozac). But, Im not sure of the alternative. So far these meds have saved my life, and so far (knock on wood) none have had bad side effects.I didnt go into this lightly, Ive done talk therapy as well for many years. Ive have good psychiatrists not just GPs. Without the meds I would be house bound at best. Instead I am a CEO of a company.I believe all the horror stories and its awful. But I think its important to know that on the other hand, for some of us this
for depression and anxiety attacks
by Reviewer39834
on August 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Some fatigue about an hour after taking it definitely take with food a lot of sweating in the beginnig but went away Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I feel great at work very happy more optimistic
Irritable bowel syndrome/depression
by Reviewer39835
on August 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: NONE!!! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: My doctor prescribed Cymbalta at first for my extreme Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I found it to be a life-saver!! I went from being able to eat practically nothing without horrible pain to anything, including raw veggies, beans, etc. with NO PAIN! I then noticed that I was able to focus on my work much better (also have been diagnosed with ADHD, but was treating previously non-medically with just exercise, healthy diet, adequate sleep, etc.) About 9 months after starting the Cymbalta my father passed away and I became very depressed, so my doctor increased my dosage, which helped in just a couple of weeks. I now stay at 60 mg, b/c it makes me feel so much better. CYMBALTA IS A WONDERFUL Rx TO ME - A LIFESAVER!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39836
on August 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: nausea for the first 3 days, also if not taken early in the day insomnia Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Works extremely well. I have not been on it for very long at all but the effects have been dramatic. I truly cannot believe I resisted this for so long.
major depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39837
on August 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: heart palpitations, chronic constipation, legs weak and heavy, trembling, crying jags, irritability, once or twice a rage reaction, very low self esteem, feeling unsafe and insecure, unhappy and scared Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Im in the middle of weaning from Effexor XR and adding Cymbalta, since becoming more depressed and anxious recently. I have been taking antidepressants for 17 years. Now I take Paxil CR, Trazadone for sleep, Xanax XR and Effexor XR every day. My doctor recommended switching the Eff to Cymbalta, because of this deeper, developing depression. Ive been having side effects of the new drug since Day 1, but they became much, much worse as I changed dosages. I believe I moved right into a bad crash and withdrawal. I had so many of the frightening effects alot of you mentioned. I immediately reversed the process, and, boy, do I feel more level, within 2 days. Im going back to Effexor XR, although my doctor told me today to continue the process with the Cymbalta! Ugh! He also increased the Xanax dosage slightly. Frankly, Ive had more luck with Xanax added to my regimen than with trying other meds like Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Prozac. For me, I find it has a milder, generalized calming effec
anxiety
by Reviewer39838
on August 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, extreme tremors, stuttering and speech impairment Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I have no family history of health problems of any kind, not even in my extended family, not even heart disease or diabetes or anything. Ive never spent a day in the hospital and have always been healthy except for the occasional cold. I began taking Wellbutrin during my junior year of college after being extremely stressed and unable to relax. I was taking half of a regular dosage and took it for about two years. Because of a change in my insurance, my doctor suggested Cymbalta as a cheaper alternative since he received samples for free. I finished my last Wellbutrin pill on a Sunday morning. The next morning (Monday) I took one dose of the Cymbalta. That night I was unable to sleep. I began having tremors mainly in my arms and legs. I also began to stutter when I tried to speak. Some words were difficult to get out entirely, every other word I stammered out. After visiting the hospital twice that day with the same symptoms, each visit having been sent home with atavan and
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39839
on August 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: SEVERE headaches, extreme sweating, tired all the time, no real emotions Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I didnt associate some of my side effects to cymbalta until I stopped taking it 5 days ago and I couldnt be happier. The headaches (or I should say 5 month migraine) was the worst part. On top of that, all I wanted to do is lay down and go to sleep. I think it made the depression feel worse because I had less energy while taking this than I had before. This didnt help me.
GAD, Panic
by Reviewer39840
on August 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: My stomach was a bit queezy for the first couple days but thats it. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: After reading all the negative comments I was hesitant to try Cymbalta, in fact I almost didnt take it. But after quite a lot of convincing, I started to take it. I am glad I did because its really helped me without making me feel less like myself.
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39841
on August 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: anxiety got much worse, many side affects like nausea, headache, diziness,very weird feeling in my head.After stopping cymbalt depression got worse, suicide thoughts, numb feeling. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: be carefull when you decide to take this medicine
Review
by Reviewer39842
on August 5, 2008
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39843
on August 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: dry mouth, constipation, weight loss then gained weight back (only 10 lbs), blurrred vision, eratic sleep patterns, sweating at night, vivid dreams, very increased sexual drive- but hard to climax, sometimes very sleepy Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Other than all the side effects- which I have learned to overlook- I find that they change around-I feel great. I still have some bad days now and then- but I know that they will become less. I dont worry about things like I used to. In fact sometimes I dont give a shit anymore on things that used to drive me crazy with worry. My sex drive increased but the climaxing is so hard if I am able to. I have more energy. I feel much differnet and my advice is to deal with the side effects and see how you feel over all. I wake up a lot at night and have bad sweating.but when I lost my job due to a layoff and did not worry about my future. I knew that this medicine was working. I am much calmer and laugh like I have never before. So give this medicine a shot. It may not be for everyone. Back in the 90s I tried everything and NOTHING worked. So I gave up and dealt with the depresion and anxiety on my own. I was okay unitl my divorce (he was a party dude- not a family man) and then I went d
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39844
on July 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: None yet, just started and am here trying to learn how others fared. Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39845
on July 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: dizziness,heart palpitations,restless leg syndrome,emotional imbalance,weight gain Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: The benefits of this medication (very brief relief from depression) do not out weigh the cost. Most troubling for me was the weight gain that came out of no where. So frustrating. This did not help with depression. I am happy to report that after being off of it for six months, I am back to my normal weight. Dont let the doctors fool you-This medication will make you gain. Getting off of it is no walk in the park either. It took me nearly a month of very gradual tapering and still I experienced alot of dizziness,weakness and lethargy. Quite a price to pay for only a brief period of relief. I would explore just about any other option before embarking on the cymbalta band wagon. I have gone back to prozac. I dont know why I ever stopped.
depression & anxiety
by Reviewer39846
on July 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: When first starting.Goosebumps and chills intermittently, fatigue and sleepiness, slight intermittent feeling of dizziness, urinary hesitancy, decreased appetite with slight weight loss. Time taken and dosage: Review: I started taking Cymbalta in March 08. It has been a success story for me. I feel very well and am enjoying life. My experiences with side effects are minimal and were only when first starting and adjusting to it.Goosebumps and chills intermittently, fatigue and sleepiness, slight intermittent feeling of dizziness, urinary hesitancy, decreased appetite with slight weight loss.None of these symptoms were distressing and abated after about 6-8 weeks.Now its just a daily med I take and is no big deal. I have missed a dose occasionally and have not had any problems but I never would allow myself to miss two days doses as I know what paxil did to me with that experience.It has helped me so much that I dont contemplate going off of it. It doesnt make me feel addicted like paxil did.Why try stopping what has made such a positive difference to my health and well-being?.just to be miserable?Blessings to all of you.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39847
on July 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Initial headache, nausea, went away after approximately 1.5 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I was on lexapro on and off for several years with paxil (20mg) before that (20mg of lexapro at the highest and 5mg right now before I switched to Cymbalta). Lexapro did not help with depression. Actually, Paxil was the BEST for anxiety but the side effects were not worth it for me - extreme fatigue and weight gain. Lexpro had less weight gain but gradually I experienced more and more fatigue until I would lay around all the time and not want to do anything (which helped augment my depression .). Anyhow Im on 30 mg of Cymbalta now and find I have ENERGY! Without any trouble sleeping. But Im a bit anxious during the day - more so than I was on 5mg of lexapro. So I take 1/2 mg of lorazepam on the jittery days. Talking to my dr about mixing back in some lexapro for the anxiety. But I think all around Cymbalta is the best for depression. And other than not helping the anxiety as much as lexapro, I have no side effects after 2 weeks.
Depression
by Reviewer39848
on July 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Excessive sweating, trouble sleeping, rash Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer39849
on July 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: For the first few weeks I had constipation, sweating and dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I happen to be a Psych NP and have terrible anxiety, have been on Lexapro for years, but had terrible fatigue. After the initial side effects weaned off, I have had tons of energy, it has been easier to loss weight, I have had a major increase in sex drive and my anxiety symptoms are practically non-existent. I would suggest anyone who reads this to understand that everyones body works different with medication and although these blogs provide some comfort in knowing others are going through what you are experiencing, know that everyones experience is a little different and the main goal is weighing the benefits from the negative side effects and together with your health care provider decide what is working for you!
antidepressant
by Reviewer39850
on July 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Extreme side effects: violent shakes, seizures, fireworks in the brain feeling, feels like your losing your mind, sensitive to light, sound even touch, vomitting, lost in the unknown realm, restless, not able to sleep.THE WORST DRUG EVER MADE. WORSE THEN COMING OFF OF HEROIN. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: CYMBALTA SHOULD BE MADE ILLEGAL
pmdd
by Reviewer39851
on July 20, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Lethargic, unable to function and wanted to sleep all the time. Time taken and dosage: Review:
depression
by Reviewer39852
on July 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: horrible nausea; diarreah; tingling in arms, hands, & fingers; hot flashes; rapid heart rate; dry mouth; cloudy head; sweaty; dizzines; insomnia Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only took this for one day. I took it in the ,morning and suffered all day long. I was not able to fall asleep until 5am the NEXT day. I felt as if I had used cocaine. Yuck. Horible experience. I will not take this another day. I have been on Wellbutrin before and never had any of these side effects.
Depression
by Reviewer39853
on July 19, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: fatigue, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, foggy thinking (all at 60 mg dose). No side effects at 30 mg but that dose didnt help my depression much. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Not very effective at depression for me. Ive been switched to Wellbutrin. Depression got worse when I was tapering off Cymbalta.
Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression
by Reviewer39854
on July 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Catatonic, no emotion. Severe palpitations and irregular heartbeat.Stopped taking it and two weeks later still irregular. Seeking cardiovascular treatment. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: It DID help combat fatigue. I was able to function physically like a normal human being again for the first time in years, but I had no emotion whatsoever.
borderline pers. , fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39855
on July 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: severe constipation for over a week, teeth grinding, immediate weight loss and loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I loved the weight loss, but stopped taking this because of the horrible constipation. It DID help with my anxiety/depression however immensely and with my fibromyalgia. I may go back on it because the other choices dont seem so great.
Depression and migraines
by Reviewer39856
on July 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Nausea,tingling sensation,insomnia Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have epilepsy and have been suffering from migraines for years. The medicine helps great with depression the first week or two I was really really nausea but after that it got better. I accidently missed a day and woke up the next morning and felt like I was having a heart attack I was so shaky I couldnt even put in my contacts so def. dont miss a dose. Im on 60mg and thinking about going down to 30mg for the summer I think its giving me too much energy I work 8 hours a day and go to school full time.and Im not tired? Other than some insomnia this drug is MUCH better than Prozac and any other depressant id rather be awake then knocked out for 8 hours at a time on any other anti depressant!
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39857
on July 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I take 120 mg/day. If I dont take it I start withdrawl on day 3. it is awful. I start getting waves of pressure in my head, am unable to think and get very crabby with my kids. I also get lightening bolts of numbness across my lips (best way to describe it). I also feel like everything is unreal and I have to really work at behaving normally. I have also gained weight. I still feel depressed and anxious so Im not sure if it is helping much. Ive tried almost all other antidepressants and frankly I dont know if any of them worked. I dont know if I could survive total withdrawl from this med. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Be very careful about your decision to take this drug. Really think about it. Im glad to read that it has helped some people. Just dont let your prescritpion run out.
depression
by Reviewer39858
on July 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: tense muscles, lack of appetite, general apathy, lack of enjoyment of life in general. Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: the reviews seem to point to Cymbalta being one of the more problematic depression meds.
bipolar/anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39859
on July 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: 60 mg at bedtime. Thankfully no sexual side effects, no weight gain, some teeth grinding which I wouldnt have even mentioned or thought was from this med, but saw someone else listed it too. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I take this along with 100mg lamictal for bipolar /depression/anxiety. I am very pleased with that med combination. I started at 30mg, but 60mg works better. My doctor suggested taking it at nite to subdue any feeling of tiredness. I feel clear and alert for the most part. I have a more positive attitude towards life. I am not constantly worrying and the mouse on the wheel in my brain seems to have slowed down a bit. It is difficult to compare yourself to others when you read these because we are all different, but if you are not happy with what you are taking, I would suggest giving it a try. I may never feel like a normal person, but I am very content right now.
anxiety
by Reviewer39860
on July 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: seating, weight gain, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review:
depression / anxiety
by Reviewer39861
on June 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Prickling feeling in arms, hands, legs. Flush. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I just took my first 30mg does of Cymbalta about an hour ago after my doc gave me some samples. Should have read these posts first. So concerned by the overwheliming negative comments on both this site and others on the web relating to Cymbalta use. I have mild depression/anxiety and have been on either Lexapro or Prozac for a number of years. This drug does not appear to be worth the troubles. Just hope the one 30mg dose does not result in the harsh reported withdrawals. Prozac was difficult enough to get off of.
depression
by Reviewer39862
on June 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: While I was on it, in the beginning, I wanted to drink alcohol like a fish and I am not really a drinker. It made me more depressed. No orgasms, Bah!! No weight gain, really. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This drug is not for everyone. I understand if you really have an imbalance and need it, but for a crutch for short term depression I would seriously not reccomend it. I was on 60 mg for 6 months. I am on day 8 of cold turkey withdrawl and I feel this stuff is poison. I have researched the withdrawl symtoms to no end, and it seems to be a common theme. I had no problem coming off of celexa or wellbutrin, but this cr*p is the devil. Think twice before taking it and do your homework to make sure this is for you. DO NOT TAKE MY ADVICE LIGHTLY.
back pain and depression
by Reviewer39863
on June 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Sweating,night sweats and crazy dreams Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: I feel that this medication helped me tremendously as I have had depression for 50 years, I am a new and happy lady.
Migraines, mild anxiety,
by Reviewer39864
on June 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Nausea the fist day, and after doubleing doses. Extreme drowsiness1-2hours after taking it. climax more difficult, waking up after 6 hours of sleep, constipation 1st 3 weeks-better with fiber foods, weight loss forst 3 weeks-appetite back to normal after that. Increased threshhold for pain(good thing) Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: Week 1 improvement, after 3rd week felt great. No more migraines, except self induced(too much wine), anxiety still not completely gone but sooo much better. I have motivation again and more self confidence. I feel like Im back to the old me.before i had any problems-emotional and migraines. I recommend trying it for migraines- it has changed my life. i was having 3-4 migraines a week, now none/very rare.
Depression
by Reviewer39865
on June 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea (subsided after a few days) Time taken and dosage: Review: I switched off of Prozac after being on that for around 2 years or so. I was hit with a lot of side effects of Cymbalta. My psychiatrist wants to now switch me to Zoloft. The loss of appetite and weight loss was one of the main side effects I had, I am already underweight, and losing weight isnt good for me
Major Depressive Disorder
by Reviewer39866
on June 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Mildly increased heart rate,increased muscle stiffness Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I have been taking 90mg for about a month after taking 150mg Effexor for years. I stopped the Effexor because I felt I had developed a tolerance to it and did not want to increase the dose. I felt better within a couple of days and stepped down the Effexor over a two week period. If you are considering taking this drug, please do not be scared off by the negative comments. Each person is different and may have other issues that dont apply to your situation. The best patient is one that is informed, aware, and communicates with their doctor. Cymbalta may not be right for you but dont stop trying to find one that is. I am sleeping better, have more energy and decreased appetite. I have not had any bowel issues or nausea. I have not had any nightmares, maybe even decreased dreaming which is okay because it gives my mind a chance to switch off. Check this, or any drug, on WebMD as you may find less biased information.
Depression/Bi Polar
by Reviewer39867
on June 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: EXTREME constipation!!! Initially had dialated pupils - looked like I was on Meth - Quit, reintroduced to my system by gradually increasing dosage - this worked. Time taken and dosage: Review: Other than the constipation. I loved this medicine! I no longer felt like hiding from crowds, was confident enough to express my feelings (calmly too).However after about 6 months I had to stop taking it - that goes to show you how BAD the constipation was - was even taking presecip laxatives - am on Wellbutrin now and its not giving me the side effects, but does not help with mood/anxiety NEAR as much -
depression
by Reviewer39868
on June 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: suicide Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: my wife Sharon Coalson committed suicide by self inflicted gunshot on dec. 12 06 as a result of an adverse reaction between cymbalta and lunesta. She was misdiagnosed for depression when in fact she was experiecing a bipolar state. the abject apathy of her doctors and treatment was criminal. i finally obtained her medical records which gave me an insight into what she was coping with and registered my complaints with the alabama board of medical examiners . she was also prescribed xanax for anxiety --anyone prescribed three medications all with the potential side effects of suicide and mis diagnosed does not stand a chance. i can give more in depth discussion personally by tel 256 236 3082 or [email protected] or tony coalson in google and read the article regarding her suicide. medications such as these without close supervision, awareness, and monitoring are deadly.
Fibromyalgia, Depression
by Reviewer39869
on June 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Terrible stomach pain, severe diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Awful! It made me sick and made it hard to concentrate or think. I felt blahh!
depression pain
by Reviewer39870
on June 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: After first dose, nausea set in and then an overall sick feeling, very very bad heartburn, anxiety, tightness in chest Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I do not like most medicines and try to avoid them but my doctors keep telling me I need them. I had two doctors warn me about Cymbalta but my main doc wanted me to try anyway. I will not take it again even though I usually try things for a week; this day has not warranted another dose! When you are sick, the last thing you need is a pill making a good day turn into a nightmare. So sorry for anyone else this drug hurt. Congrats to those that it helped. I would just say if you have gastro troubles really ask your physician GI preferably about this; for it to cause so much distress on one 30mg tab is pretty extreme.
Depression
by Reviewer39871
on June 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 72.0 Side effects: Horrible dreams, tingling and numbness in hands and feet. Swelling of hands and inability to walk properly for several weeks. Pain in joints. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Should be taken off market. Have tried to get off before but couldnt stand withdrawal symptoms, now I am trying again and will stick to it no matter what happens
fibromyelga pain
by Reviewer39872
on June 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Panic attacks
by Reviewer39873
on June 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: I experienced a 3 hour panic attack. Had to cancel a long awaited trip because of it. Had leg cramps, shakiness, frequent urination, would have hot flashes and then cold chills. Lack of emotions. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Last day I am taking this medication.
Depression
by Reviewer39874
on May 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Teeth Grinding, 4-6 hour crash where you can almost pass out on your feet, sweating, Chronic Hives, servere weight gain 25pds, miss a dose get servere headaches and enter into an almost drunken fog. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I have gone from Effexor to Cymbalta and I am much more pleased with the Cymabalta. Sexaul side effects are more mild, Consentration is easier, and I am able to control racing thoughts. The Sweating is not as bad as it was with effexor either. I have had hives while on both medications so no advantage there. The one thing I really do dislike is the crash. I am taking Cytomel to help with energy and didnt realize that was a potential side effect until comeing to look at this page. Literally you will be fine them five minutes later you can not keep you eyes open or your head up. The weight gain has been something I experienced on effexor but not nearly to the extent that I have on Cymbalta. With Effexor I was able to make a few modifications to my diet and was able to ge to my original weight pretty quick with Cymbalta no matter how strict I am the weight just doesnt seem to wat to come off.
anxiety
by Reviewer39875
on May 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I sat in the tub for three days because I couldnt handle any stimulation at all. On my third day I felt tingling in my chest, hands, thought I was dying went to the ER. Seriously could NOT cope with the side effects at all. Was taken off of it and put on zoloft. I dont think people with anxiety that has any bit of hypochondria should be prescribed this. The tingling is not something I take lightly. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: it was terrible.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer39876
on May 26, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: vivid, unpleasant dreams. some insomnia. constipation. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: i liked the slightly manic energy boost, but it didnt help much with depression. made me even more anxious.
fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39877
on May 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Heart palpitations, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, anxiety, nightmares, disrupted sleep, fever/ went to ER!!! Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: HORRIBLE--for me anyway!
depression anxiety
by Reviewer39878
on May 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: sweating, constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
depression/anxiety/BPD
by Reviewer39879
on May 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: sleepy during the day and waking up and night. However, no dreams at all. That was good becuase all my dreams are bad. I have no motivation and feel tired during the day. Delayed ejaculation. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I really think that it is cool that my bad dreams have gone away. but the side effects are really bad. first i took 60mg and was so sweaty and sleepless. Still sleepless even on 20mg day three. I am trying to finish my second to last semester of college and Im not doing well. I was on wellbutrin for about 3 weeks and I had lots of energy, yet my emotions were a little wierd, anger and some crying. I was sleeping well with wellbutrin which I thought was impossible with my insomnia. I take 900mg of Neurontin 10mg sonata 30 mg of Tamazapam, and 1.5 mg of Clonipin. Im not sure what to do.
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39880
on May 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: gas, nausea, libido slightly down, climax difficult Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have been on at least 8 anti-depression meds in the last 10 plus years and this is the first one that really helped with the anxiety, I had to quite smoking for the nausea to go away, but now that is has I feel a positive outlook on life again.
Review
by Reviewer39881
on May 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: 25 of 40 some not even listed, blisters, numbness of face, loss of sensation in the mouth, on the one side that i had it. Twiching, legs shakes, 2 months insomina, vomiting, nerve pain, anxiety, yawning day one, head felt like a concrete block, loss of concentration, memory loss, unable to control writing, unable to finish off sentances, pupils dilating,unable to recall thoughts, feeling like my head was cut in half, unable to follow instructions and now an identification problem. Too excited. stop after 2 tablets but by then my face had gone numb. strangulation, and unable to walk in a straight line or identify people in the street or watch tv. Loss of feeling in my arms, burning in the stomach, and in the head. I am now hyper sensitive to other stuff. I have direeha since August 2007 and we are now in May 2008. My nerves each side of my stomach were going and my heart was racing. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: i wouldnt wish this one on my worst enemy, if i had doubled my dose to 60 i reckon i would be dead. Since taking it I have taken other stuff and it hasnt worked. its made me feel worse not better. The neurologist says its because of my migraines. Unfortunatley I seem to have the change in sexual desires the minds kind of there but the body seems to be put off. I am hoping this might return. Other wise I kind of seem to be stuffed.
SLE, raynouds, cerebritis
by Reviewer39882
on May 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Severe cerebritis flare up. Extremely painful headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Couldnt find much data on people taking Cymbalta with cerebritis and Drs. thought that Cymbalta was not the problem, but when I stopped taking the headaches went away.
anxiety, depression, migraines
by Reviewer39883
on May 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Involuntary jaw-clenching, nausea, loss of appetite. Side effects disappeared after approximately two weeks. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I dont feel a lot happier or free of worry, but depression and anxiety are most definitely less severe since I began this medication. Migraines are also less frequent (every four to five months instead of 1-2/month). I am definitely not disappointed with the results Ive had with this medicine. Yes, the initial side effects are quite troubling but it was worth it.
Depression
by Reviewer39884
on May 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: constipation(still working through that), mild nausea (now gone), sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I switched over from Prozac in an effort to combat my anxiety. Remarkable result with Cymbalta after only 2 weeks on 60mg. NO ANXIETY, NO WORRIES! I used to worry about everything. I feel much more centred. Like others, I feel somewhat lethargic and disinterested but I think thats part of my depression and will ease off once I reach steady state in about 4 weeks. Worth a try.I REALLY love the weight loss. 5lbs in two weeks without trying.just decreased appetite.
fibromyalgia pain, anxiety
by Reviewer39885
on May 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: a little nausea in the beginning but just a couple days. VERY tired in the beginning as well. Still somewhat tired after 3 months. Difficult to have orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: wish I had started it years ago.
Nerve pain, OCD, Depression
by Reviewer39886
on May 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: When I first took this drug I was ecstatic, because I felt sooo good! I did have some agitation, and definitely sweating. Also very vivid dreams, which was sometimes fun, and like being in the movie theatres all night. Spaciness, and very tired all the time. No sex life at all! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was extremely happy about Cymbalta at first, especially after just coming off Effexor, but now that I have been completely off of it for 5 days, I feel like I just woke up out of a 2 year COMA!! I cannot believe how crappy and tired I have felt over the last couple of years, thanks to Cymbalta! It was not real easy coming off 90 mgs, and I had a lot of crying spells, and felt so very strange. I fortunately switched to a very low dose of Celexa, so that helped making the change a little easier. Now that I am taking Celexa I feel so absolutely awake, and soooo happy, and energetic (like my old self). Oh yeah, and its sure nice to have a sex life again!!
Major depression
by Reviewer39887
on April 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: In the very beginning I had headaches, they have subsided.Low libido. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I started taking 30mg daily for a week and then increased to 60mg daily. I am also taking it with Wellbutrin XL 300mg (should eventually wean off of). So far things are good. No major problems at this point.
Depression
by Reviewer39888
on April 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: No relief from depression. Lethargic. Brain Fog. Weight gain. Withdrawal was awful Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Do your research before you start this drug.
depression
by Reviewer39889
on April 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: extreme fatigue / suicidal thoughts Time taken and dosage: Review:
anxiety
by Reviewer39890
on April 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: extreme weight gain, intense migraines, an aura around everything similar to begining migraine, muscle spasms. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I am still not off of it everytime I try I get extreme dizziness,like being on a double loop rollercoaster all day, feeling like I just might pass out. Is is also very expensive.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39891
on April 26, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: For the first two weeks, I experienced light nausea and dizziness for 2-4 hours after I took my 30mg pill each morning. I also found myself getting sleepy about 4-6 hours after each pill, especially if I was sitting still (watching TV, at my desk, etc). Three weeks after taking Cymbalta those side effects went away but were replaced by an increased difficulty having an orgasm (can still have one about 75% of the time but it takes longer) and occasional frequent night wakings (but still getting 6-7 hours of sleep per night). Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: Cymbalta has turned my life around. I suddenly developed panic/anxiety disorder after over 30 years of being symptom-free, and during my first month before Cymbalta I was a wreck. I no longer have anxiety attacks and therefore Im off the daily Ativan doses I was taking. The first two weeks of side effects were annoying but definitely worth it.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer39892
on April 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: nausea (within 30 min.) spacey, out of it, cannot even lay down to try to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I literally took my first pill about 12 hours ago. within 20 minutes i was nauseas and thought i was going to thow up the whole time. that lasted about an hour or little more. then i just felt space and a little out of, thinking maybe i am just tired, i try to lay down and just feel like laying down, and now im here because I cant sleep. when i layed down my mind was racing way more than it ever has (and i already have trouble sleeping but this is weird) and after reading all the withdrawl symptoms, i never want to go through that. Ive taken lexparo and its given me no emotion so i stopped that and that was about almost a year ago. so im going to stick with the ativan that ive taken as need for about a year.
anxiety, migraines, depression
by Reviewer39893
on April 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: happiness Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I loved it. I no longer had a negative outlook on life and actually looked forward to socializing with people (which used to make me slightly nervous).PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS SITE IS BIASED! READING REVIEWS HERE SHOULD NOT DISCOURAGE YOU FROM TAKING A DRUG, JUST PREPARE YOU FOR THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS!
Fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39894
on April 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I was prescribed Cymbalta by my neurologist for fybromyalgia. After about 45 days, I developed chronic diarrhea.after 3 weeks of this, I went to my GP, who referred me to a gastroenterologist. A colonoscopy revealed lymphocytic colitis, which after exhaustive research was found to be a rare/infrequent side effect of Cymbalta. My neurologist is weaning me off the Cymbalta with the hope that the colitis will resolve itself. Its been 6 months since it began.five of which were spent finding out what could be causing it. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Im really disappointed in the side effect.and rather bummed out that I have to stop taking it, because it truly worked wonders on the pain aspect of the fybromyalgia. If you dont have side effects, its a wonder drug.
Anixety and mild depression
by Reviewer39895
on April 24, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: At first the side effects were AWFUL! Racing heart, stomach cramps, constipation, night sweats, I had it all. But after a couple of weeks things have leveled off and I feel great. Time taken and dosage: 23 days Review: All I can say is, stick with it, it will work if you give it a chance. I first satred taking it at night and it kept me awake. I now take it in the am, and I sleep like a baby.
Depression
by Reviewer39896
on April 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Suicidal, zero energy, constant crying, spaced out. Fire and rescue literally had to come to my home and take me to the emergency room. I COULD NOT FUNCTION!!!!!!!!!!!! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Terrible, terrible experience!
Continued terrible working conditio
by Reviewer39897
on April 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Increased sweating25+ pounds weight gainFuzzy thinkingLoss of interest in sex Time taken and dosage: 1.7 years Review:
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39898
on April 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Cymbalta works well with my Adderall - I dont notice as much when the Adderall runs off. However, due to my ADD, I tend to either forget to pick up my prescription or send it in on time before I run out of my Cymbalta so I have experienced the withdrawl symptoms. They are intense. The first day my brain gets foggy and I start to get more emotional. The second day I started to get vertigo (intense dizziness, almost like Im drunk) which gets worse and worse the more days I dont take it. Ive only gone up to a week without taking it because I finally figured out why I was getting so dizzy.I didnt pick up my prescription haha. Stupid ADD. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Ive only been on it for a couple of months now at 30mg and didnt want to increase to 60mg as the doctor said I should do eventually. However, I feel like I need to increase in order to get better results because I feel like Im not as in control with my emotions as I should be.
Depression
by Reviewer39899
on April 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: If I forget to take a dose, I expereince extreme dizziness, and nausea. My thought clarity and judgement are impaired. Time taken and dosage: 360 days Review: I am going to ask my Docitor to take me off of this med. I am concerned about the process of coming off and the possible long term effects.
chronic depression
by Reviewer39900
on April 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Mood swings.maybe once a week on average. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Since Ive suffered from Chronic Depression for 18 years, I can deal with the mood swings by talking myself out of them.or riding them out by taking a nap or being alone. I know they are temporary. Combined with monthly cognitive behavioral therapy every 4-6 weeks (or as needed), regular exercise, healthy eating, and writing in my diary, Cymbalta has improved my mood and outlook and life!
Severe depression
by Reviewer39901
on April 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Extremely gassy, drowsy, vivid/violent dreams, awake while asleep. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Ive been on Cymbalta for over six months now, besides being overly gassy, tired all the time, odd sleeping pattern, and vivid/violent dreams, I really dont have any side effects. On my first dose, I got sick to my stomach, but the sickness could have been from something I ate, since by day three, I felt much better.For the first few weeks, Id have muscle spasms that would go away if I ate salt, these have since gone away. The most major complaint I have, is that on its own, Cymbalta causes me to be awake when Im asleep. However, with 25 mg of Tradozone, this is solved.I was diagnosed with depression at five years old, and have been on three other medications besides Cymbalta. Its really the only one that has worked for me. The first I was on (cant remember the name), gave me bad nightmares. Zoloft, didnt really work, but I also couldnt go past the initial starting dosage without going manic. The 10 mg of Prozac didnt do much for me, but when I was upped to 20, I went
Major depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer39902
on April 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Dizzy, light headed, foggy brain, just stoned! Exausted too! Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: This is the 5th day of my trial with Cymbalta. I feel literally stoned! Dizzy, light headed, foggy brain, just stoned! Exausted too! I cant go on like this another day. Yes, it did take the anxiety away, but its making mashed potatoes out of my brain. I cant take it.I am not going to take anymore. Im stopping slowly today. I will have to try something else. Im 54 years old and I have responsibilities. I cant stay home being stoned and exausted over this medicine.
Pain and depression
by Reviewer39903
on April 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: weight gain, lethargic, night sweats. THE WITHDRAWELS ARE TERRIBLE AND COULD RUIN YOUR LIFE!!!!!! Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I have been withdrawing off Cybalta for 3 weeks. I used prozac to get off it, which was better than weaning or cold turket for me. I have only allowed myself to drive the past couple of day. The brain zaps, aggitation are a little less each day and I didnt cry yesterday and so far today I am free of tears. I researched the withdrawal thing and several people wrote, I am still on it because I cant get off of it If I had children or worked outside of the home, I would still be on this stuff. When I asked my doctor about it and told him that when I was late for my dose that I got Paxil Head and he wanted to change my percription to another med in the same family and did not believe me , but humored me with prozac, which I only took one . The prozac leaves your body slower and helps make the first day a little more bearable. Please read these warnings, these side effect could very easily mistaken for depression and mental illness.
Pain Management
by Reviewer39904
on April 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: A Pain and Spine clinic suggested Cymbalta for pain management. They directed me to take 30mg at night, which was terrible: I had insomnia, panic attacks, feelings of rage, nausea, constipation, but was told to continue taking it, that the side effects would go away. They did not abate, but I was told to increase the med to 30mg, twice a day. No improvement. The nausea worsened, as did constipation, periods of unbelievable rage, feelings of dread, suicidal ideation and terror. Hand tremors, tinnitus, and the inability to concentrate also plagued me as well as feelings of road rage, bouts of crying, and total feelings of helplessness. I also began having unbelievable night sweats and nightmares.At 60mg, I couldnt wake myself up from my dreams. One night I thought that I shit myself. It was the most terrible nighttime experience Ive had. After that, I quit listening to P&S, read the Physicians Desk Reference, looked throught the internet, and DECREASED my dose back to 30mg a d Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Get informed about this medication. Dont believe everything that your doctor, nurse practioner, etc., says about this medication or tells you about this medication. Read everything that you can about Cymbalta. Know thyself and learn as much as you can. Keep a pain journal to record your reactions, and above all, remember that you know your body better than anyone else does. Hindsight is 20/20, and Im ashamed that I didnt do more research into the side effects of Cymbalta. I never would have begun taking it. After finally getting a diagnosis, which I was told by P&S I would probably never get and that I would need to take medication for the rest of my life, Im facing sugery on my hip for a torn labrum. Once surgery is over, Ill work on discontinuing Cymbalta and never look back!
Depression & Fibro
by Reviewer39905
on April 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Apathy, mean-spirited thinking, headaches, lack of focus, couldnt care less attitude, insomnia, constipation. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Second time trying this. Not for me. I was so annoyed at my dog for PANTING in the middle of the night, I actually turned him out of the house. He could have been killed or lost. I came to my senses, got dressed, went out and found him but realized that this med was driving me to very bad decisions. I never, never intentionally put my dog in danger before, or will again. End of Cymbalta for me. Watch out on this drug. Might work for some, but beware for those it doesnt help. Gotta be something better out there. I am sick and tired of suffering to make money for the drug companies.
depression
by Reviewer39906
on April 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Hard to say becasue I take quite a bit of medication. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I had to quit taking my Cymbalta when I got pregnant and never experienced any of the withdrawl people talk about here. It has done wonders for me and within hours of having the baby I asked to be put back on it. Depending on your chemical imbalance, this may not be the drug for you. It is for me becasue none of the other worked quite as effectively. I am more than wiling to make that $50 co-pay each month for the peace of mind that I will not suffer a major relapse into depression
depression
by Reviewer39907
on April 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: It works fine with depression but the withdrawl is horrible. If I go one day without it I feel completely out of it. Almost like an out of body experience or drunk( but not in a good way). I cry, get irratable easily and will sleep all day with the withdrawl. I go through bad withdrawl with any med but with cymbalta it is bad. Also very vivid dreams and sweating Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: Good with depression but with me personally the withdrawl comes hard and fast!
fibromyalgia chronic depression
by Reviewer39908
on April 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Very briefly a little nausea, headache. Now a lot of involuntary muscle twitching, ringing in my ears, tremor, blurred vision on occasion. Felt a little jumpy and edged-out, cranky. Cough and lose my voice toward the end of the day since Ive been on it. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: It helped my depression a lot (I had been on Lexapro). For the jumpiness my psychopharm. added in a little bit of Lexapro. That helped,but the twitchiness is getting worse. Depression is still much better. Im also on Wellbutrin, and I take GHB for fibromyalgia. With the cymbalta, all these side effects started. I can certainly live with all of them and the depression is so much better. But the withdrawal symptoms Ive read about are unsettling and it makes me wonder what this drug really does to your body in the long term. If anyone has any info on this, Id love to hear about it. Some drugs -- like this one -- are too new to be able to project that but SSRIs have been around long enough to get a sense of what has happened to people in the wake of taking them.
depression
by Reviewer39909
on April 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Made me gain a quick 15 pounds. I work out daily and did not change my calorie intake. Switched to wellbutrin and have allread lost 8 pnds with out trying. It works well for some but not me Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer39910
on April 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Heartburn Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: this med is ok.I am in much better mood.Benefits outweight any side effects in my opinion.
fibro
by Reviewer39911
on April 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: possible weigh gain Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Review
by Reviewer39912
on April 2, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: less libido but did not eliminate it completely (Viagra can offset) Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I have been on quite a few anti-depressants over the last ten years or so. Some made me emotionally flat-line but this one doesnt and I felt more relaxed. More side effects going OFF Cymbalta or even missing one dose, though not terrible for me personally unlikely others here described. For me just dreaming constantly and more significantly do feel quite dizzy/light-headed, but then any time I have tried to stop any other anti-depressant I have had same reactions. I have been off Cymbalta for a few days and other than one crying episode I dont feel bad emotionally, just dizzy/light-headed. Unfortunately cost is very high and was just laid off due to merger at my company so no insurance for now, but think I will have to go back on in the short term as dizzyness/light-headedness is too strong to quit cold turkey. Next time will try tapering dose off and see if that works better.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer39913
on April 2, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Light Headedness, constipation, slight bloating, slight sexual decrease--but much less than SSRIs. Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: I was taking 40 mg total (2 x 20mg) in the AM. I had come off of 100mg. of Zoloft. I found the cymbalta effective for my depression. Im currently reducing dose to 20mg and then off Cymbalta as Ive been on antidepressants for about 4 years and have lost insurance coverage, so the cost of a psychiatratist and paying out of pocket will only generate anxiety and depression --($240/month!) I would return to the medication immediately, if my health insurance status stabilizes or if I show marked symptomology. 20mg (lower dose) for titrating off is not effective for depression. Noting withdrawal syndrome, anxiety --, increased in the am and going away post dose by around 2pm. So 7am to 2pm is the killer time (5 hours of zaps and such). The manufacturer should consider dosages that are in 10mg and/or 5mg capsules. Titration 40 to 20 to ? is not possible in current forms. As most people are noting withdrawal symptoms that are equal to or worse than Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac etc, the gett
depression
by Reviewer39914
on March 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: no side effects, in fact no weight gain which was wonderful. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: it only worked for 11 days then stopped.was only on 30 ml. and had feelings of deep depression while going off of med. what everyone has written about withdrawal is true. effexor xl is the same way.zoloft worked excellently but weight gain was very depressing.cant win!
depression
by Reviewer39915
on March 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: hesitation to urinate(2nd week),weight loss(5-8 lbs),late period,increase in sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I like the way I feel as compared to other depression meds Ive tried,and my husband can see a difference in me in only a month.a few of the side affects are a pain in the rear end, but others are great!
ocd, anxiety, mild depression
by Reviewer39916
on March 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: First three days nausea, mild trembling feeling, no appetite. After about five days all of these completely disappeared. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have been on every anti-anxiety drug available over the last 12 years and I NEVER stay on them because I usually always gain A LOT of weight within a couple of months, and two, I am unable to orgasm. I workout 4 - 5 times a week hard, watch my diet, and every other drug has always made me gain. Paxcil was the worst. Cymbalta has been literally a miracle drug for me. For the first two weeks I had to take xanax every now and then until the cymbalta built up in my system to fight the anxiety. I have been on it now for five weeks and feel great. My mood is better, the anxiety is gone. I have my appetite back, but have not gained any weight at all. For the first two weeks I could not orgasm, but that has also gone away. I could not be happier. I am on a drug that makes me feel great, my moods are evened out, no weight gain, and I can enjoy sex! Good luck to you all!
Anxiety
by Reviewer39917
on March 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: At first, I felt great, then I gradually started getting brain zaps, shooting pain in my legs, a headache that progressively got worse. I became suicidal, had major fatigue and generally felt like I had the flu. If I try to stop taking it, I am completely debilatated. The symptoms of taking Cymbalta are much worse than the anxiety that started me taking it. I am afraid I will never get off of it. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: Please research Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms before starting this drug. I would have never started taking it if I knew that my life would be so tragically affected. I havent had a day of happiness or comfort since about a month after starting to take it.
Peripheral Neuropathy
by Reviewer39918
on March 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Initial side effect were racing thoughts, restless legs, vivid dreams (no nightmares) and frequent urination. All side effects completely resolved in 2 or 3 weeks! Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: This med is the only med that relieves the pain & numbness of neuropathy for me. Ive tried Trileptal, Elavil, Lyrica, Neurontin & a couple others which never helped me at all. Its a really expensive med (over $300.00 a month), but I purchase Cymbalta overseas for a lot less & write it off as a deduction on my taxes at the end of the year. Im sorry to hear so many folks have such a problem with this med.its been a Godsend to me!
Intractible Depression
by Reviewer39919
on March 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Was finally prescribed this after many years of depression. In that time I had been prescribed: Seroxat, Efexor, Prosac, Prothiadin, and another whoses name I no longer recall. For me this had the lowest side effect profile of any medication I have ever had. I realize this will not be the same for everyone, but it has worked very effectivley for me for some years now.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer39920
on March 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Nauseated the first week, then went away.Cymbalta makes me very tired and listless,which in turn made me gain weight, which in turn made me feel more depressed.I cant concentrate well,foggy thoughts,poor memory,and dont want to socialize much.Not suicidal anymore, but I dont think Cymbalta had anything to do with that. That has always come and left on its own without meds.I have a subtle ringing in my ears. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: No real benefit from this med, So I am now weaning myself off. Ive tried many kinds of anxiety/dep. med. and nothing works for me,every one so far has been just a sleeping pill and I dont want to sleep my life away. Not impressed with Cymbalta. I dont think Ill ever find something that makes me feel content and happy and help me stop worrying so much, without the sleepy zombie feeling.
Review
by Reviewer39921
on March 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: My eyebrows started to fall out after two months of being on this drug (60 mg daily)and hairline beginning to recede. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Have been on various SSRIs. This drug has helped depression but the side effects of hair loss are not helping my mental well being.
Depression
by Reviewer39922
on March 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Less appetite, but unfortunately that side effect subsided after about 1 year. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I love this med! My depression is fairly mild overall, but it allows me to function while not becoming an emotional drone. Just wish it wasnt so expensive.cant wait for a generic to come out.
depression
by Reviewer39923
on March 20, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I take cymbalta in combination with wellbutrin. I had insomnia only when I was taking cymbalta in the evening before bed. I later switched to mornings and then I no longer suffered from insomnia. After one year of cymbalta I started having regular severe constipation (5-8 days). I endured for most of a year and tried lots of things that didnt help on a consistent basis, only temporary relief. However, now my family doctor suggested I try a combination of stool softener AND fiber supplement together and this combination seems to work. Taken on their own was not helping. The only side effect that I havent been able to change is the sexual side effect. Orgasms just dont happen. The desire is there but no physical arrousal. There doesnt seem to be any engorgement of my clitoris and it doesnt care to be touched. Its even smaller (less engorgement). These side effects were not so present at the beginning of taking cymbalta. It took about 8-12 months to really interfere. How Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: After 5-6 months this medicine really helped my depression AND helped my other physical symptoms like muscle pain, fatigue, and muscle spasms/over-tightning to responses that I had suffered at different levels for many years. I had no idea at the time that this medicine has been known to help these kinds of symptoms. I told my doctor the big change I experienced in these symptoms and he said that it was probably because of cymbalta. For the first 5 months or so I took cymbalta at night. I had lots of new insomnia at that time. My doctor then had me change and to take the cymbalta and wellbutrin in the morning. After doing that for a 4 weeks, that is when all the positive effects started happening. When changing doses, do it very gradually and dont have alot of other stressful things going on. I know this from experience. I found it took a while to smooth things out (like a month or more) after altering.
depression, anxiety, pain
by Reviewer39924
on March 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I think it is making me extremely tired during the day. I am also on morphine, and klonopin at night. But I really didnt notice the extreme fatigue until I started cymbalta. I also had no idea that it would be so difficult to taper down when/if I have to ever. I have constipation but that is also cause from my morphine, my vision seems to have changed to more of a blurry vision, other that that I dont think I have any other side effects yet. I have been on 60mg for almost 1 month but have forgotten to take it several times and I didnt feel any improvement with my depression and especially sensitivity to little things, crying jags, and lack of energy. So my doc increased me to 90mg daily, but after reading some of the other comments I am a little scared to increase it. I am wondering if anyone has found the best time of the day to take it to avoid the daytime fatigue? I cannot stand it, I cant even drive when the fatigue sets in, I cant live that way. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I am worried that this is not a safe medication. Not sure if I should continue or not. I am in the process of tapering down my morphine very slowly and also the klonopin slowly. I take the klon. at night and the morphine is a smaller does in a.m. and a larger in p.m. I am thinking maybe it is best to stay on the cymbalta to help me through the hell of withdrawal from morphine and klonopin, and work on tapering down from cymbalta last. My goal is to get off all this crap and try acupuncture, prayer, exercise, meditation, positive thinking, etc. I am sick and tired of medication, I have been on everything, just sick of it all.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39925
on March 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: 1st day-cramps/diarrhea/felt wired -hyper alert 2nd day after 2nd and final dose-paranoia,sore jaw and joints, fatigue, tingling head, enlarged pupils,nausea,unable to think clearly or concentrate Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I asked for a mild drug for anxiety that was preventing me from going to sleep. My doctor prescribed this. It is way too strong for me. It has been over 24 hrs since my 2nd and last dose and I still feel like Im living in a dream. Its surreal. Probably shouldnt have driven to work even.
depression
by Reviewer39926
on March 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: It just stopped working for me. What I didnt expect, and wasnt warned about, were the suicidal feelings I experienced after stopping. Id never felt suicidal before. Very Scary. Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: Be very careful tapering off and watch for suicidality.
Major depression/Bipolar
by Reviewer39927
on March 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: decreased appetite, fatigue, maybe a little foggy Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Its only been four days, but Im not experiencing anything negative with this drug. Not feeling much happier, but I know it takes a couple weeks for the drug to kick in completely. Due to my depression, I am always fatigued so that part doesnt bother me. And Im 50 pounds overweight, so Im not complaining about the decreased appetite! Im taking 30 mg each morning, Im sure Ill be posting again in a week or two.
depression
by Reviewer39928
on March 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: was very sick at the beginging, it kicked in after 14 days,started on 30mgs I upped it to 60mg after 1.5 years. Gave me back my life.was on it 3 years.I came off it cold turkey when I found out I was pregnant, had a miscarriage.took 8 weeks to get back to normal came down with a bang. Lost weight on this drug Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
MDD/depression due to chronic pain
by Reviewer39929
on March 15, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: flatulence, loose stools, and a really good reaction in evey day life. Time taken and dosage: 10 weeks Review: it rocks. check out the BLTC Good Drug Guide. it is a blockbuster that will need augmentation with a stronger DRI in order to reach its fullest potential with my unique chemistry. bottom line is--- it works with at least 4 weeks to get used to the new blueprint. i highly recommend it if you are in chronic pain or EVEN- feeding off of the exogenous opoid. Love.
depression anxiety
by Reviewer39930
on March 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: minor headaches, extreme horniness, weight loss, happiness , clear thoughts, motivation. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: helping me tremendously. I recommend trying it and staying on it.
Depression
by Reviewer39931
on March 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: I felt as though my brain was in a very altered state. I felt as though my visual sense was extremely heightened. I had to close my eyes to shut-off the visual stimulus. At times I felt as though my physical movements (hand moving) was not in sync with my brain. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have never felt that horrible. I took my first dose this morning around 8:00 am and by around 11:00 my head was hurting. Then things got progressively worse from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.It was a frightening experience. I called a collegue (I was at work) to meet me in a restroom because I thought I was going to pass out and I needed to explain to her what I had taken. I figured someone should know what I took if I passed out. I will never take that medication ever again. I left work as soon as I felt a bit better but drove slowly. I called my doctor once I got home and left her a message. Im going to plead that she not prescribe it to anyone else! I came online to see what I could find and was shocked to read so many postings that sounded similar to what I experienced. Eli Lilly really needs to pull this medication off the market.
depression
by Reviewer39932
on March 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: foggy headed, dialated pupils, insomnia, fatigue, black outs, hot feeling, hot skin, extreme sweating and night sweats, strange long dreams Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I started on 60mg. Even though at first (1 week) I experienced wired feelings, it worked very well. After about 3 weeks I felt as if it quit working. I was constantly on the couch tired and content doing nothing. My Dr. upped the dosage to 90mg. I have dizzy spells, hot flashes and extreme night sweats. I am no longer depressed but I am still unmotivated to clean and cant stand the hot feelings and sweating. Worst side effect. if I drink alcohol, I completely black out after 3 drinks and cant recall the evening. My husband tells me I am awake and hallucinate carrying on conversations with people who arent there. Overall, I am thankful that this drug has brought me out of thoughts of dying but I think Im ready to try something else. This is my first antidepressant.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39933
on March 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: nausea, dizziness, palpatations and the WORST muscle pain I have ever had !! Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: Doctors are irresponsible if they dont tell you the possible interactions with Migraine medications. I thought my head and heart were going to explode. They also should warn you of the bad side effects when you are trying to come off the medication. I have never had such a bad experience. I was on the 60 mg dose and it worked for awhile. I am no longer bentifiting from it and am trying to get off it. I will never do that again and now will reley on all natural products.
depression. ADD. OCD
by Reviewer39934
on March 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: horribly expensive. MY copay was $400.00 after ins. for 90days.Having to quit it for the cost too much now that pay percentage not small copay
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer39935
on March 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: weight gain, excessive sleepiness, heartburn Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Was on welbutrin and lexapro before, and cymbalta is much more effective with much less side effects. It hasnt cured my depression, but I feel much better on it then off it. The side effects arent great, but pretty mild. I have gained some weight, but I was pretty skinny to start and watching my diet has stopped any excess gain. The sleepiness is a bigger problem, make sure to take this at night, but I still can sleep 10hr and be tired the next day. The heartburn has just started cropping up, seems if I have an empty stomach when I take it I get heartburn. So take it before bed, but soon after dinner. Though its not recommend to drink with this drug, I have had no problem with weekend drinking aside from the expected effects of the alcohol.
Fibromyalgia/ Major Depression
by Reviewer39936
on March 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Nausia in the beginning. I had to come off of it because it didnt ever help for pain and I had a sudden major depression on it. After upping it I went back on Effexor. Cymbalta is a weak antidepressant for major depression. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: I was actually debilitated when Cymbalta just stopped working. I was crying and a mess. It was the longest 2 weeks until I got back on Effexor. Im glad I wasnt suicidal!!!
Headaches, Anxiety
by Reviewer39937
on March 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: During the first few weeks: dry mouth, nasueaDuring the first few months: persistent fatigue Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: This medicine has really helped to control my chronic daily headaches. It has also significantly improved my anxiety. I was really struggling for a while with fatigue, but Ive learned to manage it. I try to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night (I do wake up a bit becasue of my daugheter but I always go right back to sleep). I usually take a nap one day a weekend. If I sit still for long, I will get drowsy and want to go to sleep - so I try to keep active. Theres never any shortage of stuff to do around the house and I dont feel tired while Im actually going.its only when I stop. I do still have daily headaches, but theyre now more of a 2-3 rather than a 6-7, so I call that a huge improvement. I hope this drug can help you too.
depression & neurothy
by Reviewer39938
on March 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: weight gain big time. Loss of appitite and weight gain, dry mouth,bad dreames,night sweats,joint pain,cramps,constipation,. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review:
anxiety
by Reviewer39939
on March 3, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I have had night sweats horribly, but I have read on alot of sites that they subside!!!! Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: It has helped me a great deal. I have only been taking it for a month. This is the 3rd differnt med. I am on. I took lexapro, then effexor and this seems to be helping out much better. I was on 30mg for a week and now I am on 60 mg.
Depression
by Reviewer39940
on March 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Anxiety Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: I lasted less than a week on this - caused severe anxiety.
depresion
by Reviewer39941
on March 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Worsening depression-- My family and friends noticed that my behavior was much more manageable before I went on Cymbalta. After I started, I had to force myself out of bed in the mornings.Suicidal thoughts-- Ive never been suicidal, but after I started the medication, I thought about suicide and death nonstop.Panic attacks-- Im 19 and have never had a panic attack or anything close. I had six in the month I was on Cymbalta, one of which caused me to have to go to the emergency room. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39942
on March 2, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Nausea, dizzy, fatigue, Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Started with 60mg/day, wow, too much, went to 30mg/day,not as bad, but after I have read about withdrawl try to stop taking it Im thinking of stopping now. Since the prescription cost $232.00 though I dont want to waste it. All in all it sounds like a pretty scary way to trade-in depression.
Depression and pain
by Reviewer39943
on February 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Little nauseaus first couple of days. I already had all the gastro symptoms and hot flashes others have mentioned. Unfortunately, those symptoms have not improved. I am experiencing hair loss and am wondering what the cause may be-could be Cymbalta, could be my age/hormones, a vitamin I might need, winter. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: 30 mg worked initially then abruptly seemed to stop working after about 6 weeks/now on 60 mg. I am happy to say I have not felt this good for years and years. Fibro pain greatly reduced, energy up, sleep and dreaming wonderful after many years of not much of either. I am very enthused and interested in my life again. Coming off Cymbalta does sound scary, but I am trying to just enjoy feeling well for now, will cross that bridge down the road. I am trying some different approaches to the thinning hair and hope I can solve it.
FIBROMYALGIA
by Reviewer39944
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I DID NOT HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS UNTIL I MISSED 3 DAYS OF MEDS. THEN I BECAME HIGHLY IRRITATED AND IRATE BUT ONCE I STARTED THE MED BACK I FEEL GREAT. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 days Review: I REALLLY LIKE THIS MEDICATION IT SUPRESSES MY APPETITE AND HELPS WITH MY FIBROMYALGIA PAIN AND DEPRESSION. GREAT MED. I JUST WITH IT DID NOT COST SO MUCH.
Depression, Fybromyalgia
by Reviewer39945
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: First two weeks headache, dizzy, nausea, no appetite.switched to taking it at bedtime and most side effects went away. (Because I slept through them.) A little foggy at times; yawning. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I was hesitant to take this med because of some of the negative things I read about. I do not take any other meds. I knew there would be a period of adjustment and some side effects and was prepared for the worst. I was on Lexapro a few years ago and the adjustment period was a painful 7 or 8 weeks. Within 2 weeks on Cymbalta, I feel better than I ever really expected. The side effects were initially uncomfortable but experimenting with the time I took the dose helped tons! I dont think Ill need a stronger dose than the 30mg. I can understand why a higher dose could make you feel whacked-out. The number of people who try it for a few days and give up are suprising. I recently learned that consuming more than a a few cocktails while on it can cause some pain. Two glasses of wine are probably my maximum from this point forward. I am motivated to get back to the gym and work out.which can only help me further. I wish everyone the best who needs to take an anti-depressant.dont be
Depression
by Reviewer39946
on February 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Some nausea (occasionally at the beginning) and difficulty to reach orgasm (first four weeks or so). These all went away completely after about a month on Cymbalta. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Fantastic. It has been a great medicine for me. Only problem has been weaning off it as the abstinence effects are quite uncomfortable. Ive been on a reduction mode for about 18 months. Currently take 30mg 3 times a week down from 60mg daily.
depression
by Reviewer39947
on February 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 4.5 years Review: I have been taking Cymbalta for almost four and a half years. It has saved my life.
Anxiety Depression Nerve pain
by Reviewer39948
on February 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I sweat a lot at night, I actually do not look forward to going to sleep knowing I will wake up drenched. I also have crazy wild dreams that are violent and sometimes sexual. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: My body is much looser, more comfortable. I had seized up because I was so tight. I am happy I laugh and smile. I was very angry for a long time. I can function much easier. I like my job and husband better. My husband is very glad. Probably saved our marraige. Not sure I can stay on because of the intense dreams.
Nueropathic Pain
by Reviewer39949
on February 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: This drug raised my blood pressure and caused me to have eye problems including retinal edema. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review:
anxiety
by Reviewer39950
on February 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: This was the worst experience of my life. I was told to take one pill before bed so I would sleep through the side effects. I woke up around 1 in the morning shaking uncontrollably. I then started to sweat and have a high fever but I was freezing at the same time so I couldnt decided whether to get under a blanket or not. Every time I closed my eyes to try to sleep I would see intense colors. I then started to hallucinate and dry heave. When I started to black out I realized I would never take another one of these EVER again. I took one pill on Friday night and by Sunday morning I had to be taken to the emergency room. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: TERRIBLE! I would never take this drug. I have a strong stomach and never have had any bad side effect with any other medication.
bi-polar disorder
by Reviewer39951
on February 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: sweating, weight gain, nausea, constipated, tired all the time, insomnia, tremors in hands, eyes tearing or dry, my doctor started me at 30, then 60 now 90 and after reading about the horrible withdrawals I am scared. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I wish I had read about it the first time I was prescribed it.
fibromyalgia and depression
by Reviewer39952
on February 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: At 30 mg I felt better for awhile, but then I experienced a depression that was dibilatating in nature. My doctor began upping the dosage until I was at 90 mg. At that point I was having suicidal thoughts constantly, sweating, and in a brain fog from hell. I stopped taking the drug without tapering and my withdrawl symptons were frightening: shaking, motion sickness, headaches, nausea, diarreaha. I have been off it for almost a month and I am still experiencing these symptoms to a lesser degree. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Be very careful. My take is that the cure is worse than the disease. I am in the process of trying achieve wellness with lifestyle changes and therapy. I would recommend doing your homework before taking any SSRI drug.
Depression, anxiety, panic
by Reviewer39953
on February 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Very vivid dreams, if I miss a dose I have these weird sparks in my brain, dry mouth sometimes. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have tried effexor XR and lexapro these drugs changed me for the worst! Quit them over 3 years ago refused to take anything. My depression got really bad so my Dr. had me try Cymbalta 30mg. It worked for about a month.then i felt it quit working went up to 60 mg. 60mg makes me sleepy so, I take my dose before bed and the next day things are great! My sex drive is also good. The only bad thing I have experienced is if i forget a dose the night before the next day my brain has these weird sparks! i love Cymbalta but after reading comments i am very affraid to come off!
Review
by Reviewer39954
on February 21, 2008
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
minor anxiety
by Reviewer39955
on February 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Stuttering, slurred speech and hand tremors; excessive sleep Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Throughout the several months I took Cymbalta I was always tired and took long naps during the day. After a few months I had spells where I would stutter, slur my speech and my hands would shake. My behavior would infrequently change to a drunken state. I was hospitalized for nearly week. MRI, CAT scan and EEG during spells showed no physical problems. Cymbalta was discontinued when I was admitted and spells disappeared within 4 days. Two months later, no problems.
Fibromyalgia & depression
by Reviewer39956
on February 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: After 6 months, I developed posterior vitreous detachments in both eyes Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Cymbalta was recommended to me by my doctor to aide the symptoms of fibromyalgia that I had had for 12 years. I was very happy with the pain relief and mood elevation and decreased anxiety. Then out of the blue, the right eye developed a posterior vitreous detachment (floaters and tears in the retina) followed by the left eye a few weeks later. I found in the literature that retinal detachment is a rare but very serious side effect and reported it to my physician who reported it to the drug company. This was in early 2006 and my eyesight has never improved-multiple floaters and sensitivity to light daily. The retinoligist said that there is nothing that can be done and it could progress to a retinal detachment in the future. Not a safe drug to take although it was effective.
depression
by Reviewer39957
on February 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: fatigue, sleepiness, increased sweating, ringing in the ears, and weight gain Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
depression
by Reviewer39958
on February 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: tremors, weakness in muscles, brain zaps.should I go on? Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: BEWARE!
depression
by Reviewer39959
on February 19, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: All the bad side effects started after about 2 weeks. Started on 60mg. I have been on it 6 months. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: WORST DRUG ON THE MARKET TODAY. NO ONE SHOULD BE PRESCRIBEDTHIS MEDICATION.
fibromyalgia/anxiety
by Reviewer39960
on February 14, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: after only one dose of 20 mg,i vomited and had diareah,then hallucinations,and my thorat was numb and had trouble breathing,was instructed to to ER from doctors nurse Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have never felt so detached ever from one dose of a medication in my life! This was a scarey experience,i had a severe allergic reaction to it,weirdly,it did help a little with my pain,but not worth it for all the other side effects from hell. use caution!!
Neuropathy
by Reviewer39961
on February 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: My neurologist prescribed this for my neuropathy in my feet after I tried various other drugs and none of them helped. The first time I took cymbalta, I had severe diarrhea and nausea and for about a week with same side effects. AFter going off of it for about a week, I realized how much it had helped me the short time I was on it as the severe pain in my toes returned. I tried it again after my dr. encouraged me to stick with it 2 weeks. After just about 2 weeks the side effects disappeared and I havent felt this good in a long time. It has helped me tremendously and all side effects have gone.
Review
by Reviewer39962
on February 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Not of any significants. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I you are having problems with insomnia have your Dr. prescribe some Trazadone. Its available on the $4.00 prescription plan at most pharmacies.
pain associated w/pos fibromayalgia
by Reviewer39963
on February 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Initially, heightened mood and energy with relief of pain. Within 6 weeks, return of pain and swelling and unpleasant sensations upon urination. Pain in what I thought was my stomach area; amazing weight gain. I connected the dots.Sought to discontinue use as urinary symptoms were progressing dramatically along with general malaise. Decreased dosage to avoid increased side effects from abruptly discontinuing this medication. I realized that I decreased as best I could, it was horrible. I stopped to avoide further damage to my body. No doctor wants to listen to this. The after effects were intolerable- I had excruating pain in my organs- the spastic cramping in my urinary tract, increased joint pain. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: 2 1/2 months after discontinuing this med., I felt that I was doing better; at this time I had a liver function test done; it showed increased liver enzymes. I had a hepatitis test, which yesterday showed pos. for hepC! This drug is POISON. I am not a drinker, so there is more to cymbalta liver damage than eli lilly is letting out. Everyone should have a liver profile before thinking about taking this med. And certainly, during use. The prescribing physician did neither of these things for me, and now Im in serious trouble, and Cymbalta is the reason.
antisocial & social anxiety
by Reviewer39964
on February 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: nausea, lethargy, awkward feeling Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I dont really know the extent of my depression or if Im depressed at all. Im far from suicidal. Im a bit meloncholy from time to time but I keep a regular regimen of excercise cycling and lifting weights. I play golf and enjoy my job. Despite all this I went to the doctor and asked for help. I feel antisocial and have a hard time relating to a lot of people. I need a couple of drinks to loosen up in social settings. I also have a difficult time sleeping through the night. I am begininning to realize this is just who I am and that I have plenty of positive attributes as well. I do have $14,000 of credit card debt which Im chiseling away at and just broke up with my girlfriend of three years. Shes living with a new guy within just two months of our split. I think these matters have weighed on me a bit. The doctor recommended Cymbalta. Today is the sixth day on the drug. The nausea is awful and Im sick of yawning. Last night I sat in a chair in the living room and stared out the wi
Depression/GAD
by Reviewer39965
on February 11, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Sad all the time. No interest in anything no motivation Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I just thought it was my personality. But as my marriage has been getting worse partly because of the depresion I looked for answers. I tried prozac & Zoloft nothing happened. Then I went to a new Shrink and he wanted me to do a clinical trial of Cymbalta at 120 mg the first two days were very hard but I think It was because I was coming off pain killers. I now feel great very upbeat playing with my kids like I never did before. I am enjoying my life. I am scared that it wont last but I will take this feeling for as long as I can. The trial is for 1 year I will try to keep you informed on how its going.
Depression
by Reviewer39966
on February 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Sweating, loss of interest in food, and sleepy at the wrong times. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I see some improvement with depression (more content, dont wish I was dead, not weepy) and have enjoyed not obsessing over food.
Anxiety, fatigue, headaches
by Reviewer39967
on February 9, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Significant brain fog, memory loss in short term, trouble ejaculating, dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 16 days Review: I tried taking Cymbalta after Effexor had worked but had major sexual side effects. Cymbalta lowered my libido, and caused me to have problems not being able to ejaculate, but unlike Effexor, I guess at least I could get an erection. The biggest problem was brain fog. While on this drug, I forgot a breakfast I was supposed to go to, started driving to work when I was supposed to go the doctor, left my wallet in the car, and numerous times started sentences only to lose my train of thought. Really not confident speaking in public. Had to take this medicine at about dinnertime, then took Clonazepam to sleep. Not an awful medicine, just didnt work for me as I wasnt mentally sharp like with Effexor.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39968
on February 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Gained 20 pounds I cant lose and forget about trying to stop taking it. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Before Cymbalta I was on Effexor which took several months to wean myself off of once all the aches and pains were under control. With the Cymbalta if I miss a dose within 4 - 6 hours my lips are tingling and I cant concentrate on anything. At this point I would love to get off it to see how I do drug free, but the physical side-effects almost guarantee that its going to be a really long road to do that. So it works for the fibro pain, but I dont think the withdrawal problem is worth it - had I known itd be this bad I never would have started it.
depression - slight ocd
by Reviewer39969
on February 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: feeling like you were in a lucid dream if you skipped a dose, weight gain after stopping Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: i was on cymbalta for about 2.5 years, since college, to deal with my depression and slight ocd (assumed to be caused as a reaction to depression, i would have manic periods where i would obsess). the first time i forgot to refill my rx, i went 4 days without it, and turned into a monster. irritable, brain wouldnt function. that was only on 60mg.now, after getting off 90 mg because i could no longer afford it (ATTENTION ANYONE WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE: they WILL NOT allow you to take 3 pills of the 30mg a day for this dosage, therefore you are forced to get one prescription for 60mg, and one for 30, which meant for me my rx copay of $40 TWICE! almost $80 a month for this rx!) and knew very well what i had in stage with my withdrawal. the packet is extremely right, tingling, but not in my hands, in my brain. literally. it was like i could feel the synapses not connecting right, and i would get huge jolting headaches, feeling like stabbing pains in my temples. also, if i would be si
GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD
by Reviewer39970
on February 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Extreme sleepiness, no appetite, mild nausea Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Granted I was only on this medicine for 1 1/2 weeks, I began with 30mg and was fine for a couple of days. Then the sleepiness hit me like a ton of bricks. Would go to sleep at 7pm, not wake up til the next day even with husband trying to wake me. I was sleeping my life away---Had to stop before it got out of hand. I have 2 little ones and was very dangerous being that tired constantly---didnt matter how little/much sleep I got. I would say if I continued with Cymbalta, I wouldve lost a drastic amount of weight because I had little/no appetite. Worked on my issues, definitely. Doctor had me stop the Cymbalta and am switching to effexor. Well see how that goes. Not on it long enough for withdrawal symptoms other than headache.
pain, depression
by Reviewer39971
on February 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: withdrawal has been a NIGHTMARE!! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: My doctor titrated me off of Cymbalta WAY too quickly and my life has been turned up-side-down! Im so angry and irritable that I cant stand it. Nauseated 24 hours a day. I now have bouts of liquid diarrhea. In the first 2 weeks off of Cymbalta my sleep was totally wrecked. The sleep got better. But then Ive had episodes of sleep paralysis and screaming waking from nightmares. I have an odd tinnitis thats driving me crazy. Im miserable . and my doctors are dumb as dirt about Cymbalta and how to deal with coming off of it. Ive never had a problem stopping any other medication.
Depression
by Reviewer39972
on February 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39973
on February 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Yawn, diarrhea for a about a month, apathy, withdrawal on missed dose, vivid dreams, night sweats, weight loss. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Started at 20mg and felt awesome for a week. Went away so dose was increased rapidly to 60. This caused diarrhea for about a month which went away. I feel happier, laughing and all but no motivation to work or do much of anything. Missed tons of work, about to lose my job. I wake up nightly drenched in sweat and can recall every bit of my dreams.
Depression
by Reviewer39974
on February 2, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: A little tiredness at first but went away eventually. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been on Zoloft then Paxil for about 4 years. My doctor told me about Cymbalta and I decided to try it. I really like it. It makes any worry go away where you basically Dont Care.Where some things used to bother me I now say.So What!I noticed this as a few weeks went by on Cymbalta. If you decide to try Cymbalta give it a little time to work.It is a powerful med more so than Zoloft or Paxil. I am looking to be on Cymbalta for a long time. Its one medication that I actually could tell it was working correctly.
depression
by Reviewer39975
on February 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: was on this before and had weight loss Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: i was on cymbalta a couple of years ago and thought i could live without it boy was i wrong. my moods changed i didnt care if i ever got out of bed and i was down right miserable! if you stop taking this the withdrawal is awful. my doctor decided to put me on lexapro because when i get feeling better i think that i dont need anything and lexapro didnt have withdrawal effects, but i gained 35 pounds on it. when i was on cymbalta before i was able to lose weight and not feel hungry all the time. i dont think i will ever stop using cymbalta again. looking back when i was on cymbalta before it was the happiest i have been in about 10 years. in the past i have been on several medications and nothing worked as well as cymbalta
anxiety
by Reviewer39976
on February 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I see so many negative side effects. I have had some minor ones, but this is my first type of medicine ever taken. Decrease of appetite( which all women im sure dont mind!), a little pukish feeling the first week . 30 mg is good but with the 60 mg I am very pleased with the results. I am much more alert and aware of whats going on. It has helped with my fiance and I. I am not worried over EVERYTHING! I recommend it. I am also taking with lamictal for depression. I was very scared and nervous all my life taking medications because of the negative way people look at those that have emotional unstability. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39977
on January 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: For the first 3 months I had constant diarrhea, decreased appetite, and lost quite a bit of weight. Then I switched to a higher dose and became VERY constipated and gassy despite a high fiber diet and supplements. I have gained back all of the weight I lost in addition to some more! Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I felt more energized on Cymbalta compared to Celexa, but I feel pretty icky otherwise.
Depresion
by Reviewer39978
on January 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Horrible thoughts and night dreams. I went from depressed to nuts! Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: This is the worst drug ever! I got off it as soon as possible. Physicians are crazy for perscribing this medication.
depression
by Reviewer39979
on January 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: NO SEX DRIVE, couldnt tell you if I could orgasm because I never had sex while on the drug. So tired all the time. I became a hermit, had no desire to do anything, especially eat (which I didnt mind, since Im trying to lose 10 pounds) Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Cymbalta did lift my depression a bit, but not enough to continue. I am now on 25 mg of Lamictal and the difference is like night and day. No sexual side effects at all, just a little more hungry. Any of you having problems with cymbalta, ask your pdoc about lamictal. If you feel good on starter dose, dont let your doc move you up!
severe depression
by Reviewer39980
on January 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Dizziness/disorientation when I missed a dose. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: It helped me a great deal along with a number of lifestyle changes, and I (thankfully) had very few or no side effects. Im glad I took it.
Depression associated with MS
by Reviewer39981
on January 27, 2008
Sex:
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Getting off this drug is A LOT worse than the symptoms of depression! This is the drug from hell to get off of. Class action suit, anyone? Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
Bi-Polar rapid cycling; Severe Depr
by Reviewer39982
on January 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Upper ab cramps; weight gain; wake up 3 times per night Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I am a psychologist. I started taking anti-Depressants in the 1980s. The psychiatrist (#4) finally said all the anti-Depressants that I had taken made me become bi-polar. What I have noticed through my work as a psychologist and my history of taking this type of medication: is that psychiatrists want you to take the normal Therapeutic dose (e.g., 60mg of Cymbalta) right away. Caution: I recommend to everyone that when starting a new medication - Start Slow; increase slowly over a long period of time; and when it comes time to decrease or discontinue, Decrease slowly over a long period of time. Start at a very low dose (e.g., 20mg or 30mg of Cymbalta) for several months; access the effects; then increase the dose a little at a time. It took me 3 years to get to my current dose of DEPAKOTE ER.The 1st small dose (30mg) of Cymbalta: I could feel my brain actually change. I increased the dose to 40mg 5 months later. Then I increased the dose to Cy
Major Depression
by Reviewer39983
on January 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Nausea, low libido, excessive tiredness. Missing a pill would cause dizziness and tingling. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have been on 60 mg of Cymbalta for the past 1.5 years. It is better than previous anti-depressants I previously taken (Celexa, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, and Effexor), but I have had my bouts w/ sadness and mainly just feel stoic now. Im tired of trying different Rxs. Im also tired of reminding myself to be affectionate w/ my husband, who I love w/ all my heart; Cymbalta has caused me to have a very low libido. Im now also trying to evaluate my diet, etc. w/ a naturopathic doctor and have also tried acupuncture. I dont want to settle and be stoic or have less sadness. I want to be happy.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39984
on January 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Fatigue, body temperature dysfunction (i.e. always having hot flashes or always chilled to the marrow; little in between). Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This is a miracle drug for me, calming my anxiety and easing my fibromyalgia pain. One of the best things Ive ever taken in recent years.
treatment-resistant depression
by Reviewer39985
on January 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Nausea. Lots of nausea. Also, a marked reduction in sexual response and sensation. Also, spells of dizziness not associated with a change in position (randomly while sitting down or walking, not just upon standing up). Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: No discernible effect on the depression after 8 weeks at “recommended therapeutic dosage” of 60 mg/day, at which point we decided that due to the already-present undesirable side effects, it would be a bad idea to try increasing the dose further.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer39986
on January 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I was so stressed out it made me feel like the anxiety i had had before with my panic attacks were welcomed. I couldnt stand up without having my whole world spin. I had done extacy in my early 20s and the side effects were similar: grining jaw, spacey feeling, feeling cold and shivering, not having any short term memory but I expected to feel bizarre because it was an illegal drug!!!! Now when I really need to feel right and straight for my very demanding job I literally had to close my door to my office and tell myself over and over it would be ok so I didnt go running screaming out of the office. I only stayed on the drug for 3 days at 30mg because I started reading about the withdrawl, that no one tells you about when they put you on it, and that seemed like it was goign to be even more traumatic. I have been on other anti depressants: Zoloft, WEllbutrin, Prozac and never ever have i had feelings of suicide, total despair and crying fits like I have for the last 2 days. The MD Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Depression, BiPolar, Boderline
by Reviewer39987
on January 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Extreme Insomnia, Mood swings, Loss of appetite (terrible!) , Hair loss, Fluctuating weight gain, and loss, Night Sweats Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I was on lexapro for about a year and a half before switching to Cymbalta. I feel like Cymbalta is a miracle compared to lexapro. The only thing wrong I have found with Cymbalta is i NEVER SLEEP! I have tried nightime sleep aides, and also work with .5 mg of Klonapin to try and get me to sleep and make me less anxious, but all has failed. I have found I can concentrate on school work easier, and except at night, my anxiety is pretty good. I still have pretty bad mood swings, but my depression has been cut in half from this medication. I would deffinatly recommend it.
pain, anxiety and depression
by Reviewer39988
on January 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Hot flashes, sweating, severe vertigo, dizziness, stomach problems (no nausea, but other sensations like stomach flu, diahrrea, awful gas), tiredness, spacey feeling Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: My Dr. prescribed Cymbalta for all the reasons stated. It did help me. My back pain was better, I had no waves or flashes of anxiety, I was happier. But.when I had been taking it for 6 mos. at 40 mg., the severe vertigo and dizziness started one morning. I thought I was having a stroke. All of these side-effects were just too much for me, so the Dr. decreased my dosage to 20 mg. I did okay going back down to this dosage, no worse problems. The vertigo stopped and the other side-effects have decreased by half, except for the hot flashes and sweating. I am not as tired. I will stay at the 20 mg. for the time being. I will say that in all my years of taking prescription drugs, Ive never taken one that has so many harsh side-effects as Cymbalta. I hope this entry will help someone as this website has helped me. Good luck to all of you.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer39989
on January 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Ive been on this medication for years. Major constipation; fiber does not help. Confusion is really bad, lack of concentration is very bad. Short term memory loss. Loss interest in doing anything. I can sit for hours day in and day out with no interest in usual pastimes. I lost touch with all my friends because I have no interest in seeing them. However, I have no anxiety while taking the medication. Is it worth it? Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Helped me with anxiety. I dont think anything helps with depression. Ive taken one medication after another for 20 years.
muscle/joint pain/fibromyalgia
by Reviewer39990
on January 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Lightheadedness for the first few days. Moved from 30 to 60 mg after one week. On 60 mg for 1+ months now Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Very worried about comments concerning withdrawal. Until I read these, I was thrilled to be able to get up and move in the morning without terrible pain. This is the best Ive felt--MUCH less pain--than I have for years. I thought it was a godsend until reading the withdrawal symptoms. Now Im worried.
Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer39991
on January 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: NO SLEEPING! This was horrible. Other than that the medicine made my thoughts much clearer and definately improved my mood. I took a sleep med to help but it was just awful. I used cognitive therapy instead and take no meds now. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer39992
on January 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: anxiety and depression MUCH worse, almost total lack of appetite, constant heartburn, daytime sleepiness, nighttime insomnia, body twitches and shakes, dizziness, nausea, stomach upset, suicidal ideation Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I long for the good old days when the anxiety was hardly there and the depression wasnt anywhere near this bad. Im in the process of tapering off. Quitting might be a bad experience, but it cant be as bad as it was while I was on the meds. (can it?) Ugh. I never wouldve started. The little bit of help I got in the beginning isnt worth what Im going through now. Hands down this is the worst drug Ive ever taken.
anxiety/depression/lower back pain
by Reviewer39993
on January 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: dry mouth, some jitteriness Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: i have taken cymbalta for the past one week. it has really helped me with my depression and anxiety. it has also helped to alleviate the lower back pain that i was having constantly due to nerve pain. i would definitely give cymbalta a try and when it is time to ween yourself off you just have to reduce your dosage yourself over a period of time.
Anxiety
by Reviewer39994
on January 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Severe nausea for the first 2 weeks (totally subsided after that), very vivid and long dreams, some stomach discomfort (does not happen very often), extreme night sweats for the first 2 months, cold sweats Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have been very anxious about different aspects of mine and my families lives. I always wondered what if something happens? I eventually became moody and would get upset with my hubby and kids for no reason at all. I was moody, picked arguments, was angry and just so tense, nothing like myself at all.I started feeling relief after 3 days of taking the meds. I started on 30 mg/day and worked up to 60 mg/day. This has helped me immensely and the effects that it has had on my life were worth the side-effects for the first couple of months. Now, I only experience cold sweats every now and then and something I can only describe as a hot flash.I am back to my old self, which is fabulous. Im happy and not the worry wart that drove my very optimistic husband crazy. I have much more patience with people, especially with my kids. My back pain has mostly subsided as I am no longer always tensed up.I feel that it really depends on the person in which effects y
Moderate Depression
by Reviewer39995
on January 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: 1st week major insomnia, nausea and vertigo, since then night sweats, vivid dreams, trouble waking up, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: If you can make it through the first week then keep with this! The major side effects rapidly diminish after week 1, and are mostly gone by week 3. This is the first medication to truly work for my depression. I can actually go to class, read and work on my hobbies, as opposed to watching TV for hours on end. The vivid dreams were interesting to begin with, but do get tiring. After about two months they diminish slightly. The night sweating is really annoying, I have to change my sheets often and febreeze heavily inbetween. The loss of appetite comes and goes, so dont buy much in the way of fresh produce because each day is up in the air as to whether or not youl want to eat.
back pain, minor depression
by Reviewer39996
on January 14, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Urination difficult: weak flow, frequent stops.Often quite cold on one side of my body. (Only I can feel it.) Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: After taking this drug for over one year, it continues to be extremely helpful for both chronic pain and minor depression.
depression
by Reviewer39997
on January 14, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: lethargy, weight gain, loss of sexual appetite Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
Depression, anxiety, self harm
by Reviewer39998
on January 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: For first two weeks dry mouth, restless legs, yawning that I couldnt control, feeling sedated but unable to sleep, blurry/jumpy vision, tingling feeling over skin. Now I yawn a lot and feel a bit drugged up and constipated, sleeping isnt so easy but Im ok. Time taken and dosage: 26 days Review: This has helped all of my symptoms lots, Ive found myself feeling clearer headed despite being a bit sedated, and in a way Im grateful for feeling a bit sedated as I need to calm down. I feel optomistic and happy, plus I wake up in the morning and dont have an overarching sense of misery.
Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain
by Reviewer39999
on January 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Severe migraine headache, vomiting for a day straight. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: ICK.first day was ok, but after the second dose, I was woken up by a massive migraine and nausea, and spent the next 8 hours vomiting and dry heaving. Its as bad or worse than any morphine-type drug reaction Ive ever had.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40000
on January 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: My symptoms ranged from nausea to dizziness. Weining myself off Cymbalta after only 2 months was even worse, extreme dizziness and nausea for a week and a half. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: After taking Cymbalta for 2 months, from January 1st 2005 to March 30th 2005, I developed a detached retina in my right eye and many tears in my left eye. I had to have surgery but still have floaters and distorted vision in both eyes.
Unexplained pain and anxiety
by Reviewer40001
on January 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: The only side effect is decreased libido when taken in the morning. I began taking it at night which caused extreme sleepiness during the day, so I switched to taking it in the morning and all is well :) Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: After having several MRIs and being in physical therapy for two years, the cymbalta cured my unexplained back pain within a few days of starting it. Switching from zoloft was an easy transition and I have more energy than with the zoloft. It seems a lot of what people experience with this is patient-specific as it works well for some and not for others.there are also many psychosomatic issues to consider as well when reading these comments.
neuropathy in feet from chemo
by Reviewer40002
on January 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Took 30 mg. for 30 days felt a little side effects with headaches and not being able to urinate. Doc increased after 30 to 60mg. I was sick, throwing up, no sex life, constipation, severe headaches, night sweats, body tremors. Went off the drug and felt all this 100 x fold, now back on it but splitting 30 in 1/2. This is worse than chemotherapy. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Why cant they make a drug you can take without the side effects worse than the original problem.
depression, pain
by Reviewer40003
on January 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Severe depression, suicidal, severe withdrawal when weening and since (its been over a month). Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have hives and general severe itching mostly on my hands, sometimes other parts of my body. It has gotten better but not gone completely - - it is either withdrawal from cymbalta (timing is right) or a later allergic reaction to Celebrex, which I have stopped taking also.
Depression, Nuropathic pain
by Reviewer40004
on January 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 19.0 Side effects: mainly at first dizzyness, but after about a month or two if you miss a dose I feel very detached, acting on impulses, good or bad, some symptoms of insomia but not sure if it is this drug due to how many Im on! Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Helped out with minor aches and pains but Im also taking Lyrica 75mg twice daily and Ibuprofern 800mg 3 times a day, and on Oxycodone 5/325 4 to 6 times a day along with 90mg of Cymbalta a day. Im trying to adjust my medicines so I can get the best results, I might have to add Nurotin to my list! but has taken care of my Depression problems for the most part, maybe a flare up now and again.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer40005
on January 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: This medication interfered with my blood pressure so I stopped taking it after 2 months. Anyone coming off this medication should be in a detox facility. I went crazy (literally!) and came very close to harming my daughter who was pregnant with my grandson. The withdrawal lasted more than a week and it was done with my doctors knowledge and instructions. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I will never take this drug again NOR will I recommend it to anyone for any reason. The withdrawal alone is enough to put you into jail; or at the very least, a mental health facility.
Depression
by Reviewer40006
on January 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Jaw Clenching, Severe sweating, sleplessness unless I take something else for sleep. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: 7 days on 30mg now on 60mg. Jaw clenching, the sweating is almost unbearable when I sleep, if I sleep. Chest pain.
Severe depression
by Reviewer40007
on January 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: mild nausea, insomnia, lack of concentration. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Compared to the horrible darkness of deep depression, this medication and even with the side effects is a lifesaver. I am able to get out of bed and function. I am no longer angry and I have been able to do things around that house that only a few months ago seemed hopeless. I still have to push myself every day to not go back to bed but I know Cymbalta has made a very significant difference and I will not stop taking it any time soon. One other comment- this is a very potent drug. I have read postings where people state they are taking it for mild pain or stress.this strikes me as odd. why does a M.D. prescribe this for anything other than severe depression? I would advise people not to take it for anything else - it is a very potent drug. Any side effects for me are better than the blackness of depression.
Pain/Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40008
on January 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Excessive Yawning & Sleeplessness (at 1st) - Weight Loss - Constipation/Diarrhea - Vivid Dreams - Food doesnt have much taste Time taken and dosage: 10 weeks Review: AMAZING!!! I didnt know i could ever feel so good again. Just days after starting the medicine, I could tell a difference in my anxiety & patience levels. However, i considered getting off due to excessive yawning & sleeplessness. After reading this website, i decided to try to work through those side effects. Im SOOO glad I did. I am happier than I have been in a long time. I spent a lot of time in prayer over taking any type of antidepressant - im grateful God made people smart enough to make such a drug, and had my dr prescribe it. I use to go to the bathroom 15-20 times a day because of anxiety - now i can go an hour or more without having to go. I feel like i actually have my life back! Try to work through any side effects you are having (3-4 wks) it will be well worth it - besides i was more afraid of the side effects for coming off. Good luck
Head Injury related depression
by Reviewer40009
on January 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: The medication works well for me but a warning to all! Do not ever stop taking the medication! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was not able to afford it and stopped taking it and the results were DISASTER! I was not warned of the severe side effects (the Pharmacy label said.Headaches and tingling in the hands and feet.No big deal right?) Well, I did not know the WITHDRAWL would turn in to my falling asleep at the well and then totaling my car(lucky I was the only that got hurt.) I lost my license, my car and had to slowly get back on the medication. I though I had a stroke. But no it was withdrawl from this medication and then it caused an overdose on my other medication (Trazadone)since they were not both in my system working together. So, this medicine can work well but do not ever stop it because the headaches are bad and your speech turns in to salad then if you do not know this is what is happening and you drive then DEATH could be a side effect!
depression got bad again
by Reviewer40010
on January 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: was on 30 mg. paxil for 5 years and told to go right to cymbalta next day. moderate nausea for a short time the first night on 30 mg; the nausea woke me up but continued to sleep through it. mild nausea lasted about one hour the second day. since then no problems. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: not sure if its helping as i still feel depressed and having anxiety, but its only been two weeks. 30 mg. the 1st week and 60 mg. the 2nd.
joint pain
by Reviewer40011
on January 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: None noticed Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Prescribed for pain in the ankle which included stiffness, constant ache with shooting pains (like a toothache. Cymbalta provided relief within a few days.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40012
on January 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Apathy, weight gain, confusion, brain fog/zaps, TERRIBLE WITHDRAWL, no sex drive/response, sleeplessness Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: 60 mg.May have helped anxiety & depression at first when I needed the help, but now 2 years later my life is different and I cannot get off this drug. The feelings of chemical & withdrawl makes depression seem a better alternative. The person perscribing it didnt describe it properly. If I had any idea how bad the withdrawl would be, I never would have taken this. Its not even known if birth defects can result, but it seems likely due to tests on animals.I feel my personality comes from the cybalta now, not me. I am very concerned about having a baby when I am still on this. I tried to get off of it over the summer and couldnt sleep, was a raging lunatic, couldnt work, couldnt drive, just wanted to cry or scream.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40013
on December 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Very vivid dreams (not nightmares); teeth clenching; sleepy all the time and I can sleep hours and hours if I let myself; increase in blood pressure; weight gain of 10+ pounds over a period of months; night sweats (extreme -- I wake up with sheets and hair and pjs soaking wet, in the middle of winter, and then I am freezing!). After awhile, good (intended) effects started to wear off. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I do think this drug helped me for awhile, but after several months I dont feel it is really helping anymore. Ive tried lots of different antidepressants and at least in the short term, this one helped the most. Im now tapering off (at 90 mg dosage, now down to 30 after 2 weeks) as I dont feel Im getting benefits anymore and am tired of the side effects (even though overall they really arent severe). I havent had any bad effects going off except mild migraines every couple of days. Im ready to find out what I am like when not taking anything -- I have had so many over the last 3 1/2 years. I might try a naturopathic route. Thanks for everyones input and info; it does help to know Im not just imagining things!
pain and depression because of it
by Reviewer40014
on December 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: constipation taken care of with proper dietsleep disorders Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have tken numerus medications and therapies before but none has helped me this much
Bipolar Dissorder
by Reviewer40015
on December 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Good concertation Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: You have to take them every 4 hours.
depression
by Reviewer40016
on December 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: vivid dreams, nightmares, night sweats,loss of libido and ability to orgasm, constipation, occational brain zaps, weight loss then a ton of weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: This was a miracle drug for the first few months,then it stopped working. Side effects stayed and now that Im trying to slowly withdraw from it they have gotten worse and new ones have started, especially dizziness and irritibility and lack of energy. From what Ive been reading it sounds like I have a long horrible road ahead of me. Lily had to have known about how absolutley grim the withdrawals were.
Neuropathic Pain, depression
by Reviewer40017
on December 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Significant weight gain; 15 pounds in 4 weeks. Muscle cramps, fluid retention, increase blood pressure Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I know this is a great drug and others get similar effects combining Lyrica with an SSRI, or Gabapentin (Neurontin) with an SSRI antidepressant. Certainly the fluid retention and weight gain are unacceptable, but with an increase in my blood pressure without having hypertension was a deal breaker for me.
Depression, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40018
on December 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Cymbalta makes it very hard to cry and somewhat descreases my libido. Otherwise, Im a fan. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: When I was on Lexapro, I wanted to peel off my skin for 3 months from the crawling jitters, couldnt sleep, and was terribly anxious. Cymbalta does more good than harm.
depression
by Reviewer40019
on December 24, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: weight gain 26 pounds in 3 months. I went from a healthy 115 lbs to 141 pounds practically overnight. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I dont have the money to buy a new wardrobe, I spent it all trying to find a decent anti-depressant.
Major Depression
by Reviewer40020
on December 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Extreme Fatigue, Nausea, Upset Stomach Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Cymbalta has made me feel so incredibly tired. No matter how many naps I take I still feel exhausted. If I miss a dose then I feel so nauseous that it makes it hard for me to function. I switched from Lexapro but after cymbalta, Lexapro seems like it was doing a much better job with hardly any side effects.
mood disorder/epilepsy
by Reviewer40021
on December 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Major weight gain (20+ lbs). Night sweats. Hot flashes. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I still really like this medicine even though I have gone from a 4-6 pant size to a 8-10 in the last year. Before that, I was having to work out like a fiend to keep the weight off. That being said, I turn into a sane, fairly personable person with it. I was having major rages for insignificant reasons, and, with it, Im not an angry person at all. And I like myself so much more when I take it. My husband and children like me more, too.
lDepression, peripheral neuropathy
by Reviewer40022
on December 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: No energy, short term memory loss very bad, aggression (like PMS but I past that age), still have problem with pain in my feet Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: I was on Effexor prior to this for about 2 years and I liked that anti-depressant but my doctor wanted to see if Cymbalta would help me with the neuropathy pain.
Anxiety
by Reviewer40023
on December 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, extreme insomnia, nausea, dizziness Time taken and dosage: Review: I took my first and last pill (30mg) last night. Past 24 hours have been hellacious! Ive never felt so bad in my whole life
depression/migraine
by Reviewer40024
on December 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: HOrrible migraines but i have had migraines since early childhood,This medicine just caused more frequency and higher degree of pain with headaches,Best medicine for depression that i had ever taken and worked instantly Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I must say that i felt the happiest i had ever felt in my life except for the extreme migraines,Due to the frequency of the migraines i discontinued cymbalta ,wish i could go back on it.I did suffer some withdrawl depressive symptoms after stopping the medicines but felt better in about two weeks
Peripheral Neuropathy
by Reviewer40025
on December 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Insomnia, sweaty hands/feet, decreased appetite=weight loss,dilated pupils. Side effects have lessened over time. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Neuropathy symptoms improved; however, they still break-thru from time to time (although much less severe than without the Cymbalta). I also have lupus and this drug seems to help with the extreme fatigue I have felt for the past 4 years. Have lost about 10 lbs thus far. The benefits greatly outweight the side effects for me. The first two nights I took the medication, I experienced total insomnia; therefore, physician has me take Cymbalta in morning & Trazadone @bedtime. This combo works well for me.
depression
by Reviewer40026
on December 14, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Day 2 of using it: slightly queasy, a bit light headed, a bit of jaw clenching. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Day 2 of using it: mood swings, seems to magnify emotions either way, not the best for me.
For Depression
by Reviewer40027
on December 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 83.0 Side effects: Depression, major nausea, shaking, heart arrhythmia, trouble sleeping, dizziness, fuzzy brain, memory loss, feeling faint Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This is a TERRIBLE drug and definitely should not be prescribed for elderly patients or anyone for that matter. The withdrawel is quite severe and I went through hell going off this drug! Wouldnt recommend it to my worst enemy except to the Doctor who recommended this drug!! Ended up having to have a pacemaker put in because of the heart fibrillation.
Depression
by Reviewer40028
on December 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: This is the worst drug I have ever taken. Lost interest in everything. More depressed,weight gain,ringing in my ears. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! Very hard to get off of.
Depression Anxiety
by Reviewer40029
on December 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Constipation (cured with metamucil), longer to reach orgasm, nausea gone after the first three days. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Overall so far better tolerated than other drug I dont feel like I am doped up or in a daze the first few days I did but it went away. My anxiety has decreased not much of a change in depression but it has just been two weeks at 30 mgs. I will post again in two weeks
Depression
by Reviewer40030
on December 10, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Insomnia the first few days, stomach upset (also went away), a little bit of that I drank too much coffee feeling. Delayed orgasm (actually a good thing for me.). Cant drink alcohol without feeling a little sick (which is also probably a good thing for me. Ill probably lose weight just from not drinking.) Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Ive been taking this for about two weeks now, and so far so good. I think the key is taking a very small dosage. I actually opened up the 60mg tabs, and just dip my finger into the beads and take about 10-15 of them (probably about 10mg). It works great. Sex drive is back, orgasm is delayed and better, no noticable weight gain/loss, but it has made me enjoy excercise again. Eliminated my anxiety issues when talking to people, and I am new person at work. Actually optimistic about my future! It has helped me deal with ADD symptoms also. I have been taking for a short time, and I am worried about withdrawals, but so far so good. I took 60mg the first day and that was a BAD IDEA. couldnt sleep, jittery, upset stomach, etc. My advice would be to start with a very, very low dose and work your way up. Just thought I would post a positive about this drug, because it is working for me.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40031
on December 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Sweating (menopausal type burning sensation & sweats), dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness/restlessness. After taking the pill I get very dizzy and fatigued. This is followed by the burning sensation/sweats, and lastly sleeplessness. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Noticed a dramatic change in my normal day-to-day pains the first 24 hours. As my dosage increased to 60mgs the dizziness and sweating increased. It is better to take this drug when you get home from work. As far as my bad days, the flare-ups, it didnt take those pains away. Also helped the anxiety and depression I began to suffer with since the Fibromyalgia. I am still trying to find a good time of day to take this drug. I just started taking this drug a few weeks ago, so it might begin to affect my flare-ups, but for now I still feel the flareup pain.
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40032
on December 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: uncontrolled shaking, brain zaps, short-term memory loss, the worst though was feeling detached. Jekyll and Hyde effect. I could rationalized why I shouldnt do things, but I could not control my impulses. Which typically meant cutting myself. I have never had esteem issues or contiplated suicide. However on this drug, I became obsessed with it. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Make sure you are watched carefully when ramping up on this drug. It completely changed my personality for the worse. However, many people have benefited from the drug, including my own brother. So body chemistries vary. JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOMEONE WATCHING YOU and you are following up with your doctor
Nerve pain/Post-Infectious IBS
by Reviewer40033
on December 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: First week, very sleepy, loss of appetite. Since then great until last six months.Trouble sleeping, weight gain, jaw clenching/teeth grinding, sensitive to alcohol(heart pounding, headaches) afternoon fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was given Cymbalta 2 years ago to treat symptoms from a mild parasite infection(giardia)that was undiagnosed for a long time. It caused IBS and a lot of nerve damage/pain through my stomach and intestines. After 5 years, it was the only thing that worked. I was like new in a week. In the past six months Ive started feeling odd and having weird side-effects. I started on 20mg a day six months ago after being on 30mg for a year and a half. Im considering splitting the pills into 10mg a day after the first of the year to see if its time that I can go off of it.
anxiety
by Reviewer40034
on December 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Irritability, unstable moods, anger, dreams of murders, blood and gore. Feelings of withdrawl before the next dose. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Drug made me feel very unstable emotionally. although it stopped some of the jitteryness. the mood swings were horrible
Depression ,Anxiety,ADD
by Reviewer40035
on December 5, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: Ive been on about every SSRI available over the last 11 years with Zolft and Wellbutrin being my favorites until I started taking Cymbalta a week ago. So Far I really havent had an real side effects to speak of.Ill update this post in the future if their are any changes.
anxiety, depression, perimenopause
by Reviewer40036
on December 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Nausea and stomach cramping the first couple of days; was somewhat better if I ate small amounts of food frequently. It also made me very hungry when I first started it and whenever I increased dosage. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have found Cymbalta to be helpful in reducing my anxiety, but not as effective for my chronic depression. Before, I was starting to drink a glass or 2 of wine at night to reduce my anxiety. Now I dont feel any need to drink to reduce anxiety anymore. As for depression, I took prozac years ago, and found that much more effective in eliminating my depression. But Prozac also raised the threshold on other feelings, which I didnt like. Cymbalta seems to have a lower threshold in terms of blocking feelings. So I still get the good feelings, which I like, but unfortunately I also still get the depression. For perimenopause, at first it seemed to help reduce the emotional over-reacting. But it seems less effective in doing so lately.
L4-5-6 Fusion C 3-4 herniation fibr
by Reviewer40037
on December 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Had none to mild side effects on 30 mgs. Started taking 60 mgs a week ago and have had horrible side efffects. Can not urinate without major concentration, extreme dry moouth to the point of taking a drink to chew up food, no taste buds, burning mouth, cold sores, blurred vision, light trails, stuffed ears, severe constipation, dizziness, mood swings, feeling like a space cadet, very anxious. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: Did not notice any symptoms on 30 mgs, but moving up to 60 mgs i have had a ton of side effects. I know its only been a week but I stopped taking the drug yesterday. I have problems, I dont feel like waiting it out. I am not depressed, but this drug made me weepy and moody.
Major Depression
by Reviewer40038
on December 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: None yet! Havent started. Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review: I have to say, after reading this sites and others about Cymbalta, Im a bit freaked out in switching from Zoloft. BUT. I gotta say this. I would like to know what other medications those who have some of the horror stories here are on. Im no doctor, but it seems like there are some combinations that would explain much of the issues above. Also, it seems as though this drug isnt a great treatment for anything other than depression/axiety. I know Lilly wants to get the old market penetration, but GEEZ. dont use a shovel when you need a screwdriver!If I have any of the issues Ive read here, you bet Ill be back to let you know.
Severe, Recurrent Depression
by Reviewer40039
on December 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Weight Gain Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Switched to Cymbalta from Effexor XR & now I have energy, spirit, and just feel GOOD. I also take Wellbutrin & Adderall to supplement.
Major Depressive Disorder
by Reviewer40040
on December 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: dizziness, nausea, vomiting Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Please note- I only took this for one day, so not long enough to have any real effect from it. About two hours of taking the first dose I was dizzy, nauseous, and then throwing up. For the rest of that day I felt kind of tired and a little out of it. My doctor said not to even try it for a second day. I think this med works very well for some people, but just use with caution if you are typically sensitive to medications
undiagnosed nervous system problems
by Reviewer40041
on December 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: palpitations and adrenal fatigue Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This drug should be pulled off the market. I was beginning to wonder if this drug was draining my adrenals. So I went on-line and began to read patient comments about the drug. It seems that what some people are referring to as withdrawal symptoms, are really symptoms of adrenal fatigue and in the more severe cases adrenal exhaustion. Instead of just trying to wean off the drug, I would highly recommend contacting someone who knows how to treat adrenal fatigue. One such person is Dr. Wilson. He is an N.D. who practices in Arizona. He has a great Website. Just google adrenal fatigue. He has also written a book called, Adrenal Fatigue the 21st century stress syndrome. Dr. Wilson also has a masters degree in pharmacology. Good Luck to all of you.
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40042
on November 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: A little sleepy at first, then dosage was increased from 30mg to 60 mg after the first week & I felt better. Loss of appetite, weight loss, a bit of a headache about an hour after taking it. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: This med has really helped me. Im able to focus and this is one of the only anti-depressant meds that doesnt make me feel zoned out and spacey. (Ive taken Wellbutrin, Lexapro and Paxil in the past with mexed results.) If you can deal with the initial side effects, which seem to subside, this drug is worth it. Thats just my opinion. Good luck, everyone.
Review
by Reviewer40043
on November 27, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: at the end, although im not 100 percent sure that this is because of the cymbalta and not the depakote or seroquel, VERY erratic behavior, perhaps what was the start of my first mixed bipolar episode. either way, my depression was killed. i cannot overemphasize how elated i feel to have no depression since it was sooo incredibly deep. i had previously tried effexor XR, wellbutrin, lexapro, and celexa to NO AVAIL whatsoever. cymbalta kicks tail.
bi polar/depression
by Reviewer40044
on November 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: OUCH - melt downnot to mention the feeling like you need to piss all of the time Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: before you pop this little critter in your mouth - do your homework!!! weight gain, sexual disfunction, sleeplessness, tired, depressed. The worst part is when you decide to kick this drug to the curb - you will need to rally your crew up - because you are going to need them. Suicidal - freak out - PAIN in the BRAIN. Advice is to up your cell phone minutes and txt messages because you are going to need to keep in serious touch. You will feel like writing a step 9 type suicide note to everyone you ever crossed paths with when you decide to get off of cymbalta
irritability/depression
by Reviewer40045
on November 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Terrible smelly gas, sudden diarrea, nausea, very spacey, yet sort of wired at the same time.Headache upon stopping, all from ONE DAY! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I am an extremely hearty person. Never get nauseous, not even when pregnant. I have never ever had this many reactions to a drug and I thought it was scary!! Last night, two days after I took ONLY ONE PILL of cymbalta, I had the worst nightmares I have ever had. SO real and so freaky and twisted I cant even talk about it. I have felt so groggy and had all this from only one dose. Needless to say, I did not take another pill, and will probably not try any other medicine either, not worth it!
Depression
by Reviewer40046
on November 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Acute Urinary Retention following a dosage increase Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40047
on November 26, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Loose stools, gas, some fatigue soon after dose. If I miss a dose-irritability with long and vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This medication definitely stabilizes me, but Im concerned by how quickly my mood goes out of control with brain zaps when I go even 36 hours without a dose. Withdrawal is much worse than the condition Im treating!
Depression
by Reviewer40048
on November 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: After the third day on 30 mg of this drug I felt like I was in a fog. I was completely depleted of all energy. It kept me up all night and I would sleep all day. The first couple days are hard for me to even remember what went on. I do not recommend this medication. Feeling this out of control is scary. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40049
on November 25, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Only thing i have noticed is the constipation, otherwise nothing else. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: Been taking paxil for about 5 years and was not satisfied with the results. made the transaction from paxil to cymbalta without a hitch.Getting away from paxil also improved my sex life.
Bi-Polar, depression
by Reviewer40050
on November 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: very tired.head fog. went from effexor to cymbalta. felt tingling for the first 5 days. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I have been on it for 2 weeks and I have finally seen the light. I have been feeling really good. Mood is great. but I can tell when it is time to take it I get this tingling feeling,like when I turn my head my brain is a bit behind.but other than that its been good to feel like life is worth living again.
Depression/anxity
by Reviewer40051
on November 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: After 3 days my tongue was triple in size and a dark maroon color vivid dreams weird and wild,sores on tongue,no crying,head aches were gone. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I liked that it made me seem emotionally detached events happened that would normally make me burst into tears but with Cymbalta I was emotionally free.I had less headaches I hate that I had a reaction to it and my doctor took me off of it.
GAD and depression
by Reviewer40052
on November 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
mild depression
by Reviewer40053
on November 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: difficulty sleeping, sweating all hours of the day, no sex drive at all, decreased appetite, does not do well with alcohol, get extreme headaches with two drinks, mentally in a fog.sometimes I think Id be better off depressed. Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review:
Depression & anxiety
by Reviewer40054
on November 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Tummy hurt for the first day but none since then. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: When my doc first recommended Cymbalta I read a lot of mixed reviews, most coming from this site. I was terrified to try it but basically at the end of my rope. My depression and anxiety were making life hell for both my husband and me, and after trying or being on several anti-depressants in the past, I decided to give Cymbalta a try DESPITE the reviews I read. I first took 30 mg and felt better but began having side effects (no orgasm). Doc decreased dosage to 20 mg a day and it has changed my life! I am finally back to ME, the real me, 100%. Absolutely no depression, no anxiety, no panic attacks. I went from being a pessimist to an optimist in two weeks. My husband and I havent had an argument since I started taking it. I feel great! Just 20 mg has made such a difference in my life I felt I needed to come back onto this board and share my story. Any time someone comments on how Ive changed, Im never shy to say, Thanks Cymbalta! Its great to be happy and l
depression
by Reviewer40055
on November 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: weight gain Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: i gained so much weight
neuropathy
by Reviewer40056
on November 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Weight gain, hungry all the time especially craved sugar at night. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I noticed a difference in my pain it took the edge off and actually noticed that my mood was very even and I felt very content, but I gained 8lbs within 1 month after maintaining my weight for 9 years. So it was a catch 22 because I was getting depressed about my weight gain. I stopped taking it 8 days ago and my cravings have subsided and Im starting to loose weight.
Depression
by Reviewer40057
on November 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Weight Gain - 60 pounds in two years; loss of interest in sex; no desire to particpate in life; stronger feelings of worthlessness Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Ive been weening off Cymbalta for a month now. Im doing my own taper program to reduce the withdrawl effects, especially the brain zaps. Been a little bit*hy, but only when I get over tired. I dont crave seratonin producing foods as much any more and weight gain has stopped! Im starting to get interested in my life again. I think doctors need to research this drug more than just relying on what the pharama companies tell them in order to sell it.
depression,anxiety,severe pain
by Reviewer40058
on November 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: nausea mostly, some headaches Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I have tried every drug in the book, either Im allergic or makes things worse. So far nausea is my worst side effect, and some drowsiness. Maybe will take at night. HOWEVER Im only on my 3rd day and have done some sleep walking and eating in my sleep. Not sure what that is about but didnt do it last night. I sleep pretty good on it so far. And Im a very poor sleeper!Those of you that have only been taking the drug less that a week or two should give it a chance, it usually takes drugs a couple weeks to level out in your system. But to each his own. Im going to try as long as I can. If this can help me I will be excited.
Depression and hypomania. Bi-polar
by Reviewer40059
on November 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Tired, wich could come from my depression. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I hade a depression and was on SSRI and Lithium when I suddenly got hypomanic. My MD changed the SSRI and started me on cymbalta and increased xanor. It took me 5-6 days to come down from my hypomania. This is an observation from someone who only used the medicin one week.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40060
on November 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Severe indigestion, and I cannot sleep at all! The insomnia is so bad, I may go crazy soon. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I really dont think it is doing anything to help my fibro, and the indigestion is so bad i cannot stand it anymore. I am just going to stop taking it. I have only been on it for a week and a half and I cant take it anymore.
Depression,anxiety
by Reviewer40061
on November 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Constipation,tremors and brain zaps on day 10 after changing a dose to 60 mg. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I had to switch to Cymbalta after using Lexapro for 8 weeks. I had to get off both them for the same reason: nightly tremors. Since I had convulsions when I was a child I didnt want trigger it back. Otherwise both medications are tolerable and gave me a lots of energy and positive change in life.
Major depression
by Reviewer40062
on November 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 71.0 Side effects: The med simply worked. I took three weeks to get to 60 MG, stayed on it three months and then took three weeks at a reduced rate to exit. The only reason I came off was noise in my head similar to an electric arc from a welding machine. Is this what others are calling Brain Zaps? Ren Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
anxiety
by Reviewer40063
on November 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Initially because I was very anxious before my treatment started it made me feel extremely anxious for 7-8 days. But I am so glad I stuck it out because I am now calm and feel normal for the first time in a long time. Time taken and dosage: 64 days Review:
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40064
on November 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: weight loss, insomnia (all went away after two weeks) Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have tried about fiver other anit-depressants and they all made me CRAZY. I couldnt handle the side effects. After just a couple of days on 30mg of Cymbalta I notice a difference. I felt human again, although I had to reduce dosage to 20mg. I had trouble sleeping but not with the 20mg. My doctor told me I can even open the pill and split the 20mg in half which Im cosnidering. I havent had a single panic or anxiety attack or bouts with deperession in over a month since taking it. It is a life saver for me.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40065
on November 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Increased agression, nausea, diarreah, nightmares(extreme and vivid), increased craving for sweets and carbs, profuse sweating not related to anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This medication was not a good choice for me. Although this drug has the reputation for being weight neutral, unfortunately, that wasnt the case for me. I also found it to pack less of a punch in terms of effectiveness than Zoloft. The side effects were enough to make me discontinue the medication.
Chronic Depression, OCD, Anxiety
by Reviewer40066
on November 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: The first week I had flu-like symptoms and felt somewhat detached from myself. Symptoms improved each day. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I have tried them all. This medicine is a blessing for me. Its the best I have felt since grade school. I am enjoying life again. I have energy and motivation. Since I have chronic depression, I will not go off EVER! Im ok with that since I feel so good.
Pain/Nerve Damage
by Reviewer40067
on November 8, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Weight Loss (40lbs.). Loss of appetite. Abdominal pain. Diariaha. Headaches. Dizziness. Nausa. Very recluse. No social life. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Pain/Nerve damage symptoms reduced. Very calm/mello.
leg pain, insomnia, depression
by Reviewer40068
on November 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: mild nausea, loss of appetite, rare occasions of slight dizziness, clenching of teeth & related headaches, sleeplessness at first Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I LOVE Cymbalta! Within an hour of taking the very first pill, I felt 1000 times better! Since then Ive started dieting and exercising which Id never cared to do before - resulting in weight loss of 10 lbs so far. Im much more able to deal with my emotions, and can communicate more effectively. Im able to put things into perspective better, and have really seen a difference in myself lately. I dont know how I ever lived without this drug - its amazing!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40069
on November 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: It tore my stomach up. The pains were terrible and for 6 weeks you would most likely find me in the bathroom! Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review:
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40070
on November 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: naseated in beginning, loss of appetite (first few weeks), sleepiness (never really went away), vivid dreams, loss of libido, weight gain Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Cymbalta made me feel normal again. It was a very good drug for me in the beginning, helped me focus, make decisions After several months doc increased dosage. Did gain weight (about 15 lbs while on it and 30lbs when I went off - Yikes!) Had to go off when i lost my insurance. Withdrawal wasnt too bad, I cut down slowly. A few brain zaps and a general feeling of unwell for a few weeks. Not nearly as dramatic as many people have described.
depression, anxiety, stress
by Reviewer40071
on November 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: loss of apetite, weight loss Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: My crying stopped, less headaches, less stress and so I think this also helped improve my overall blood sugar control(type 1 diabetes with pump), can deal with things better. If I take it with food at night, it puts me to sleep in 20-30 minutes. Lost 12 lbs. in two weeks, but also taking Symlin.
Dpression
by Reviewer40072
on November 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 17.0 Side effects: a little sleepy the first week Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: ive been taking 60mg of cymbalta for about two months, and am surprised by all the very negatvie and very poitive comments. So far i have felt nothing, i had been smoking pot for awhile, and i think that could be a reason im not feeling any affects, ive stopped smoking for about two weeks now, and am going to wait to see if i feel anything yet. I dont see how so many people could be impacted by it, while i feel absolutley nothing. If anyone has any similar experiences or suggestions i would love an email, cause im not sure what to do here.
Fibromyalia / depression
by Reviewer40073
on November 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Extreme exhaustion, feeling like I am not in life but out of body looking out. constipation, sleeping 18 hours a day and just depressed. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MED!!! I have had Fibromyalia and Neuropathy for 25 years and heard that Cymbalta is a life saver because it helps with the nerve pain and the depression that goes along with have the pain 24/7 so I thought what the hell Ill give it a shot. The first 2-3 weeks were heaven. I cant tell you how good I felt for those few weeks. Then one day I woke up with no energy and just felt tired, really tired. I chalked it up to the fibro and the doc told me to go up from 20mg to 40mg. I was also taking it with Elavil which I have been told you should never do. Anyway it has been 2 months and I have never felt worse in my life. My pain is all over my body and it takes every single cell in my body to get up in the morning. I HATE THIS DRUG AND I WILL GET OFF OF IT NO MATTER WHAT THE WITHDRAWALS BRING. I have a trip to HA to plan and I still dont have the energy to do that so you know it must be bad.
Anxiety
by Reviewer40074
on November 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: 1st 2 nights I slept and didnt get up for only about an hour, vivid dreams of falling, dry mouth, constipation, trouble urinating, sweats, tremors of body and eyes and now that I stopped taking it I have a massive headache. Dont take this medication! Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Horrible. I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. Ive tried paxil, lexapro and now this and nothing is helping me. I am also on xanax its the only thing that keeps me sane.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40075
on November 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Incredible yawning nonstop. Tongue, throat swelling. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Weird.Constant yawning with my throat closing at the end of the yawn. VERY SCARY! Also, noted that when trying to talk or sing my tongue felt very thick and my spouse said that I didnt sound right. Finally, took benedryl after the third dose and woke up with all those bad symptoms gone. Only took three doses and NO MORE for me. Doctor said, Yes, that is from cymbalta. Stop taking it!
Depression, OCD
by Reviewer40076
on November 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Constant gas, foul deadly smelling gas, continual stomach problems, cramping, stomach pain, night sweats. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Was on 40 mg Prozac for years, Dr. advised changing to tackle OCD issues. After two days of being on Cymbalta, I noticed an increase in flatulance and the worst smelling gas Ive ever smelled. I truly could not BELIEVE that smell was coming from me, it was as if something had died inside of me. Worse though was the stomach trouble; when I ate or drank anything, I was racing to the bathroom with cramps and threat of diarrhea. Usually it was alot of pain and very little production, I cant stress enough how irregular I became. I found myself in the bathroom eight times a day or more for two months, soft messy stools. Switched back to Prozac 40mg, after about 4 days off of Cymbalta the gas went away, however my stomach is still cramping and digestion very poor (9 days off). No side effects from withdrawal, however I switched back to Prozac, so maybe this is why?
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40077
on November 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: nausea, loss of appetite, disconnected, a lot of hair loss Time taken and dosage: Review: I work midnights and I am taking cymbalta, 30 mg so far. I work 7 in a row and get one weekend off a month. I do not get enough sleep. It seems to help some but I still get anxious. I DO NOT like the hair loss part. My appetite is horrible. I go back to the doc next week and I am interested in seeing how much weight I have lost. I hope it gets better as I am on it longer. I am still concerned about the hair loss.
PTSD, Major Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40078
on November 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Moderate to severe dry mouth and dry eyes, occasional constipation or gastric symptoms. No longer to enjoy the occasional glass of wine or champagne (cant tolerate any alcohol since starting Cymbalta) b/c it makes me too drowsy. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: After discussing this drug at great length with my Pdoc, reviewing the research, looking at brain scans etc, we decided this was my best option for managing PTSD symptoms associated with childhood s*xual abuse. Id been on Effexor for 2 years with decent depression management, however it exacerbated my anxiety, caused sleeplessness & foggy-headedness. Since switching to Cymbalta, my depression & anxiety are very well managed. I do not feel drugged or cloudy. I just feel like my self (something I never expected to return fully). Im skeptical of some online reviews of withdrawal & SEs. The research done for med is better than most by far! Talk to your doc. In my experience, missing a dose has not caused any major issues other than headache or dizziness. I take 60 mg per day. My main SE is fairly intense dry mouth & dry eyes. I dont like it. But overall, Im so happy with Cymbalta, that I simply treat those SEs and deal with it. Every so often I get a bout of consti
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40079
on November 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: initially I could not sleep while taking it. After the first week though, I improved in this area. It has raised my blood pressure, but because it helps so much it is worth taking another pill to control the bp. Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: If you can get through the first week on it, it is worth it.
depression
by Reviewer40080
on October 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: decreased libido (worsened as dosage increased), increased energy, jaw clenching Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: I started at 30mg and noticed an increase in energy and elevated mood on the first day. Cymbalta helped my depression immensely, but after 5 months it started losing its effectiveness so I increased to 60mg and it worked again. After another 7 months it seemed to suddenly stop working and my depression worsened. I tried going to 90 and then 120mg but felt extremely hazy and had terrible headaches. The Cymbalta was great while it lasted, about a year, but now I am switching to Wellbutrin, specifically because of the lack of sex drive on Cymbalta.
Bpd 1, SAD, GAD, PTSD, Depression
by Reviewer40081
on October 31, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: NO SEX DRIVE! its like the mind is there but there is no response. Often restless and have plenty of trouble sleeping. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I was on Xanax for many years and had to detox. Soon I found myself on Cymbalta. It has done quite well for my anxiety and depression.
Chronic Fatigue and Depression
by Reviewer40082
on October 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Hot Flashes (thought I was going through menapause at 30), weight gain, insominia, axiety, zero sex drive, fatigue worse and depression seemed worse. Muscle aches and pains got much worse. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I agree with everyone who says stay away. I am going on 6 days off Cymbalta and I am still having severe flu like symptoms. I cant seem to eat anything, loose stools, tired, headache. And for the first time I have felt severely depressed. I want to cry at the drop of a hat and keep crying. This drug is sooooo not worth it and at least for me did not live up to promises
mild depression
by Reviewer40083
on October 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: heart symptoms, palpitations, vascular rash on extremities, etc. extreme anxiety, brain zaps, loss of thought in midsentence, or changing the subject in midsentence. wanting out of my wonderful 23 year marriage for no apparent reason. I did not want out before cymbalta and do not want out after coming off of it. grandiose ideas regardng my business and financial situation and I am usually VERY frugal. This nearly cost me my life, marriage, children, business etc. I am lucky my wife noticed that this was not the man she was married to for 23 years and had the Dr. take me off the meds whether he liked it or I liked it. I thought everything was FINE, great.just like a frat boy and I am the biggest nerd.like Fred Rogers normally. This is a bad bad drug. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Do not make any life decisions on this drug as you may not be yourself on it. My 11 year old daughter asked my wife if something had inhabited my body. It was the body snatcher called Cymbalta.
OCD, Depression
by Reviewer40084
on October 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have not noticed any side effects. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I have severe spinal stenosis and spend most of my life in severe pain. I take 30mg Kadian(Extended release morphine) twice a day, oxycodone 5mg every 4 hours, Elavil 50mgs at night,Baclofen 10mgs twice a day. My depression is partly situational as I am no longer able to work. I have a wonderful husband and a large loving family but I LOVED my job as a nurse on an orthopedic/neurosurgical unit. Cymbalta helps me not want to kill myself for being such a useless waste of space.
Depression
by Reviewer40085
on October 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Sweating, shaking hands,definitely brain zaps but only in the first few months. Weight loss Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40086
on October 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I turned into a raging maniac, i had nausea, cold/hot flashes. I felt out of control, & disorientated. Also, headache,crying, insomnia, and I cant tell you all the side effects. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I would never ever take this drug again, nor would I recommend this to ANYONE!! This is a BAD drug, they should have better warnings about the side effects.
Major Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40087
on October 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Dry mouth (at my optimal dosage). Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I tweak my dosage to get the optimal results. 20 mg leaves me feeling too fatigued in the morning, while 30 mg has me tapping my feet with excess nervous energy and with less than optimum concentration and mental focus. To reduce the dosage, I twist open a 30 mg capsule and remove about a dozen of the time-release pellets, then re-assemble the capsule to leave just the right dose for me. Its amazing that just a few milligrams can make such a difference, but it does for me. Im very happy with Cymbalta.
Anxiety, IBS, Migraines
by Reviewer40088
on October 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: ESD, somewhat sedating - controlled by taking at bedtime Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This drug has been very effective for me. ESD is bothersome. My nuero-psych is recommending adding Neurontin then tapering off Cymbalta.
Major Depression/ Bi Polar
by Reviewer40089
on October 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Uncontrolable crying, dark thoughts, exploded at anyone who looked at me wrong, gained 40+ pounds within 4 months. shall I continue?? Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I never knew in a million years that I would be afraid of myself. What I mean is that during the 4 months I was taking Cymbalta, I almost took my life. I was on a different AD before this and the doctor switched it to this. After being hospitalized, my new doctor put me back on the previous AD which I can honestly say saved my life.
RA and CHRONIC myofacial pain
by Reviewer40090
on October 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I took 30 mg first day, felt wierd and didnt sleep much. Now take 15 mg (sprinkled over applesauce)in morning. Doing great. Pain is minimal, mood is great!! Fatigue is gone!! Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: So far this has completely changed my life. I have suffered pain and fatigue from my autoimmune disorders for 2 years. Nothing has worked. I first refused anti-depressents but, now I wish I had been on this sooner. I love my life again. I feel like my old MEGA-MOM self again!!
Anxiety
by Reviewer40091
on October 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: MAJOR night sweating, withdrawal feels like the worlds worst hangover, crying and emotional during withdrawal Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta for a while now, and have GREATLY enjoyed the anti-anxiety effects and the calming. I went from raging and being very emotional and angry to calm, able to talk through things and focus. Wonderful drug until.We have realized that this drug makes me want to drink more. It is really, really odd. I also have MAJOR NIGHT SWEATS. And when I say that, I mean that I wake up with my sheets completely soaked, my hair is soaking wet, my clothes are completely wet, etc. Miserable! My poor husband moves his leg over next to mine and it gets him wet :(I have gained 6 pounds and I am convinced it is the medicine as I have not changed my diet and have not gained 6 pounds in 4 or 5 years.The other complaint is the withdrawal. If I miss one day of medicine, I feel like I have a hangover. Two days and I am still hungover, but cry easily and feel like I am thinking negative things constantly. No bueno!It is a tough call though because for anxiety it is a wonder
severe depression
by Reviewer40092
on October 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: NAUSEA, horrible, horrible stomach issues , cold sweats and jitters. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: all of this happened starting the 1st day of treatment.Hope they will go away soon.
GAD
by Reviewer40093
on October 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Tiredness, Insomnia, Listless, Unmotivated, Cloudy thoughts. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I was only on the medicine for about a week before I couldnt deal with the side effects any longer. I didnt find it too hard to stop taking it at that short amount of time at least. Plus, the medication was a lot more expensive on my current medical plan than most others.
IBS Syndrome
by Reviewer40094
on October 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: brain zaps, tired,moody,numb face,on it a year trying to withdrwawl like going to hell every hour. Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: I think its posion to our brain
Anxiety/Adult ADHD, arthritis pain
by Reviewer40095
on October 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Horrible nausea, light-headedness, jittery, catch you totally off guard kind of diarrhea. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I was tired of walking around in a state of Everything is OK when it was not so I took myself off of Lexapro about 6 months ago. But I cant focus, concentrate and little stuff is driving me nuts. So I had to admit that I need medication.again. I also have a body full of bone spurs and arthritis.I have taken just about everything else under the sun for my anxiety and Adult ADHD: Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Elavil, Tranzene, Xanax. NEVER have I had such horrible side effects as this. Zoloft was awful and gave me screaming nightmares but this is just horrendous. Now I am reading about withdrawal and Im going to stop taking this. I dont trust the FDA one little bit and if there are this many side effects that are present immediately, what will come later?
depression
by Reviewer40096
on October 11, 2007
Sex:
Age: 48.0 Side effects: just started taking it none as of yet Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: seems to be helping me with pain & depression
Anxiety, Depression, OCD
by Reviewer40097
on October 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: none. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I switched from another anti depressant to this one and it was wonderful from the very beginning. i felt more like myself.
Major depression, anxiety, and BPD
by Reviewer40098
on October 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: I didnt have any side effects while taking this drug. Although, out of all of the medicines I have taken, this one was the worst to come off of. I couldnt speak as well and I had HORRIBLE brain zaps. I am now back on the medicine. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Out of all of the psychotrophic drugs that I have taken (and there has been A LOT of them) this one has been the most beneficial. I would highly reccomend this one!
sudden anxiety/stress from work
by Reviewer40099
on October 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Hand tremors, sleepliness. (Take in morning instead at night.) Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I went to doctor due to extreme job bullying and then sudden (unjust) negative job performance evaluation and fear of being fired. Due to my uncontrollable crying and anxiety, I was first prescribed Lexapro. Lexapro made me too lethargic within first week, so Dr. precribed Cymbalta 30 in addition to Xanax to take at night. It helped extremely. 3 months later was fired unjustly from job, and depression started all over again. Cymbalta increased to 60. Xanax continued at night. Increase from 30 to 60 Cymbalta has helped me immensely. I have regained my desire to get up and do something, rather that just sit around and dwell on crap. You must take Cymbalta in the morning. Withdrawal is a concern, as posted by other reviewers. Did they withdraw cold turkey and not gradually? I hope to stop taking all medication, once I overcome present stressful situation. Im hoping coming off this drug is not as bad as other Reviewers have described. In summary, Cymbalta has benefited me gre
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40100
on October 4, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Initially, I had constipation. When I tried to get off of it the first time, I had severe electro-shock tingling in my head, and thought I would go crazy. I have had suicidal thoughts too from time to time. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I would use caution when using this drug or even when your doctor recommends it. My withdrawl symptoms where so severe that I am scared to stop taking it.
anxiety
by Reviewer40101
on October 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: It was great at first. Then when I tried to get off the drug I was out of my head crazy for the first 6 days. Now I am on day 8 and still shaking. i cannot get in to see the dr. because we have a balance at the clinic. This is horrible. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review:
Mild Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40102
on October 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Shaky, jittery, total loss of appetite, dull nausea, depression. Absolutely impossible to sleep. Like I did 3 rails of cocaine right before bed. Anyone who has ever taken Ecstasy, it felt identical to that eaten up feeling of coming down. There is just no other way to describe it. Sort of like taking WAY too much pseudo ephedrine cold medicine, the daytime kind. Im also really sensitive to meds, I have heard other people have had great experiences. Just figured Id share. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Within hours of my first dose, 30 mg, I started shaking, and I couldnt eat anything. I took it at 12:30 in the afternoon, and by 7:00PM I was shaky and jittery and all of my muscles, including my jaw, were tensing up. I tried to sleep, but I was completely wired, like I was on speed. I didnt sleep a wink, even after I got up and took 2 Unisom capsules. The next day I felt like I had the flu, hot and cold and still shaky and unable to eat. I was depressed and just stayed in bed all day. I wont be repeating that anytime soon. The side effects were ten times worse than being depressed and anxious. They say it goes away with time, but I dont think Id survive even another night like last night.
Depression and anxiety.
by Reviewer40103
on September 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Yawning, which subsided after a few weeks. Itching, which comes and goes. Vivid dreams, which can be rather interesting. Decreased appetite, which is rather nice. Diarrhea, which can be extremely annoying, but I am figuring ways to minimize it (taking it on a full stomach is helping). Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This medication has changed my life for the better. I felt its positive effects within a day or two, and pressed through the initial side effects because I was so encouraged by the anti-depressive features. After one week on 30mg, my MD increased my dosage to 60mg. This did not help me! My condition deteriorated rapidly, at which point my doctor wanted to increase the dosage further. I insisted that 30mg was working wonders, and he reluctantly prescribed a 2 week course at 30mg. Well, thats where Ive remained for 3 months now. Im very glad that I persisted with my opinion regarding the dosage. The doctor still claims that 30mg is not even considered a therapeutic dose, but I know what works. I do continue to have digestive issues with Cymbalta, but through trial and error, am learning to minimize this. Taking it mid-day on a full stomach seems to be working for me most days.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depressi
by Reviewer40104
on September 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Decrease in appetite. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Im on 30mg per day along with .25mg of Xanax and 10mg of Ambien to rest in the evening. I take Cymbalta in the evening before bed with an Ambien and find that I sleep and feel considerably better. I still use Xanax before I go to work to take the edge of my anxiety that leads to panic attacks. I have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress syndrome and have tried paxil, zoloft, celexa (gave me extreme internal cramping), lexapro (caused extreme weight gain) and now Cymbalta. It was within the last 6 days changed my mood to one that is upbeat and soothing to myself. I am not looking forward to the day when I have to wean myself from the medicienes however I was feeling so poorly that I felt I needed the relief Ive found with the combo my doctor has prescribed. God Bless you all who live with the day to day symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and post traumatic stress syndrome. You are not alone.
depression
by Reviewer40105
on September 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have not noticed any. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: I have been depressed for a long time; I have tried every anti-depresant. Usually I could only take one pill and my blood pressure would shoot up, teeth grind, and all my nerves seemed on end. I quit taking them (Zoloft, Prozac, Lexipro, Paxcil, Others) but was unable to sleep for several days after.Finally and with trepidation I tried cymbalta 30mg. I could tell after the first pill that it was going to make my life worth living again and this is important as I am stage IV breast cancer and dont want to waste any more time being depressed. I am going to try increasing to a higher dosage.Thank you!
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40106
on September 25, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Initial insomnia, weight loss, On it for 4 months now,and occasionally sweat profusely, and shake, but all in all, this medicine has worked wonders Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40107
on September 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: None worth mentioning Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I had tried multiple ADs with no benefit. this one has been a lifesaver.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40108
on September 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: incredible drowsiness, brain zaps, in a fog Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took 30mg for only one day, and that was enough for me. Three hours later I had to leave work (not sure how I got home!) and go to bed. I slept all day and was still exhausted. That night, I had some real funky stuff happen when I went to bed. seemed like I was charged and was having what I hear others describe as brain zaps. I just didnt feel right and felt like I couldnt focus on anything, and felt like I was in a worse fog than Fibromyalgia ever caused. It took about two days to feel normal again. The one positive thing was that it did stop some severe spasming I was having, but it was definitely not worth it and I definitely will never take it again.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40109
on September 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: In the first couple of weeks the only side effects I experienced were yawning(could not stop) and dry mouth. both of these subsided after about 3-4 weeks. Now, after about 3 months or so, I have gained about 15-20 lbs since being on Cymbalta. My jaw also hurts alot from clenching my teeth all the time. Im not sure if these are direct side effects from the drug but I have been experiencing them. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Overall, a good experience. I would rather have the side effects than feel the way I did before.
Severe depression-anxiety-stress
by Reviewer40110
on September 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: At first, starting with the 30 mg, the side effects were awful. Severe dizziness, diarrhea, so bad I went to the ER. After a few days staying on the medicine, these went away. Then graduated to the 60 mg. the effects came back less severe for a couple days. Now if I miss one pill, I get foggy headed, ringing in my ears, light headed, but after I take my missed dose, about 2 hours and these go away. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: After a bout with severe chest pains, causing me to have a arteriogram, my doctor put me on Cymbalta for the severe depression, anxiety and stress. So far, I have had to stop taking it 1 time and that is when the real problematic side effects kicked in. Major crying, of course the depression, anxiety came back. My doctor put me back on it immediately. My friends at work even stated that if I cant afford to get it refilled, let them know and they would be glad to pay for it. They dont like me when I dont have my Cymbalta. (My HAPPY PILL)This is a wonder drug for me. It hasnt solved all my problems, but it has helped me tremendously!!
Major depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40111
on September 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, night sweats, nausea, waking up in the middle of the night and having trouble falling back asleep. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: The benefits from taking Cymbalta greatly outweigh the yucky side effects. For sleeping issues I am taking Trazodone which is helping a lot. The nausea is steadily decreasing. Mentally I feel better than I have in a long time. I do not have crying spells, my anxiety is gone, I am not feeling hopeless, motivation is back and best of all I feel happy. This drug may not be for everyone but I definitely have benefited from it.
Concentration, slight depression
by Reviewer40112
on September 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Hypomania. Slight bladder pain when running. Higher heart rate when running. Exstreme loss of apetite (probably due to hypomania). Good for me, because I have Zyprexa and I gained 20kg) Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: It is great, but I am slightly hypomanic, so that maybe doesnt count. It is a strong drug for major depresive disorder I am probably going to take just 15mg (split the capsule and fill another one).I can finally feel like a normal human being not thinking I am very bad and have no qualities whatsoever. I stabilise with Omega 3 in the evening to fall a sleep and of course Zyprexa.Allmost no side effects whatsoever.I am actually bipolar with psychosis and I dont want to take moodstabilasers, because I cant read when taking them. Good luck to all.
Depress, chronic pain, neuropathy
by Reviewer40113
on September 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: At first I had extreme dizziness with zombie like feeling when taken in the morning, then I tried taking it at night with good response. After 2 weeks, I started having severe gas pain, less desire for sex, constipation, and vivid dreams with talking in my sleep. I had no emotions, good or bad. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I started with the 30mg for 1 week and it didnt work at all for the depression but I wanted to stay of the narcotics. The dose was increased to 60mg and it started to work for the chronic pain ( spinal stenosis from 2 back surgeries and hip replacement). Then it hit. I was getting short temper, irritable, and had no affect. I visited my family members after being on it for 4 weeks and it was so embarrassing with the gas (SBD - silent but / and deadly!) I couldnt predict it and and it was going 24/7. I tried antiflatulants with no response. There was some constipation but I did go. The most starting side effect was I kept waking up dreaming and realizing I was talking in my sleep. As the way my significant other stated it - when I go to sleep, the talking begins. This went on for days and days. After awhile, the insomnia began. I would sleep for 2-3 hours, wake up and stay wide awake for the rest of the night. I searched the professional side effects listed post marketing a
Anxity
by Reviewer40114
on September 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: weight loss, loss of appitite,& increased sweating Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: overall I feel much better and do not let things bother me as much.
depression
by Reviewer40115
on September 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, trouble sleeping. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: It has only been two days and I realize you have to give the meds a couple of weeks to really begin to work. I feel a bit like I am speeding and I was verbally sort of aggressive today. Like when youve had too much to drink and you say things you normally wouldnt say. But, I am awake. Prior to taking this medicine I just wanted to sleep all the time and not talk to anyone.
Depression
by Reviewer40116
on September 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Dizziness, nausea, headache, buzzing noise in head. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. IT IS POISON. After taking 30 mg a day for 3 weeks, I stopped. I HAVE NEVER felt so awful as I do today. Started cying and laughing hysterically. Head is so mucked up I can barely move or think. Called doc and he said its withdrawal. WTF, is this heroine or something? Withdrawal? Ive stopped other SSRIs in the past and never experienced anything. This is bullshit. Do not take this poison.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer40117
on September 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: OMG only been on it 2 days and its horrible.I feel like i am speeding and paranoid when i drive. Please be careful this is a VERY powerful drug. I also have teeth grinding, hands shaking, my eyes look wired and my mouth urrrg i have no taste buds left dry and burning yuk. And after reading about the side effects of coming off i think i will stop now. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I have had all the usual anti-depressants in the past but got myself off them all for the last 4 years and was taking a natural herb Holy Basil and thats it i am going back to that and my would rather stick to my lorazepam just 1mg a day takes all the fear and anxiety away. I only went on because of my life situation but no way i would rather take the above stuff than Cymbalta any day.
foot neuropathy after foot surgery
by Reviewer40118
on September 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Extreme nausea, tiredness, dizziness, flat mood, headache, dry mouth, abdominal pain, loss of libido and ability to orgasm Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I am trying to taper off the medication, and am experiencing a constant headache.
depression/anxiety/fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40119
on September 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Works great at first. BUT DONT DO IT!!!! EVER!!!! Eventually, I was no longer myself. Agressive, angry outburts, worse depression than before, worse anxiety, worse insomnia. Withdrawal is hell. Tapering may not help. If your psychiatrist or prescriber is not helpful with withdrawal symptoms, seek help from someone immediately Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: DONT DO IT!
severe headache menopause, anxiety
by Reviewer40120
on September 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Only bad thing is muscle spasms in my back.My doc started me out with 30 mg for first week and then 60 mg after. During this time I was going off Remeron. At 2.5 weeks got horrible cramps in back that kept me from sleeping. They have gradually decreased to random times mostly when awake. I take a very low dose os Seroquel to sleep at night 50-75 mg. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Great as far as relieving headache and returning attention and focus. I love the meds except for spasms. I do not have the crazy hunger like I did with Remeron.
Moderate to Severe Depression
by Reviewer40121
on September 11, 2007
Sex:
Age: 25.0 Side effects: During first two weeks of use only:1)Nausea: I experienced a dull nausea almost constantly and had very little appetite (which led to small weight loss)2)Feeling of being extra alert with a touch of jittery-ness (like having an extra cup of coffee) 3)Slight and occasional dizziness4)Reduced sex drive Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: I began Cymbalta about 2.5 years ago after weaning myself off of Zoloft, which I had taken for 1.5 years with some success and significant weight gain. As mentioned, I initially experienced typical side effects, especially the nausea. This was difficult at first and really cut my appetite. But after two weeks, the nausea and the other side effects (even the sexual ones!) were all but gone. Fast foward 1.5 years: Cymbalta (60 mg daily) worked very well in alleviating my depression and anxiety, and I felt more like myself that I had on the Zoloft. Zoloft sometimes made me feel disconnected from the world and my emtions, as if there was a film or fog between me & my sense of reality. Cymbalta, for whatever reason, did not have this effect. It also kept my mood much more stable. This is not to say I did not have lows, but they were more manageable; it was like I was able to pause on the way down, reevaluate, and often pull myself back up.Now: About 9 months ago, I chang
depression, anxiety, headaches
by Reviewer40122
on September 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Constipation, increase in acne, weight lose Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Was taking Celexa and it seemed to just stop working. I was also having severe headaches and an insatiable appetite while taking Celexa. Even though I dieted like crazy and worked out like a weight lifter I could not loose any weight. After starting on Cymbalta, I almost instantly dropped 10 lbs. I am still loosing about a lb a week, because my appetite seems to be normal. I do not over eat and I have been eating what ever I want, but in smaller amounts and feel satisfied, that was not the case before. I do not have any problems sleeping, but have noticed an increase in the vividness of my dreams. I am happy with this drug because I do not have the ever-present headache and am able to loose weight.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer40123
on September 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Its around 5am and I just had a case of vomiting. Obviously Im experiencing Nausea, NO sleep, Weakness in limbs. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I have M.S. and am currently on other medications as well. (i.e., Ibuprofin, Avonex Injection once per week, Lexapro. There were some other comments that stated it might take a couple of weeks to adjust within my system.unfortunately I cant do that to my body again.Does anyone have any advice? Thank you in advance, jm
Depression
by Reviewer40124
on September 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Insomnia, confusion, itchy skin, digestive problems, worse depression, etc. Upon discontinuing med, TERRIBLE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS (anger, sadness, confusion, brain zaps, dizziness, more). Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: WARNING!! Withdrawal from this med was HELL--DO NOT TAKE IT! My Mom took this med for depression for several months with NO improvement. She tried to come off from it and just could not handle the withdrawal; she acted out in a fog for several days before unexpectedly COMMITTING SUICIDE with one of my Dads guns. BEWARE, this stuff is POISON!!
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40125
on September 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: First week - Nausea, dizziness, no appetite. First month - sleeplessness. After that, just teeth grinding. I take a low dose of klonapin for that. Sexually, Im stronger then ever. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I know there are a lot of nay sayers out there. I work with my doctor and trust him very much. Ive suffered from GAD for quite a long time, and this drug works wonders. Things that I would obsess over before no longer are a concern. The only issues I have, not really side effects, is that its a little harder to get out of bed in the morning, and some constipation. They are not side effects that ruin my life or change it in anyway, so I didnt mention them.
Depression
by Reviewer40126
on September 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Brain zaps; grinding my teeth; night sweats; constant shaking of my hands and limbs; not being able to stop my Head going into tremours; insomnia; constant fatigue; headaches; hair falling out; forgetfulness; sore jaw etc - you name it I got them all badly ! Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I think it is the worst thing I have ever taken - for almost a year I have tried to take it hinking it would help or blaming my body for the effects and now I have come to realise it is this drug / poison. I think people should be warned and that surely after all the blogs about Cymbalata that are negative that the Testing results of this drug should be investigated. Some blogs have hundreds of negative comments - something doesnt smell right - how did this pass clinical trials ? I am now trying to wean off it am in my second week of hell.
moderate depression & anxiety
by Reviewer40127
on September 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: the first 2 weeks I was fatigued & constipated. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Less sexual side effects than effexor or zoloft and I feel great! Less mood swings.
depression and headaches
by Reviewer40128
on September 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Dizziness, difficulty sleeping (I wake up numerous times throughout the night), dry mouth, feeling like walking through fog Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I absolutely HATE this medication. I took it on Saturday night and had trouble sleeping, so I took it midday Sunday, then wanted to do nothing but sleep, took it around 7 pm Monday evening, had trouble sleeping, then felt like I was in a fog on Tuesday morning. I had to drive to work and only vaguely recall getting there! I looked around at a stop light trying to figure out how I got there. Ill be asking to switch to something else. I cant live like this!
Depression
by Reviewer40129
on September 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Nausea, Insomnia, Constipation, Crying, Dry Mouth, Sexual, Speeding, Worsening Depression, Thoughts of Suicide, Jaw Clenching, Heart Racing Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: This is the most frightening experience I have ever had with an anti-depressant. I have a very high tolerance for drugs, and I have been on meds almost consistently for thirteen years, trying almost everything possible. Never have I had such side effects, nor have I ever felt as drugged as I did on Cymbalta: nervous and speeding. The side effects were almost immediate. Rarely do I ever think of suicide, but after two days the thought was almost constant. I woke up after three hours sleep each of the four nights, and could not get back to sleep. I was speeding the whole time, but felt no relief or, for that matter, a single positive effect. I would rather be depressed than feel like this--at least depression is predictable and I know it will end. I see that it worked well for some, but I would never take this drug again. The user comments for withdrawal were enough to stop me after four days.
Depression, GAD
by Reviewer40130
on September 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, agitation, sexual side effects (only the first 3 weeks) Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Immediately after I took the first dose I noticed that this is a STRONG drug. I tried many antidepressants (SSRIs, tricyclics, NaSSA, MAOI) but none of them killed the depression and especially the anxiety like Cymbalta did. After 10 years of suffering, I am free of any anxiety finally! I experience life like I did before I got the illness. I feel JOY again in my everyday tasks. But I understand why this drug has so many negative ratings. That's due to its potency. I dosed in VERY slowly, by opening 60mg capsules and splitting the pellets in six parts, being careful not to damage the pellets. Even with 10mg I needed a sleep aid for the initial 3 days. Starting with 60mg is definately too hard in side effects concerns. Thats too much in the beginning. Now after 30 days I am at my final dose of 60mg, feeling so good like I never did before and side effects free. They subsided pretty fast.
anxiety/depression/lack of patience
by Reviewer40131
on August 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Helped with my mood and patience TREMENDOUSLY, 30mg a day for about 3 mos, but some of the side effects are bumming me out. Really tired alot of the time, real vivid crazy dreams, and I have a REALLY hard time waking up in the morning no matter how much sleep I get. Sweat alot while sleeping too. Am going to try 30mg every other day and see if that helps. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
Major Depression
by Reviewer40132
on August 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Some sleepiness, but not as bad as before the pill. Some lowered sex drive. Slight constipation. Night sweats.tending to occur 3-4 times a week with more vivid dreams. I have gained about 30 lbs. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: Started on 30 and went to 60 mg. Dropped back to 30 mg, because of side effects. Just went back to 60mg/day (30mg in morn, 30 mg after dinner). Decided the benefits out weighed the side effects. For myself, there is a 2 week crazy time (named by my husband) whenever I changed dosages and when I started. If you can get past those 2 weeks, you will notice a fantastic change. I actually get up and go out of the house. I will do laundry and wash the dishes again. My husband did notice that I tend to twitch for the first hour or so that I sleep. After reading all of this, the drug sounds horrific, but it has done wonders for me as well.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40133
on August 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I have been taking Cymbalta for about a year. Any side effects I have had have eventually gone away except for occasional excessive sweating of my scalp. Cymbalta is the only thing that has ever helped me. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review:
Review
by Reviewer40134
on August 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Was on Paxil for 4 years and the past 3 months it hasnt helped the depression at all. My sister went from Zoloft to Cymbalta and told me to speak to my doctor. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I went in for an appointment 2 days ago. I see the doc every 6 weeks for medication mgmt. We spoke about the Cymbalta. He is weaning me off the Paxil while on 30mg of the Cymbalta. After I am totally off the Paxil, I will take 60mg a day. I am looking forward to seeing how this medicine will help the depression, my irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and anxiety. As far as side effects- I already sweat and dry mouth all the time anyway. Any one of my 10 medications could be the cause. I am hoping the Cymbalta will work and the idea of losing weight, is an answer to my prayers. Once I start the 60mg, I will update my comments.
Depression, Panic, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40135
on August 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: small amount of nausea, sweating, weight loss, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: After years of Paxil this drug has done wonders for my depression, panic and somewhat helpful with fibro. I am currently taking 90 mg. Have had horrible withdrawls from trying to stop Paxil before but was able to just switch to Cymbalta with no problems at all. It is amazing to me. I also take Depakote which causes weight gain so the Cymbalta evens out that problem. Doc suggest I go up to 120 mg. I dont see anyone here taking such a high dose?? I have had very little side effects and no problems with sleep disturbance or anxiety at ALL. I love this drug and dont intend to stop taking it!
peripherial neuropathy
by Reviewer40136
on August 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I have been taking this drug in conjunction with Lyrica and lexapro for 4 months now. I am now able to see thru the nighyt comfortably and have had only one noticeable side effect - loss of libido. The pain was gone almost immediately. I am now wondering what if any withdrawals i will have when i get off of it. After reading the postings i wonder. But then again drugs effect everyone differently Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: has gave my life back to me. My neuroligist made sure i took it with lyrica. Tried lyrica alone and the effects were not the same
Depression, anxiety, back pain
by Reviewer40137
on August 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: None really. I have been tired a lot lately, but that could be from the depression. I am not really sure. I honestly have not had any of the major side effects others have mentioned. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Taking 30 mg for chronic back pain, and depression. It has helped take the edge off my depression. Not a cure but it does help. I have been fatigued quite a bit, however, I am not sure if the drug is causing it or just the depression. If I miss a day, I do have weird withdrawals though. Dizziness, brain zaps (look this up if you dont know what I mean) and just an out of body feeling. Taking an Omega 3, 6 supplement helps with these effects. If I didnt take this drug, I would be in my pjs all day sleeping on the couch. Depression makes me unmotivated to do anything at all, even socialize. Cymbalta will help you.
Depression
by Reviewer40138
on August 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Absolutely None!! But I am loosing weight. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: The first night that I took the 30mg I was very sick.but I had to do something. I didnt take another dose for two days. I am now taking 60mg and things are great. It seemed like everything was unraveling quickly and I had to make a change fast. It worked.I feel like I can deal with stress; I can focus and concentrate again. I am also loosing weight!!
Fibro
by Reviewer40139
on August 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Constipation, but since I have IBS, better than the alternative! Brain Zaps if I forget to take it Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Had been in pain for 15 years prior to drug trial and I have never felt better in my life. my only problem is the high cost of the medication
ansiedad y depresion
by Reviewer40140
on August 24, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: la primera semana leve somnolencia y poca ansiedad y eso si, problemas con el estomago y disminuyo la libido y retarda la eyaculaciГіn. Time taken and dosage: 24 days Review: LLevo 24 dГas de tomarlo, en MГ©xico es muy caro el antidepresivo pero es con el que he notado mejores beneficios, me quito la fatiga el desgano y el desanimo, aunque aveces tengo poca ansiedad esta si disminuyo, espero que en otro par de semanas ya note un efecto al 100%. Por el momento puedo decir que vale la pena tomarlo, pocos efectos secundarios comparados con otros que tome, mi autoestima y seguridad volvieron y sobre todo la fatiga que era lo que mas problemas me causaba esta desapareciendo,
Lupus
by Reviewer40141
on August 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Decreased ability to orgasm which corrected in about a month; now after almost a year, seems to cause restless legs and foot pain as a result. It may have to do with the time of day I take it. At first, I couldnt sleep with it, so I had to time it for earlier in the day. Oh, yeah. Increased sweating. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This is the most managed my lupus has been. I can really tell if I miss it.
Anxiety (GAD)
by Reviewer40142
on August 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: SEVERE nausea, blurred vision, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I have only been on Cymbalta for 3 days so far and the side effects are HORRIBLE! Im constantly nauseous and feel so tired and lathargic, I keep falling asleep at my desk at work and have been in bed before 9pm the past 3 nights. Im terribly worried about weight gain so I was googleing stuff on Cymbalta to make sure weight gain was not a common side effect (my doc. said it was not) and after reading all theis stuff, Im scared to take it anymore! Brain zaps and weight gain.WTF!!!??? No thank you!
Depression, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40143
on August 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: At first it was wonderful. Fibromyalgia was much improved as was depression. After about 3 or 4 months it stopped working on the pain and I noticed that I was having huge problems with anxiety and anger. Similar to when I was on Prozac. Trying to go off it has been pure hell. I am suicidal and could kill my husband very easily. Absolutely no interest in sex or other activities. Ive been through it before with Prozac so Im not worried, I know it will go away. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: At first I thought this drug was wonderful. That was back in March. After taking it 3 or 4 months it no longer helped the fibromyalgia but continued to help the depression. I was on 30 mg twice a day. The doctor suggested upping it to 90 mg a day but I was scared to try that after reading this site. I get letters from my pharmacist whenever I havent filled my RX on time warning me not to go off suddenly. That is not a good sign. I should have flushed it down the toilet then but it was working so well on my pain, I really hated to stop. It only worked on the pain for a couple of months.
Anxiety
by Reviewer40144
on August 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: wired like I was on speed, at first constipation, now occasional diarreha. Feel jittery in the mornings, ( I take at night with ativan) occasional anxiety, but ativan nips that in the bud. Time taken and dosage: 32 days Review: Ive tried lexapro with lame results still had terrible anxiety, then zoloft which actually made the anxiety worse, then finally tried cymbalta. Started on 30mg for a weekthen to 60mg. So far its been OK. The best so far. Its definately not without its side effects. I cant stay still for very long, or I get figitty and have to move. But the anxiety is alot better. Ive only been on it about a month, 30mg one week and 60mg for three. Go back to the doc next week and see whats next.
Headaches
by Reviewer40145
on August 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: ocassional somnolence but what corries me really is I cant orgasm. I have a lot of sexual appetite but cant orgasm. Soes it go away?If anybody has gotten the sexual side effects and they have gone away please let me know. Or is it the only solution to change medication? Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40146
on August 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN! 40 lbs. in 6 months. Unpleasant hallucinations when tired. Other side effects: muscle spasms, especially when trying to sleep, bizarre dreams that made me feel exhausted upon awaking, all sorts of problems associated with lack of sleep.did I mention WEIGHT GAIN?!?! Grrrr! I began with depression and now have another BIG reason for it! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: My doctor is usually caring and attentive, but simply would not accept that the incredibly rapid weight gain I experienced in the months after I began taking Cymbalta was caused by the drug. Went last week to a doctor who specializes in HRT and discovered that Cymbalta does indeed cause weight gain and also learned why and how. Am now on hormone replacements and being weaned off the Cymbalta. 60 mgs every other day instead of every day. Have felt overall better and far less hungry, though I dont yet dare step on a scale. Withdrawal symptoms: severe headaches, nausea, itching all over. However, I have also learned that the hormones I am taking will plug into the receptors that were being filled by the Cymbalta. Please see your doctor if your symptoms are similar to mine and consider HRT. Its working for me and I feel less depressed than while on the antidepressant Cymbalta.
Anxiety
by Reviewer40147
on August 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: HORRIBLE stomach issues- I had diarrhea within seconds of eating. I was afraid to leave the house unless I knew there would be a toilet nearby! Felt constantly sick from the diarrhea Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Sadly, this medicine worked REALLY WELL! I just could not function when running to the bathroom every 2 minutes. My anxiety was completly eliminated and if my stomach could have tolerated the medicine, i would have stayed on it. I am now taking Zoloft.
fatigue, aches, possible depression
by Reviewer40148
on August 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Extreme drowsiness, loss of appetite. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I took this medication for 2 days (30 mg) and had to stop. My doctor even recommended that I stop taking it. I took it in the a.m. and by 2 pm I was feeling drowsy, so much so that I couldnt do my work. I became increasingly sleepy and was going to bed around 8:30 pm. My body thought it was time to go to sleep and so my appetite was gone, and I am not someone who needs to lose weight (high metabolism). I had to make myself eat. On the 3rd day, I didnt take the medication, but I was so groggy and somewhat dizzy in the morning that I thought it wasnt safe to drive to work, so I had to take a sick day. I spoke to my doctor who said that the medication obviously wasnt a good one for me and told me to stop taking it. I would recommend that if you feel immediate and extreme drowsiness that you ask your doctor about it, rather than assuming it will subside--the drowsiness seemed to be getting worse for me. I didnt experience any withdrawal effects from stopping, but it was only 2 days th
Neuropathy/feet
by Reviewer40149
on August 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I only took one 30mg pill today and that was enough for me flush all the pills down the toilet. I had cramps, nausea, felt like vomiting, I was tired, had a head ache and could not focus. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I want to thank everybody on this message board for posting their comments, experiences AND STRONG WARNINGS about this stuff. I have been suffering from worsening foot pain for about 4 - 5 years now. I figured it was sports related so I cut down on high impact sports. I went to a foot and ankle specialist who diagnosed me with tendinitis of the achilles and tibialis tendons about a year ago. I went to PT , did Yoga and have shoe inserts, but none of that helped with the pain. In fact the pain seems to be getting worse. Recently, on my quest to find a solution I went to a neurologist who diagnosed me w/ small fiber painful peripheral neuropathology.” Anyway, the doctor thought I might benefit from Cymbalta and he gave me a free 3 week course. Based on my reaction to one dose (30mg) and fears I have about messing with my brain chemistry (heightened by what folks have posted here), I flushed it all down the toilet. Cynbalta may work for a few, but it looks like Cymbalta
Anxiety, stress over divorce
by Reviewer40150
on August 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Very little sex drive, inability to reach orgasm. Have memory and concentration problems. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Want to stop taking med, but afraid of withdrawal symptoms. If I miss one dose, I start sweating and experience dizziness.
Depression, severe mood swings
by Reviewer40151
on August 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, zoning out, and severe fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I have only just begun, so I know these are normal. I have read good and bad, and pray that I am one of the good. I just want to be happy again and not rampage around my house with my family quivering in fear, if Cymbalta can do that, I can take a few (minor) side effects.
Depression
by Reviewer40152
on August 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Had a hard time sleeping at night and many dreams that would wake me in the middle of the night with a hard time getting back to sleep. Weight gain and increase in appetite. Feeling tired and unfeeling most of the time. The withdrawl process was very difficult and do recommend talking with your doctor for tapering off of this medication should you need to discontinue use of Cymbalta. I felt that the Cymbalta did not help with obsessive compulsive habits at all, only made them worse. I did feel better in the beginning about two months out, but after the weight gain started I got more and more depressed and the other symptoms continued to get worse. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40153
on August 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Insomnia, severe nervousness, disorientation, dizziness, heavy feeling, stomach upset, drowsiness, vision problems. Similar to a very severe case of the flu. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I had been on Prozac and Lexapro for years. I was off all meds for the last 7 months. Doctor gave me samples of 30 and 60mg. Told me to begin with the 30mg at bedtime with a meal. Took it around 7:00 PM. Did not sleep all night. By morning I was nauseous and shaking. I tried to get out of bed and could hardly stand. I had dizziness and felt like I was going to fall over. Unable to go to work because I couldnt function enough to get dressed. When I called in to tell my boss I wouldnt be in he told me the following day that during that one call I cried, laughed and was angry. They were worried about my mental state. I hardly remember making the call. Finally fell asleep and slept the whole day and the next night. I only took one dose and will never take it again.
arthritis pain, mild depression
by Reviewer40154
on August 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Nauesa, headache, weight loss, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: Ive decided I love this drug. Ive been getting very depressed because I have been struggling to lose weight and nothing worked. For 8 months Ive dieted, exercise and been obsessed about it. Felt like I was anorexic without losing the weight. Before I started this drug I couldnt use the elliptical at the gym becuase of my arthritis in knees and ankles. Im now up to 45-60 minutes where before I was lucky to do 30 seconds. Im also losing weight finally. Have lost 8 pounds in a month.
Severe depression
by Reviewer40155
on August 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: At first I had dry mouth real bad. increased sweating, vivid dreams,lack of appetite and fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: After about 2 weeks, all side effects were gone. I feel wonderful again. I love this drug, though it is so expensive.With insurance it costs me $75 a month(off of over $300).I would pay with no insurance.
Anxiety/mild depression
by Reviewer40156
on August 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Night sweats on higher dose, takes somewhat longer to orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: Cymbalta has made me much happier, has evened out my mood swings, and has gotten rid of that fuzziness and unreality feeling I used to have quite often. I was taking 60mg for a while, and decided to go off of it after several months of doing well, but had nasty side effects as I got closer to going off completely--even though I tapered off very slowly: 60mg, then 30mg, then 20mg, then 20mg every other day, then 20mg every third day, then none. When I completely stopped, I was very depressed and anxious, was having brain zaps, and was just not there mentally. Though most of the side effects dissipated after a week or so, I was still anxious and depressed and decided to go back on the drug a few weeks later. I am now taking 20mg every other day and and very happy with the results.
Fibromyalgia, Pain, Insomnia
by Reviewer40157
on August 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: sleeping ~20 hours/day, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness after workout, light dissociation, brain zaps, jaw clenching Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: i am supposed to double my dosage next week but am scared to at this point because of the side effects - doc wants me to stay on for a month (2 wks @ 20 mg, 2 wks @ 40). after reading about withdrawals, am even more nervous. ive never reacted well to SSRIs/SNRIs in the past.zero pain relief so far, but i did have about 3 nights in a row of good sleep, which is unusual, and i must say that i dont care quite so much about the pain now. not sure if thats good or bad.if anyone has advice or suggestions, feel free to email me.
Moderate Depression
by Reviewer40158
on August 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Nausea first few days. OTC motion sickness pills helped, but they leave me drugged/tired. I cannot orgasm, yet I have increased drive. Go figure. Mild insomnia, but I have always had that, so its hard to say that its from the Cymbalta, EXCEPT that when I wake up during the night, Im WIDE AWAKE. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: I feel great! Wellbutrin worked for me for a while, then quit. Lexapro helped a bit, but left me with sexual difficulties. I then switched to Buspar, and that did nothing for my depression. I tried each of those for approximately one year each. I just switched to Cymbalta, and Im so much happier! I havent felt like this, on a regular basis, in a long time! I smile a lot. I blow things off easily. I also am less happy-emotional, too. I was extremely bad about that.Id get choked up at the simplest things. Anything sentimental.forget it. I still have the same *feelings* just without the physical effects. Im very happy.I am going to see if I can take something to counteract the sexual side effect and report back.
Depression
by Reviewer40159
on August 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Insomnia, night sweats, major jaw clenching, tingling in hands and feet, urge to stretch, yawning, feel as if I am zoning out alot, decreased appetite Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: Its been a week on the 30 mg and I have lost 5 pounds. I am not hungry and often remind myself its time to eat. I recently switched to taking this medication at night so that I could get some sleep. Taking it right before I go to bed has been helpful. This drug has greatly reduced my depression but I feel really paranoid at work, like others know I am taking something. The drug has also already helped me to not obsess about my ex-husband and our divorce anymore. When I am at home I get alot more things done because I am not depressed and glued to the couch. I have alot more energy. The yawning is annoying, because I am not tired. In fact, I feel wired. My doctor said that the side effects will get better. I am going to stick with it because I would rather have the side effects than deal with being so depressed all of the time.
depression
by Reviewer40160
on August 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: nausea at first only Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: was not that effective
Anxiety
by Reviewer40161
on August 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Severe night sweats, vivid nightmares, migranes, digestive problems, dizziness, WEIGHT GAIN Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I am having a HORRIBLE time getting off Cymbalata. I have had horrible headaches, severe insomnia, nightmares, bad night sweats and--worst of all--on the days I dont take it, I am SO dizzy, its like being drunk and underwater at the same time. I cant drive or balance (I do yoga but cant lately) and I am completely spacy and nauseous.
Severe Panic Disorder/Attacks MDD
by Reviewer40162
on August 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I just put my comments but forgot to put something that I thought may help someone. I do find that I also have a TON of energy (maybe cuz Im finally sleeping), I have had some slights tremors, slight constipation. I dont want to cry all the time anymore, I dont want to kill myself anymore and my heart isnt constantly pounding out of my chest. Right before I started taking this drug, I called an ambulance TWICE within one week because my panic attacks were so bad. This has truly helped me enjoy life again!!! I wish I would have found this medicine sooner. It would have saved me a LOT of hardship, time and money wasted!! If this is how good i feel after just 10 days, I cant wait to see the results after 4 weeks Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
Drug resistant depression / anxiety
by Reviewer40163
on August 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Not many. Suddenly stopping can cause jitters and loss of sleep. Likewise, starting a high dose without ramping up can cause the same thing. These effects go away in 1-3 days. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I sometimes supplement with Lexapro 20mg if my depression or anxiety increases for more than a couple of weeks. After 2-3 months with the Lexapro, I cut back to just Cymbalta, which has worked better than anything else Ive ever tried, with fewer side effects.
Depression/ anxiety
by Reviewer40164
on August 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Insomnia, nausea, anxiety. all side effects are gone except for p.m. anxiety. Have more desire to drink alcohol, strangely. Have to make myself not drink nightly (have never in my life done this). Also irritable outbursts occasionally. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Update from 6/30 posting - combination of remeron (15mg) and cymbalta (20mg) work beautifully and I am sleeping again and depression is GONE. I feel better and more in control of my future than in 2 years. Still have afternoon anxiety from cymbalta; remeron cured cymbalta-induced insomnia & nausea; lbs are creeping back on from remeron, though. Working out every other day so I can stay on it this combination. Would not be able to tolerate Cymbalta on its own.
Depression, Social Anxiety
by Reviewer40165
on July 31, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Not sleeping, chills and fever, inability to drink alcohol Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: This drug works wonders, can feel it working immediately. This is the best I have felt in many years. I didnt realize how bad I was. All the anxiety and doom and gloom have just dissappeared. This is a very powerful drug and anyone that takes it needs to decide what is important, the drug works but it is a seriously strong drug and has many many crazy side effects. I only sleep a few hours a night, have chills, and feel like I am on speed or extacy, but wow, i feel so much happier. My family and friends have all noticed how happier I am. It works, but the questions is, are you ready to deal with a drug this powerful?
neuropathy
by Reviewer40166
on July 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: imbalance, confusion, erratic gate, sleep disorders, altered states, blurred vision (all the time) ringing in ears, weight gain, sleep without rest, Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: I was on cymbalta for 18 months and I would not reccomend cymbalta to anyone, for any reason. I have been in withdrawl for almost two months with no end in sight. If one symptom lets up another one starts. I am confused, off balance sufferes from asphasia (severly was hospitalized) and was asked to take dissability from work for appearing stoned. I am 59 do not take drugs have never taken drugs. I fear the damage will be permanent and pray every day it will stop.
Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Depressio
by Reviewer40167
on July 30, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Premature ejaculation, loss of sex drive, restless leg, zombie effect, sleepiness, loss of conscience, apathy, some kind of daltonism as I started seeing thing in other colors, lack of interest at work, home, family, entertainment. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: A total failure. Im taking the 30mg pill and I have tried to quit twice. a horrible ordeal. The first time I stayed clean for one week (I couldnt get up of bed at the end); the second time I only lasted 2 days. READ the side effects and the withdrawal symptoms. Best of luck to those trying to quit.
DEPRESSION & IBS
by Reviewer40168
on July 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: NAUSEA, MILD VOMITING, SWEATING, DIZZINESS, FATIGUE, WEIGHT-GAIN, INSOMNIAALL THESE WENT AWAY AFTER 3-4 DAYS Time taken and dosage: 32 days Review: I WAS IN A MILD DEPRESSION FOR 20 YEARS! I HAVE A NERVOUS STOMACH THE ONLY THING THAT HELPED ME LIVE NORMALLY WAS SMOKING MARIJUANA. I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED PAXIL, (MADE ME FEEL INSANE!!) & WELLBUTRIN SR (DID NOT DO A THING)I WAS PRESCRIBED 30MG CYMBALTA 1 MONTH AGO & IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!!!( I WAS IN A MAJOR DEPRESSION, SELF-MEDICATING WITH BOOZE & COKE) -IM BEING HONEST. -ANYWAYS I HAVENT HAD A DRINK OR A LINE IN 32 DAYS!! MY OBSESSION TO USE COCAINE IS GONE!!!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I FEEL SO GOOD. I SWITCHED TO THE 60 MG DOSE 2 DAYS AGO & THE BEGINNING UNPLEASNT SIDE EFFECTS ARE RETURNING AGAIN, SMOKING POT REALLY HELPS WITH THE NAUSEA.I FELT THE 30MG DOSE LEVELLING OUT AT A PLATEAU ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. I WANTED TO SEE IF THE 60MG DOSE WOULD FILL THAT VOID IN MY HEAD. I THINK IT WILL DO THE TRICK. I LOVE CYMBALTA, IT HAS TAKEN AWAY THE VOICES & FEARS IN MY HEAD WHEN I WAKE UP & ALSO MY CONSTIPATION & DIAHREA IS DECREASED BY ABOUT 75%. THIS MAKE MY
depression
by Reviewer40169
on July 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: WEIGHT GAIN of 40lbs so far.talk about being depressed. Tried to stop cold, but after 4 days of not taking the meds I started vomitting and severe headaches.In the beginning I would get extremely tired, then dr added Welbrutrin 300mg with the Cymbalta 120mg for a pick me up this worked in the beginning, but eventually wears off and right back to being tired. I did notice an increase at night in my hunger/cravings. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I really liked the results I had in the beginning, except for being tired. My PCP would not prescribed this med for me because her brother is a psych dr in Canada and was not approved for use in Canada. I am having a hard time dealing with the 40lbs of weight I have gained which is making me even more depressed than prior to starting the meds. I am going to follow up with my dr and see if I can try another med or stop so that I can get this weight off. I think maybe my body is used to it because I am having severe sucidal thought again and bouts of uncontrolable crying/panic attacks. Unable to deal with situations, feeling of numbness all over.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40170
on July 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: sleepiness, lack of motivation. Basically, it pooped out on me after about 6 months. Dr has added Wellbutrin to see if that will help. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
headaches
by Reviewer40171
on July 26, 2007
Sex:
Age: 57.0 Side effects: sweating increases.at times.pin pricking hot feeling sometimes during the first two months.small vision problems at first.it really slows up orgasisms.when i want to have sex and a orgasism i just take half a capasule the night before otherwise its all for the woman.you have to test it to see what your level is Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: presribed as a remedy for headaches. i dont know if depression caused the headaches or vice-versa but no more headaches and im much happier, not as gripey, dont hang on to things like i used to.i let things go.this stuff is a real life saver.i didnt realize how i let things bother me.you just have to force yourself to get through the side effects.its worth it.
back pain
by Reviewer40172
on July 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Sleepiness & yhanning. Debilitating muscle spasms in back. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: not possitive that spasms are from cymabalta but it does decrease sodium levels which inccreases the need for mor pottasium and lack of potassium cause muscle spasms.
Severe Depression
by Reviewer40173
on July 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: absolutely none Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I had been crying non stop for about a month. Although I was on Zoloft, it was no longer working for me.My doctor prescribed Cymbalta and I had IMMEDIATE results. I woke up the next morning, ready to face the world, refreshed, and smiling. Its been 6 months, and I still have no side effects and feel better than I have in years.I never even transferred up to the 60 mg pills that they suggest. The 30 mg pills work just great for me.Im a believer!
depression
by Reviewer40174
on July 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: nausea, indigestion, gas, belching, heartburn, constipation, acid reflux, stomach ache. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: Very good for depression, very rough on the stomach. I dont think Ill be able to continue because of the effect on my digestive system. Ive been taking Gas X and Mylanta, which helps somewhat, but not enough. It figures that I would finally find a medication that works for me but makes me fart and constantly feel like I need to throw-up.
anxiety, depression
by Reviewer40175
on July 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: extreme dry mouth, to the point where I constantly felt as if something was stuck in my throat which would in turn cause me to have an anxiety/panic attack, decreased appetite, severe insomnia Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Cybalta definitely helped with my depression but the side effects really took a toll on me after only a week. I had barely slept and had lost over 6 pounds within the first week because just the thought of food would make me sick to my stomach. I was constantly drinking water and had to have a bottle by my side at all times, it was just incredibly uncomfortable.
Depresion
by Reviewer40176
on July 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Ninguno de consideracion Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: No ha mejorado mi depresion
pain from int.cysti. & depression
by Reviewer40177
on July 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Sleeping most of the 24 hours of a day. Lack of motivation. psychedellic quality dreams. intense sweating & hot flashes and chills (no matter what the external temperature). Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I have felt more depressed, especially in the last 3 months, because of the endless sleepiness & yawning. Doing nothing but sleeping was scaring me and depressing me more & more. B4 Cymb. my depressn was mild, pain from interstitial cystitis was the worst problem. Read that Cymbalta helped with physical pain as well as depressn, asked my doctor to let me try it. I did not read my pharm. info sheet, & neither the M.D. nor pharmacist said dont stop cold turkey. Doctor thought my sleepiness might be due to not getting any restful sleep at night and put me on Ambien. Without telling my doctor I had stopped taking the Cymbalta about a week or so before I started the Ambien. He did tell me to stop taking my Amitriptyline (which I only took at night at the small dose of 12.5 mg for pain relief.) The first day after taking the Ambien I got extremely nauseous and weak (thought it was the Ambien at first), then happened to read up on Cymbalta & w/d symptoms, and
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40178
on July 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Headaches, extreme nausea, jaw clenching Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I have only been on Cymbalta for 2days but I am having really bad headaches in the back of my head that I have never had before. I have to concentrate on not clenching my jaw and the nausea is almost unbearable. I do not notice a difference in my moods or anxiety. Having said all this it has only been 2days. I want to at least wait out the 1st month to see if itll get better. Anything has to be better than Lexapro.
Anxiety; Mild Depression
by Reviewer40179
on July 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Difficulty Urinating; Very Tired and Listless All Day After Taking Dose; Nausea; No Taste For Food; General Apathy Time taken and dosage: 11 days Review: I was on this pill at 30mg a day for 7 days before the Dr. told me to take 60mg a day. I could hardly eat, and just sat on the couch everyday staring at the tv. It made my anxiety worse and I was quicker to anger than usual. I found that I just did not care about anyone or anything anymore. I would not reccommend this drug to anyone with anxiety issues, as it was not a very big help.
depression
by Reviewer40180
on July 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: yawning, teeth grinding (not just at night),incredibly vivid dreams (I feel like years have gone by at a frenetic pace each night)delayed or absent orgasm, intense cravings for sweets in evenings Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I am taking several drugs right now and I cannot separate the side effects. I am taking Requip for RLS and have read a lot of info about the increase in compulsive/addictive behaviors with Requip. I have gained 20 pounds since starting Cymbalta 3 months ago, this is in addition to the 40 pounds Ive put on since starting Requip over a year ago. I cant isolate which one of the drugs is causing this. Food seems to take on a persona and calls to me. :) I have taken Trazodone for over a year to help me sleep, and I also take allergy meds that can cause drowsiness(Zyrtec and Singulair). Is anyone else on this particular combination of drugs? I would like to know if anyone has had similar symptoms. I feel better on Cymbalta. Wellbutrin just wasnt doing the trick anymore. I feel light-hearted, better able to deal with stressful situations, and other have commented that my mood seems much improved. The sexual side effects are difficult to deal with, but not enough to stop taking the
depression
by Reviewer40181
on July 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: insomnia,drastic weight GAIN,low energy Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Im having to go off of it due to my weight gain
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40182
on July 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: N/A Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review: I am reading everyones comments here on askapatient.com about their experiences with Cymbalta and now I am almost scared to take it. I went to the doctor today for the first time to discuss my on going anxiety issue and depression, mostly about the anxiety though. I was nervous as a hen and I tried to explain that it has gotten to the point where I cant even carry on a discussion without someone feeling like I am attacking them. I always have that feeling in my chest like right before you are going on a roller coaster like just scared it is constant. I sweat, I turn red in the face, my heart races. So he gave me some cymbalta samples 30mg for 1 week then 60 mg for another week. I have never been on this type of medication before and I already suffer from nausea. I play piano and I am left handed. I also smoke pot but I dont drink alcohol.
Depression
by Reviewer40183
on July 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Cymbalta only work for short period of time (months). After nearly a year, I started to feel very very weak and easily tired. My doctor and I decided to stop taking it. The withdrawal side effects especially brain flashes or brain zap was VERY PAINFUL even though I tapered off the medication . Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I would NOT recommend taking this medication. The withdrawal side effects is worse than the starting side effects. I felt like a drug addict that could not function without the medication.
depression, obsessive thought
by Reviewer40184
on July 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: some fatigue, some brief episodes of heart fibrulation, decreased sex drive, slightly less appetite. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Im pretty happy with this drug. My depression has lifted a lot and the obsessive thinking about my breakup has diminished greatly. Im feeling much more muyself. I would say my feelings are slightly muted, but in the normal range.
anxiety, migraines, back pain
by Reviewer40185
on July 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: dizziness, headache, increased sweating, vivid dreams, jaw clenching, freezing cold after I went from 30mg to 60mg, cant sleep at night for more than 2 hours, helped with the back pain for the first 2 weeks on 30mg then the pain came back moved up to 60mg for 2 weeks and had more headaches and lack of sleep Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: This is the only medicine I took for 1 month. This worked GREAT for the first 2 weeks at 30mg, then it just stopped working, moved up to 60mg for 2 weeks and felt worse, cant deal with the lack of sleep since I have 2 small children to take care of. Going through withdrawals for 2 days, very dizzy, headache, feel cold then hot, angry (which isnt normal for me). :~(
Major depression
by Reviewer40186
on July 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: tiredness and sleepiness at first that went away but I am unable to have an orgasm but can ejaculate Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I would like to stay on this as it is helpful but wont stay on it due to the sexual side effects, if you are a male and have been on it and the sexual side effects have gone away please let me know how long it took
Depression; aches due to Lupus
by Reviewer40187
on July 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I had been terribly tired for months. My doctor suggested I try taking the Cymbalta at night instead of the morning because he thought that was what may be making me tired. Since then, I have had moderate insomnia. I will go back to taking it in the morning and see if it helps. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: My doctor increased my dosage from 60mg to 120mg. She had just went to a seminar on the study of cymbalta. The study showed that by doulbling the dose it helps to control the appetite in some people. Since then, I have felt so much better. I dont feel as tired and I have not had all of the food cravings that I usually have. So, I will stick with it and see how it works out.
Situational Depression
by Reviewer40188
on July 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I took my first 30mg capsule of Cymbalta an hour before bedtime. That night I felt like helicopter rotors were going off in my head. I didnt sleep the entire night. I was wide-eyed and anxious the entire night. My stomach hurt, too. The next day, I felt hungover and spaced out and the next day, too. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: The doctor prescribed this antidepressant to help me with situational depression and osteoarthritis. I couldnt take it due to the horrible side effects. It took a few days to get Cymbalta out of my system. I never made it to a second dose. Nothing and I mean nothing would make me take a second dose of this drug. I have switched to Lexapro and so far Ive had fewer side effects. I have a small frame and I was able to cut the Lexapro in 1/4s to take a smaller dose. You cant cut a capsule of Cymbalta in half. I am taking 2.5 mgs of Lexapro in the morning and sleeping great at night. This weekend I am upping the dose to the 5 mgs. Hope it works.
Depression
by Reviewer40189
on July 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Not being able to express thoughts or remember words. After 4 months, it seemed to stop working. I became weepy and had intrusive thoughts of who gives a shit! Im outta here! Be here doesnt matter, we all suck as in suicidal but not seriously, (I knew it was the brain chemistry being off). It seemed to still help with pain as it did immediately after taking it but the depressing thoughts seemed huge. Doc tried to tell me that I couldnt feel it right away and that it couldnt just stop working.right. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Im tapering off and it sucks.I was on 60 to 30 to 20 every other day. After two weeks I tried to do 20 then go two days without.not a good idea, I boo-hooed myself to death but at least knew what was going on. Ill stay at 20 every other day for two more weeks then go down a notch. Thats the only bad part for me.no other weirdness.yet. Tapering because Lamictal seems to help me better.
Severe depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40190
on July 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Buzzing, humming sensation; nausea; inability to concentrate or sleep; general sense of feeling unwell; wired and tired simultaneously; increased anxiety at times and at others, it felt as if anxiety was being blocked (a very weird feeling). Time taken and dosage: 28 days Review: Started at 30 mg and dose was increased to 60, which I found totally intolerable; prescribed in conjunction with 1 mg of Klonopin, which was too much together. Asked Dr. to decrease dosages of both, and now Im back to 30 mg. after a month, Klonopin .5 mg as needed. Just yesterday I started feeling somewhat normal again. I was just about to call and request to be taken off and go to back to Celexa, but Im feeling much more optimistic after going through quite a bit of negative side effects, lasting about a month. I also say hang in there, if you can.
Major Depression/Bi-polar II
by Reviewer40191
on July 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Nausea at first, started out at 60mg. Also on Topomax x2 a day, and Seroquel 50mg at night. Then as time went over the past few months, since no improvement in depression Doctor upped dose to 120mg, I feel more like an emotional zombie. Depression and fatigue still there. Emotionally and sexually flat-lined. Just kind of existing day by day. Had lost 50lbs on my own dieting prior to meds and now gained back 30lbs which adds to my feeling down. No thoughts of suicide just deeper depression. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Explained to the doctor it wasnt helping to begin with 1 month after taking it so upped the dose on me and its done nothing to really help pick me up at all. My fatigue and down time is still present, no suicide thoughts but just NO enjoyment in anything. Im slowly gaining back weight I struggled very hard to lose and its driving me even more down in the dumps.
Depression, anxiety/panic attacks
by Reviewer40192
on July 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Flat of affect. Loss of libido. Anorgasmic. Dizziness. Negative dreams. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Cymbalta is NOT for me. I felt like I was looking through a thick mask (disassocation). Made driving difficult (lowered response time dramatically). One day a person cut in front of me in line at a grocery store, and I imagined myself severing his head with a wire like they do in the movies. Seemed like a good idea at the time. This is NOT an appropriate reaction. The thought was completely without emotion and scared the crap out of me later as I looked back on the event. Ill never take Cymbalta again. Taper? You kidding??? I dropped that stuff like a burning rag even though the two weeks of discontinuation syndrome was awful.
Depression/Suicidal
by Reviewer40193
on July 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: The withdrawal from Cybalta was SIGNIFICANTLY uncomfortable. I actually ended up in the emergency room because I had fainted. I was told that Cymbalta withdrawal can be as severe a narcotic withdrawal. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: If I missed a dose, I felt as though I had a strange buzzing in my head. I had a dramatic weight loss (20 lbs) due to decreased appetite, along with dry mouth and some sleep loss.
Chronic pain
by Reviewer40194
on July 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Slight nausea for the first week or two and ongoing night sweats. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I started having relief of my widespread pain from osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and back pain within 24 hours! Cymbalta has increased my quality of life as my pain is now at a tolerable level.
Depression
by Reviewer40195
on July 4, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Terrible nightmares; zombie effect; sexual dysfunction; tremors; slurred speech; apathy Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40196
on July 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Hot flashes and restless sleep for the first 4 weeks. Decreased appetite (which is a plus to me), increased libido Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I have had positive comments from family and co-workers about my overall improvement in attitude, patience, moods etc.
DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40197
on July 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: After being on Cymbalta for 9 months at 60 mgms, I am experiencing flying off the handle side effect. The Cymbalta has controlled the depression, but any stressor in my life causes a major, irrational temper tantrum. After I calm down, Im fine. But, Ive always been a laid back person and these symptoms are not normal. Im going to my doctor to change my antidepressant from Cymbalta to something else. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review:
recurring depression/ anxiety
by Reviewer40198
on June 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: ongoing insomnia, increased social anxiety, weight loss, persistant depression, decresed appetite Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: about to add 15 mg remeron at night. had huge success with remeron in past except for weight gain and hoping cymbalta will offset it. seems obcessive thoughts are worsening on cymbalta. on tiny dose, though of 20 mg. due to sensitivity to meds. thought it was really working at 1st - now im just more tired than ever due to sleep problems with this med. will repost back on combined meds. just want to be around people again!
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer40199
on June 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Ejaculatory discomfort, increased appetite and craving for carbohydrates. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 months Review: Very positive results so far.
Depression, GAD
by Reviewer40200
on June 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: First week- nausea, dizziness, tired, sleeplessness, decreased appetite. After that, delayed ejaculation, sleeplessness, teeth grinding. All side effects are now gone except teeth grinding (bruxism), but that is being treated with a low dosage of klonopin. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Its a powerful medication. Youll feel that the second you take your first dose. The beginning side effects are rough, take a week off from work to get used to the effects. Theyll eventually go away however. Its helped me tremendously. I have always suffered from depression and anxiety, and this drug takes the edge off of both those. It doesnt turn me into an emotional zombie, and I can perform my job right up to par. Im a Mensa member, and I dont feel like this drug diminishes my intellectual capacity whatsoever. After 8 months of using this drug, Im very happy with it. Ill check in later after another 6 months or so of using this powerful drug.
depression
by Reviewer40201
on June 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I cant be sure since I am on many RXs but I think weight gain other than that nothing. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Saved both myself and my daughter from deep depression pretty quickly.
Chronic Pain, Neuropathy
by Reviewer40202
on June 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Clenching jaw all day and I am unable to stop. dialated pupils, blurred vision, nausea, irritable, tired eyes but very jittery and uneasy, extremely dry mouth, trouble sleeping. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I have felt some pain releif. The burning in my legs is dulled. The jaw clenching is really irritating.and I feel kind of apathetic. I will stick it out and see how this works. I am also taking duragesic, neurontin, and lortab. I would love to decrease the opioids.
depression, panic attacks
by Reviewer40203
on June 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: 10 lb weight gain, increased amt panic attacks, anxiety Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
depression, pain
by Reviewer40204
on June 24, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: First day - speed like effects tension, hyper, upset stomachsecond day - really tense like being wired, constipationthird day - more of the same, some sleep issues weird dreamsforth day - felt hyper tensive (and I have low blood pressure and exercise)fifth day - hyper tension getting worse, stomach still in knotssixth day -woke up at 2:00 am heart racing, heart palpitations stopped taking the drug Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: It worked on my depression on about day two instead of the 2 weeks the doctor said, very effective that way, but the blood pressure increase is horrible, I would monitor your heart rate and blood pressure constantly. I do not recommend this drug too many side effects. Like being on speed only worse.
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40205
on June 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: nausea at first, which subsided after a couple of weeks. Still a bit sleepy during the day (I take it in the morning), but then frequent waking at night, with very vivid, weird dreams! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I do feel more relaxed and able to handle lifes ups and downs, as well as some serious family issues. Ive gotten used to the side effects, and am sticking with it. Tough it out - things do get better, and your body will adjust!!!
anxiety, depression
by Reviewer40206
on June 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: massive yawning, hyper anxiety, trouble staying asleep Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Ive been depressed on and off for years, but after a series of stressful life events early last year the anxiety really started. Tried effexor (no!), paxil and remeron, then psych put me on wellbutrin and now hes added cymbalta. Im trying to hang in there with the WB/cymbalta combo but the constant feeling Im on speed and inability to sleep (I take ambien) may force me to give up. Any suggestions?
depression
by Reviewer40207
on June 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
depression and OCD
by Reviewer40208
on June 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: VERy very slight twtch in my hand or arm sometimes. Does not happen much and is not noticable. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I was very depresed and suicidal. I was on other medications but found that Cymbalta works better that anything I have taken. and it has proven to keep me stable. I have been on it for a year now.
OCD
by Reviewer40209
on June 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Head aches, sleep, seats, all of the above I just felt like poop. I read this web site 1 day and most of the stuff I read was just the same like the weird dreams and sweats. I felt very tired went to bed feel right to sleep just to wake up in a sweat like a pig. Froze everyone at work I think they were beging to hate me. I am now on a lower dose from 60 to 30 and can already feel the difference. I hate this drug. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta started out great for me even recommended it to people but boy am I sorry i was like a sweating zombie.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40210
on June 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Memory loss,Disoriented,Sluggish,Short attention span,Muscle pain,And short temper Time taken and dosage: 100 days Review: Started out great.After three weeks it changed my personality for the worse!!
Depression, Social Anxiety, ADD
by Reviewer40211
on June 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Nausea, headache, loss of appetite, racing thoughts, increased social anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Ive been treated for major depression and anxiety for about 2 years now. I took Zoloft and Xanax for about 6 months, but the combination made me feel like Frankenstein. Since taking Cymbalta, my depression has gotten a lot better, buy my anxiety got A LOT worse. After 3 weeks, I had to start taking Xanax again to be able to leave home without crying. For the first month, I took Cymbalta in the morning because the doctor said it would make me wired. It actually made me really tired. Over the weekends, all I did was sleep. Now I take it when I get home from work, and although I dont sleep straight through the whole night, I have a lot more energy during the day. The combination of the Cymbalta and Xanax helps me be more relaxed and productive at work and at home.
depression, anxiety, pain
by Reviewer40212
on June 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: mild nausea and stomach upset, mild headache Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I have suffered severe pain, numbness and tingling in my left arm, severe pain in my left leg for more than 5 years. Nothing else has ever relieved it. After 2 weeks on this drug, the pain is gone.I am also free of anxiety and my depression is lifting. Im like a new person. Thank God for Cymbalta!
for fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40213
on June 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: has helped me immemsely with pain
Borderline Personality Disorder
by Reviewer40214
on June 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 15.0 Side effects: Oh geez.where do I begin. I RARELY sleep; when I do, I wake up constantly. Unbearable body tremors, diarrhea 24/7, have lost 25 pounds and look basically anorexic. Cant concentrate for more than a few moments, without losing interest. Cant stand for more than 5 minutes tops. Horrible nausea that only gets worse at night. Dizzy constantly and sharp shooting pains throughout my body, all the way to my head. The worst part is the TWITCHING. I feel like Im getting Tardive Dyskenesia. Have problems peeing also. I have been on this for about 5 weeks, and my condition is worsening with each passing minute. Im deteriorating; slowly but surely. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Im 15, and have been tried on every anti-psychotic and anti-depressant on the market. Nothing works, but at least they didnt drive me insane like CYMBALTA. I suggest if this is your problem, check out holistic doctors. Thats what Im doing now.
Depression
by Reviewer40215
on June 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 76.0 Side effects: My Dad passed away in 05. My Mom has not been able to deal with this after her 57 years of marrage. She has been taking various anti depressents. Celxa was the last one. Her dosage was increased to 40 mg and she got tremors and increased anxiety. Her MD put her on cymbalta. She has been taking it for 2 weeks. What I have noticed as her daughter and care giver is aggression.Normally even withourt drugs she is very passive. If I would call her to see if she wanted to come for dinner she would say yes no matter what time it was. Now her answer was your calling at 5 and want me for dinner I just made a sandwich. I thought it was great she had an opinion my husband took offense. The other thing where I thought she was out of character was that she was mad at a very good friend who she normally wouldnt be. She seems to be taking a stand and being angry where she normally even with out medication she is very passive and going along with the flow. I will say she isnt crying as much. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
Depression, chronic nerve pain
by Reviewer40216
on June 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: dizzyness, palpatations, speediness, no appetite, diarheah, interrupted sleep (no dreams) Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Day 1 was bad - had problems breathing, forgetting to breathe and dizziness. Very electric feeling. Day 2 was a bit better, noticed no depression and minimal nerve pain! But by the end of the day I was literrally pulling hair out of my scalp from itching. I took 30mg caps. I think I may ask for a much lower dose to start with.
depression / anxiety / chronic pain
by Reviewer40217
on June 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: dilated pupils, blurred vision, nausea, irritable, tired, but very jittery and uneasy, so I cant sleep. Ravenously hungry, but nothing tastes right so I cant eat. Dizzy,confusion, agitation, extremely dry mouth, clenching jaw all day, unable to stop, uncontrollable muscle spasm. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I took it for the first time last night, and today has been the worst day of my life. The side effects are so bad I dont know if I can keep taking it to get through the initial stages. I cant do anything, standing up for more than a few minutes makes me dizzy, and Im so tired, but cant sleep. Does anyone have any ideas? if so, feel free to email me. Im sure that its not a bad drug, and someone else stated, if you had problems with it, youre more likely to tell someone that if it was great, but it seems like the patient informationthat the company puts out isnt accurate.only 4% of people have any adverse side effects according to them.so all 4 % of us managed to find this site?
Depression & Pain for CTS
by Reviewer40218
on June 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Oh it helped and was nice for the depression. Felt like a new person after 7 weeks but I only had minor depression (SADD) I took it at the time i was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel It helped that so much. Gained 12lbs in 30 days after 7 months out of no where. Dosed down from 60 to 30 for 3 weeks. Today is day 4 off it and I HATE IT. The withdrawls make you forget all the good Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I took it for 8 months for depression initially. It turned out to help my carpal tunnel. Once I got over my seasonal depression, which by the way I was a whole new person on it after 7 weeks. I wasnt willing to give cymbalta up because of the help with my hand, until someone turned me on to B-6. I am writing because I decided to dose down, what I thought was dosing down slowly. They had me on 30 mg to start for two weeks then 60mg there after. I went to 30 mg for three almost four weeks. I went off completley this past Tuesday. Everything they say on the forums about the hellish withdrawls are true. The ones that say they dosed down even slower and lower dosages have the same problems.Just a little note of your not the only one. I didnt think I would ever want to get off of it either but I did. Now I am wondering what in the heck I was thinking. Oh it might have been the 13lbs i gained out of no where in less than 30 days before i started the dose down. The withdrawal sympto
ANXIETY
by Reviewer40219
on June 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: SLEEPINESS DURING THE DAY & FEEL OUT OF IT ALOT,SWEATING,SOME INSOMNIA AT NIGHT ONLY,WEIGHT GAIN ABOUT 40LBS IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS,CRAVE SWEETS LIKE A DRUG,CANT SEEM TO GET ENOUGH,ALSO HAVE TREMORS WHEN I WAKE UP IN THE MORNINGS OR AFTER TAKING A NAP.VERY THIRSTY ALL THE TIME,SOMEWHAT CONSTIPATED TOO,BUT OTHER THEN THOSE SYMPTOMS IM GENERALY HAPPY ALL THE TIME AND I NEVER HAVE PANIC ATTACKS.I THINK THE DRUG IS A GOOD THING. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I AM A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT TRYING TO GET OFF THIS DRUG ONE DAY,EVERYONE SEEMS TO SAY THE SAMETHING ABOUT IT BEING HELL TO GET OFF.AND THE FACT THAT IT CAN CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE,AND ITS INCREASED IF YOU HAVE A BEER EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE.
pain and numbness in leg(s)
by Reviewer40220
on June 8, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Was taking 30 mg once a day. A definite decrease in sexual drive (thought i was coming down with Erectile Dysfunction). Much fatigue and some confusion. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This drug had absolutely no effect on my pain whatsoever. If anything, it added more problems. New doctor suggested taking 60 mg a day for pain and gave me samples (as my coverage went sky-high on brand-name drugs). I did not mention the lack of sexual drive because I wasnt sure if it WAS from Cymbalta. I had been weening myself off this drug when I went to her, and my sex drive IS improving. I have not yet started the 60 mg a day and hesitate to do so. I will have to tell her on my next appointment. Meanwhile, I try not to stand or walk too long to avoid the pain.
Drop Foot,chronic back and leg pain
by Reviewer40221
on June 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Cymbalta replaced Nurontin due to nite leg pain and chronic back pain,its wonderful. Ive been disabled 17 years and this drug is a God Send I take it in conjunction with Duragesic.
chronic depression
by Reviewer40222
on June 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: brain zaps - horrid, uncontrollable twitching of lower lip, contant ear ringing, extreme light & noise sensitivity, sleeplessness, crying for no reason Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Everyone who is contemplating being placed on this medication should first be warned of the side effects, & especially the withdrawal effects.
Anxiety/Depression/Bi-polar
by Reviewer40223
on June 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: - None - Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I have been on Cymbalta for two days and have had no side effects. I feel great! I can say that this medicine really works effectivly and fast. Unlike other meds that I have taken in the past (and trust me, I have taken more then you can image) I felt it working within and hour or two after taking the pill. My doctor has me on 30mg for one week and then 60mg from there on. Last night I slept GREAT! I didnt wake up nor have night sweats. This morning when I woke up for work I was in a great mode and that is unusual for me. Two days ago I was reading all of your comments aboout the side effect to Cymbalata and I was really scared and almost didnt fill the prescriptiong but then thought to myself, I have been in more pain then this so what the hell and give it a try because everyone is different and I am sure it has done more good then bad. Everyone needs to keep in mind that you are going to hear more form people who have a complaint about something then the people who dont.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40224
on June 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Dry mouth.sleepy.and those arent to bad. Took a while to work Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: i have been on alot of different ssris and cymbalta is by far working the best. I have been on 60 mg for about 2 months now and im feeling a whole lot better. My anxiety has decreased and i am in an overall better mood! It took awhile to work and to be able to feel the positive affects.but hang in there and get through the first couple of months
Severe Depression
by Reviewer40225
on June 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Complete loss of sex drive; nightmares if I miss one tablet together with electric shock sensation Time taken and dosage: 450 days Review:
Chronic back pain
by Reviewer40226
on June 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Extreme tiredness, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain, and irritability. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My neurologist suggested Cymbalta for chronic back pain. Started with ten mgs and increased to 20 mg. While there has been some pain relief the side effects are more than I care to deal with. I am planning on asking him to take me off of Cymbalta and increase my Tegretol.
Neuropathic pain /spondylolisthesis
by Reviewer40227
on June 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Nausea & vomiting for first week at 30 mg then mild nausea for first few days at 60 mg. At 60 mg. I now have hot flashes, night sweats, and increased sweating during exertion Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Started at 30 mg which provided excellent pain reduction for 3 months. Increased to 60 mg. when it stopped working and its working well again. Despite the hot flashes and sweating, its well worth it for pain reduction. I have missed the occasional dose with absolutely no problems. I have a friend whos been on Cymbalta for over a year for diabetic neuropathy and hes had no problems at all.
Depression
by Reviewer40228
on June 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I took zoloft for years but was having a lot of depression and felt really spacy. Switched to Cybalta and I am 100% better. Few episodes of depression and I dont feel so spacy and numb. It gives me hope that one day I can get off these drugs all together.
depression
by Reviewer40229
on May 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
depression, hypomania
by Reviewer40230
on May 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: sleepiness, constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Ive been taking Cymbalta for 3 weeks, and by the 3rd week it started to help. Usually I get very depressed on Sundays, but this past 3 day weekend I was fine all the time. No more feeling in a black mood, and sadness. Knock on wood, hope it continues. Ive taken Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Lamictal, and Adderall. The Lexapro was great at first; almost felt high,it made my mind race, then it failed me. My psychiatrist called that partial recovery. On Cymbalta by the 3rd week I felt more optimistic, and calm. I sure hope it continues. My Dr. started me at 60mg. I just hope the fatigue is a side effect that will wear off in time as my body adust to the drug.
Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer40231
on May 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Intially I felt more energetic like I had been given a dose of adrenaline. Even if I didnt sleep well, I still had energy. As I adjusted to the medication, I began to feel normal. It made me feel wonderful and for the first time in years I felt normal. Unfortunately in week 5 I began to have dizziness from it but kept taking it a few more weeks to see what would happen. The dizziness got worse so I was lowered to 20 mg. The dizziness got a little better but the depression and anxiety began to worsen so I had to stop taking Cymbalta. It worked really well for me but the dizziness was worse than the benefits. Time taken and dosage: 10 weeks Review:
Depression/MS
by Reviewer40232
on May 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Depersonalization(felt detached from whatever situation I was in), insomnia, worsening depression, zombie like state all day, alcohol intolerance, digestive issues Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: MY PDOC finally pushed this drug on me, never again! I was a zombie all day, even getting into a car accident. One day, I sat on the couch all day watching TV. My personality completly changed, i wouldnt socialize with my friends, I just sat there. I would have one glass of wine and feel like I drank the whole bottle. Did nothing for my pain and numbness. I am going back on Zoloft.stat!!!!!
Review
by Reviewer40233
on May 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: sweating,sleepy,manic moodswings Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: do not take for any reason!
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40234
on May 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Good Side effects -- Weight loss(reduced desire to snack), reduced inflamation in ankle, increased sex drive, Bad Side effects -- nausea and insomnia, started taking pill in morning instead of at night Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I took Cymbalta about 1 1/2 months, went off of it due to nausea, THEN I noticed decrease in appetite, especially for snacks, and increased sex drive. Have gone back on Cymbalta taking it every other day, because of the weight loss benefit. :-)
yes
by Reviewer40235
on May 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: vivid dreams,decreased sex drive,night sweats with chills,hot flashes (feels like early menopause or something),excessive sweating,very bloated and swollen feeling,higher blood pressure,all over not feel good,weight gain of 4 pounds in four weeks,always hungry.sleeping difficulty either cant sleep or cant wake up. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I have tried Lexapro and had side effects that were not good, so the doctor changed me to 30mg of cymbalta and the new side effects of cymbalta were worse this med may or not be for you it wasnt for me. I say stop taking it if you have too many side effects dont wait more than 6 weeks and just think it will get better if you keep taking it.
manic depression
by Reviewer40236
on May 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: fatigue,irritability,lack of appetite(without weight loss) Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Started at 30mg and increased to 60mg. Very bad fatigue Week#1 then a little less during Week#2, especially in afternoons. No impressive mood benefits, just drawbacks: the most notable was irritability everyday with a general negative outlook and being easily angered. Need a different drug.
Review
by Reviewer40237
on May 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: weight gain-27 lbs. so far, dry mouth, sleeping problems Time taken and dosage: 16 days Review:
pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Reviewer40238
on May 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: headaches, drowsiness, vivid dreams, dry mouth and eyes Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: This drug really helped me with my pain. A positive side effect is that my family says Im easier to get along with now, too. The side effects in the beginning were very discouraging, and I considered stopping treatment, but I pushed through it and Im so glad I did. I dont have the headaches anymore, the dreaming has normalized, the dry mouth and dry eyes has gone away. It took about 3 months to stabilize on this drug, but Im very glad I persisted thru the tough times. This drug is amazing.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40239
on May 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: After 3 weeks on 30mg/day. Sleep improved. Daily nausea and horrible diarrhea. Significant weight loss. Dry mouth. Sweating. Have not noticed any significant improvement in pain. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Was really hoping this was an answer to pain. Not sure I can tolerate a therapeutic dose. Diarrhea is tough to deal with every day.
fibro, irritation, fatigue, mood
by Reviewer40240
on May 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: so far, dry mouth, jaw clenching(during sleep)which causes major jaw pain the next day, jittery at times, fatigue during the day. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: started on 30mg for one week. felt ok, but still really irritated. been on 60 mg since 5-21-07. it works great for my irritation, but im still tired during the day. and now on top of my headaches, i have this uncontrolable jaw pain. i dont think i like this one very much.
Depression
by Reviewer40241
on May 24, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Kind of like a lsd trip so far, dilated pupils, confusion, sensitivity to noises, light trails, sleep loss, Jaw clenching, short attention span, sweating, small hallucinations Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Migraines, Anxiety
by Reviewer40242
on May 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Initially, loss of appetite, sleepiness, trouble swallowing Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Too soon to tell if its working but I do feel a bit calmer and my PMS headache was milder and more easily treatable.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40243
on May 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: A little bit of sleeplessness. Up early. At first, dry mouth, drink alot of water now(which is a good thing!), Ive noticed perspiration, but have to wonder if that isnt about the water too and being more active. And oh yeah, I potty alot more.And I get the yawns in the afternoons, yawns from the toes Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I would like to offer myself up to the Cymbalta Gods. I have tried other anti-depressants in the past.nothing.ever.Cymbalta works. I dont hurt. My body feels better and I can actually move around and do things. Want to do things. Ive lost 15 lbs.Food is not a crutch.Thoughts flow rather than sit and stew.It has been like having a black hood removed from my head.Amazing.Problem: Insurance.made me pay for two prescriptions because Im on 90 mgs. Thats not right. Could someone tell Cymbalta to make a 90 mg? It gets my vote for best dosage. Why jump from 60 to 120??? There is room in there for 90, because it works.
Fibromyalgia & Severe Depression
by Reviewer40244
on May 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: SEVERE, SEVERE SWEATING, hand tremors, bloated stomach, weight gain, gas, thoughts of suicide, I sleep 12 to 17 hours at a time and still am sleepy and lethargic, loss of interest in doing anything, tired all the time, cant get motivated to do anything except go to work and come home, no energy, constipation, some stomach cramps, still depressed, lack of concentration, cant keep focused, short term memory, increased urinaation, some headaches, dry mouth, increased dreams, feelings of worthlessness, anti-social, nothing really seems to matter Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta helped me in the beginning. Started at 30 then to 60, and now 90 mg daily with Wellbutrin SR. Doctor says the Wellbutrin (150 mg) is suppose to help with my loss of energy and lethargy. I am seriously wanting to discuss with my Doctor, & considering coming off Cymbalta because of the SEVERE SWEATING (my face, head, hair, under garmets) all stay wet about 90% of the time, day, and night, and with summer here, I am scared the severe sweating will even increase with the heat. I am not able to play and enjoy my granddaughters because of the sweating and being tired and wanting to sleep all the time! I am afraid to stop though because I dont know what other meds. are out there that can help me with the combination of fibromyalgia and depression. Surely there is something that can address these issues without the severe sweating and other major side effects. I have A-Fib and am on some heart meds. & other meds too, so I might be limited! Anyone know of anything that mig
Excessive Sleeping. Loss in family
by Reviewer40245
on May 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Complete loss of sleep, panic attacks, racing heart beat. Throat closed and had to go to ER. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have never felt more out of my head then on this medicene! Initally, I felt great- totally in control of my life. But the more that I took it the worse I got. I had horrible rage where I wanted to just lash out and break something. Sometimes I feel the desire to pull at my skin (altough I dont do it, it is constantly racing through my head). I was off of it for two days and even though never have cotemplated suicide, I was suddenly overwhelmed with sadness to the point where suicide seemed like a very logical and normal answer. I immediatly called my doctor. This stuff is BAD NEWS. I am working quickly to get it out of my system.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40246
on May 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Blurred vision, intense headaches (which Ive never had previously), insomnia, and vivid dreams (when I do manage to sleep). Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: The headaches are nearly unbearable. I never had that result with Lexapro. 60 MG daily.
GAD
by Reviewer40247
on May 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: INSOMNIA, decrease in visual acuity,occasional headaches. Insomnia is the worst side effect for me. I am on my 11th dose of 30mg and have not slept more than 2 hours a night. Time taken and dosage: 11 days Review: This has been pretty effective in decreasing my anxiety(health anxiety), but I fear I will go crazy without adequate sleep. After reading these posts, I fear going off of the drug too. I had similar effects with Paxil- 5 months to wean off.
anxiety eating disorder (bulemia)
by Reviewer40248
on May 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: felt very jittery with major headaches and dizziness for 1st few days then side effects wore off. Feel less anxious- no more mood swings. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Negative side effects wore off within a few days. Feel a little more in control of eating disorder. In a much better mood- much more stable. Sex drive did not decrease which is great. Still makes me kind of jittery and go to the bathroom often so I take it in the morning. Only annoying side effect is the night sweats- typically about 3 nights out of the week have to get up and change clothes i get so sweaty. Vivid dreams but dont consider it a negative side effect. OK so far. (30mg-- staying at 30) My sister is on 30- working great for her after 8 months-- doc at first got her up to 60mg- she said side effects unbearable so went back down- 30 working fantastic.
depression
by Reviewer40249
on May 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Constant yawning, insomnia, shakiness, tired but unable to sleep, nausea. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Ive never taken an antidepressant before and Ive only been on this three days. I am seriously considering blowing it off. I dont think I want to give it time to work better based on all the side effects that dont seem to be going away for most users that are using this website.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40250
on May 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Severe Headaches, Sleepiness & Disorientation Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: I felt in a fog and had a constant headache. I think it messed with my blood pressure because my head was throbbing with my pulse. It was not a good choice for me.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40251
on May 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Initially, lump in throat, nausea and very tired. Now, only if I forget to take a pill (only 2x) I have brain zaps and I am lightheaded if I dont eat and then exercise - that was never the case before! I have not lost my appetite, which is good as I dont eat when I am anxious/depressed. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I am so so happy with this drug- and follow the directions religiously. It is so wonderful to enjoy my children, husband, friends, career, etc.I had forgotten what it was like!
DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40252
on May 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: vivid dreams, clenching of the jaw, dry mouth, night sweats, interupted sleep, needing the toilet in the night, insomnia, weight gain, craving carbs, binge eating,weak joints, muscle tiredness, emotional numbness- feeling of not caring about anything or anyone,loss of labido,itching,excessive yawning and tiredness, short attention span Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: prescribed 30mg cymbalta feb07 which didnt do much,i ad bin really suicidal b4 taking this med & ad attempted suicide 2x b4 being put on cymbalta & it stopped me from wanting 2 kill myself but my mood wasnt any better so my dose was increased 2 60mg.i ad the side effects listed with the lower dose but they increased with the higher dose.i excercise ALOT & train really hard, sometimes 2x daily @ gym,i do dance & cheerleading also & im very active.since taking cymbalta i av gained 14lbs which i CANT loose no matter how hard i try,im also craving carbs & binge eating which iv neva done b4.i av also found that when training @ gym my joints r weaker & i av 2 wear supports.the emotional numbness as affected me most as im @ risk of losing my partner who as bin there 4me thru it all but i just av no feelings & i dont seem 2 care how much i hurt him,i also feel like ill lose my friends & family if im not careful.my grandad passed away recently & i barely
Depression
by Reviewer40253
on May 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Vomited the first time. Severe nausea for one week. Jaw clenching for 2 weeks; annoying yawning for 2 weeks. Severe insomnia which didnt wear off. Impotence for 2 weeks; now just ejaculatory failure. Inability to concentrate. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I took Cymbalta having not been on any meds for a year and a half. I was clinically stable. Cymbalta caused a clinical worsening and didnt improve any of my symptoms of depression.
major pain and anxiety and no energ
by Reviewer40254
on May 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: night sweats, weight gain, dry mouth, constantly urinating, major and I mean major hypoglycemia, hand tremors and dizziness. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: When I first started taking cymbalta, after the first week and getting it in my system I was excited that I had finally found something that was working. I had took effexor for 9 years and had major complications with it.mostly hypoglycemia which would put me in a sugar stupor and that was scary. I wouldnt be able to move or anything until I got something in my system to balance my sugar. I swore I would never take another medication like that and here I am again. I have developed major side affects after all this time and am back to being major hypoglycemic again. I feel that all depression medications have this side effect and I am determined to get off of this medication and start taking the natural route. I know it will be hard because it was horrible coming off of effexor. I had buzzing noises in my head, no energy, nervousness and irritability and many other side effects from withdrawal symptoms. In fact, I have been trying to get a class action lawsuit started from ef
Anxiety / Bi-Polar disorder
by Reviewer40255
on May 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I experience night sweats , but that could be because I take it before bed. If I dont take it right before bed I tend to get nausiated. Decreased sex drive Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: The night sweats are annoying and the decreased sex drive kinda sucks, but I am willing to put up with it. This medicine has helped me out so much. My anxiety has died down a lot. Also, It is keeping my bi-polar disorder in check. I tried to get off of it once because I didnt like the fact that my sex drive decreased but everything came back and nothing else Ive tried seems to work. With my bi-polar disorder, I have moments where I am easily angered and have a violent anger. It is hard to keep my self from hitting people when it happens. Cymbalta has kept that part of me in check for quite some time now. It is great!
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40256
on May 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: AFter one 30mg pill I hd extreme muscle weakness in my thighs and I was unable to run at a baseball game - fell down weak and out of breath with my heart beating. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
headaches/depression/neuropathy
by Reviewer40257
on May 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Hot flashes, itchy skin, MAJOR weight gain Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I love what this med is doing for me mentally. I take it at night, so fatigue is not an issue with it. But I have gained a lot of weight, which is canceling out the positive effects of this drug. My skin is extremely dry & itchy. If I hadnt gained so much weight, I would definitely stay on it. But I have to figure out how to taper it off.
Review
by Reviewer40258
on May 15, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Leg Paim (MS)
by Reviewer40259
on May 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: At first loss of appetite, fatigue, sleepy, and after a few weeks I felt like I had a lump in my throat, swallowing all the time and burping , had to clear my throat all the time, seemed to open my sinus completely open felt like I had water in my ears, and ears ringing. Plus a few other minor things. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I am glad that I found this web site, when I went to the Doctor a told him about my throat and how I was always have to keep swallowing which caused me to burp alot and clear my throat, He said I never heard of that before. I told him about this site because he seemed dumbfounded about things I had told him. Most side affects subsided except for the throat problem, worked great for my legs almost to the point of no pain but I could not stand the throat problem. I wish I could keep taking it because I cant seem to find something else and keep my mind on my work.
mild depression, appetite control
by Reviewer40260
on May 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Profuse sweating.hot flashes, drowsy all of the time, brain fog, inability to concentrate, loss of sex drive, weight gain, constipation, muscle cramps, eye floaters.just to name a few. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: When I came off Cymbalta I had the worst side effects I couldve ever imagined.its been a few weeks and still have horrible effects.extreme muscle fatigue and muscle cramping and elevated liver enyzmes (no pre-existing liver damage or alcohol use/abuse,) just to name a few. My md is now completing more test and questioning if I have fibromyalgia or MS due to the test results and symptoms. These seemed to have been initiated after stopping the drug but symtoms did not exist prior to taking them.anyone else having these effects, if so, what was your outcome or did the symptoms go away? I can barely walk up a couple of stairs without a deep burning and fatigue within my muscles. Just curious of how dangerous this drug is and if Im the only one with these problems.
OCD, Depression
by Reviewer40261
on May 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Sweating, hot flashes, foggy brain, drugged feeling, severe muscle cramps(30mg), palpatations, foods and drink taste odd at times,insomnia, suicidial thoughts and angry thoughts with increased dose(40mg). Have stayed at 20mg/day. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Had been on celexa for one year with good symptom control but had weight gain of 18pounds. Switched to cymbalta and have had lots of side effects and little positive effects. Stayed on it for 2 months to give it a fair try but tired of the sweating, brain fog, mood swings, and now starting to gain weight!!
Depression, anxiety, migraines
by Reviewer40262
on May 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Horrible withdrawal symptoms! My experience has been generally the same as everyone else with a negative opinion of this drug. Last time I was coming off Cymbalta (last summer) it took about 2 months for the withdrawal symptoms to go away and for my brain to feel kind of back to normal. Another doctor wanted to try it again a couple months ago, so I gave it another try. The withdrawal symptoms are just as bad this time around.Im only about 2 weeks into withdrawal. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Cymbalta does not work for me. I guess it works for some people, but it seems like a lot more people suffer from this drug than benefit from it. I have also worried that my brain chemistry has been irreparably damaged. Scary drug.
depression
by Reviewer40263
on May 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: I slept continuously while on cymbalta and had s very severe headache the entire time. It also agrivated my familial hand tremors. After stopping the medication, I was in a mental fog for 2 days and experienced pin & needle pains. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I must admit that I was much happier after taking the cymbalta. I was happy to be off it, headache free and awake! I would never reccommend this drug.
depression/back pain/other.
by Reviewer40264
on May 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: well its only my 2nd day.so im tryin to be open minded.but after taking it yesterday i got really sick to my tummy.i kept running to the bathroom thinking i was goin to throw up.and im really tierd.im kind of dazing off.very spacey feeling.but i kno these are normal at first. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: This is my 2nd day. im scared to be takin this stuff.i have never taken an antidepressant in my life.but i figure its worth a shot to be happy.im going to give it 2 weeks.but if im still feeling this out of it and naseous i will stop. i have to admit all thses stories of side effects and withdrawls reeeally scare me.brain zaps?! i do not want that! i pray that God will give me all the good effects.i hav to wait and see.
Depression
by Reviewer40265
on May 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Hot flashes, FATIGUE, loss of appetite, strange eye sensations--seeing spots (I think they are called floaters?), general ill feeling, loss of libido--completely :( Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I took Prozac for many years and it worked great for me but finally just stopped working. Dr. prescribed this and it never really did much for me, but I wanted to give it good try. I actually went off the drug after 2 months (never having been told of the withdrawl symtoms it may produce) and was in for an unpleasant surprise. First couple of days I felt great. Then, bam, crying jags, depression, shakes, anger, blah, blah, blah. Went back on a week later at a smaller dose and am now weaning myself off slowly and will finally be free of Cymbalta. Im glad this drug works for some, but I just wish Id known more about it before I began taking it. My fault, but it wont happen again. Please arm yourself with all the info. you can before taking this very powerful drug!
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40266
on May 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Some pretty odd things began happening. Very sleepy, unable to concentrate, no motivation, apathetic, sexual problems. 60mg/daily Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I would not take this again. Very difficult to come off. Follow your doctors instructions for reducing and hope for the best on this one.
Depression
by Reviewer40267
on May 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Cymbalta has cured my life-long depression, and eliminated my constant fatigue and irritability. Prozac did nothing for me, and I could only tolerate Wellbutrin for 1-2 weeks. Cymbalta increases norepinephrine (along with serotonin), and I started having greater energy after only a day or two. I started at 20 mg for the first 2 months, and just increased to 30 mg 2 weeks ago. The only side effects I notice are a dry mouth (have to be more careful with dental hygene--I had 2 cavities while on Prozac), and that lately someone remarked (twice) that I am smiling a lot. :-) I have felt almost too happy the last week or so. But after a lifetime of depression, theres nothing wrong with that. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Cymbalta has changed my life, as my doctor and my counselor would agree, and my best friend tells me. Im apparently growing new neurons in my hippocampus, and it has given me the mental focus and clear-headedness that I so desperately needed working on my Masters degree. Ive read some negative comments about coming off of it, but with the overwhelmingly positive changes its made in my life, I would be willing to stay on it for the rest of my life if I needed to. But maybe with my lower dose (30 mg instead of 60 mg), it wont be as bad. Im not worried about it. I hardly worry about anything anymore. ;-) My life is going just great now, the way it was always supposed to.
depression, physical pain
by Reviewer40268
on May 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: nausea, after a few days mild diarrhea, mild insomnia, the calves of my legs are COLD and it is summer, so far the side effects are tolerable. Im told the nausea will go away as I get used to the med. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I cant tolerate any anti-depressant at normal doses. I lack the necessary enzymes to metabolize them (this is genetic, some of us are born with low ability to metabolize many drugs). Fortunately I found a Dr. who understands this. He has me opening the capsule and taking only five of the tiny beads inside per day. Sounds absurd, but the improvement in my depression has been DRAMATIC. I feel glad to be alive again!
major depression disorder
by Reviewer40269
on May 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: serious insomniabloating, gas, serious diarrhea after chnaging to 60mg. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: No dperession change, almost three weeks in. 1 week at 30 mg, weeks 2-3 60 mg. Insomnia and diarrehea have made me so tired Im going backwards. Cymbalta was added for the black cloud after Adderall actually fixed adult ADD. Dr. says to keep taking.
major depression
by Reviewer40270
on May 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: nausea, sleeping too much, inability to orgasm, near complete loss of sex drive, random irritability, food and drink taste different, weight loss, no appetite, dizziness and feelings of hypoglycemia Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: STAY AWAY i am afraid to wean off of it :(
fibromyalgia and depression
by Reviewer40271
on May 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: nausea about 4 hours after taking the med lasting rest of the day,sweating in the face, severe constipation Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Ihave only taken cympalta for 5 days and already I feel like a new person. My mood and energy are better than they have been in months. I feel like i have found my light at the end of the tunnel. 1st week taking 30 mg will be going up to 60mg in 2 days. I take this in addition to 150mg per day of wellbutrin and this has helped every aspect of my life already!!!!!! I LOVE IT!
major depression
by Reviewer40272
on May 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: nausea at first, but that went away. Lost some weight, keeps me from eating like I was. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I was already taking Wellbutrin but the depression was the worst I had ever had and doctor added the cymbalta 30 mg a day. I had high blood pressure and migraines so Inderal was added. I feel like a different person, feel so much better. Am afraid now the doctor will take me off this combination. Blood pressure is back to normal, cut down on the inderal to 20 mg a day. I have read the side effects of coming off the cymbalta, sounds really scary. Doctor mentioned me being on the cymbalta for about a year. Has anyone been on the cymbalta longer and with the combination of other meds that I am taking.
depression
by Reviewer40273
on May 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: i took cymbalta for 6 weeks and it reversed on me i didnt not want to be around anyone started fights with my family,had very very bad mood swings, dry mouth and quit taking it. i recently started taking st johns wort and it has helped me out a lot i have no side effects and im in a pleasent mood!!!!!!!! Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
Anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40274
on May 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Vivid dreams, Horrible nights sweats(drenched but cold), occasional clenching of jaw initially Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I was on Lexapro which worked really well except I gained a lot of weight so I switched to Cymbalta. I have lost the weight. I initially had a decrease in my appetite but it came back. My only complaint is the night sweats. It is very irritating. I have very vivid dreams but those dont bother me.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40275
on May 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: After initially feeling out of it for a time, my body adjusted and I felt fine. The side effects Ive experienced include frequent stools, sweats, delayed orgasm (took forever), loss of libido, and.major weight gain. I have gained over 30 pounds in nine months, and have not changed my diet or routine. Dont much like these changes to my life. It did seem to lessen my fibro aches and pains somewhat. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I have decided that I am going to the MD tomorrow and start weaning off this med. I wish I would have researched this drug more when I first started. I have never been heavy in my life and Im sure that added weight is not doing my fibro any good. I am a little worried about the weaning process.it seems that it is not so nice. I wish that my doctor had been more forthcoming about the fact that getting off this drug can be hell.
generalized anxiety disorder
by Reviewer40276
on May 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Extreme sleepiness during the day. Falling asleep on the sofa each night by 8:00 pm, then after getting up and getting into bed, waking up after an hour or so of sleep and having extreme difficulty returning to sleep, with frequent wakings. Problems focusing at work.loss of productivity. Vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I am in the process of going off this med. Trading anxiety for exhaustion and sleep problems is not worth it. I think I would rather be anxious and sleep well. I will say that I did not cry (out of frustration, anger, anxiety) once while I was on this med, and did have more patience with my small children, which is nice, but again.the exhaustion and listlessness is not worth it. So far, I have been off of the drug for almost 3 days. Feel herky-jerky, some small mind zaps but so far it hasnt been long enough to know the extend of withdrawal symptoms. I tried once before to get off the drug and felt bad and wierd enough to go back on. This time I am better prepared for what may happen and plan on sticking with it. Will report more later.
Anxiety & mild depression
by Reviewer40277
on May 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Sleep.its all I want to do, however, unable to rest for more than an hour at a time.so sleepy on 60mg 1x/day. I lost 25 lbs in 3 wks. Had to be put on valium so I could eat. 53 - was 125 now 100 even.not good. (It put me to sleep for an hour, then I would wake up and eat a little) Dont want to eat, had to force myself. Hazy, do not care attitude. Felt like I was sitting in a chair watching the world go by. Im amazed that I have not been fired from my job. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE! IT IS HORRIBLE! I simply dont understand how the FDA could allow this medicine on the market. The withdrawal symptoms are nothing sort of a nightmare. Electrical shocks, headaches, tremors, frequent urination, nausea, major anxiety. Cannot get straight answer from anyone regarding how long these withdrawal symptoms will last.
nerve damage low back ,foot pain
by Reviewer40278
on May 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: very hard to wake up in the morning no sex drive 30 Mg is all I take per day Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: has help me with my feet they do not burn are feel like pins sticking me I sleep sound but very hard to wake up I also sweat much more but worth it to me because my feet feel almost normal
Depression/Neuropathic Pain
by Reviewer40279
on May 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sick at stomach first week. Ongoing insomnia, blurred vision, headaches, initial weight loss but back to normal, increased libido, lump in throat Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Starting feeling better in about five days. I am a different person. Side effects are mostly minor and wouldnt make me quit. Insomnia is getting old. Can go to sleep fine but wake up in 2-3 hours and several more times during the night. Seem to have a constant lump in my throat. Some indigestion, but minor. Mild headaches. Has made a huge difference in my mood. People say Im my old self again.
depression
by Reviewer40280
on May 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 16.0 Side effects: flu-like symptoms, body aches, nausea, extreme fatigue, dry mouth (60 mg), couldnt function and do basic living Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Weaning is a nightmare, please read up on internet about weaning. One Psychiatrist only puts a person on if they are to be on for life as the weaning is awful. I am still going through it after 1 month (9 days completely off).
Nerve Transduction Issues
by Reviewer40281
on April 27, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: NA Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Has worked with Lyrica in prevention of problems.
Severe Depression/Moderate Anxiety
by Reviewer40282
on April 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Severe dry mouth, minor weight loss (no complaint there), extreme bowel irritation, blood in stool, fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I used to be on 40 mg of Lexapro, but that left me feeling empty, so my therapist prescribed Cymbalta, in hopes that the norepinephrine would give me a mood boost. It doesnt. I started on 30 mg and am now up to 120 mg of Cymbalta a day. It is doing very little to help the depression.
depression
by Reviewer40283
on April 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: weight gain, acne, nightmares, heartburn, dizziness, confusion Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: I had a horrible time getting off this drug. I slowly tapered like my docter said,but still had a terrible withdrawal. I was constantly dizzy and felt suicidal when coming off the drug. The reason I wanted to stop taking it was the rapid weight gain and the extreme dizziness I went through. Since getting off, all the side effects have stopped but my depression is back.
chronic atypical depression
by Reviewer40284
on April 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Ive only taken it for two days but I have a VERY heightened sex drive, feel like Im having an orgasm every time I urinate! I dont know if this is good or bad, as I was on Effexor before and it killed my libido. Also feel jittery, headachy. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Have tried every drug imaginable in my life and this is the first that INCREASES my sex drive. Will re-post after a week or so to see if this changes. Effexor worked well for me for years, then lost its efficacy. Of course everyone should be aware of the withdrawal problems with this and Effexor - I tapered off Effexor VERY slowly, then took 37.5 mg for 6 months, just to have some in my system. Be very careful when discontinuing.
3 months
by Reviewer40285
on April 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Very Minor: Moderate Rate of weight loss(stopped nervous eating), slight cases of diarrhea, minor incidents of visual disturbance experiences for the first few days of treatment only(sort of a visual delay or hesitation in brain-eye movement coordination). Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I feel 100% better now that I am taking this medication. I was suffering from chronic depression for more than 15 years. The last 10 years, I contemplated suicide every day. Family history of suicide and depression. I also have Lupus, with the accompanying physical pain and fatigue. After I came to an emotional crisis point, I sought medical help and started with 30 mg Cymbalta for 2 weeks. After carefully monitoring my progress and drug tolerance, my dosage was increased to 60 mg. I have tolerated the drug well, and am able to funtion at a higher level. I have had no thoughts of suicide for many weeks now. My chronic pain from Lupus is much improved.
MDD & Anxiety.
by Reviewer40286
on April 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Extreme hot & cold sensations,Extreme sweating, Extreme apathy Extreme daytime sleepiness with insomnia, Extreme, extreme, extreme depression,Confusion & disorientation, Memory loss, Nausea, Severe mood swings, Suicidal ideations Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: THIS DRUG IS A DISASTER!! PLEASE DONT TRY CYMBALTA!! I have been treated for MDD on and off for over 20 years. Have tried just about every SSRI out there and have never, ever, experienced side effects anything like this. Cymbalta may work well for some people. But when it doesnt work, well, I firmly believe it will cause many suicides before the FDA wakes up. Had it not been for my extremely understanding and supportive husband, and finding another site (check out healtdiaries.com for more Cymbalta info.), I might not be here. I have never felt this mentally ill in my life.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40287
on April 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: drowsy, feeling lethargic; inability to reach orgasm. Feeling like Im have an out of body experience; clenching jaw and teeth a night; jittery; dribbling when I uninate; loosing time (an X-File sort of thing); Generally just feeling weird like Im catching the flu. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Confused. Do I stay on it? Switch to something else? This is only my 4th day, and I have all of these side-effects. My Psychiatrist one time put me on Buspar when I was going through a difficult divorce. After a few weeks, I was at a friends house and started using a punching bag and it felt great! A few days later, I was putting holes in our walls at the house. What was next my family?Medicine scares me, I dont want to go back to those feelings.Do you have any advise?
anxiety, depression
by Reviewer40288
on April 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: 20 mg. No nausea, but a little constipation at first. Mild headaches from time to time (top of head). Took in a.m., and by p.m. I could often feel my heart pounding. Did not gain weight, but could not lose in spite of diet & exercise. Initially I felt energetic and had a bounce in my step. Felt calmer and found it much easier to make decisions. I didnt worry so much about making mistakes. However, it really didnt bother me that much if things didnt get done. Found I could no longer multi-task, and everything seemed to take longer to accomplish. Slept really well, but seemed to require more sleep, and had a hard time getting up. Never shed a single tear while on this med. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Over time I started feeling more and more light-headed, and my legs felt weighted down, sometimes painful. I could not get my heart rate up while using the eliptical at the gym, and would cut my walks short because of fatigue. Withdrawal took almost a month. Headaches, light-headedness, problems with my eyes (slight delay), and achy chest and legs. Kept feeling like I was getting a urinary tract infection. I think I was retaining water because my clothes seem to fit better now that I am off the med. Be extremely careful, thats all I can say. This med is truly a double-edged sword. Do not start it unless you plan to take it forever, because it is very difficult to get it out of your system. I FINALLY feel good again, but was terrified that the med had done some irreparable damage to my brain.
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40289
on April 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Slight weight gain. Sweat profusely when barely doing anything. Get brain zaps if a daily dose is missed. Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: Until about 3 years ago, everything was fine, but then I hit a wall. I was extremely depressed and anxious all the time. This drug has been awesome so far. I had tried several different antidepressants to no avail. After a week or so on Cymbalta, I felt like I did before the depression/anxiety hit.After reading several posts/websites, I am worried about the effectiveness wearing off and the subsequent withdrawal symptoms if I have to come off of it.So far, though, it has been a life saver.
chronic coccydynia (tailbone pain)
by Reviewer40290
on April 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: nausea initially (3-4 days), dry mouth and eyes (initially), spaced out (initially), difficult to urinate, blurry vision, tense yet sleepy at the same time, repeated yawning, teeth clenching especially at night, wakeful at night (but was from depression too), itchy scalp, 1 very serious headache, napping during day (new behavior). Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: If you take all these unpleasant side effects and add them together they are not nearly as bad as the constant pain I was in before cymbalta. There is nothing like constant pain and inability to sit to drive you to suicidal thoughts. My pain has been significantly reduced and Ive been feeling so relieved and happy. I hope it lasts (and the side effects continue to subside).
depression cervical nerve pain
by Reviewer40291
on April 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I was on low dose of the drug, and had to go off because of an episode of pancreatitis. I was off for about 3 weeks. I took 30 mg, and within 3 hrs, had weeping, suicidal ideation, hopeless feeling. I couldnt stop crying. Thank god I knew it was just the drug, and the episode did pass. I had to re-titrate up to the 30 mg, over the course of a week. BE CAREFUL. This drug is not predictable at all. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
Despression; PMS, Eating control
by Reviewer40292
on April 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: I had horrible sweating and hot flashes; extremely drowsy;twitching eye and vision impairment; lethargic; less sociable; extreme weight gain; water retention; constipation; over-eating;memory lapse;loss of sex drive and inability to orgasm.Withdrawal:It feels like my brain is shaking and sending shocks through my body when I walk; itching on hands and feet; muscle cramps;chest pains;shaky heart; irritable; very forgetful and cloudy vision; feel like Im in a fog; Cant focus; episodes of hypoglycemia which has never happened prior to coming off the med. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I began taking 60 mg of Cymbalta and was so tired that I slept the entire day after a couple of days of taking it.I didnt even answer my phone when my boss called to my house looking for me. I have always been a morning person, on time, kept things clean but I feel that I became so lazy on this drug that I could barely get out of bed each morning.I sat at my desk in front of a fan. My doctor switched me to 30 mg. It got a little better but my side effects were so bad that this drug was changing me for the worse. I quit cold turkey and now Im suffering the consequences from these horrible withdrawal symptoms. Any suggestions on how long to wait out the withdrawal before asking my doctor to go to a weaning regimen? I keep thinking theyll get better; its been a week now and Im hoping they subside.
Bi-polar 1 and PTSD
by Reviewer40293
on April 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: waking all night taking hours to get back to sleep,(i take meds that are supposed to help me sleep,not helping much.) being very tired all day,my head feels heavy,not hungry, (not complaing about that one though. What lady wouldnt mind losing a few pounds. :)), and last night i had a severe headache. allthough the headache was most likely caused by no sleep. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Im really not liking the fact that i cant sleep at night and being so tired during the day. But i find its already caling me down some.I know that most meds take up to two weeks to work so im going to do my best to give itthat chance. At the same time im scared to death to keep taking it because of all the posts on how hard it is to wean off of it.
anxiety
by Reviewer40294
on April 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: restless sleeping / logs of waking / vivid dreams / trouble staying still / exhaustion during daytime Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
mild depression, social anxiety
by Reviewer40295
on April 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Extreme sleepiness and tiredness. Some bouts of sudden depression and anxiety while on it. Intense feelings meaning whenever I was happy, I was extremely happy and sad I was extremely depressed and crying. Wild dreams. I dreamed my sister tried to kill me. It made me feel worse. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: 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. I was hitting caffeine everyday on this med. Made me extremely tired especially more while weaning off lexapro with the combination of the two drugs. Not near as good as Lexapro was when I first started taking it. Saw that it was not working after a month, just making me worse and I decided to get off it. I am on effexor now and Im not sure Im going to stay on it. I heard it was making people dense, like Lexapro started to do to me. The withdrawal I heard was also a pain. Overall, Cymbalta made me worse over the month period. I think it worth trying, because everyone is different. I dont think it is an anxiety drug though.
depressed
by Reviewer40296
on April 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: none! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Great.life saver!!
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40297
on April 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Nausea, drowsiness, lack of sex drive, Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Took away my Hypochondria. What a major weight lifted!!! My moods have taken an interesting shift though. Now, instead of getting depressed when people get pissed for no reason, I just get super pissed off. It is as if my depression converted to anger. Definately a strange emotion for me to experience so often.
Anxiety, Depresion
by Reviewer40298
on April 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: none really!. i actually have more energy.less sexual side effects than zoloft. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I started cymbalta after trying a number of ssris.my doc then put me on 60 mg of cymbalta .and im feeling a whole lot better.
dysthymia
by Reviewer40299
on April 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Initially extreme difficulty falling asleep or otherwise waking in middle of night. Also constipation. both of these seem to be decreasing. Now I seem to be yawning excessively. My nose is always cold and Im sweating a lot (especially on my face). the thing concerning me most is the sudden and extreme complete inability to achieve an orgasm. Its like Ive been switched off sexually and its really upsetting my husband (and me) Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: So far it seems like this med is lifting my depression. I was on Wellbutrin SR before (now tapering off). I have a lot of personal and family problems influencing my depression and for the first time I am feeling like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and perhaps I will be able to mobilise my inner resources to get out of this pit I feel Im in. So theres this positive aspect together with the libido problems, and Im feeling a bit torn. Maybe Im being shallow but my sex life has always been good and I dont want to give it up. Am now on 60mg which the dr said I should take at night. Any advice?
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40300
on April 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: I wrote a few days ago. Cymbalta kept me from having panic attacks, helped me sleep (too much!), and helped with anxiety. However, I know my body and I just kept getting the feeling that it was not good for me physically. Headaches, then visual disturbances (slight delay, like when you have a concussion).I feel better off the medicine. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I think this is a dangerous drug, affecting everything from digestion to circulation. Visual disturbances and lightheadednessare finally gone now that I am off, but headaches come and go. When I exert myself physically doing yard work or working out in the gym my head sometimes pounds and feels like its going to explode. I hope this is not a permanent change!!!
depression
by Reviewer40301
on April 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: dry mouth, neck pain, bloated stomach, couldnt think clearly, sweating, loss of appetite. I only took two doses of 20 mg. On the second day, I was taken to the ER. I couldnt follow the conversation at lunch and then became very hot, my vision was blurring, and dizzy. I then got very cold. I guess my body was in the fight or flight stage. My fingernails and lips were blue. My heart was beating at 140 bpm. They thought that I was having a heart attack. My blood pressure was 130/52, usually it is 110/68. I was treated for dehydration after blood work and xrays turned out ok. Doc said it was due to the medication! This is the 3rd day without it and I am gritting my teeth, still have dry mouth and neck pain! All after only 2 doses of 20 mg! Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
anxiety, depression, menopause
by Reviewer40302
on April 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: No side effects at first. Felt great. Lots of energy. Calmer. Took the edge off. Mild headaches. Gradually noticed fatigue returning. I think the initial bounce wore off. More pleasant to be around, but more tired. Started noticing more and more that I was feeling lightheaded, which is why I discontinued it. 20 mg. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Started on antidepressants after lumpectomy & very traumatic move. A trusted phychologist helped me mourn & did me more good than pills. 20 mg. Celexa worked well for menopause, without side effects that seem to affect the entire body. (40 mg. sapped my energy) Off Cymbalta for a few months, headaches & vertigo.
Depression - sadness - Shldr pain
by Reviewer40303
on April 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: day one I had this unbelieveable nausea - this is day 3 taking it and just have not much of an appetite. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I read this blog and was concerned, but went ahead as everyone reacts differently. I am taking 20mg once a day for one week, then up to 40mg after that. I have noticed my moods are better already, I feel more awake. I am taking this with Lunesta and feel like I have found my perfect cure, I am sleeping, and everything is so much better! Its early days - so we will see. I will post again in 2 weeks. Anyone considering taking this should give it a shot - its worth it. Due to a car accident for 4 months I have been on every narcotic known to man kind. I stopped cold turkey taking all narcotics and this has helped me with that too. and the pain is actually better from Cymbalta than all the powerful narcotics and muscle relaxers.
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40304
on April 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Occasional dryness of mouth & constipation at first. Slept like a baby. No real mood change, but decision making became a lot easier. Rapid heart beat at times. Felt calmer, but also had less energy. Some blurriness of vision which I didnt attribute to the medicine until I went off 2 wks. ago. Mild headaches. Lightheadedness. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Low dose (20 mg.) One weird side effect I had was an occasional feeling of heaviness in my calves that gradually increased and became painful, almost like the blood was pooling in my legs. Discontinued medication, using Motrin to pre-empt headaches. Still feel lightheaded now & then. Next: Wellbutrin(energy) or nothing.
chronic pain/wegners granulomatosis
by Reviewer40305
on April 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: uncontrollable shaking/tremors, sweaty palms, nausea, clenching of the jaw during sleep Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Have been on Cymbalta (30 mg) for 7 days due to chronic ear pain. Noticed difference on day 1. Felt no pain at all and experienced happier moods. However the uncontrollable shaking really scared me. Have quit this drug before things get worse.
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40306
on April 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: agitation, dizzy spells, yawning, fatigue, anxiety Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: It seems to help the depression but not the anxiety, but I am willing to wait and see if this improves with time. I have lost weight and still losing. Previously on remeron which made me gain weight, even with exercise and controlled eating. I hope this works because so far no weight gain or sexual side effects.
Depression
by Reviewer40307
on April 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Couldnt really notice this medicine having any effect Time taken and dosage: Review: I didnt feel bad but didnt feel good either. Strange thing is, shortly after I stopped taking it (abruptly), I felt much better. I felt good although not like myself. Im not sure if the medicine actually started working or if I was just having strange withdrawal symptoms. I felt sort of electric shocks going through my body every once in a while, and I had strange episodes of simultaneous violent and happy feelings. I started taking it again and had a seizure due to combining it with tramadol. (You shouldnt take tramadol with any SSRI as far as I understand now).
depression and panic attacks
by Reviewer40308
on April 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: i noticed that i sweat quite a bit at night while asleep, i had a dry mouth for the first month, i lost 20 pounds in about 2 months because i wasnt ever hungry (im not complaining about that.) and DO NOT ever not take more than 2 or 3 days. the jolts and zaps throughout the body are incredibly uncomfortable and it makes you very, very cranky. oh! and if you drink alcohol, you wont remember a thing about the night and you will act like a jacka**. i had to lower my amount of consumption to keep straight. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: other than those small side effects, i reccommend cymbalta for anyone with depression. i absolutely adore it.
depression and panic attacks
by Reviewer40309
on April 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: i noticed that i sweat quite a bit at night while asleep, i had a dry mouth for the first month, i lost 20 pounds in about 2 months because i wasnt ever hungry (im not complaining about that.) and DO NOT ever not take more than 2 or 3 days. the jolts and zaps throughout the body are incredibly uncomfortable and it makes you very, very cranky. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: other than those small side effects, i reccommend cymbalta for anyone with depression. i absolutely adore it.
depression
by Reviewer40310
on April 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Off feelings throughout my body, sensitivity to sounds, light and touch sensations. Others have referred to them as brain zaps. Irritability and the desire to have an angry outburst are increased. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40311
on April 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Insomnia, anxiety, a bit irritable (but I think Im irritable because of the insomnia). Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: Did not help much with the depression. I see my doctor next week and will ask him how to slowly wean myself off this drug.
Major Depression pain anxiety
by Reviewer40312
on April 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: None, never took it due to this web site.looks like a horror show.very expensive.just a money maker for Lilly Time taken and dosage: Review: Should be off the market before someone dies
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40313
on April 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: For the first week, I experienced extreme tremors and extreme fatigue. I was thinking about stopping the med because of the fatigue, but I persevered. After about two weeks, those side effects were gone. I love the way I feel. Happy. Way more calm. Confident. Creative. Excited about life. Motivated. I do have some strange side effects: hesitation to urinate, yawning (big yawns), some insomnia, some fatigue (due to insomnia?), missed period (not pregnant), and the craziest is very vivid dreams with many details. Some are nightmares and some are wonderful. I compare it to the movie Jacobs Ladder Heaven and Hell mixed together.only not quite so bad. :) Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have only recently began taking Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. Wellbutrin for about one year and Cymbalta for two months. I feel like the benefits of Cymbalta are the reason I decided to try medication (I hate taking medication). The concerns I have are that I want to feel this way without medication. Also, I am very concerned about missing a period since I want to have kids some day.
chronic lower back pain
by Reviewer40314
on April 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: The first few days were really strange - I felt happy, but wired and a little out of sorts and not much pain relief. Now the symptoms have narrowed down to increased sweating - especially night sweats - I take 2 showers a day now (Im a little concerned about this with the TX summer coming), dry mouth, fatigue - I yawn a lot, increased self confidence and overall sense of well being :), some pain relief (not as much as Id hoped, but it has been an improvement, especially in my ability to cope with chronic pain); Ive had a few rounds of upper respiratory crud (virus/bronchitis) - not sure if this is related to the drug as much as exposure to other people spreading the crud around work though. Im actually coming to enjoy the fact that my brain is marinating in seratonin- it makes the side effects seem very minor, though occasionally annoying. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: The side effects really have been seeming quite minor - though Ive gotten pretty hooked on having my morning cappiccino now in order to fully wake up! I posted before, as I was really scared after reading this blog, but my experience has been very positive. I have to stop taking the drug within the next 6 months - as we are planning on having kids next year, but I have a goal in mind, and can really pace myself and get off slowly (Im feeling pretty good about this, based on conversations with my doc and other information Ive read out there on tapering off, and nutritional supplements that can help ease withdrawal symptoms.) Ill post again then and let you know how its going!
nerve pain in legs/arms
by Reviewer40315
on April 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: I began Cymbalta with 2 side effects- inability to orgasm and constipation. They contintued until I went off this med. Nerve pain was greatly reduced for 9 months until the med. just stopped working. Pain began to come back. I experienced all the side effects I had read about thinking it was my age and hormones, then realized through this site that others have had it stop working. Night sweats and vivid dreams were difficult. After worsening side effects for about a week, they stopped, constipation is gone, and I have my libodo back!!!! My doctor told me that Cymbalta can just stop working (I wish he had told me that earlier.)He has prescribed Wellbutrin XL now, but it is not helping the pain, only making me feel like I will fall over when I turn my head. I dont know what else may help at this point. I also gained 20 pounds over the course of this med. I jope it comes off now. Any suggestions for another nerve pain med.? Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: This med. may just stop working one day, and youll begin withdrawal symptoms. Be observant!!!
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40316
on April 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: First week was rough - insomnia followed by fatigue, dry mouth, constipation, zombie like (like when taking cold meds) for one day. Then most symptoms left. Only side effects now are CANNOT DRINK MORE THAN ONE OR TWO DRINKS OR WILL GET DRUNK AND BLACKOUT - also inhibited orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Was on Celexa - knocked me out and felt drugged. Tried Lexapro with good effect but difficult getting out of bed - always tired. Cymbalta total works on my anxiety and depression. I have tons of energy and my mood is great! I do not feel drugged at all. My husband says I seem much less stressed and irritable. Fantastic drug for me but I miss social drinking and consistent orgasms!
Depression
by Reviewer40317
on April 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, nausea Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I had a really rough year last year which included a fmaily member dying, getting out of a bad relationship, and almost getting kicked out of school. My doctor put me on 30mg for a week then bumped me up to 60mg which Ive been on for 2 months. It has worked wonders for me. The best time for me to take it is around 5pm with a good meal. This gets rid of nausea and lessens the insomnia and dry mouth. I take a stool softener to help with the constipation. I get to taper down to 30mg in about 3 weeks then eventually get back to normal life
GAD, depression
by Reviewer40318
on April 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, extreme night sweats (changing clothes 4 times a night), very vivid & crazy dreams (& the ability to remember ALL the details), no libido, strong cravings for sweets, constipation, clumsiness. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: The side effects finally overtook what little good the pills were doing, & after trying to taper & still experiencing withdrawal, I decided I might as well go cold turkey. Its been 7 days now, & Ive had tons of withdrawal symptoms. Nausea, severe headache, flu-like aches, panic attacks, disoriented, brain zaps, whooshing feeling, vertigo, dizziness. But every day gets a little bit better, so theres hope. I almost feel normal again. I had previously taken Lexapro a year or so ago & had trouble discontinuing it as well.
Social Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer40319
on April 8, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: nausea if taken on an empty stomach; dizziness when dose is missed; frequent night sweats Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Despite the uncomfortable side effects this medication has been helpful - elevated mood, better concentration, fewer physical effects from anxiety (i.e. no increased heart rate; no sweating)
Fibromyalgia; Vulvar Vestibulitis
by Reviewer40320
on April 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I still get very tired in the afternoon. Also, not sure if this is cymbalta, but I have a swishy feeling in my ears (not a ringing--more of a cloudy sensation) that comes and goes. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Cymbalta was prescribed to address pain associated with fibromyalgia and vulvar vestibulitis. It hasnt really done much for the pain, but it has affected my mood very positively. Initially, I was euphoric, now after 6 months, I am starting to notice old feelings of annoyance creeping in. I am considering going off since it does not address the primary issue of pain.
depression, anger, agitation
by Reviewer40321
on April 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Cymbalta has cured me of my constant chip on the shoulder symdrome that I have experienced with my husband and children for the past few years. My anger and depression is totally under control with this med. I initially had an inability to climax, both with my hubby and solo, but that has seemed to pass, thank goodness. I have extremely vivid, epic dreams every night. Wild stuff! Also, my hair is falling out. Not in clumps, but after every bath the drain has 10-15 hairs in it, and any time I run my fingers through my hair several will come out. I am anxious about this, dont wanna be bald. This would depress me, make me angry and agitated!!! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I dont want to be dependent on meds forever. I am trying to wean off. I have been on 60mg daily for about 5 months. I am currently doing every-other-day dosing which is working ok, though I am noticing my agitation returning. I missed a dose last week and boy howdy was that freaky. Vertigo, nausea, did not feel like I could pull through. That was at the beginning of my weaning, though. I now feel like I could skip 2 days without severely adverse effects. Maybe. Also, I can no longer dring hard liquor--I also black out. But I hear Im a fun drunk.
Depression
by Reviewer40322
on April 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Fatigue, extreme changes in body temperature (hot to cold), slight headache, insomnia, agitation and anxiousness, fidgeting, food tasting odd and loss of concentration. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: The side effects are worse than the benefits. I decided to stop taking the drug as I made me feel worse than I did before I took it. I was not prepared to endure the side effects for 2-4 weeks to see whether the drug would work or not. I cant see how it can be an anti-depressant when some of the side effects are depressive thoughts and actions.
depression , anxiety
by Reviewer40323
on April 5, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I have only been on it 2 days and I have this funny feeling in my head. I feel these weird brain sensations. Almost like needles poking my brain. I am also on concerta, but am trying the cymbalta for depression. These are the weirdest side effects I have ever fealty. Almost feel like electricity is tuning through my body and I am real jittery. Will this go away? Has anyone else experienced this? Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Let me give you a brief history of the meds I have taken. I started having panicky attacks at the age of 18 and tried all the ssris and was put on ativan as needed. The whole benzo road was a nightmare getting off, so I decided to just deal with the depression. Around 2003 my Dad was dying of cancer so I was put on valium and effexor. On top of that I was doing some heavy drinking and taking a lot of opiates. I became heavily addicted to opiates and finally tapered down with my doctor and have been off for 2 weeks. Now I feel like my life is wasted. When I was on the opiates I wasnt depressed but everything around me was falling apart. My doctor has me on concerta (which helps me focus at work), klonopin 1mg as needed for anxiety, bisoprolol (blood pressure) and now the cymbalta for depression. I just dont know if this is a good combo. The reason for getting off the opiates was to feel better, and now I just dont know what I feel. I just hope the cymbalta works because the side eff
Depressed w/ Chronic neck condition
by Reviewer40324
on April 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Severly damaging to the stomach lining. No ability what so ever to orgasm, Vomiting for over 2 weeks in a row. Night sweats, vivid dreams, hot flashes, bad. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I want to share my story with Cymbalta, because I read alot of the reveiws. The first thing, some drugs DO work for some people. We need to look at the age and sex of an individual, and their problems. I do beleive that the DR knows best, but no one knows your body like you.I took Cymbalta, I LOVED IT. LOVED IT. I felt great. No more crying, virtually no more pain, I suffer with a great deal of pain everyday, and have been taking also narcotic pain meds, that still didnt work as well as Cymbalta. But, I started noticing problems with my digestion. The IBS is normal when taking meds like this, so that never was a real issue, but I always had like a rock feeling in my esophagus, and stomach was bloated adn aching. Then the vomiting started. I cold turkey stopped Cymbalta, needless to say I ran out of my narcotics at the same time, and BAM! It was awfull. Any body who may have had an addiction can understand, I went through the worst thing I have ever been through, a chemica
Neuropathic Pain due to Cervical di
by Reviewer40325
on April 4, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: The only side effects were minor weight gain and some dizzyness if I missed a dosage. Slightly edgy for the first week but that went away quickly. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Absolutely Fantastic. Got me through an incredibally difficult time. Before Cymbalta I tried Anti inflamatories, Steroids and on occasion, Vicodin for the pain which was severe at points. I was significantly limted for 6 months before trying Cymbalta. None of them worked. Cymbalta took about one month to build up to concentration and reduced the Nerve pain to the point i could easily resume regular activities. Im just now reducing dosage 10 months after starting and having no side effects.
major chronic depression/suicidal
by Reviewer40326
on April 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I feel the best I have felt in years. I have been on anti-depressants since 1986. I have been on this since Jan of this year and to my knowledge have no side effects. I think more clearly, sleep well, and am more alert and generally am accomplishing more than I have in several years.
Anxiety
by Reviewer40327
on April 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizzy, disoriented, Zombie feeling. Blurry vision. I felt like I was having a panic attack. all from 1 dose! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I cant believe this drug is on the shelf and can be given out so freely. The doctor put me on a 30mlg dose with the idea of increasing me to 60mlg. If this is a cure I will suffer with anxiety!
BiBolar II Depression
by Reviewer40328
on April 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: None - Maybe more Tired Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review: Rate it at a 3
Social Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40329
on April 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: First few weeks: trouble sleeping, dizziness, nausea, acneEntire time: tremors in arms and head, A LOT of sweating during sleep, mild nausea, difficulty concentratingWithdrawal: Very dizzy/lightheaded, nausea, drowsiness, more sweating, clouded thinking, crying Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I was up 120mg daily the last 2 months. The side effects were unpleasant and it did not seem to help ease the anxiety/depression much at all. I felt like I had to cry much of the time but unable to. After I stopped the meds crying came very easily.
bi-polar with body aches
by Reviewer40330
on March 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: While on it: at 30 mg it was not effective for all over body pain. At 60 mg it resulted in loss of appetite, loss of desire for my husband, difficulty waking up and staying awake throuhout the day, and although my pain management was undercontrol I did not feel like myself in my head anymore. Withdrawl was a NIGHTMARE . really intense for 2 weeks with extreme mood swings and aggitation, nausea, vomiting, and by week 3 pain returning. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: This drug should be taken off the market. Read packaging info and FDA reports on potential liver damage.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40331
on March 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Dry mouth first couple of days. Maybe slight headache occasionally. I dont know about any sexual side effects yet. I have not gained weight yet either. The first couple of days I didnt want to eat much but my appetite has returned. I already had menopausal hot flashes and night sweats so I dont know if they are related to this drug or not, but Im used to them. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I took Prozac in the mid 90s and it worked fine, I went off it after a year and only recently got so depressed and anxious again to the point where I felt i needed help. Ive only been taking it for a week and just increased to 60mg. I felt better the first day and its really helped me. I feel good and my anxiety is much less. I can focus better on tasks and am not as distracted or worried about things. So far so good.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40332
on March 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Withdrawl-MAJOR flu, profuse swetting, brain and body zaps, total confusion, body pain, extreeme mood swings, bouts of uncontrollable crying, dizziness, weight gain, impaired speech, impaired motor skills, unable to put my thoughts together, upset stomach, jaw and tongue tightness, nightmares, night sweets, joint pain, headaches, swelling/puffiness Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: cymbalta has MAJOR withdrawl symptoms not disclosed by lily or the doctors prescribing it. It did seem to help somewhat with the depression, but the withdrawl from stopping is far worse than the benefits it brings, go with a different medication, and not effexor, it is the same way.
mild depression
by Reviewer40333
on March 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: suicidal thought, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, agitation,anger Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: it needs to be taken off the market.
mild depression
by Reviewer40334
on March 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: suicidal thought, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, agitation,anger Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: it needs to be taken off the market. My 24 year old neice committed suicide while taking Cymbalta. Im planning on sueing the company for directly causing her death. Many people have committed suicide while on his horrible drug. Alot of families of victims have filed a Class Action Lawsuit against Eli-Lilly for their incompetence. Justice for the many victims of this death drug.
depression
by Reviewer40335
on March 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Major sweating at night. Had to change my clothes about five times a night. Very sedating and I was in a brain fog most of the time. Too spaced out to be depressed. It took me days just to get simple things done. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I am now getting off this useless (for me) drug. In weaning myself off it, my brain is doing the weirdest things. I feel dizzy a lot, and I have this sort of white noise noise in my brain much of the time. Its been almost a week since I stopped and I cant wait until this drug has left my system. I can see now how zoned out I was and Im looking forward to just being me again, without any drugs. The only drug that ever worked for me was Prozac, but that stopped working after about five years.
anxiety
by Reviewer40336
on March 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I had an immediate and severe reaction to this drug. I had hot flashes, I felt disoriented, ended up having a serious panic attack and had to go to the hospital. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have read that this is a common reaction to Cymbalta with a first dose. My (old) doctor thought that it was because the dose was too high for a first go at it and tried to talk me into taking it in microdoses until I adapted to it. Given that my experience was extreme and frightning, I told her she was kidding herself!
Depression, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40337
on March 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Extreme night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain (craved sugar), no libido, no orgasm. It helped initially with depression, initialy I had an increased sex drive and it helped with the pain of Fibro. That did not last! Pain came back, sex drive died, depression came back, and the side effects got worse. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I went from Lexapro which did not work to Cymbalta, which worked initially then stopped. I have gained 60 pounds from both meds, I have no ability to orgasm or desire to have sex. I tried to stop it before and had horrible withdrawel: dizziness, headaches, vertigo, etc. I went back on and started having very vivid dreams, hot flashes, and drenching night sweats. I have come off again with help of Wellbutrin, I hope it works, withdrawel is awful.
Depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40338
on March 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: sleeplessness, trouble achieving orgasm, lack of appetite (to the point of being a problem), blurred/strange vision, Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I didnt have side effects when I took a lower dose of cymbalta, but once I switched to 60 mgs -- and stopped taking remeron, my old drug-- all the awful side effects started. I would wake up every night (literally. Even when I attempted taking some sort of sleep medication to help) at around 6 or 7 30, then not be able to fall back asleep for a good hour and a half to two hours. It was incredibly irritating and caused a lot of exhaustion on my part. I also noticed a pretty major decrease in my appetite-- this paired with my use of (prescribed) adderal meant I wasnt eating EVER-- had trouble achieving orgasm during intercourse (it took forever, absolutely forever), and towards the end, even had spots in my vision/blurred vision. The worst was that I loved how this drug made me feel mentally-- I really did-- but I just couldnt stand the physical side effects. I gave it a 3 for this reason; of course, these side effects by no means pop up in every patient, and if they dont in yo
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40339
on March 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Headache, extreme fatigue, nausea, sweating, slurred speech, halluinations, insomnia, depression, sexual side effects, terrible anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Taking this drug was the woarst thing I have ever experienced. I felt as if I had been poisoned and it did not help with any of my pain. It took me days to recover after I stopped taking it.
depression/anxiety/pmdd
by Reviewer40340
on March 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Could not sleep, so anxious I felt I was crawling under my skin. Some chest pain, decreased appetitie. A nervous wreck Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only took it for one day and I had to stop. I was previously on effexor for PMDD, but I started to get panic attacks that I thought were related to the effexor. I am currently still trying to find a more mild drug to help with my pmdd/anxiety, no luck as of yet
Treatment Resistnt Major Depression
by Reviewer40341
on March 24, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Did nothing for me. Absolutely Nothing. Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: Have tried all of the SSRIs and SNRIs to no effect. Been depressed for 4 years. The only thing that has helped is a recent switch to a tricyclic antidepressant imipramine.
Depression
by Reviewer40342
on March 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: no firm erections, difficulty ejaculating, intense orgasms (nice!), dizziness, night sweats Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: is better than Lexapro - which I was on for 2 years (20 mg.)
major depression
by Reviewer40343
on March 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: sweating Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: the only thing that gets really irritating is the hot flushes, guess theyll keep me warm in winter though!
Depression
by Reviewer40344
on March 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Mild Constipation(went away after 3 weeks) decreased libido (still in effect). Increased sweats (went away after 4 weeks). I now blackout when drinking hard alcohol (never happened before), also prone to emotional outbursts and crying when drinking hard alcohol. Okay with beer. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I like this drug alot, most of the side-effects have gone away, except for decreased libido (but not really a problem since mine was over-active before) and the fact I can no longer drink hard alcohol. Has helped tremendously in getting rid of persistent negative thoughts. Most symptoms of depression are gone, some still remain, but ive only been on it for 4 months so far.
severe depression
by Reviewer40345
on March 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Triggered extreme rapid cycling. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: The good thing I can say about this med is that it helped determine for sure that I have bipolar disorder. I went into severe rapid cycling, mania, hypomania, severe suicidal depression . it was terrible. I am coming off it now and already see a difference. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE BIPOLAR WITHOUT DISCUSSING THIS WITH A PSYCHIATRIST!!!
depression
by Reviewer40346
on March 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Increased sweating, occational night sweats, mild constipation, difficulty to orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: So far so good. I can live with the minimal side effects I am experiencing as long as it continues to help me feel better emotionally. It does scare me to read all of the horrible side effects most are experiencing though.
anxiety/MILD DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40347
on March 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Constipation, sexual dysfunctions, bloating, irritable bowl, weight gain (YIKES!!!), sluggish/numb feeling, uncontrollable hunger especially for carbs and sweets!!! Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: WHATEVER YOU DO.DONT DO IT!!!Been trying to come off for about 3 months now. After 3 tries at different SSRIs this was supposed to be the golden pill. BULL!!Should have used my better judgement and went the natural way. Dont care what the med. prof. says, no taper will work! First was told to quite cold turkey, thought I was going to kill someone or myself(not because of mental dysfunction, but because I felt so HORRIBLE). Brain zaps, dizzy, wierd feeling like eyes were going to pop out, ringing in ears, wooshing in head, nausea, tiredness, overall feeling of being drunk and hung over at the same time! Have tried the suggested taper program--same outcome, even tried using empty casings to make my own lower doses tapering for 3 weeks from 20mg to 2.5mg. OK until 0MG--same outcome! Now 2 weeks of living in pure HELL, I have desperately found that pseudoephedrin is in same family and will ease the symptoms, but now am addicted to pseudophed every 4 hours!! If anyone have any a
Depression
by Reviewer40348
on March 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: None at all. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I didnt notice any effects at all. I also know a number of other people who have also been recently prescribed Cymbalta and they have told me they have had no effect. This seems to me like a pointless drug that is currently being heavily prescribed because it was recently approved. But if it helps some people, great.
Review
by Reviewer40349
on March 18, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40350
on March 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Extreme itchiness including eyes, inside ears, inside nose, down throat and all over skin. No rash. No hives. Itching stopped with discontinuing medication. Medication was starting to improve mood. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review:
Complex Regional pain syndrome
by Reviewer40351
on March 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: severe Constipation, Urine retention, no libio, It seemed to numb all my bodily functions. Time taken and dosage: Review:
depression
by Reviewer40352
on March 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Cymbalta initially made me feel agitated. My doctor thought that perhaps I was under medicated, so he increased my dose. I then started to feel manic. I had hot and cold chills while taking this medicine; I felt like I had the flu the whole time I took it. I also lost my ability to have an orgasm! I stopped taking this medication and now am back to normal, orgasm and all. Time taken and dosage: 28 days Review: I was told that this drug was great, that many people were doing well on it, but sadly, it did not work well for me.
neuropothy
by Reviewer40353
on March 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: initial- sleepiness, lightheadedness, loss of appitite. coming off of this is a NIGHTMARE, i would recommend weening yourself down off of it, cold turkey will make you seriously want to kill someone. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: this is my second time being perscribed cymbalta, the first time i stopped taking it ONLY because my insurance no longer covered it. let me tell you, for me--this drug is HEAVENSENT. i was miserable before i started taking it, excrutiating pain down my left hip and leg, tried everything--this was the ONLY thing that worked and it started working immediately. ive been on it again now for 3 days and i can say that the worst part of this drug is coming off of it or going onto it. if you stick it out--things get SO MUCH BETTER.
low back pain
by Reviewer40354
on March 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: constipation Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I was in a bad car accident and hurt my low back (L-5) and had undergone all kinds of injections, etc to get out of pain. My dr suggested Cymbalta. I was on in for 6 weeks and told my dr it was a miracle drug. It was the first time I was out of pain in 4 years. Then, just as quickly, the pain came back. My dr said that he had other patients who had experienced the same response. Those of you on it for a month or so, good luck, I hope that it keeps you out of pain. I wish that it still worked for me.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40355
on March 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Do NOT suddenly stop taking this med. The withdrawal period is miserable. Brain zaps and severe personality changes - taper off slowly with help from a doctor. I tried to take myself off of it when my Rx expired, bad idea. But it did stop my emotional outbursts and crying spells. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
pain in muscles after taking lipito
by Reviewer40356
on March 14, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
motor peripheral neuropathy
by Reviewer40357
on March 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: took 60 mg dose after breakfast, then the horror begins;severe chest pain at first, sat down wrote a goodbye note, well the chest pain passed then was cold sweats, chills, sick feeling all day, finally was able to eat something, tried to sleep it off.No Good, head felt like it had a gyroscope gone crazy inside, was not able to sleep the entire night, wanted to go outside and run around in circles, but was unable to due to foot/ankle pain swelling etc. I guess I just cant tolerate Cymbalta or another possibility it was stored at improper temparature. a sample bottle that was by my PC Physician, Now after 2 years I am going to try Lyrica, I hope the chest pain doesnt return. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
anxiety / depression
by Reviewer40358
on March 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: no side effects Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: still have my libado!
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer40359
on March 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Nausea, depression, night sweats, excess sleep, panic attacks, severe anxiety, general inability to function followed by negative personality changes that friends and loved ones noticed after a few days. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: My psychiatrist and MD both wanted to get me off of xanax because of habituation and dosage creep, Im up to 4mg+ per day after 3 years of using it. 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. The idea was to let the Cymbalta do its thing for a while then taper off the xanax. The result was an abject disaster on every possible level. I dont suffer from depression, and Im glad that this helps people who do. The side effects were far worse and much broader than described in their clinical trials. Basically, the first few days I felt extremely toxic physically, then when the brain chemistry changes started to kick in, my anxiety level was off the hook to the point of nearly complete dysfunction. I lost a week of my life to this stuff, just two weeks after it was officially approved by the FDA for exactly the problem I have - GAD. Ive been off it for two days now and I finally feel li
for fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer40360
on March 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: It kept me awake at night if I took it before bed. I now take it after I wake up in the morning, and Im sleeping fine. Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: Im amazed how well it has reduced my daily pain level. I have no other side effects. I take 30 mg. per day.
Major Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40361
on March 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Night sweats, drowsiness Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: I have been on Cymbalta now for 3 weeks. Started at 30mg for 2 weeks, then upped to 60 mg for 6 days and 120 mg for the last 2 days. Medicine seems to be kicking in over the last 2 days. I have been able to go without taking any Xanax for anxiety for 2 days. Also, my mood has been better. I hope this works - have been in my current episode of depression for 5 months now. Have tried 3 different medications and nothing has worked. Am cautiously optimistic about Cymbalta. If it keeps working, I will be back in a week to give it a full5 instead of just a 4 rating!?
Depression
by Reviewer40362
on March 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Emotionally numb, wasnt happy or sad. No libido at all, was unable to orgasm from sex. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40363
on March 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Shaky hands depression worse, sexual side effects Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
panic disorder, depression
by Reviewer40364
on March 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: sudden sweats particularly between my legs? (kinda gross but tolerable, 1-2/day), occasional hot flashes (~15 minutes each, 1-2/day), no change in sex drive, slightly delayed orgasms, amazingly powerful orgasms, increased thirst, occasional middle insomnia, ocassional muscle twitches (particularly at night), amazingly vivid dreams, and bizarreness warning-- I occasionally ejaculate (4-5 times) while having a bowel movement (without orgasm, freaky!) Time taken and dosage: 12 weeks Review: This drug cured my depression and eliminated the panic attacks I was suffering with. Certainly an interesting set of side effects, I dont mind at all, I feel and act so much better, my wife is much happier. I am scheduled to stay on cymbalta for 26 weeks than taper off (slowly). Warning: one day I missed a dose and the evil symptoms returned within 12-16 hours, this was early in the treatment cycle but indicates that some people will have trouble coming off this quickly. Good luck to all.
Muscle Pain, bruising
by Reviewer40365
on March 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, restlessness, overactive reflexes, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fainting, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast heartbeat, dizziness, headache, insomnia, anxiety so bad you cant stand it, panic, nervous, increased sweating, violent tremors Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: My doctor prescribed Cymbalta for me against my better judgment, Oh my god! This is poison, poison, poison!! The first hour the sweating and disorientation began, next came the panic, anxiety, nausea, IBS. At first I thought its ok Im just adjusting to it. Two hours later I am on the phone shaking violently, trying to form a thought so I can call my doctor and my poor husband. So here is the picture. I am laying over a trash can in the kitchen throwing up uncontrollably, cant focus, cannot form a solid thought, trying to chant my abc's since its the only thing I can grasp. Shaking so violently the trash can is bouncing off the floor with my tremors. Constant panic and anxiety overwhelming me, wired out of my mind. I can barely open my jaw to throw up it keeps clenching so tightly. I lost all feeling and control of my bladder for an undetermined amount of time. Now, it is 2 days later. I finally slept for a few hours last night. I still have the anxiety/panic in my chest and m
Diabetic Neuropathy & Depression
by Reviewer40366
on March 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Difficult to orgasm, sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: Cymbalta started relieving the pain almost immediately, I am much more functional and need less opiods for breakthrough pain. Ive been on Cymbalt for 4 weeks now and it has been my cure. I got my life back!
GAD, Panic Disorder
by Reviewer40367
on March 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Diarrhea, Upset Stomach (occasionally) Time taken and dosage: 1.5 weeks Review: After being prescribed this medication (that I had only heard about briefly on commercials though paid little to no attention to) I went ahead and researched it extensively. I went to reputable medical websites, message boards and just plain googled the med. At first, I was dead set against taking it as a majority of the reviews on the message boards were extremely negative. People were talking about terrible side effects that were often developing within hours of taking their first dose. I was appalled that such a medication would even be prescribed. Then I found this website, which seemed to include the good and the bad. I read hundreds of posts from those who swore by the med to those who felt it was the root of all evil. I had made up my mind that I was not going to try Cymbalta- no way! I thought Id rather suffer through all my anxiety and panic attacks, than deal with the crazy side effects that people were going through. But then, my dad said something- he said that a
Fibromyalgia, depression
by Reviewer40368
on March 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Acute diarrhea, nausea, blurred vision, restless energy. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Id taken this drug for 5 days total (20mgs), suffered through adverse reactions for 4 days, then stopped. Withdrawal difficulty very real even after 4 days: shakes, disorientation, nausea, blurred vision. Couldnt wean off the drug since I was already at lowest dosage.But, I had felt some reduction of fibro pain and a week later, with some sense of desperation, decided to try it again. This is my 1st day back, and it will be my last. Acute diarrhea again. After reading this web site, Im certain that effort is NOT WORTH THE RISK!
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40369
on February 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Nighttime sweatssome sleepiness during day Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I have taken many antidepressents over the years (prozac, paxil, wellbutrin, lexapro). Am currently on 60mg cmbalta (up from 30mg first two weeks) and am weening off 40 mg prozac). No major effects yet. Am hoping this will address my ongoing depression and anxiety (since October).
CHRONIC PMS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40370
on February 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: MODERATE LOSS OF APPETITE. INITIAL INABILITY TO ORGASM, BUT THAT HAS PASSED. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: CYMBALTA IS THE BEST MEDICATION FOR DEPRESSION THAT I HAVE TRIED - AND I HAVE BEEN ON THEM ALL. I AM NOW ON 60 MGS OF CYMBALTA AND 300 MGS OF WELLBUTRIN - FOR 3 MONTHS. I HAVE CHRONIC PMS - WHICH HAS GREATLY IMPROVED. AROUND THANKSGIVING, I WAS CRYING CONSTANTLY AND VERY DOWN. I AM A NEW PERSON ON CYMBALTA - BETTER THAN GOOD. THE COMBINATION WITH WELLBUTRIN IS A WINNER! PLEASE TRY IT.
Depression, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40371
on February 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: The major side effect that I am having is flatulence (increased gas) and stomach cramping especially at night after I take the medication. I have also noticed some decreased libido. However, this is not a bad side effect for me since I had an overly high libido prior to taking Cymbalta. I have also noticed a decrease in my appetite. I am hoping that will pass. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: The first day after I took Cymbalta I thought I thought my lung has collapsed. I have severe chest and stomach pains that took me to the ER. Where they found nothing wrong with me. I have only been on the med for about 14 days now and my dosage is currently 30 mg. I will be increasing my dose to 60 mg in the next few days. The major side effect I am having from the Cymbalta is flatulence (gas) and some stomach cramping. I have tried several different techniques to solve this problem which include taking the medication with food, taking tums before and after taking the medication and taking a stool softner before bed. I take the med at night and dont seem to have the flatulence during the day until later in the evening. If anyone knows of a solution to this problem I would love some advice. I am hoping the effects subside within the next few weeks. I have had to stop taking other medications due to the gas. Not only do I have depression and fibromyalgia but I also have Cysti
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40372
on February 27, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: Have been on it 12 days, along with 60 mg prozac (4+ years on that). Have not seen major improvements yet. Am wondering how long it takes to kick in? Am on 30 mg - wondering if I should be on 60 mg?
anxiety/panic disorder, ocd
by Reviewer40373
on February 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: sleepy afternoons (long naps almost everyday), trouble sleeping at night (not often), some breaking out (face, back & chest but getting better on face), vivid dreams w/night sweats (1-2wk), sexual side effects: orgasm takes a long time, IF at all (not w/intercourse). Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Ive been taking cymbalta since June 2006. Im currently on 60mg. I can handle all the side effects w/the exception of the sexual ones. Can anyone recommend ANYTHING, but NOT a prescription?!
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis,Depression
by Reviewer40374
on February 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: Vivid dreams, and remember them in such great detail ! Increased sex drive, reduced appetite,neck pain. I havent been taking this drug too long and I am stopping because of the dryness it causes in my eyes (swollen) and my scalp (scratching). I cant read or focus my eyes because of the dryness and burning, my eyelids are swollen and, although it has helped somewhat with fibro pain, its not worth it. Also, affects sleep patterns, Im exhausted earlier, but cant sleep well. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Ive been on Zoloft for years, and we tried Cymbalta because my doctor felt I had gotten too used to Zoloft and it wasnt helping as much. When I first tried Cymbalta, I stopped after a week or two because I was so angry, I was biting off everyones head. Stopped and started again and now experienced this dryness. I wont try it again.
General Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer40375
on February 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Very delayed or inability to orgasm. However, no erection problems. Some loss of sexual desire. Dull headache all day long. Maybe some teeth grinding and sleep interference. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I want to get off of these brain altering drugs and control my general anxiety by exercise, will and therapy but my wife insists I stay on it to keep our marriage intact. Ill be talking to my doctor shortly about options.
depression
by Reviewer40376
on February 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: 1 or 2 days a week I am really weepy where I feel like I need a good cry w/o anything particular occurring each week. Some marital probs may contribute. Palpitations if I have a drink or two. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Previously taken Zoloft for 10+ yrs & Wellbutrin for 5. Now Cymbalta w/Wellbutrin seem to have helped my outlook & stability.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40377
on February 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: weight loss (good thing), nightmares, sweating. I have a new symptom and that is when I start to fall asleep I go into an instance panic attack or something. I feel I stand lay still and my stomach is crawling. Has anyone else had that problem? Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
chronic pain and mild depression
by Reviewer40378
on February 19, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: I wake up in a cold sweat. Soaked. 60 mg. at night. Time taken and dosage: Review: No more negative thoughts. Happy Days instead of sad days.Better relationships with my friends and family
depression
by Reviewer40379
on February 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: nausea, vomiting, deadness to legs, hands and feet, over sensitized to touch legs. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I am sorry to say that being on the drug feels normal its when you are discontinuing use, its HE**.
depression
by Reviewer40380
on February 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: A little nausea at first but took with dinner and was perfect. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Take this with food and it is nearly perfect. No sexual side effects. My depression is gone and I feel wonderful!!! I have tried others in the past and had gained weight.no libido, etc.CYMBALTA IS A LIFESAVER!!!!!
bipolar
by Reviewer40381
on February 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: vivid dreaming, makes me feel awake.not tired (weird, huh?) Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: was on lexapro for 2 yrs and gained 30 lbs. someone told me the cymbalta doesnt cause weight gain. so far after three weeks, i have LOST 3 pounds.i switched right over from the lexapro. feel great. no real bad side effects. makes me feel like i have more energy.
Major Depression / OCD
by Reviewer40382
on February 14, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Slight drymouth, but drinking more water during the day at work. Seems to be going away. The first week I found myself yawning constantly. Honestly I started feeling better about 5-7 days after I started taking it. The level of anxiety has been reduced. Little things that have bothered me before do not seem bother me any longer. My mood is better. As each day passes, I feel like I am continuing to get better. My short term memory is suffering a little, but I think it is because of occasional clonazepam that I will take in evenings. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: My sleep has been more even through the night. My erections are harder for some reason, but the orgasms are harder to reach. Urinating is somewhat of a chore, but I think it is worth the feeling better in my head. I seem to wake early every morning, even if I take a sleeping aid of some sort. Dreams are a very vivid. I think the drug is worth it so far. I cant wait for results down the road.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40383
on February 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Havent started taking it yet. md wants me to switch from lexapro Time taken and dosage: Review: I am so confused. I have been taking Lexapro for 2+ yrs and have liked it. The last month I have been feeling down which I think has been due to a birth control I started. My doctor switched my bc but wants to also switch me to Cymbalta and after reading the posts I dont think I want to. It seems like some people have such horrid side effects and others dont. I dont want to trade one group of side effects for another group. Advice?
depression
by Reviewer40384
on February 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Possibly dry mouth (whatever that is exactly), drowsiness for the first few weeks. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Unlike the other people on here, I havent really experienced that many side effects, or really any that are any sort of bother to me. Cymbalta has helped quite a bit (along with therapy and some life style changes) to help me get through depression. I wouldnt deter people from taking it. It definately hasnt been a miracle cure, but it hasnt been bad at all.
depression
by Reviewer40385
on February 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: hair loss and weight loss Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Major Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40386
on February 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Initially, lose of appetite, sweating, dry mouth, constipation. Once body is adjusted, only side affect is rapid weight gain. When trying to decrease dose gradually, dizziness, migraines, head spinning, brain zaps, body weakness, nightmares. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I will admit that this medicine helped me initially, but trying to go off of it is a horrible experience. Im stepping down slowly and even doing that, Ive experienced dizzyness, headaches.everything I mentioned to the point where I cant function. The symptoms are not slight. They are extreme and debilitating. Gained weight rapidly while on this drug. Now, despite following a healthy, moderate diet and regularly exercising, my body will not lose weight. I wish my doctor had found another drug for me initially. The risks/side effects are not worth the inital relief.
Anxiety disorders (PTSD and agoraph
by Reviewer40387
on February 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: For the firt few years I was on the recomended 60mg daily and experienced heightened anxiety, heavy sweating including night sweats, sleep disturbance, weight loss/loss of appetite, fatigue and depersonalisation. However from October 2006 my psych upped the dose to 120mg daily.This is what happened http://www.wrongplanet.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22982&highlight= Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I would recommend that Ely Lily immediately put warnings about serotonin syndrome in thier patient info. It can be fatal and goes largely un-reported.
Depression & personality disorder
by Reviewer40388
on February 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: At first, nausea. for 2 years, Ive suffered from something called lymphocytic colitis (my white blood cells attack my colon), causing severe diarrhea. Pdoc & gastrodoc both think that something in Cymbalta makes it worse, but cant find anything in research. So I take Loperamide/Immodium daily to counteract, and it works fine if I stay away from fiber. I also have increased sex drive, more pronounced PMS, and odd sleep patterns. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: PLEASE dont be put off by my symptoms. This is by far the best antidepressant Ive been on, and I wouldnt trade it for the world. Now weve had to augment with Lamictal for regulating mood, because Im going thu severe stress, and the combo is really helping me.
IBS, anxiety
by Reviewer40389
on February 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: inability to achieve male orgasm, poor urination habits (weak stream, dribble, more frequent), fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: After suffering from untreated IBS for several months and going through all sorts of tests, I was given Cybalta 30MG. Overall, it helps the core IBS problems which were annoying. But the sexual and urilogical side effects are annoying too. I quit taking the drug for a month and I was feeling great for a couple of weeks, but my IBS is back in a bad way. I restarted taking Cymbalta and hopefully will regain the IBS relief I had in the past.
Social phobia and depression
by Reviewer40390
on February 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: slightly decreased appetite, high pitched ringing in ears (i notice it only when i go to bed), got a few random nose bleeds all of a sudden, feeling cold a few hours after taking, at times increased heart beat, slightly increased sex drive, headaches if i try to stay up during night, in mornings generally lacking of emotion and drowsy for a few hours Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Ive been taking 15mg but found out that i should not break the capsule because the drug gets degraded by acid in stomach, so perhaps my real dose was less. Ive noticed significant improvement in my mood and ability to handle stress right from day one. I got a nose bleed upon waking up and getting out of bed the very first day I took Cymbalta, which scared me because it started bleeding just out of nowhere. Another nose bleed a few days later when i was blowing my nose. I will talk to my doctor about it. In the mean time I think the positive side effects are more than worth the negative side effects I got from this drug. I found motivation to continue with grad school. My future doesnt seem so bleak and hopeless any longer. I can concentrate better on schoolwork, dont feel as frustrated as I used to. I used to overeat to quench the feelings of depression to the point of binging. Now my emotional food urges are almost non-existent. I eat when Im hungry. The social phobia is by no me
Depression, anxiety, panic
by Reviewer40391
on February 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: The first week.fatigue (I mean really tired), sweating, cold feet, fogginess, diarrhea.just felt yucky Time taken and dosage: 13 days Review: You have to stick the first few days out.the side effects DO subside. There are some that stick around but there is relief from anxiety and panic. Sexual side effects are there, however, you can work around it.
Chronic Pain from MS
by Reviewer40392
on February 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Would make me feel sleepy and dizzy mostly during the first few hours after ingestion. Loss of appetite, mild sweating. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: Cymbalta is great. It helped relieve some of the pain and made me MUCH less irritable from the other medications I am currently taking. Dosage schedule is 30mg 1x daily.
Vulvodynia
by Reviewer40393
on February 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Severe insomnia, nightmares, heart racing, severe anxiety, crying spells, depression, tingling sensation down neck, spine and arms. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Usually experience many side effects with medications and this was no exception. Did not give the drug ample time to see improvements for condition being treated. Will not try another SSNRI for pain.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40394
on February 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Loss of Appetite (good!), sleeplessness, vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: These are only the side effects that lingered, I have been on it for 4 months now and the inability to have an orgasm is gone, as is the dry mouth, and headache. I feel like a human for the first time in YEARS!! Quite happy! Wouldnt trade it for anything right now.
depression
by Reviewer40395
on February 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: On 90 mg I had sweating at night so that my clothes are drenched, somtimes multiple times at night. I also have had a lot of gas and some constipation. On 60 mg, I was irritated with my boyfriend when he wasnt being irritating at all. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: On the whole, this drug has helped very much. The side effects for me are less than for Effexor.
Major Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40396
on February 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Basically it turned me into a zombie. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: This drug was terrible for me. Not only it did not help me with the crying spells at all, but it made me feel totally drugged. I only took it for around 10 days, but those 10 days I was basically doped, and I could not even articulate my thoughts. My reflexes were awful, I was even afraid of driving. This one was too strong for me and it did nothing for me.
clinical depression
by Reviewer40397
on February 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: nausea, headache, severe sweating, feel more depressed Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40398
on February 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: sexual side effects Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: This is a great drug. I have only been taking it about 2 weeks in addition to 300mg of wellbutrin. I cant believe how much better I feel already. Not completely normal, but Im unsure if I have ever been normal. I am much more relaxed and not flying off the handle at everyone all the time. Im even having a superbowl party although I have to get up early to work tomorrow. Previously I wouldnt even have considered it. It would be too much to handle. The only side effects Im having are maybe a little constipation, nothing big, and somewhat decreased sex drive and inability to orgasm. Kind of frustrating as sex is one of the good things in life, but Im going to stick it out and see if this resolves itself. For now its worth it.
depression
by Reviewer40399
on February 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: My husbands suicide read, sue Cymbalta, seritonin syndrome. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40400
on February 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: 1st week--sweaty palms, anxiety, sleeplessnes, decreased appetite2nd week--less anxiety but still have decreased appetite Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: I feel more focused and less anxious about life in general. I have only been taking Cymbalta for 12 days and will have to see how it goes in the next month. This is the only antideppresant that I have ever taken so I am not sure what to expect. I do have a sunnier outlook though. Sex is still great- no bad side effects there! I did get a urinary tract infection-not common with me. Has anyone else experienced a UTI?
back pain /mild depression
by Reviewer40401
on February 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: initially. very dizzy and teeth chattering (like I had taken too much cold medicine) and nausea. that all went away within about 3 days. now i take 60mg. and the only side effect I would say bothers me is the terrible night sweats. wake up drenched! having a hard time putting ON weight (I have had this problem most of my life. just adds to it) Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: After suffering with terrible low back pain for two years( 3 bad discs and annular tears) I found myself mildly depressed. Back doctor prescribed this and has definitely helped me to deal better and also helped with pain down my leg. I would definitely recommend it for those with similar symptoms.
Depression
by Reviewer40402
on February 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I started out on 60mg, which was a way too high dosage to start out on- lay on my bed for 2 days staring at the ceiling, not being able to move; also experienced blurred vision, nausea, excessive sleepiness, yet inability to sleep ---------- Was so paranoid after this episode that I didnt take it for a month again, but t my doctor recommended that I rather slowly get used to the drug, taking 30 mg every second day, and gradually increasing the dosage ----------- Second time round the side effects in the first week were minimal and even quite pleasant- had so much energy that I could get by with 4 hours sleep. This stabilised later on though ----------- As I upped my dosage, my libido started taking strain though and I had trouble sleeping --------- At 60mg, I started experiencing excessive sleepiness, needing a nap at least once every afternoon. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I tried Cymbalta at difference dosages and my general impression when I was taking 30mg and later 60mg day was that Cymbalta helped a great deal for my anxiety- I just felt in control again and stupid chores didnt seem like such a big deal anymore. At 60mg however, my sleepiness just became unbearable. Needing a nap every afternoon just isnt OK for me. My libido also just did a disappearance act, which I simply couldnt handle. Despite helping with anxiety, I just didnt feel like my mood was lifted sufficiently and that I almost didnt feel like myself anymore- almost just too calm (where I like certain of my manic traits).---------- I quit Cymbalta two weeks ago and I must comment that I didnt experience the horror withdrawal symptoms that everyone talks about, but perhaps because I slowly reduced my dosages. Im now taking Wellbutrin SR and this seems to be doing the trick for me. I reckon that I perhaps just needed a difference class of drugs ---------- So, in my experience, C
depression and chronic pain.
by Reviewer40403
on January 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Some insomnia, but nothing that cant be cured with a sleep aid. Also, decreased appetite, weight loss (a good thing!), vivid dreams, increased sex drive with intense, almost painful orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: This is the first med that has HELPED with my depression and chronic pain. I was started at 30mg and bumped up to 60mg after 1.5 months. It has almost eliminated my anxiety. I dont fly off the handle. I FEEL HUMAN!!! I am consistantly losing weight and Im really not complaining about the increase in my sex drive! LOVE IT!
depression and chronic pain.
by Reviewer40404
on January 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Some insomnia, but nothing that cant be cured with a sleep aid. Also, decreased appetite, weight loss (a good thing!), vivid dreams, increased sex drive with intense, almost painful orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: This is the first med that has HELPED with my depression and chronic pain. I was started at 30mg and bumped up to 60mg after 1.5 months. It has almost eliminated my anxiety. I dont fly off the handle. I FEEL HUMAN!!! I am consistantly losing weight and Im really not complaining about the increase in my sex drive! LOVE IT!
depression and chronic pain.
by Reviewer40405
on January 30, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Some insomnia, but nothing that cant be cured with a sleep aid. Also, decreased appetite, weight loss (a good thing!), vivid dreams, increased sex drive with intense, almost painful orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: This is the first med that has HELPED with my depression and chronic pain. I was started at 30mg and bumped up to 60mg after 1.5 months. It has almost eliminated my anxiety. I dont fly off the handle. I FEEL HUMAN!!! I am consistantly losing weight and Im really not complaining about the increase in my sex drive! LOVE IT!
Depression/ Bi Polar DO
by Reviewer40406
on January 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: The first month was terrible. Nausea and loss of appetite to the point where I ate almost nothing for 3 weeks. I slept most of the month. Gradually things got progressively better. This is a great medication minus the withdrawl symptoms (sweating,brain zaps, dizzyness). It has definitely changed my life for the better. I was very suicidal before and now its an almost irrelevant contemplation. Like any medication, it takes some getting used to. I read some comments on this page and have had some similar side effects. Increased sex drive, hypomania, vivid dreams, increased orgasm (oh yeah!!!), i have become more aggressive than I was in the past. The bad part about this drug is the lack of creativity in my work being replaced with compulsiveness, im very verbally and could be physically agressive, i have to watch my behavior a lot of the time. night sweats (actually waking up drenched some nights), if i miss a dose the effects are very noticable,.i missed it for three or 4 Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Its Jan 29th now and Im married, holding a steady job, i moved across the country, quit smoking, no drugs, rarely suicidal and most importantly very happy with my life and choice to stay on cymbalta. My advice is to tough it out during the first month. It can be hard and might be even harder for you than in my experience. You wont regret it.
depression/anxiety/nerve pain
by Reviewer40407
on January 29, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: tiredness, brain zaps/electrical explosions in my head, poor sleep, night sweats, agitation, severe mood swings and weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Ive been getting off this horrible medication for a month and the withdrawal symptoms are as bad now as when I began. The brain zaps are the worst of all and I cant sleep. Im exhausted all day, cant concentrate, my ability to think is impaired and my mind feels as if its bogged down.Id been on this medication for two years and then one day it crapped out and all of the depression symptoms returned with a vengeance. The Cymbalta simply stopped working for me.I warn anyone whos considering taking this medication to seriously consider the withdrawal symptoms theyll face when getting off of it, and the day will come.
depression
by Reviewer40408
on January 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: awful night sweats to the point where i am drenched Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I started out with Wellbutrin and lost 30 lbs, was never hungry. I liked the energy factor but it still wasnt doing much for depression. Starting taking cymbalta, and have gained 20 lbs since and for some reason cant get rid of it. Very upset because I really do like the drug. May look into something else.
Clinical Depression
by Reviewer40409
on January 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Nausea and dizziness have persisted and worsened but I am afraid to consider discontinuing this drug because I have previously failed all others and was facing ECT. I take 60 mg daily. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: Cymbalta has unquestionably been the best antidepressant I have ever taken (in 30+ years) - A few years ago, I failed all other antidepressants and combinations of various psychiatric drugs. As a last try, my psychiatrist prescribed Cymbalta immediately after it was FDA approved. Cymbalta gave me back my life. I still cannot believe how well it has worked for me. Family and friends want me to continue on Cymbalta indefinitely. However, I have been having very severe problems with nausea, dizziness and vomitting and I dont know if I will have to discontinue Cymbalta soon to reverse these issues, unless another cause can be detected and treated.
pain and depression
by Reviewer40410
on January 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: 30 pound weight gain so far and I am continuing to gain. My cholesterol is up 50 points and my sugar is up too. My sex drive is over the top and stupid things come out of my mouth without thinking. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer40411
on January 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Loss of appetite, vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I feel great. Due to my loss of appetite I now think about things before I eat them and have acquired healtheir eating habits. The first few weeks were tough (getting adjusted) but now that I am starting to see and live with the benefits I am glad I stuck with it.
depression
by Reviewer40412
on January 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: feeling edgy, sweaty palms, foggy head, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: just started taking cymbalta 5 days ago. I take it in the morning as it makes me feel kinda speedy. I am on 30 mg. SE are better if taken with cereal. I just want to feel more balanced and not so emotionally raw. Today I feel better, not so anxious or speedy. time will tell, I guess. how long did it take for you to feel better?
Major Depressive Disorder
by Reviewer40413
on January 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Severe sweating (day AND night), total insomnia, loss of sex drive, out-of-control hyperactivity, road rage (yes, really), bad taste in my mouth, inability to concentrate, loss of appetite. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: The side effects were too intolerable for me to continue this medication. When they didnt subside after 3 weeks, I begged my doctor to switch my meds.
Bipolar disorder / Depression
by Reviewer40414
on January 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Sexual side effects including dryness, pain, and inability to reach orgasm Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: When I initially went on 30 mg Cymbalta daily, it worked very well for me. After a year my depression started to return and my dosage was increased to 60mg, however, I was recently married and the sexual side effects were causing problems, so I am in a transitioning period of my medications currently
Major Depression
by Reviewer40415
on January 21, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Serious side effects, very unpleasant starting the drug, even more unpleasant stopping the drug!!! I am having a VERY hard time coming off the drug.I cant even move my eyes from side without becoming dizzy! I have never had so many unpleasant side effects from any drug i have taken. I would like to hear from other people on how to come off this drug.is it just with time? I have recently stopped wellbutrin as well, maybe too much too quick? Please if anyone can recomend some other medicine that is working for them.email me! If anyone just wants to chat about all this crap.plz email me! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: The drug was effective on my anxiety and did elevate my depression, BUT it in my case made everything OK.you and i both know EVERYTHING IS NOT OK!!! It is not ok to let the house go without cleaning to the point i will not let anyone in! It is not OK to just simply ignore anything that needs your attention, it is not ok to just to curl up and sleep through the weekend! I mean excessive sleep is one problem i want overcome, But with this drug, its ok.Hell most everything is ok!!! This probably has its place in some peoples treatment, but with me, its not a good thing.
Social Anxiety and minor depression
by Reviewer40416
on January 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: increased sex drive, more tired for the first few months and that went away around the 3rd month. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Cymbalta has really helped with my general anxiety. Being in public is a lot easier now. It really works with depression and a lot of people have mentioned that it still allows you to feel emotions which is a plus. For the first 8 weeks I felt like a zombie but it went away. It takes time to adjust to these medications. Some people have a harder adjustment than others. The social anxiety is still there, but honestly unless you want to be a drugged up zombie who has no emotions I would reccommend counciling and learning how to relax when with people or in public. Part of it really is phychological. but the cymbalta is a great tool for helping me to concur the depression and the social anxiety. At first I noticed I was a little antisocial on the medication but I stuck it out and by about the 10th week that all went away. My muscle tension that was always with me.its gone.but at first it actually induced anxiety and depression for me. that was for about a month. when I thoug
Social Anxiety and minor depression
by Reviewer40417
on January 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: increased sex drive, more tired for the first few months and that went away around the 3rd month. 60mg Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Cymbalta has really helped with my general anxiety. Being in public is a lot easier now. It really works with depression and a lot of people have mentioned that it still allows you to feel emotions which is a plus. For the first 8 weeks I felt like a zombie but it went away. It takes time to adjust to these medications. Some people have a harder adjustment than others. The social anxiety is still there, but honestly unless you want to be a drugged up zombie who has no emotions I would reccommend counciling and learning how to relax when with people or in public. Part of it really is phychological. but the cymbalta is a great tool for helping me to concur the depression and the social anxiety. At first I noticed I was a little antisocial on the medication but I stuck it out and by about the 10th week that all went away. My muscle tension that was always with me.its gone.but at first it actually induced anxiety and depression for me. that was for about a month. when I thoug
depression / physical aches &pains
by Reviewer40418
on January 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Inability to orgasm. Noticable dry mouth. Sleepy and groggy. A dramatic decrease in appetite. Frquent urge to urinate. Mild constipation Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: I went to the doctor complaining of lethargy and bodily aches and mild depresion. I began taking 30mg, and then after 1 week moved up to 60mg of Cymbalta. I immediately lost ANY ability to reach orgasm. Belive me Ive tried, to the point of exhaustion. After years of a good and active sex life this was not acceptable. Ive never went this long without an orgasm since I was 12 years old. Went back to the doctor and he perscribed Wellbutrin SR ( 150mg ) to take in addition to the Cymbalta to counter the side effect. This is the first time I have ever been on any kind of depression medication, so I remain a little uncomfortable taking both of these pills. Only been on the Wellbutin a few days but am having the same ejaculatory problem, hope with time it will come back. I do think I feel a little less depressed overall, and the body aches have gone away completely. I am also losing weight (2lbs. in the first 10 days alone) which is a plus.I eat a 1/4 of what I used to before the Cymbalta.
Major Depression and DPN
by Reviewer40419
on January 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Felt off for the first couple of weeks on 30mg, evened out and got upped to 60mg. Felt generally better, but developed a slight twitch in my left foot. DO NOT SKIP A DAY!! Went two days without perscription and felt AWEFUL, worse than the nastiest hang over. Now on 90mg. I love the dreams and the weight loss 10 lbs since first dose. Sex really no different, Im just in a better mood to do it more often. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Im even keel on this after major depressive episode, not really up, not really down. DPN not going away, still have loss of some feeling in toes. Gotta kick the typre 2. Again, I feel like road kill if I miss even one day, two days is extremely unpleasant. I have noticed a bit of blurred vision and a tendancy to smoke more. Confidence is up and Im less likely to be overly-sensitive. I do seem to get angrier more often, instead of a depressive shut-down. Ill try 90mg for a few months and see how it works out, then Id like to wean off of it.
Depression, OCD
by Reviewer40420
on January 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Nausea the first couple days, difficulty orgasming the first couple weeks, beyong that NO SIDE EFFECTS Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I have taken Cymbalta off and on since it first came out (lost my health insurance, got it back).when I am on it I noticed an extreme difference in myself with worrying and anger issues, it helped a lot in my job and with obsessing over other situations. Results for me were within first week. No real side effects. 60mgs daily. When Ive had to go off, nothing major.some dizziness but thats it. Nothing else had worked with me for my obsessiveness . I wanted to write Eli Lilly a thank you letter when I first started taking it. Seemed to stop working after six months in a row not sure if that is because I had increased stress or I was drinking more than usual (never a good idea to drink to much when on a med).
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer40421
on January 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Delayed ejaculation, vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I currently take 40 mg. of Cymbalta a day. At first I had some minor sexual side effects (no problems with erection, but I did have delayed ejaculation), but those side effects disappeared after a few months. The only side effect that I have now is extremely realistic/vivid dreams. 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. The dreams arent bad though. just more interesting. Plus, Im better able to remember my dreams after I wake up.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer40422
on January 13, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Delayed ejaculation, vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I currently take 40 mg. of Cymbalta a day. It has GREATLY reduced my level of anxiety and depression. At first I had some minor sexual side effects (no problems with erection, but I did have delayed ejaculation), but those side effects disappeared after a few months. The only side effect that I have now is extremely realistic/vivid dreams. 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. The dreams arent bad though. just more interesting. Plus, Im better able to remember my dreams after I wake up.
major depression
by Reviewer40423
on January 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Initially had some increased sweating and fogginess. During switch from Zoloft, there were some really bad days. It seemed that there were moments that showed promise and others that were very dark. Initial weight loss. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Despite the fact that I now weigh more than ever before in my life, I am feeling so good otherwise that I will take chubby and happy any day oever thin and miserable. I have my whole life back and Cymbalta had a lot to do with it. No sex problems, sweating is gone. I do have trouble deciding when I am no longer hungry. Cymbalta saved my life.
Menopause - Miled Depression
by Reviewer40424
on January 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Weight gain, teeth grinding/clenching & anti orgasmic Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have been taken off of Cymbalta because it caused me to grind my teeth so bad that I was in a lot of pain. I think I wore the bottom of my teeth off! I also gained weight. I did have withdrawl headaches but nothing to bad.
PTSD, impulse control, irritability
by Reviewer40425
on January 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Nightmares, sleeplessness, weight gain, diminished sex drive Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I am trying to quit since the drug started giving me depression that I did not have before and I am having very unpleasant withrawal side effects: dizziness and bad rash every 48 or so hours AFTER NOT taking the drug. It does not go away and no alternative medications (like antihistamines or anti itch herbals) help. I still have to take Ambien on the day I dont take Cymbalta because I cant fall asleep without it.By the way, I am taking 20 mg every other evening and this is the smallest doze you can find. I am going to try to divide a capsule in half in attempt to taper it off and see what happens.
Depression
by Reviewer40426
on January 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Horrible insomnia, highly depressive and suicidal feelings, inability to orgasm, loss of energy, exhaustion Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I took this medicine for about a month, and during that month I did not sleep more than 5 hours a night. I woke up at least 5 or 6 times every night. It was horrible. I felt weak and exhausted and unable to keep up with normal days. I took so many short naps, but nothing helped. My feelings of depression, which Cymbalta was supossed to fix, were increased and I found myself contemplating sucidial or destructive actions a lot. I talked to my doctor and he IMMEDIABTLY suggested I come off of it. Another thing that bothered me, well a lot, was I was unable to orgasm. at all. I have since changed medicines and am able to once again, so I totally blame that effect on the drug. Overall, the drug gave me a bad feeling. I would not suggest this to anyone else, especially if you are switching from another medication.
Neuropathic pain
by Reviewer40427
on January 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: No side effects, but also didnt help with pain at all. Moved from 30 to 60 mg, then back down to 30. Since there was no relief of pain, at the next office visit the doctor told me to stop taking the Cymbalta. The WITHDRAWAL is TERRIBLE! DO NOT plan on being even reasonably human during this withdrawal!!! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Withdrawal causes jerking muscles, headache, dizziness, confusion and nausea. Fatigue and muscle weakness were so bad that I had to be propped up in bed for several days. Had I known the withdrawal symptoms were so bad, I would never had taken the drup in the first place!
Severe Depression (PPD),anxiety.
by Reviewer40428
on January 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: First few days had a cloudy mind (took around 5 pm).I was on 30 mg for a month then went up to 60 mg. I take in the mornings now and usually get stomach cramps about 30 min. after I take it-but lasts for 10 min. Nothing worse than bad menstral cramping really.Night waking and sweats here and there but not sure if its the medicine really.Loss of appetite also but not too severe. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My anxiety is nearly GONE. Depression GONE! I go out and DO THINGS NOW!!!! I had a vomit phobia before and I dealt w/ my two kids and husband throwing up this month and I didnt freak out or run away. I think CYMPBALTA has SAVED MY LIFE!! REALLY! I love it and I was the kind of person that was against anti depressants. I forced myself to stick w/ this and I have NO REGRETS! Im HAPPY! I LOVE LIFE!!!!!!!
migrane prevention
by Reviewer40429
on January 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: constipation, dry mouth, loss of appitite, increase sex drive, teeth grinding, hard to fall asleep and wake up alot during the night Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Its too early to tell if the medicine will prevent my migranes but so far it has given me more engry. Which is awesome b/c my other meds made me tired all day. The constipation went away after one week. I already grined my teeth but it has increased since taking cymbalta. My sex drive has actually increased but harder to orgasm. Hopefully my migranes will become fewer or not at all.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40430
on January 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: dry mouth, increased sweating Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Its like a miracle drug for me! Very little pain if any, more alert, more energy, increased sex drive, No more IBS, decreased appetite and some weight loss. I love this drug. I just wish it worked for everybody!
Major Depression, Social Phobia,GAD
by Reviewer40431
on January 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: INTENSE HOT FLASHES, PROFUSE SWEATING, particularly severe with stress and when too hungry - can get to the point of soaking, dripping sweat, soaked clothes, bed, chair, car seat, total embarrassment, happens worst at most inappropriate times. No one seems to understand why this happens, so embarrassing, even family mystified. It seems only a VERY TOXIC drug would have this side effect. Now, after 9 months, constant dull (sinus) headache, constant insomnia, caffeine intolerant (1 cup coffee = heart pounding, headache, agitation, uncomfortable for rest of day), 3 months ago weight started increasing, now 40 pounds heavier! Isolating, fuzzy headed, poorer concentration now 9 months after switching to Cymbalta, time to switch back or on to another SSNRI/SNRI or hopefully, maybe, something better!?! Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Effexor was on a similar uncomfort scale to Cymbalta for me, increased blood pressure, hot flashes/heat, sweating. Cymbalta, however, has decreased ability to orgasm much less than Effexor or Zoloft, Paxil caused much worse (totally intolerable) headaches. Cymbalta has helped with depression, but Ive had better success with much less, unpleasant side effects from other medications, and soon I will be switching back. PLEASE - be careful with Cymbalta and all other SSNRIs/SSRIs, report all side effects, withdraw VERY SLOWLY - dizziness, brain zaps, blackouts are inevitable result of withdrawing too quickly from all of this class, ONE MUST SHAVE PILLS DOWN BY CRUMBS IN DECREASING DOSE OVER LONG PERIOD OF TIME WHEN WITHDRAWING, A MG. AT A TIME - IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED CLOSELY, DANGEROUS AND UNPLEASANT WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME (SEROTONIN SYNDROME) RESULTS, AS SO MANY OF US HAVE REPORTED AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH!!! Please be careful, good luck, and good health.
back pain, mild depression
by Reviewer40432
on January 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, diarreah, nausia, feeling wired at night, trouble falling asleep first 2 days, bad taste in my mouth and urge to yawn all the time even though I felt pretty wired and alert. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I feel good, but the more I read about the withdrawal symptoms, the more scared I am. I called my dr. today to find out more about BRAIN ZAPS, and am waiting to hear back. My mood has improved, I feel good- relaxed, even tempered and am not dwelling on things like usually, and today my back pain is improved, I feel less nautious when I take in the AM with food. My doc recommended taking for a year. . . but Im not up for that if the withdrawal symptoms are as bad as Ive read.
back pain ,mild depression
by Reviewer40433
on January 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I just posted, so I wont repeat - I found this one cymbalta.com - I think paresthesia is what covers the brain shocks people describe on withdrawal Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Discontinuation of Treatment with Cymbalta — Discontinuation symptoms have been systematically evaluated in patients taking Cymbalta. Following abrupt discontinuation in MDD placebo-controlled clinical trials of up to 9-weeks duration, the following symptoms occurred at a rate greater than or equal to 2% and at a significantly higher rate in Cymbalta-treated patients compared to those discontinuing from placebo: dizziness; nausea; headache; paresthesia; vomiting; irritability; and nightmare.
OCD and Anxiety
by Reviewer40434
on January 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Jaw clenching, shaking from the inside out, stuttering(this has been reported to the FDA), weight loss, high energy, loss of appetite, high sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Cymbalta works wonders for me. It starts working immediately. Most of the side effects dont bother me. It lets me think clearly, I dont get near as offended by random comments and I have more patiens with my husband and kids. Overall I love it.
Severe Depression
by Reviewer40435
on January 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Near complete relief from 20 years of depression after just a few weeks at 60mg. Prior to Cymbalta I could not find joy in anything. Tried Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Effexor and Lexapro before finding Cymbalta. Nothing before had worked and after only a few weeks Im feeling much, much better - thoughts of suicide have disappeared completely. With this drug I have experienced loss of appetite, night tremors, sleeplessness, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, fatigue, and difficulty with orgasm, but all to such a minor degree that they do not outweigh the benefits. My head is so clear of negative thoughts I cant believe what I have been missing all these years. If youve tried all of the other depression meds with no relief then give Cymbalta a chance. I didnt even realize the extent of the physical pain I was in until after a few weeks on this medication. Now considering an increase to 90mg daily to see if additional relief is possible. Insurance will cover to 120mg daily w Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer40436
on January 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Complete loss of libido and sexual function. Total impotence. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: The impotence and loss of sex drive turned out to be permanent. Even one year off the drug, nothing has come back. I cant have a girlfriend any more. See here for more details:www.ssri-side-effects.com
panic disorder and depression
by Reviewer40437
on December 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Weight gain,high blood pressure, lack of orgasim, sleeping during day, awake at night Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I had taken Cymbalta about 2 years ago. It was the only medicine that literally stopped my panic attacks and lifted my depression. However I experienced very high blood pressure and was placed on blood pressure meds, not knowing the Cymbalta was the reason. However after about 3 months, my blood pressure went back down. Not as it usually was, but I was able to stop the high blood pressure meds. I was on 60 mgs. Gained 30 pounds which cause a great depression in me as I was always glad I was able to keep my shape. It seemed to stop working so I went off it. I found out after going off it, that I was worse. Maybe it was the holidays that were approaching. I lost my son a few years ago and holidays are not good anymore. I tried Wellbutrin. Wow, great med that decreased my smoking to less than a pack a day from 2 packs a day. I was losing weight but could not handle the high anxiety. Shaking so bad I could not hold a glass. I had to stop it. The doctor and I discussed start
My Neurologist suggested taking it
by Reviewer40438
on December 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: A friend of mine and I were prescribed Cymbalta around the same time. (This fact probably coincided with a marketing campaign designed to line physicians pocket books with hundred dollar bills for every Cymbalta RX they wrote). BOTH MY FRIEND AND I HAD THE VERY SAME SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! The side effects were HORRIBLE! We both: felt like hurting someone---hitting, injuring, beating up somone, etc. Neither one of us are like that AT ALL! Also, Cymbalta made us both feel like ZOMBIES! Cymbalta sneaks up on you and you dont even know that your whole world has changed almost over night. Cymbalta makes you go insane! Believe me.you dont EVER want to take this drug! You will sit and stare like a madman or madwoman. You will lose the will to do anything----- and you have violent thoughts constantly going through your head. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: This medicine sneaks up on you---without you even knowing it. It makes you totally PSYCHO. THE SAME EXACT REACTION happened to a friend of mine! I warned her about Cymbalta. But when she got on the medication, she forgot about my warning and she completely wigged out,just like me! She is about 40 yrs old & I am 53. Cymbalta is a DRUG with a bunch of marketing HYPE! Dont let a physician try to give you a sample of this poison.or youll be sorry! The physicians probably get a kickback from the Pharm Co to push this awful mixture of chemicals! I think that all Physicians who prescribe this medication must first themselves take it for a minimum of 6 months! I guarantee you, if they did, they would no longer be practicing medicine---they would be practicing how to make tatoos in a prison cell!I sure would like to slip Cymbalta in my former doctors coffee cup every day! The only hard thing he would have anymore would be his ass---from sitting on it all day,
DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40439
on December 28, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: inorgasmia, early morning awakening Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: have tried a number of ssris. i felt physically better the first day of taking the medication but began to experience sleep disturbances. noted about day 4 and since the feeling of restlessness. sex drive went capuoi which is hard. no pun intended. i still have depressed thoughts so i think that the norepinephrine reuptake is more effective for the physical symptoms than the ssri is for the depression
GAD and Depression
by Reviewer40440
on December 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I was so tired the first few days I started this I stayed home from work for two days because I couldnt stay awake. I slept for hours and hours. The first few days I would yawn constantly, it was a weird fake yawn but I felt compelled to do it. Also the first couple of nights while sleeping I would clench my jaw to the point when I woke up and started with the yawning it hurt. My pupils are huge were co-workers and friends have noticed and asked What are you on? Currently Im still very tired all the time, Im constantly trying to figure out how I can fit naps into my day, or sleep in longer in the morning, going to bed earlier. I used to be very active (anxiety) I could never sit still, I hated to sit down and watch a TV show or Movie. Now I rather stay in on the weekends and watch TV and nap. This was kind of nice at 1st but now Im getting worried. Im tired all the time, I can nap during the day but at night I wake up almost every hour tossing and turning and bad nigh Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Aside from being tired all the time and conspiring to sneak in naps through out the day, Cymbalta has helped greatly with my GAD and depression. My anxiety was on the verge of ruining my relationship with my boyfriend of 3 years but now things are great. I feel very secure, like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Im independent and free from my repetitive and negative thought process. Its very refreshing. I do have a harder time reaching orgasm but I find intercourse to feel 100 times better. I just hope the tiredness goes away and that soon I will sleep at night.
Review
by Reviewer40441
on December 24, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
baby blues didnt love life anymore
by Reviewer40442
on December 23, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: the only side effects i experienced so far have been upset stomach which lasted about 3 days and more frequent urination. I was taking Lexapro and was extremely tired all the time it was an effort to do common things. also had delayed orgasm which has not been a problem since starting the cymbalta Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This has worked well for me and has given me back my life Im currently taking 30 mg of cymbalta and have noticed a slight increase in appetite but nothing that is too crazy. Nice to hear others out there have similar side effects and positives .
bipolar depression
by Reviewer40443
on December 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Night sweats severe, and perhaps more anxiety than with other SSRIs Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This is the first anti-depressant (other than Wellbutrin, which didnt work) that has minimal sexual side effects. What a welcome relief, after 16 years of anti-depressants which totally killed my sex drive. I feel more fully human on this medication.
Depression/Axiety
by Reviewer40444
on December 20, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Fainting, nervousness, nausea, insomnia, sweating Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I was prescribed this medicine to help with depression and anxiety, but the side effects are awful. I dont see how I can possibly function because of the side effects and I certainly dont see how I could continue on this medication any more.
Mild Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40445
on December 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: This is a very difficult drug to discontinue. The withdrawl is awful. I have been off of Cymbalta for seven days and feel foggy, irritable, and most frustrating the internal zapping feeling in your head.It is much better than the first few days post drug but still difficult. I regret beginning Cymbalta. I started with 60mg daily, dropped to 30mg, the weaned off and STILL have had a difficult time. BEWARE!!! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Beware. This medication is addictive. You will have withdrawl like symptoms.
Depression
by Reviewer40446
on December 18, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: I experienced erectile dysfunction, delayed urination, and an increase in yawning. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review:
major depression/DID
by Reviewer40447
on December 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: night wakening, decreased appetite, lower leg cramps, a bit foggy headed/confused and decreased sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Since I began taking Cymbalta I have experienced great improvement in my overall depression. Although I have had problems with insomnia, lower leg cramps and decreased sex drive. Overall the relief from my depression is worth the side effects. I just wish they could come up with a drug that helped without all the side effects. You have to pick which side effects your willing to live with when deciding on a medication.
severe depression
by Reviewer40448
on December 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I cant tell what the side effects are because I take other meds. It helped me to know the benefits can ware off after a while because that happened to me. You know how depression is, I wondered if it was in my head. Thank you Time taken and dosage: 1.3 years Review: When I started I felt great. I was so excited because I hant felt well for years (had a major set back 3-4 yrs ago.) Not only felt good it gave me hope. Then after 9 mos. it stopped working. I just thought I was going through a lull in depression. Im glad to know Im not the only one.
depression, pain, bCFS, Fibro.
by Reviewer40449
on December 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: HELL,YES, IT CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN!!!Ive only taken it for less two weeks, 10 mg. a day, and Im binging, cant stop eating!!! Grazing like a cow.CARBS, CARBS, CARBS!!![/b]I dont care how depressed I am, Im not staying on it! Ive denied myself and killed myself trying to keep the weight off, after a 70 lb. paxil gain! Even falling of the food wagon, I didnt gain more than one or two, and it came off right away, and I cared about it! Now.so discouraged!!The biggest indicator about this is the number of people who have posted: I AM AFRAID TO WEIGH MYSELF!!Sorry, Doc.if you think depression makes you suicidal, try being someone whos fought weight gain all her life, and has maintained a 90 pound loss for six years. In two weeks, Ive gotten too fat for my clothes!!! And, its FLAB!For six years I followed a modified all protein diet, or Lindora, or WW.! I WAS a guerilla fighter in the war on fat, and now I cant stay away from food!My Doc SAYS its not Time taken and dosage: 13 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40450
on December 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: possibly worse migraines (its so hard to tell for sure), increased sex drive Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Ive had a lifelong battle with severe depression, and I have been quite happy with cymbalta. Literally!
Anxiety/Depression
by Reviewer40451
on December 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Jaw Clenching at night which caused ear pain, NO sex drive, difficulty reaching orgasm, emotionally voidWeight loss (helped with anxious eating), decreased appetite, decreased anxiety Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Overall, I am pleased with the results I have had with Cymbalta. It has definitely decreased my appetite and need to munch on any food available. I had taken Effexor XR previously and it made me miserable and angry, but I have not had these problems with Cymbalta. I dont know if emotionally void is a valid assessment; perhaps I was always so emotional that what I am feeling now is normal. I am just not used to not being on an emotional rollercoaster, make sense??
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40452
on December 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Initially some mild headaches and vision blurring. Now I get mild headaches, head buzzing or light headedness if I miss a dose. Some stomach discomfort occasionally for a few minutes right after taking it. Often cant stop yawning about 3:30 PM daily for about an hour. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: This really kicked me out of the doldrums quite quickly. I lost weight and felt great. After 7 months I do not feel any depression or anxiety but am not sure if I even need it anymore either. Have gained back all of the weight I lost and have a big appetite. I would recommend this medication - Wellbutrin didnt do a thing for me.
Neuropathic pain
by Reviewer40453
on December 12, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Sleepiness during the day (I will fall asleep easily if I sit down during the day), yawning all the time, very vivid dreams, leg jerks, dry mouth/ bad taste during night, upset stomach (bloating/flatulance/bouts of diarrhea), difficulty reaching orgasm, but *much* more intense and longer lasting than previously when it happens. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Am in two minds whethenr or not to continue - it really helps my pain a lot, but the side effects are quite severe. Worst is the constant sleepiness - keep nodding off all the time. I do sleep much better at night now - even though I keep waking, I used to sleep really poorly so this is an improvement (but I always wake with a horrible taste in my mouth). For the first month couldnt get an orgasm at all but after 4 weeks could manage it with a lot of effort. Now its easier and, after the effort, it lasts much longer than before and is an all over body feeling. Feels a bit tantric actually. My partner enjoys the extra length of time it takes too - though can be pretty exhausting after an hour so sex happens less then before since it needs plenty of time. Would actually really miss this now. Did stop briefly taking it because of the sleepiness but the pain came back big time. Am just hoping the side-effects will lessen in time. If not, will have to decide if the good outweighs the bad.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40454
on December 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: vomiting, dry heves, sweating horrible, bad stomach pains. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: The first day I took it by midnight I was vomiting and having serious stomach pains. Lasted almost 24 hours. Decided it must have been a stomach flu and took another dose. First thing next morning same symptoms. Thank goodness only lasted six hours this time. After reading these comments have decieded to not take it. Ill go back to old school prozac if have too. These side effects are dibilitating,
Chronic pain
by Reviewer40455
on December 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: I have been on Cymbalta, 60 mg, for over 2 years. My doctor has switched to doing his prescriptions electronically, and has failed to fill my prescription. Ive known this is a very dangerous drug since I tried to quite 6 months ago and almost committed suicide, making my family babysit me until I got back on the medication. This took 5 days. After that experience, I took this medication religously, because I feared what I would do to myself. However, my negligent doctor has put me in the same situation again. I am on day 4 of being off and again am suicidal and cant function. I can only lay in bed and cry- my vision is blurred and I am dizzy when standing and have an undescribable mental fog. I dont know if Ill make it through the weekend until I can hopefully get back on on Monday. I started Cymbalta for chronic pain reasons only. I was not depressed. I was 21 years old and happy except for the neck pain Id had from a 5 year old car wreck. Since being on it, Ive had Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40456
on December 6, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: at 30 mg - sleepiness and dry mouth; at 60 mg insomnia, low sex drive, constipation Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: Cymbalta has really helped me a lot. 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). For constipation, I have solved that problem by eating a high fiber diet: high fiber cereal for breakfast (Fiber 1 Honey Clusters is fantastic!); peanut butter or beans and multi-grain bread for lunch; and beans and brown rice for dinner, or a whole baked potato with skin, lots of veggies and fruit and high fiber snack bars and nuts. My sex drive has decreased, and its harder to orgasm, but when I do orgasm it is unbelievable, definitely not like before. One thing about Cymbalta is that I no longer like the taste of alcohol so I dont drink anymore whereas before I started taking it I was drinking about 2-3 drinks per night. So if I took Cymbalta for no other reason it would be because of that. However, I
Depression; anxiety
by Reviewer40457
on December 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: 7 pound weight loss in a week! Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me how long is it before the drug kicks in? I wasnt sure if it is the normal 2 week span or not. I like the weight loss effect but my mood hasnt changed.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40458
on December 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: After being on Lexapro for about 6 months, am now taking Cymbalta. Have noticed significant weight gains, 30 pounds in about 3 months but eating habits have not changed and working out twice as much as I used to due to increased energy. About ready to get off of Cymbalta if weight stays on. Anyone else have this problem? Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40459
on December 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: fatigue sleepiness wanted to go to bed very early dry eyes anxiety with adrenalin rushes Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: i did not notice enough difference on cymbalta my deprsssion was somewhat better but not worth the side effects it did nothing for my aches and joint pain unless it made it worse it has made me feel lethargic and sleepy a lot
depression
by Reviewer40460
on December 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: on my fifth day lethargic, foggy feeling, diconnected, hard to focus. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I am not sure what to do about this-I was sick 2.5 days last week, and thought I had the flu, but now I am wondering if it is the is not this cymbalta.
depression
by Reviewer40461
on December 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: on my fifth day lethargic, foggy feeling, diconnected, hard to focus,my eyes feel like they have a film over them Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I am not sure what to do about this-I was sick 2.5 days last week, and thought I had the flu, but now I am wondering if it is the is not this cymbalta.
anziety . depression, back pain
by Reviewer40462
on December 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: inorgasmia Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review: I was severely depressed to the point where I had to park my car to cry sometimes. I had anziety to the point where I had heart palpitations, a pulse rate of 127 and was working at about 50% my normal output.I would wake up 4 times/night in a panic and had to talk myself out of going into a full panic attack. I have 2 herniated back discs which were causing excruciating nerve pain and muscle spasms. Cymbalta has reduced all these symptoms by about 70% - 100% depending on my activity. After being on the drug for 4 weeks, I was able to achieve orgasm after trying for about 2 hours. Prior to taking cymbalta, I could achieve orgasm in a few minutes. Its a small price to pay for so much relief from my others disorders. 2 thumbs up.
anziety , depression, back pain
by Reviewer40463
on December 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: inogasmia Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review: In response to the person whose comment was a godsend - I agree.In response to the person who is having trouble getting Bluecross to pay for the drug - I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO administered by PersCare in California. They paid for the drug and I had a very small co-pay. Keep attempting to get the drug covered. You may have to request to correspond to a supervisor or may have to write some letters to your insurance provider. Keep trying - wear them down; it;s worth it.
ptsd
by Reviewer40464
on December 2, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Vulvodynia
by Reviewer40465
on December 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Initial loss of appetite and slight weight loss (about 5 pounds) but didnt last long, decrease in sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Im giving this a 2 for the treatment of vulvodynia since it didnt do anything to help it. I didnt have many side effects or problems coming off of it, although I was only on 40 mg which I think is a fairly low dose. As far as an anti-depressant it didnt seem like it would be too bad with the typical side effects, but didnt work at all for my vulvodynia.
Depression/Panic Disorder
by Reviewer40466
on December 1, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Blurry Vision, weight gain, hyperactive, acting very silly Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I switched from 3 yrs of 40mg paxil to 30mg cymbalta with no problems and upped the dose to 60mg of cymbalta. Worked good, more of an upper than paxil. Brain zaps bad when trying to get off. No weight gain as with paxil.
with lamictal it cured my manic dep
by Reviewer40467
on November 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: panic attacks upon arrising in the morning after taking it at night Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: Took care of generalized anxiety disoder, social phobia, fear of having a panic attack, paranoea, depression, and manic depressionschizaffective disorder, and psychotic delusions- the only thing it did not address was my borderline persoality disorder which is MY personality and im glad to have me back amoung the happily living and a very merry christmas to me thank you god for doctors and miraculous medications like cymbalta God bless the whole wide world
Severe Depression
by Reviewer40468
on November 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Almost constant flatulence/bloating; infrequent heart palpitations; night sweats at first; no apparent sexual side-effects; extreme headache/dizziness upon missing a dose; flu-like symptoms; chronic aches and pains Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: As with all other meds I have tried, Cymbalta seemed to work great in the beginning except for some initial dizziness/nausea. After two years, I think the effectiveness has worn off. I have had severe insomnia for the last three months and cannot get a nights sleep without taking Lunesta. I am trying to get an appointment with a psychiatrist since my previous one retired and there are waiting lists for the other two in town. I am happy that this medication has worked well for some, but I am now nearly as depressed as I was before I began taking medication 20 years ago. If you decide to take this drug, I would recommend keeping a side-effect journal; I wish I had started one two years ago. Its so hard to know what might be a side-effect and what might be something else.
anxiety, migraine headaches
by Reviewer40469
on November 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: headaches, nervousness, loss of appetite, loss of sexual desire, not able to reach orgasam, not much sexual felling, constipation, sleeplessness, vivid dreams; not bad though, lack of motovation, short attention span. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: cymbalta seem to relax me, maybe a little too much. sometimes to the point were you just dont care if your house work gets done or not. It didnt seem to help my migraines though.
anxiety, migraine headaches
by Reviewer40470
on November 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: headaches, nervousness, loss of appetite, loss of sexual desire, not able to reach orgasam, not much sexual felling, constipation, sleeplessness, vivid dreams; not bad though, lack of motovation, short attention span. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: cymbalta seem to relax me, maybe a little too much. sometimes to the point were you just dont care if your house work gets done or not. It didnt seem to help my migraines though.
10 years of depression/anxiety/ocd
by Reviewer40471
on November 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: have only had one dose but am suffering from intermittent nausea and could not come to orgasm tonight. (Kinda hard to feel sexy when your stomach is rolling around) Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I will be interested in what happens in the next weeks. If there is any way I can feel better and be a better partner and mom then I want to try it but Im not sure I want to give up sex. Im also taking Wellbutrin with the Cymbalta.
anxiety, depression, OCD, mood swin
by Reviewer40472
on November 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Before yesterday, I was tkaing the pill in the p.m. (30 mg) only to find a.m. nauseau and then switched to 6 p.m. and was better. I was instantly better, that is, the next day i felt really surprisingly great, which brought me a bit of concern that maybe i was not going to be processsing the emotions i needed to process. After two weeks on i went off for four weeks and now i am back on again. For the extreme anxiety flowing crazily through my arms i was on Paroxetine, but that was crazy - i could not feel ANYTHING, sexually, but the desire was still there and i did not like not being able to fulfill the desire. 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. Today i feel the headache, still, but a cup of coffee helped and now i will take some ibu too. My forehead feels like it is constantly raised. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I like the number of times i read on this post that Cymbalta helped people.
neuropathy
by Reviewer40473
on November 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: reoccuring mild headaches Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: cymbalta has been a godsend. My pain was so severe (I have neuropathy in my feet, legs, hands and arms) Started at 20mg no help, am up to 120mg and life is worthwile once again
Depression
by Reviewer40474
on November 27, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: My side effects were increased extreme anxiety, increased depression, an extreme I dont care attitude about anything no matter what the issue was, didnt want to go to work, heart racing, night and day sweats, increased selfishness with no regaurd to others no matter who they were, headache, numb felling in hands and feet, and many more symptoms. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I would not give this medicine to anyone. It tore my family apart and left us nearly homeless. We have lost almost every thing we had including a good job. Was off from work nearly 3 months. My attitude was horrible and I couldnt see it. I am now on Zoloft 100mg and it is working great.
Depression
by Reviewer40475
on November 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 15.0 Side effects: Short-term memory loss, shortened attention span, depression, suicidal thoughts, developed a stutter, always tired, nightmares, paranoia, extreme moods. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: When I first started Cymbalta, I didnt notice much of a difference. After a few months, I started to notice it was making me become somewhat bipolar - on it, I was annoyingly happy and jumpy, but after two hours of taking it, I felt the same, and after two more hours, I was extremely depressed. I had also noticed that it took more to hold my attention than it used to, and I couldnt remember things that happened or stuff people said five minutes before. A little after I began noticing this, I started stuttering, and my stutter got worse as I kept taking the medicine, as did all my other side effects. Sometimes when talking, I would stutter, and forget what I was saying. I decided I was going to stop taking it, so I did. Wow. My memory loss worsened, as did my stutter, attention span, and depression. One day, after a weekend of not having it, I couldnt get out of bed because I felt so bad. The whole day, I thought about dying. I began to have terrible nightmares which would keep me up
Depression, arthritis pain
by Reviewer40476
on November 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: I came onto the site to see if anyone else had experienced an increase in appetite on this drug. I have noticed a marked increase in appetite since reaching my 60mgs dosage (not good). After reading other reviews - the night sweats!!! At least I know Im not alone with that - thought I was going into early menopause! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have taken Lexapro and Prozac in the past with numerous side effects; very minimal with Cymbalta. There isnt a drastic change to my mood, however Im able to problem solve and actually live life now!! I had been experiencing a lot of pain due to RA and OA and this is GONE!!! Very happy with this drug overall.
Severe Anxiety/Panic Disorder/OCD
by Reviewer40477
on November 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, sleepy afternoons (1 nap almost everyday), some difficulty sleeping, vivid dreams or nightmares with night sweats, current inability to orgasm through intercourse (keeps feeling like it will happen, but doesnt) but slow orgasm time otherwise, ocassional headaches Time taken and dosage: 5.5 months Review: I started Cymbalta 30mg on 6-15-06, then increased to 60mg on 7-29-06. Ive been on Cymbalta for a total of about 5-6 months, but on the 60mg dose for about 4 months. I was prescribed it for Severe Anxiety, possible Panic Disorder & possible OCD by my GP (General Practitioner). I had an increased gag reflex and a loss of appetite for the first week with both dosages, but they went away. Most of my current side effects are not everyday, but enough. Im not sure if any of the headaches are from this. It could also be from my TMD (teeth grinding), my pillow or my eyeglasses. I dont want to go back to 30mg because I still experienced occasional panic and anxiety attacks. Right now, the benefits far outweigh the negative. I now function with no attacks at all! (FINALLY) The only anxiety or nervousness I even get now only affects my appetite every once in a while. Im just not as hungry. Any help or recommendations with the sexual side effects and night sweats would be great! I POSTED T
Depression from Multiple Sclerosis
by Reviewer40478
on November 19, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: When I came to this site I thought I didn't have any side effects, Now I'm not so sure! I do have tingling in my arms sometime when I'm about to fall asleep, also jaw clenching laying in bed, possibly happing during the day but I don't notice them. Seems like I notice my hair being thinner but at my age I thought it's about time! Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: I'm 70, could pass for 55, my grandfather died at 102 with a full head of hair, good genes I thought. My left leg started dragging in 1991, After a MRI which found nothing I was told “If we don't know what it is, it's probably MS” so I couldn't accept that. Second MRI in 1997 didn't show anything but was told I had MS, still didn't believe it.Finally started Copaxone in July 2005. Until this time I had never taken prescription drugs except for a few times for colds. March 2006, depression struck, I couldn't sleep, our GP prescribed Cymbalta 30mg, worked right from the start. After reading the Cymbalta ratings of one. I feel like I should try to get off but all the medicines I have checked, Copaxone, Cymbalta and Baclofen have people swear by them and swear at them. Who Knows?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Syndrome
by Reviewer40479
on November 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I have been suffering from the debilitating effects of PMDD for nearly a year, and decided to seek medical attention to improve my quality of life. My symptoms included feelings of utter hopelessness and despair, uncharacteristic bouts of sudden anger, racing thoughts, running from my house and bursting into tears for literally no reason, and social withdrawal from my family and friends. After reading that anti-depressant medication may relieve the symptoms, I approached my physican about recommendations. I had never taken anti-depressants before. I explained that I was very concerned about weight gain that is apparently a common side effect of anti-depressants, so he prescribed Cymbalta 30mg once a day. I am happy to report that I felt substantial relief of my symptoms, and general mood overall, within the first week. I am now into my 3rd week on this medication, and I feel like a different person. I have spring to my step, a positive outlook and my PMDD symptoms have disappear
Depression
by Reviewer40480
on November 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: This is only my second day on the drug. First day was quite terrifying- nausea, lay on my bed in a wakeful stupor for about 13 hours, heart palpitations, unfocused thoughts. Was resolved to stop after the first day, but then read some comments here that helped me decide to hang in there for the initial side-effects to dissipate. Day two already a lot better than day 1, heart still racing today, but feeling more productive. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Was on Zoloft on and off previously, which left me in a zombie like state. Also felt an intense, drunken buzzing in my head on the first few days of Zoloft, so will just have to give Cymbalta time. If within a month the side-effects are still too adverse, Ill definitely quit though.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40481
on November 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: The weird thing about this drug is that the side effects change. Experienced thru-out taking drug: dizziness, fatigue, head spins, thirst, bloating/gasiness/burping, intermitent night sweating - waking up in drenched sheets, increased appetite, cravings for sweets, and vivid dreams.Experienced when getting off drug or missing/increasing dose: Nasea/throw-up, sudden sleepiness, extreme head spins.Experienced after first 2 months: rapid weight gain (15 lbs), hair loss, odd itchy acne-like bumps, feelings of depression incresed: unmotivated, unsocial, no desire or energy to do anything. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I am hypothyroid and take synthroid and cytomel. Ive gone to different docs over the last 4 yrs in search of the ideal treatment. My new endocrinologist suggested that I was depressed because the blood tests showed that my thyroid was fine. (Symptoms of hypothyroid are similar to depression). My GP suggested Cymbalta. Ive never been treated for depression before. I was about to get married and along with a stressful job, my GP felt I needed to be on this drug. And, initially, it did help. I was more calm and didnt let things stress me out. But, after the wedding (or about 1-2 months of being on the drug), I think the drug stopped working and I started gaining weight and was tired all the time. The hard thing for me is differentiating the symptoms/side effects of Cymbalta and my Hypothyroidism. Is anyone out there on Cymbalta AND Synthroid?I went to my GP with these complaints and she talked me into staying on it. Its been another month and 5 more lbs of weight, so I quit
anxiety
by Reviewer40482
on November 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: mood lightened, trouble sleeping through the night, cant stop yawning Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Major depression
by Reviewer40483
on November 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: No effect on libido, it was as strong as ever, but it killed my ability to orgasm.It felt like I would be climaxing and then just never happen. This MAJORLY SUCKED.This drug is also approved/prescribed for physical pain symptoms. For people posting they were lied to regarding its antidepressant status--this is not true. Read your insert, fools. Also-- DO NOT STOP THIS MED COLD TURKEY, YOU WILL FEEL LIKE SH*T! Read your instructions!! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I used to take Wellbutrin XL but it stopped working during a very difficult period in my life after a few years. I started going to counseling and professional hypnotherapy, but it wasnt enough on its own after 3 months, so I started Cymbalta. This drug was successful combined with therapy to assist me in fully recovering from this depressive episode and I discontinued it 5 or 6 months later. A year and half later I still feel normal and stable! However, my ability to orgasm never seemed to come back the way it was pre-Cymbalta. It is not as intense and doesnt last as long as before. I dont know if this is something being affected only within my brain/mental processes or if the actual nervous system process to complete orgasm got its firing pattern mixed up slightly and hasnt re-educated itself like before (a neuromuscular phenomenom). Has anyone else had this problem?
Fibromyalgia, fatigue, insomnia,dep
by Reviewer40484
on November 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Diarrhoea, strong nausea, insomnia, disconnected from myself, muggy, shaky feeling and unclear thinking. This is defenitely a DRUG, Im not even sure its a medication in the real sense. It causes more upheaval in the body than anything Ive tried. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Im so glad I found this webpage and decided not to put up with the horrible side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms.I agree that such violent reactions from your body cannot lead to anything good!Id also be worried all the time wondering which of my symptoms are side-effects due to the drug.I have an instinct about anti-depressants that they screw with your mind and body in a sly way.I thought Cymbalta seemed like a good idea because the indication was similar to Lyrica (neuropathic painrelief),but I didnt know about the side effects.They sound like a waking nightmare. After 24 hrs from taking it I still feel queasy and drugged.I have severe insomnia and dont want to risk getting worse. I also have chronic diarrhoea already as it is. Im not sure Im depressed, probably more in pain and distressed than anything.Lyrica and tranquillizers work better for me. This drug seems to speed you up. Although Im very fatigued I also tend to get wound up, so taking something that stresses the
Fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia
by Reviewer40485
on November 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Diarrhoea, strong nausea, insomnia, disconnected from myself, muggy, shaky feeling and unclear thinking. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Im so glad I found this webpage and decided not to put up with the horrible side effects and withdrawal symptoms. My God! I agree that such violent reactions from your body cannot lead to anything good! Great if it works for somebody, however Id personally be very worried all the time thinking which of my symptoms are side-effects due to the drug. I have an instinct about anti-depressants that they really screw with your mind and body in a sly way. I thought Cymbalta seemed like a good idea because the indication was similar to Lyrica (neuropathic painrelief), but I didnt know about the side effects. They sound like a waking nightmare. After 24 hrs from taking it I still feel queasy and weird, really drugged. I have severe insomnia and dont want to risk getting worse. I also have chronic diarrhoea already as it is. Im also not sure Im depressed, probably more in pain, distressed and stressed out than anything. Tranquillizers work better for me. This drug seems to speed you up. Al
Depression, pain from neuropathy
by Reviewer40486
on November 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Extreme sedation, inability to move, excessive sleeping. Digestive tract discomfort which has lead to a flare up of IBS. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: May be a good drug, but I cant take it anymore because of the sedation and stomach problems.
Anxiety/Fibromyalgie
by Reviewer40487
on November 12, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Awful! Only took one 20mg pill in the morning. Had strong, persistent agitation that lasted the day. Nausea and chills too. At night is when it got worse. Twelves hours after I took it I started getting spasms, twitches and uncontrolable shakes. I woke every 3 hours to these waves of . terrible sensations. Its hard to describe but that was one of the longest nights Ive had in a long time. Seriously considered going to the ER. Only reason I weathered the night is because Ive had much worse days from my CFS/Fibro. I cant believe people actually take this medication. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Fibromyalsia & Depression
by Reviewer40488
on November 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Insomnia, cant reach organsm. All my hair is falling out. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I dont feel depressed anymore (except for my hair loss)
depression
by Reviewer40489
on November 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Severe and extreme nausea Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only took one 30mg dose and had an extreme adverse reaction;it knocked me off my feet
Major Depression
by Reviewer40490
on November 8, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 16 months Review: Worked the best of any medication, including Effexor. I have just begun taking 300mg Wellbutrin to suppliment the 60 mg Cymbalta; due to quitting tobacco and increased emotional stresses.
Nerve pain in Back (Trigger Point)
by Reviewer40491
on November 7, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Loss of sex drive was the most pronounced side effect. Tired in the first 2 weeks, insomnia and dizzyness. Otherwise felt great. Have gone on/off the drug 3 times and not experienced significant problems. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Very positive impact on pain - I have had chronic back pain for over 10years, this is the only thing that has worked. Positive change in overall attitude and stress. Only downside is the sex drive.
bipolar II
by Reviewer40492
on November 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Fairly chronic gastrointestinal discomfort (gas/bloating), rapid pulse, panic attacks, sweating/feeling feverish, emotional numbing. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cymbalta has been by far the best anti-depressant Ive ever taken. It put a spring back into my step. Like all these drugs, though, it is nearing the end of its usefulness. Ive been on it close to 2 years and am now having more side effects than benefits. I think what killed it for me was when I was raised to 90 mg. Family doc said psychiatrists like to get people to that dose, but thats where the heart problems begin.If it works for you, enjoy it for as long as it lasts, and dont worry too much about getting off of it. Just do a slow taper and you should be fine.
Depression
by Reviewer40493
on November 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I had other-wordly out of body experiences like I was watching myself. I felt like I was buzzing and physically hyped all the time.Also, more importantly I felt very angry, had more dark thoughts than ever. It was the first time in the history of my depression I considered suicide-or hurting someone else. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: It only took a week for me to realize I needed to STOP this med-before I hurt myself or someone else.I have been on Zoloft, Celexa and Lexapro without any side effects except drowsiness and nausea. Still looking for the best solution for me.
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40494
on November 4, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Wired or Tired depending on dose. Lightheadeness, dizziness.Extremely high blood pressure upon discontinuation. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Duloxetine (brand name cymbalta) causes autonomic and endocrine changes due to the reuptake inhibition of norepinepherine. Upon cessation of the drug it causes autonomic disregulation do to the extreme decrease of norepinepherine on the 5-HT neurotransmitter. Since cymbalta has an extremely short half life it can make you extremly sick upon cessation. If necessary for MDD (major deppresive disorder) take a non-SSNRI tricylic, though they can have the same side effects. 99% of doctors are unaware of the autonomic disturbances caused by duloxetine, and 100% of the Eli Lilly reps have no inkling of it.
Depression
by Reviewer40495
on November 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Mild loss of appetite, more intense orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Lost 5lbs in 3 weeks. I was on Prozac for 3 years prior. I can feel the difference after only 3 weeks. Nothing really specific, just better at handling stress and I dont mope around as much. Dont feel as blue.
leg pain due to spinal cord damage
by Reviewer40496
on November 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: The first few weeks I had night sweats, vivid nightmares, constipation. The months brought more WEIGHT and HAIR THINING!The burning and leg pain returned after 6 months. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I was not taking it for Depression, but became very blaza about life. I did not care if I died. I was not sucidial but nothing seemed important. I felt it was time to come off!
depression
by Reviewer40497
on November 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: first week or so, major tremors after it was taken (the first time I took it it shook uncontrollably for 3-4 hours, this effect faded after each sucessive dose), sweating, restlessness, anxiety, fatigue, nausea, harder to reach orgasm Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: the first antidepressant Ive taken that actually seems to be helping somewhat, at least in combination with other meds, after prozac, celexa, wellbutrin, etc it was a relief to have something that seemed to cause some improvement, although the side effects nearly caused me to quit before there were any beneficial effects
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40498
on November 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Well I was talked into this after a year of trying something else. Read my comments and others comments. Right now, symptoms include severe night sweats, vivid dreams/nightmares, severe dizziness, stuffy head/achy/fever, chills, etc. Sometimes cannot stand and/or walk. I was grinding my teeth before this; much worse now that Im not it. RICO and/or other class action lawsuit is in order here! Stop the ride, I want off! Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I was diagnosed with fybromyalgia last year and tried an experimental dosage of pregabalin (if I spelled that right). After the trial, I tried a regular dose of Pregabalin. It helped with some of the pain, but still felt like it was missing something. I was told about a Cymbalta trial, so I waited 30 days from the end of the other pills and started the trial. I only lasted a few days on this trial; the pills were MURDER on my stomach. Then I was given a 20mg dose to start; increasing to 2-20mg pills when I could tolerate it.I had a few odd aches and pains about a month into the Cymbalta, and a little sleeping difficulty. I was also afraid to take them on an empty stomach, so usually took them with food around 4pm (my wife and I are both full time students and we eat that meal before classes every day).
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40499
on November 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Well I was talked into this after a year of trying something else. Read my comments and others comments. Right now, symptoms include severe night sweats, vivid dreams/nightmares, severe dizziness, stuffy head/achy/fever, chills, etc. Sometimes cannot stand and/or walk. I was grinding my teeth before this; much worse now that Im not it. RICO and/or other class action lawsuit is in order here! Stop the ride, I want off! Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: This week though, I had the MONSTER of headaches and stuffiness out of nowhere. Monday I was starting to feel foggy; couldnt complete simple experiments in school. Tuesday morning my head was swimming so bad I couldnt even walk. Head was stuffy, throat dry, chills, fever, it was bad. aches and pains were worse than what they previously were; back/neck were killing me besides my head throbbing. I skipped my dose Tuesday and Wednesday, then took it as early as I could this morning. I was having terrible night sweats; getting up twice at night to change clothes and go to the bathroom. Id get the shakes/cold trembling out of nowhere. Even at times during the day Id sweat profusely then stop. It was almost like my hypothallamus intermittently lost control of my bodily temperature.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40500
on November 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Well I was talked into this after a year of trying something else. Read my comments and others comments. Right now, symptoms include severe night sweats, vivid dreams/nightmares, severe dizziness, stuffy head/achy/fever, chills, etc. Sometimes cannot stand and/or walk. I was grinding my teeth before this; much worse now that Im not it. RICO and/or other class action lawsuit is in order here! Stop the ride, I want off! Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I emailed the doctor, and am awaiting instructions. I would think it was all the Cymbalta EXCEPT that my wife has a few odd aches and pains too. Now, if Cymbalta is causing some sort of weakness in my immune system that ALLOWS normally weak viruses to grow, that could be a problem. Our bodies could normally encounter thousands of viruses and wed never know it. But it could be that Cymbalta enables certain, normally ineffective viruses to take hold in our bodies or mutate into something that can affect normal, healthy people. I dont know. Things may change when I go to the 60mg dose here in a few days. Im not sure.But seeing what other people have been saying for side-effects, Id have to agree with most of them. I cant attribute all the symptoms to Cymbalta, nor can I say which ones are truly sickness related or which ones are purely Cymbalta. But I will say that I DO seem to have gotten sick twice now in a relatively short time, which NEVER happens with me. And my
GAD and Depression
by Reviewer40501
on October 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Lack of eating, foggy feeling, drowsey, sexual drive is way to low.My poor husband. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Helped inprove my memory and panic attoks
severe depression
by Reviewer40502
on October 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I started to get migraine headaches, gained 20 lbs, started seeing black bugs crawling all over my house, had anger outbursts, started cutting myself, tried to commit suicide, had brain shocks and lost the feeling in my left leg. also felt like my chest was being compressed alot. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: THIS IS A DRUG FROM HELL AND THAT IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THIS POISON BECAUSE IT WILL SCREW UP YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.
Depression
by Reviewer40503
on October 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Hair loss, weight gain, no motivation, headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Due to major hair loss and weight gain (20 lbs) that I could not lose even while dieting and excercise. Three weeks ago I decided to stop taking this med the withdrawel symptoms are horrible, I feel like I have been hit by a train but I have motivation and feeling back. I wouldnt recommend this drug to anyone!
depression and diabetic neuropathy
by Reviewer40504
on October 28, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 69.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: I was prescribed the drug by my Cardiologist who examined me in hospital for persistent chest and arm pains which he demonstrated were not cardiac related but most probably due to Diabetic Neuropathy.I have been afflicted by Type 2 diabetes for about 20 years. The Cymbalta was prescribed to replace a daily dose of Effexor XR 150mg.and he gave me a 3 week sample supply which worked very well indeed. However when I presented his prescription at my usual drug store they could not fill it due to refusal by my insurance carrier, Blue Cross of Pennsylvania, Personal choice,to pay for it. They declared Cymbalta to be an unsupported experimental drug unproven in value for my situation, in spite of my personal trial experience which is why they refused to pay for it. My Cardiologist Dr. Ramesh Adiraju prepared and submitted an appeal which Blue Cross again rejected. Their refusal is still open to further appeal,can you possibly suggest any supporting evidence I can present to them?
Spinal Cord Injury/Neuropathy
by Reviewer40505
on October 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I initially experienced some nausea. If I missed a dose, I experienced little explosions in my brain, dizziness and a feeling that my eyes wouldnt move with my head. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Getting off of this medication was truly miserable. I had numerous brain explosions and dizziness the first three weeks. I was not put on this medication for depression, but experienced incredible mood swings and crying jags for at least a month after quitting. There is no good way to taper off, given that the lowest dosage made is 20mg. I took Cymbalta every other night to taper off, but it was still a very difficult thing. My doctor had said, If it doesnt work for you, just stop taking it! Right.
severe depression
by Reviewer40506
on October 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, unclear thoughts, indigestion, bloating, flatulence, frequent need to urinate (but unable to do so fully)and worst of all: very serious constipation. I did not have a single bowel movement in 8 days! Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: Cant say if it might have worked eventually. Normally, I would give it 3-4 weeks, but could not stay on it because of the side effects. The tiredness wasnt as severe after the first few days, but the constipation was absolutely intolerable.
mild depression
by Reviewer40507
on October 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: SEVERE night sweats and increased sweating during the day, and somewhat difficult (but not impossible) to reach orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I had intense headaches for the first 3 days of taking Cymbalta, but then the depression fog cleared and I felt much less weighed down by my thoughts. During the first few months of taking Cymbalta (30 mg) I used to wake up at least 2X during the night to change pajamas & sheets/bedding due to intense sweating & was losing lots of sleep. Now I dont wake up until morning but I am soaked with sweat. Overall, I have felt more like myself & much less depressed, but occassionally when I experience a setback, I dont dwell as much on my sad thoughts.Both my therapist & psychiatrist are extremely puzzled by the instense sweating, as though theyre hearing of this side effect for the first time.
depression
by Reviewer40508
on October 25, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: the usual: initial sweating and sexual difficulties/innabilities. One thing I havent read much about that cymbalta definetly caused/aggrevated was difficulty to urinate! It literally cut my frequency down to 4 times a day - even when i felt somewhat full I couldnt go without difficulty. THIS WAS HUGELY IMPROVED WITH WELBUTRIN XL. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Ask your doctor about combining Welbutrin XL with cymbalta. Within two days - I could use the restroom like normal and sexual drive/ability to O was almost normal (still difficult but nowhere NEAR how it was). Am on 120mg cymbalta and 300 welbutrin XL. I cannot emphasize what a side-effect improvement adding the welbutrin was!!
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer40509
on October 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: suicidal thoughts! a complete breakdown after two weeks. Terrible insomnia after a few weeks of somnolence. Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: These are just MY experiences. Ive never been on an antidepressant. When I first started on 30mg in the am, I felt nearly immediate relief for anxiety. Then horrific insomnia hit at 60mg. Im sure part of my reaction was sleep deprivation, but Ive never had a suicidal thought in my life, and last weekend, I basically broke down. Uncontrollable crying, hopelessness, completely afraid to be alone. The worst--thoughts of suicide for the first time in my life. When I went to the doc, he took me off Cymbalta immediately (replaced by Lexapro--Im now sleeping like a baby and feel like my old self). I am happy for those for whom this med works--and it may be right for some. Just a warning--monitor yourself carefully for side effects, worsening of your symptoms, and do not delay getting help if you notice a negative change!
Lups & Depression
by Reviewer40510
on October 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Burred vision, extreme fatigue, droopy, watery eyes, and grinding teeth. Im tired (cant stay awake) but feel very wired and jumpy at the same time. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Horrible blurred vision after 2 days of starting the drug and the worst fatigue ever. Sleeping 13 hours at night and then napping during the day. Felt wired one day, and have been grinding my teeth ever since. Depression isnt really better either. I just feel empty and devoid of feelings. Didnt help with pain either. I have stopped taking the drug for 4 days now and none of the side effects are going away.yet.and they better. This is a horrible drug and should not be perscribed to anyone. My biggest question is how long will it take before the blurred vision goes away? Please email me if you have experience with blurred vision from this drug and how long it took before it went away.
Major depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40511
on October 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Two hypoglycemic events resulting in seizures requiring hospitalization. Profuse sweating, vivid nightmares, apathy toward everything, insomnia. even with use of Ambien. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I feel very fortunate. After being on it for almost 2 years, I forgot to take it for a few days and when I realized all the above side effects were gone, I was very pleased. I had so much anxiety with Cymbalta tbat I was using Xanax to control it; when in fact it was supposed to help depression and the anxiety that goes along with depression. Nothing mattered, I wasnt paying my bills and didnt have an interest in anything - I was just surviving the best way I knew how. I would love feedback on any other person who had hypoglycemic events resulting in seizures.
Major depressive disorder
by Reviewer40512
on October 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Insomnia, excessive sweating, blurring vision, appetite loss. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Have only been on drug for one week, and already I can see I am not getting the creeped-out feeling I have from a half dozen other antidepressants I have tried. But the sweating and the insomnia are VERY problematic, as I am exhausted. Plus my vision is very blurred and I have no appetite (no weight loss yet, though). Also having weird sort of mental mania at night when I am cannot sleep - repeating of tunes and beats in my head that I cannot stop, which makes me feel very jittery, and then I really cannot get back to sleep. Ugh. I am concerned about the toll it takes on the liver, though. All in all I am hopeful about this drug. With time, my discomfort should subside, at least that is what my friends who are on the drug tell me. I am still on the fence about this drug, but it does seem better than some others like Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, etc., that I have briefly tried.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40513
on October 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Worst side effect of this med is insomnia. Cannot get off to sleep although very tired. Drowsy during the day. At first I had constipation and lethargy. Apart from that in comparison with other meds low side effects. Time taken and dosage: 11 weeks Review: After about 4 days on this med I n oticed a definite uplift in my mood and my anxiety was a little lower. I was surprised because I had just stopped taking Sertaline and expected to be suffering some withdrawal from that so was pleased with how i felt.I have been on this medication for 11 weeks today and my mood began to dip about two weeks ago. I am very disappointed because I have had a few meds since I stopped Seroxat a year ago and have not had any therapeutic effect from them and really thought this med would be the one to work.I am up and down on this medication in general. I have to admit that my anxiety is not as bad and my depression is not as bad. I dont cry as much which is a bonus but I do feel like crying at times during the day and I really hoped to be feeling much much better at the 11 week stage.
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40514
on October 18, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I had no problems with the drug initally, then gained 15 pounds in six weeks. After four months on the drug with no problems besides weight gain (25 pounds total) I tried tapering off over two months and am having terrible withdrawal symptoms. Went back to original dose (50mg) and no help. I am now going to discontinue quickly over the next two weeks. I anticipate at least six weeks of terrible withdrawals. Ive heard of people having problems up to six months after stopping the drug. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: If you start this drug it will stop working eventually and then you will be hooked and unable to get off. I highly recommend not taking it.
depression
by Reviewer40515
on October 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: short term memory loss Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: I felt it was difficult to perform at my best due to memory loss, which seemed significant at 60mg/day. After I quit, the memory and recall greatly improved. I feel my side effects undermined my professional performance and casual conversation.
Severe Depression
by Reviewer40516
on October 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Mild weight gain, excessive sweating, lethargy - if I forget to take a dose I feel like there is electricity running from my brain down my arms Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: It has been just OK. In the beginning it was really good but about 3 months in it started being less effective. I didnt have the weight gain like I did on Zoloft. Im worried about withdrawal when I stop taking it because if I forget to take it for a day I feel completely out of it. And I have major brain zaps. I so wish I could take Wellbutrin (Im allergic to it) because that drug was the best one for depression!
depression
by Reviewer40517
on October 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: have gained weight so quit. Most suspicious is intense foot and ankle stiffness, pain when getting out of bed, out of the car or standing up. Goes away quickly. Seems may be a w/d symptom. also freakish dreams at night waking up afraid. waking up often in sweats. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: Actually is a good depression reliever, completely removed the wolf just waiting at the back door. Nothing noticable just the doom and gloom were gone. but, i do feel it has caused me to gain about 10 to 15 lbs so feel I am experiencing w/d.
chronic back pain
by Reviewer40518
on October 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Started at low dose of 20. After two weeks moved to 40 and side effects started. Headaches, insomnia, sweating,nausea, feeling of edgyness. Reduced back down to 20, but headaches, sweating, nausea continued. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Quit after 5 weeks as side effects too awful. Withdrawal is horrible, even from 20mg. Terrible, terrible 24/7 headache that nothing stops, nausea, insomnia and weakness from not sleeping, even after 5 days off.Would never take this again.
Social Anxiety
by Reviewer40519
on October 8, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: First few days, I was mentally not here, zombie kinda, after a few weeks I noticed that my anxiety wasnt as bad, not even close actually, lots of yawning, appetite suppressed a bit, but not near as bad as others like lexapro. Sex drive was not here, this bad bad bad side effect went away after 2-3 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Extremely impressed with cymbalta. Doc started me out on 60mg (not sure why not 30mg since im a first time user) but after a few days of my body getting used to it I was okay. I was also put on 10mg valium, these two combined have taken me from wanting to stay inside the house every day to actually wanting to be productive. I always thought everyone was staring at me, now I really dont much care if they were or werent staring. Also I had extreme intensified dreams. Never had this before, very vivid, almost beleivable dreams when I wake up. This is a side effect I enjoy. Wondering if anyone else had this same effect?
severe anixiety/panic disorder/ocd
by Reviewer40520
on October 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: loss of appetite, sleepy a lot (especially afternoons.usually after eating), some difficulty sleeping, vivid dreams or nightmares, inability to orgasm through intercourse, slow orgasm time otherwise, night sweats, headaches Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: started taking cymbalta 30mg june 15, 2006, had dosage increased to 60mg july 29. so, been on cymbalta for total of about 4 mo, but 60mg dose for 2 mo. was prescribed for severe anixiety/panic disorder/ocd by my GP (general practitioner). had increased gag reflex & loss of appetite for first wk starting both dosages, but then went away thank goodness. most of my current side effects are not everyday, but enough. Not sure if headaches are from this, could be from tmd (teeth grinding), pillow not fluffy enough or glasses prescription. dont wanna go back to 30mg cuz still experienced occasional panic/anxiety attacks. right now, benefits far outweigh negative, cuz i function w/no attacks at all, YAY FINALLY! only anxiety/nervousness i get now only affects my appetite (every once in a while)…not as hungry. any help or recommendations w/sexual side effects, headaches & night sweats would be great!
moderate to severe depression
by Reviewer40521
on October 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: My hair is falling out like crazy. Now I am very, very worried. My doctor took me off of it. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Iniatially I thought this was a answer to a prayer. This medicine made me feel terrific and I dropped 54 lbs. I emotionally felt like a new person. Finally I felt hope in my life. It also helped with my pain from my osteoarthritis. I wouldve been a spokesperson for the product. Now, my hair is falling out at a rapid pace. I want to know will this ever stop, or will I be a bald female? Does anyone know? Has anyones hair come back after they stop taking it? Id love to have my mind eased on that question. My doctor took me off it cold turkey to absolutely make sure this is my affliction. I have taken Effexor and had terrible nightmares and gained weight. I tried Welllbutrin and got a terrible case of hives. Does anyone know if the hair loss wouldve eventually stopped? I loved Cymbalta and everyone noticed my happiness, but Im not quite willing to be a bald woman. I am single and the bald thing wouldnt really work for me since guys seems to be partial to women with h
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40522
on October 6, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Dry Mouth, Severe Drowsiness, Loose Stoole, Headache, Loss of Appetite, and Urges to Yawn a lot. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I feel great for the first time in a long time. Ive lost 4lbs. so far of the 25lbs. that I gained with the depression which is wonderful! My head started to ache the last day of 30mg of the medicine. Hopefully now that Ive moved to 60mg this will stop. The side effects are well worth the benefit of this drug. Its great! Even though Cymbalta makes me drowsy and sleepy its a different kind of sleepy and drowsy. Its definately not depressed exhaustion. Depressed exhastion is PAINFUL! Drowsy and sleepy I can deal with.
depression/pain
by Reviewer40523
on October 6, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Worked great at first then sucker-punched me by significantly worstening the depression; induced suicide ideation; terrible, 24/7 headache that nothing touches; sweating, sweating and more sweating all the time; induced body aches; 100s and 100s of brain zaps and blackouts all day long; blurred vision; anxiety x10 worse than before use of the drug; complete zombie-like state -- interested in absolutely nothing; trashed my spirituality; weight gain; no sleep in a long, long time, even with ambien. This drug robbed me of a year of my life and replaced it with intolerable sickness. Took therapeutic dose for six months and then spent another six months of pure hell weaning and withdrawing, and its still there. Never before have I have been so sick, and it has been a long time since I quit its use. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I FEEL SO DECEIVED BY THIS DRUG. I WILL LET OTHERS USE THE APPROPRIATE ADJECTIVES TO CHARACTERIZE JUST HOW HORRIBLE THIS STUFF IS; THERE ARE JUST NO WORDS STRONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO EXPRESS MY DISDAIN FOR WHAT IT HAS DONE. IVE TRIED DESCRIBING IT AS RAT POISON, BUT NOW FEEL LIKE APOLOGIZING TO THE RATS. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT WORTH THE GAMBLE TO TRY THIS DRUG BECAUSE YOU HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF BECOMING ILL LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER BEFORE EXPERIENCED IF YOU QUIT USING IT, WHICH IS LIKELY, BECAUSE IT FIRST QUITS YOU AND YOU INSTINCTIVELY KNOW THAT IF YOU CONTINUE ITS USE YOU WILL SURELY DIE.
severe clinical depression
by Reviewer40524
on October 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: none worthy of mention Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I was beyond depressed due to my wife of 15 years filing for a divorce. At age 50 and with 3 kids, 4,12,14, I was devastated and almost suicidal. I tried Lexapro with no success. Switched to Cymbalta and after 3 weeks, it was almost miraculous how much better I felt. Not happy-mind you- but light years of improvement and coping with my sadness. Remarkable product, and I mean that sincerely. It was a life saver for me.
Depression, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40525
on October 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: A little nausea first week I was on it, dry mouth, makes me a bit wired Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I was first diagnosed with depression about 20 years ago, and of all the many antidepressants Ive taken, this is the first one with side effects I found tolerable. Also, it doesnt flatten my mood like other antidepressants have. As an added bonus, it has greatly decreased my fibromyalgia pain. It doesnt cause me sexual side effects like Zoloft did either. For me personally, Cymbalta is a godsend.
Major Depression
by Reviewer40526
on October 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Nausea and loss of appetite, sweating, blurred vision, brain fog during the first 10 days or so, weight loss, dry mouth, all of which have leveled off a bit, except the weight loss, which keeps going!!! Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: Lost 10 lbs during first 2 weeks. Brain fog a little weird and hard to describe. No appetite much, but not complaining. This med has saved me from the cave I had let myself get into. I am more patient with my kids and tolerate stress better.
severe long trm dep w/min bp
by Reviewer40527
on October 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: hard transition from lexapro then noticed improved mood. But sick all the time from insomnia and also physically feel like I have the flu. Seems like the anti depressive effect was very very temporary with me and now just feel like a total mess. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: This drug has not been studied on nearly enough people. We are allowing ourselves to be the guinie pigs.
Depression
by Reviewer40528
on October 1, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: First day nausea.but started taking with a ginger capsule, now no problem with nausea. I feel happier, less blue I do have problems sleeping thru the night (Im writing this at 4:30 am) but am hoping with continued dosage, that will subside. I have noticed decreased appetite and leg twitching (cant sit still). Hopefully these side effects will subside after a couple more days/weeks. One other thing is dry mouth.none of these side effects bad enough to discontinue drug so far. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review:
DEPRESSION/FIBROMYALGIA
by Reviewer40529
on September 29, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: WEIRED FEELING IN HEAD , FORGETFULLNESS /SPACEY/UNABLE TO CONSENTRATE VERY SCARY FEELING.CONFUSED Time taken and dosage: 45 years Review: THIS DRUG IS NOT ONE THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.I HAVE BEEN ON ZOLOFT 100MG FOR 8 YRS AND WAS SWITCHED TO CYMBALTA 60MG.AFTER ABOUT FIVE WEEKS I WOULD GET THIS SPACEY FEELING, UNFOCUSABLE (IF THATS A WORD) BUT THAT IS HOW I FELT.THE DR TOLD ME TO TAKE 30 MG FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS THEN STOP ALL TOGATHER , OH I THINK THAT WAS A MISTAKE.I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE I FEEL THAT MY VISION IS OFF VERY SPACEY.I HAD A MRI / MRA DONE LAST WEEK BECAUSE I WAS NOT SURE WHAT WAS WRONG BUT READING THIS BLOG IT HAS TO BE THE MEDS.I WENT TO A NEUROLOGIST YESTERDAY TOLD HIM WAS COMING OF CYMBALTA AND HE SEEMS TO THINK IT IS THE WITHDRAWLS FROM THIS MED HE TOLD ME NOT TO USE ANY ANTIDEPRESSENTS FOR A WHILE UNTIL I CAN GET THAT WEIRED FEELING GONE.I WAS VERY CONFUSED FEELING TRYING TO WORK THIS WAS VERY HARD BECAUSE I COULDNT REMEMBER WHAT I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DOING.THIS DRUG NEEDS TO BE REEXAMINED.09/28/06
Neuropathic pain
by Reviewer40530
on September 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Decreased libido, difficulty having orgasm, SWEATING, hot flashes, jittering, decreased apeptite Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: Cant handle the SSRIs. the decreased sex drive is unbearable.
depression
by Reviewer40531
on September 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: First 3 months, night sweats, vivid dreams, reduced libido and diffuclty reaching orgasam. 4th month developed chronic diarrhea, muscle twitches/jerks and fasciculations that could be related to dehydration from the diarrhea. All other causes of diarrhea were eliminated (bloodwork and other biological tests OK). Weird thing is I feel OK most of the time except for being tired, twitchy and always hungry (due to the diarrhea). I was willing to tollerate the other side effects, but this has got to stop. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Otherwise, the medication seemed to work great! Was first time Ive been on an antidipressant that didnt just make me feel flat. I can enjoy both the highs and lows, without getting stuck or feeling dispondent for no reason. However, I wonder if how my body is metabolising the drug has changed, causing the side effects. Im kind of disappointed because I was so pleased with it up to this point.
Depressive disorder
by Reviewer40532
on September 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Made depression worse Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I Had so much hope that it would work that I failed to notice my depression worsening .
Depression
by Reviewer40533
on September 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Tingling sensations in my hands and feet and head when it was time for another pill. Felt off. Off balance or not there for a minute type feeling. Hard to explain. Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review:
RSD/neuropathic pain
by Reviewer40534
on September 21, 2006
Sex:
Age: 31.0 Side effects: only first 4 days: nauseaafter 1 weeK: dry eyes, sexual dysfunctionnow after 5 weeks: wake up multiple times in night, intense dreams (violent) Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: i have gained a life back after totally disabling nerve pain that was not worth living for anymore! amAZING. the relief is worth the effects on my eyes and sexual function. BUT this late-onset insomnia is going to be a dealbreaker if it continues (i have had that for 1 week)
Review
by Reviewer40535
on September 20, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Racing heart, heart palputations, felt like heart failure. Paranoid. Anxious. Dry mouth. Muscle twitching in leg. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Was prescribed 30mg. Only took 30mg for 1 day and that was enough. Scared stupid with the heart pain and palputations that I experienced. Thought I was gonna have a heart attack. *USE WITH CAUTION*
classic depression
by Reviewer40536
on September 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: nausea and dizziness at the beginning, I went from 30 mg to the 60 mg and that works wonders - increased sweating, increased libido but difficulty achieving orgasm Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: This drug is fabulous. I was in a whirlwind crying for no reason, angry the next and then just nothingness. It has definitely lifted my mood and helped me adjust to issues in my life. I hate the difficulty reaching orgasm that has never been a problem before. If I miss one dose, I get dizzy, if I miss 2 doses I get dizzy, nauseaus, blurred vision, headache, and moody. Dont miss your doses. 60 mg wasnt doing it altogether so now I take Wellbutrin with the Cymbalta.
no,i was lied anout the drug
by Reviewer40537
on September 14, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: the company representative never told me that this is antidepressant drug.it was recommended for diabetic neuropaty pains. Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review: but as i read the comments of others who took cymbalta,i dont think i will not take the chane on thewithdrawl sysmptom
Depression/ Anxiety
by Reviewer40538
on September 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: SWEATING, dizziness with missed dose, leg nervousness, weight loss initially. Slight forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Less side effects than Effexor but just as effective if not more. Definitely took me off the emotional roller-coaster I was on from PMS.
Extreme Anxiety & Panic Attacks
by Reviewer40539
on September 11, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sort of makes food, especially my beloved coffee, tast bland and uninteresting. Mild loss of appetite, which is welcomed. Mild weight loss. Markedly reduced my craving for sugar. No real nausea. Using low (10mg.) dose of Cialis to counteract the sexual side effects. Cialis highly effective. Modest delay of orgasm although they seem to be more intense when achieved. I guess thats a fair trade. First couple weeks experienced some sleep disturbance, which is resolving. Doctor helped me through that rough spot with Ambien CR. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: Fast acting. For me it is the only drug in its class which has virtually obliterated my anxiety and panic attacks. I would say 95% positive benefits vs. 5% negative side effects. All other things being equal I will stay on it. Celexa, Lexapro, Welbuterin did nothing compared to this. Only Serzone, which is no longer available, was better than Cymbalta.
Extreme Anxiety & Panic Attacks
by Reviewer40540
on September 11, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I am the same person who commented immediately below. I forgot to add that this is the only drug, including beta blockers, that has ever slowed my heart rate down to a reasonable level. I have been EKGd, ultrasounded, had my thyroid checked, wore portable monitors and cardiologist could never find out why my heart was fast & would palpitate. 50mg. Toprol XL did NOTHING for me, not even 100mg. Toprol did anything except wipe me out. Within two days of taking Cymbalta my heart rate slowed into the low 60s beat per minute resting rate, and it no longer races. Huge benefit for me. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review:
bi-polar, borderline personality
by Reviewer40541
on September 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: constipation, night sweats, constant headaches in left eye and ear, felt drunk, dizzy, numbness in lips, extreme weight gain (from size 4 to a size 12) Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Anxious feelings went away.didnt even care if I was late or hadnt done homework. Relieved neck pain the first 2 weeks - but then it came back 10-fold. I take lamictal for depression. Cymbalta only relieved my anxiety. The side effects were horrible. Id rather feel anxious.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40542
on September 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I had severe night sweats. I would wake up drenched. I had very bad diarrhea at first then constipation. I ended up with very very painful hemorrhoids. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: This is one scary drug and I would caution anyone to look into it very carefully before just taking it. My doctor started me on 30mg and within 6 months I became severely depressed. I had never had a problem with depression before. My Doctor then put me on 60mg and the depression decreased. Cymbalta worked well for my joint pain but getting depression was worrisome. My mood was very one sided. Always emotionally up no matter what. The real big problem with this drug was the withdrawal. I had to stop taking it when I changed jobs and was out of insurance for a time. The drug is very expensive. It took me 5 months to withdrawal from Cymbalta and it was hell. I had hallucinations, horrid nightmares, high blood pressure, heart palpitations just to name a few side effects. I had rapid weight gain because I would get seriously ill if I didnt eat several times a day. I had to very slowly taper myself off the drug until I was only taking 5 mg of granules and then i just
Depression
by Reviewer40543
on September 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Profuse Sweating at all times, Nightmares, Shaking, Insomnia, Restless leg Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Cymbalta was like the 4th anti-depressant my Dr tried on me. The last one I tried was Effexor which I reacted to so badly - I couldnt think of anything Except ways to kill myself. I was so scared to try anything new, I had been on St Johns Wort for two weeks when Dr gave me Cymbalta. I NEVER take the Cymbalta without the St Johns Wort too, cause I was scared of the side effects. It took about 2 weeks, but I was the happiest person ever for the first 4 months. Absolutely no side effects at all. But in the last 3 months, things have changed a bit. The sweaating is horrible, my hands shake constantly, I only just realized these nightmares are not normal - And yes Ive had the voices too. Only after reading here do I realize it may be the medication. Ive had insomnia for 3 years now, so Im not sure about that, but I can guess that the Cymbalta doesnt help.
Fibromyalgia/nerve pain
by Reviewer40544
on September 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: The worst side effects Ive ever experienced.Pounding heart, IBS,stomach pain,nightmares,limb pain,scary thoughts,feeling of worthlessness,paranoia. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: This drug shouldnt be on the market. It does things to the brain that Im sure Eli-Lilly knows about, but is hiding the results from the FDA. My Dr. is gonna know about the side-effects after the holiday weekend, when I can get his service to have him call me. Id gladly go back on Paxil to try and even-out my thoughts right now. Thats saying something after all the bad press that Paxil got. DONT USE THIS MEDICATION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Major depressive d/o
by Reviewer40545
on September 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: In the first two weeks on 60 mg, I experienced some nausea, mild to moderate feelings of hypomania, mild anxiety. I have also been urinating two to three times more on a daily basis, experiencing much more bowel activity. Two persisting side effects that are quite distressing to me are that Ive become completely anorgasmic (never had a problem with this in the past), and my hair started falling out. Time taken and dosage: 50 days Review: I was on 60 mg of Cymbalta for 1 month; after I talked to my doctor about the side effects and my unhappiness re same, we agreed to reduce my dosage to 30 mgs daily to see if any improvements might occur. Ive been on the 30 mg dosage for two weeks, and the hair loss and sexual dysfunction continue. Although Cymbalta began to reduce my depressive symptoms within the first two or three days I started taking it, and it has been more effective in that respect than any other antidepressant Ive taken (including Trazodone, Prozac, Zoloft, and Wellbutrin XL), I dont think Ill continue taking it. Im not interested in going bald, nor do I want my sex life to evaporate altogether. Now my biggest concern is being able to stop taking it. From multiple comments Ive read on online from many others who have taken and then stopped taking Cymbalta, it sounds like a nightmare. Im still on Wellbutrin XL, which stopped working for me over a year ago, but will probably stay on it while Im &quo
FIBROMYALGIA
by Reviewer40546
on August 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: NAUSEA Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: IT SEEMS TO HAVE STOP WORKING I AM AGAIN VERY FATIGUED AND IN ALOT OF PAIN FROM THE FIBRO.
Depression and Pain
by Reviewer40547
on August 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Nervousness,Waeught gain in stomach, heart arthymia,electrical shocks,sweating,increased appittie,Blurred vision,dizziness,headaches,cold or flue like symptoms,nausea and throwing up,feelings of not caring about anything, no emotions, pain in stomach,paralysis in arms and legs,no energy,memory loss. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Flushing it today! The risk are to great! Not enough known about this drug, I think. Anything that messes with your Brain and starts shocking your body like that has to be dangerous.Dont know the long term effects yet. Will wait to see. God Bless those that it has helped though.
bipolar/panic disorder/major deprs
by Reviewer40548
on August 27, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: im not having many side effects,having to urinate alot,orgasm problems, can seem to sit still, nightmares. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Ive been on so many anti-deressents zoloft,efexor,wellbutrin,prozac, you name it i was pry on it, im on 2 anti depressents wellbutrin and now cymbalt pluss lamictal for a mood stabalizer,cymbalta has got to have been the best so far im more pain free, better mood,more energy, i think people who are depressed should ask the doctor about this med. thanks to whom evere made this tho im not cured,but im managing much better.
depressive disorder
by Reviewer40549
on August 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: extreme nasuea, inability to orgasm, terrible acne Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Has not seemd to help and side effects have not lessened
Depression and Pain
by Reviewer40550
on August 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Heart Rythem problems,alone with other side effects, I have mentioned ealier. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: The Cymbalta is comming out of my system and Im feeling much better now. Still have some numbness in lower part of arms and legs. Nausea is gone. There seems to be one major side effect to this drug that has not gone away yet and that is some how it changed the metabolism so now Im hungry all the time. But will control that myself! Ill be back, because I know enguiring minds want to know. Cant spell. So sorry. Anyway, Cymbalta is horrible when it comes to giving it to anyone with a bad heart, how many times did I write that now. yeah I know. I have decided that since this medicine is so bad on my heart then, I will take one or two pills a week for the pain control. I dont think anyone needs to take to much of this medicine, like taking it everyday caused me to feel sick, in a daze, brain zappes,whatever. Ill take 30mg pills for one month and take one or maybe two pills a week. To much cymbalta is not good and just a little may be better. The verdict is still out, But Ill come
Depression and Pain
by Reviewer40551
on August 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Sweating,Heart Papitations, Headache,dizziness,sore throat,very cold,Major flushing feelings in my head,Dizzy feeling,Flue like symptoms,High degree of shaking and nervousness ,bleeding in stool,throwing up. Not feeling to well right now to say the least! This is the withdrawl stage. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I think thier needs to be more Studies done on this medication before giving it to certain people. While I have read that it has helped many people.I think this is great. What works for one person, does not always work for the other. This medication seems to work well when it came to my Pain. I was so happy that it did control my Pain But, since I am comming off of this medication cold Turkey, the side effects are Horrific! Also, these where the side effects while I was on the drug as well.I dont think this drug is for me! Wish me luck on comming off of this Medication, since I feel to bad to go see My doctor that placed me on it! Also, Id like to add that I take heart medication for Heart Arythmia. I dont suggest anyone that takes heart medication should be on this drug.But, good Luck to the people that it has helped! In case anyone was wondering I was first on the 60mg for about two weeks and then my doctor placed me on the 30mg after I complained of Feeling that I did not feel
Depression and Pain
by Reviewer40552
on August 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Horrible heart Problems.Along with other extreme bad side effects. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: If you have any kind of heart condition, PLEASE do not take this medication. My heart is still not ok and if these side effects along with heart problems continue Ill have to see a Heart Doctor.My Doctor did not discuss the side effects with me or that it would cause Extreme Heart Problems. I was on the 60mg at first and then I went back to my Doctor and Told him that it was making my heart feel funny. My Doctor said he would then try me on a lower dose, of 30mg, still the same feeings for me and the same side effects.Watch Out If You Have Heart Problems with Cymbalta! Good Luck to the people that it has helped and so sorry for the peoples Heart it messed up!
Depression and Pain
by Reviewer40553
on August 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Heart rythem problems along with horrible other side effects. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Cymbalta did not help my Depression either. I have been crying for days now! Watch Out for this Drug!
Agitated Depression
by Reviewer40554
on August 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: First few weeks -- decreased appetite, nausea, leg twitching, forgetfulness. All except forgetfullness went away within a few weeks. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I love it, I feel like my old self again. I have lost 15lbs over the last two months, because I stop eating when I feel full. I am very happy with the drug, and the forgetfullness could just be me. It does take a while to experience orgasm, but it is more intense than before. Not a problem!
Anxiety
by Reviewer40555
on August 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Im only on my third day, but Ive had extreme insomnia, clenching of the jaw- mostly when I yawn, but I do feel a little more relaxed, hopefully the side effects will get better in the next week or two Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40556
on August 24, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Profuse sweating during the night, day, and at any outside or room temperature. Sometimes have to sleep with towels to soak up all the water. Induced severe fibromyalgia-like body pain after a couple of weeks of use. Increased and prolonged the depressive episodes. Intense suicidal thoughts not previously present. Impossible to withdraw from this medication after even a short period of use. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: During the first two months it seemed to relieve the depression and anxiety but then it quit working and actually seemed to actually cause the problems along with the appearance of the terrible side effects. If you have never experienced hell try to stop using this stuff. The advertising is false and the manufacture should be rounded up, tried, convicted and imprisioned on RICO charges for knowingly distributing a dangerous drug.
severe depression
by Reviewer40557
on August 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: lost 6 pounds in one week!loss of appetite, some stomach pain/discomfort Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I used to SLEEP all day, after 10 days on the med I no longer feel like doing that, its great! I also LOVE the decreased appetite and weight loss, I def need to lose lots of weight and hope it continues. I used to eat out of boredom but now Im doing other stuff.
depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40558
on August 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: no sex drive, naseau, head spinns, forgetfullness, increased anxiety, foggy headed, blurred vision, headaches, muscle aches/joints. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: the withdrawls are even worse
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40559
on August 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE!! Lack of emotions (neither happy or sad), heart palpatations, very little sex drive, VERY tired! Cannot get enough sleep!!!!! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
anxiety
by Reviewer40560
on August 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: upset stomach, shaking of hands. difficulty sleeping, felt a bit more anxious at first through out the course of the day began to feel very happy, but I am only going on my first week Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
Panic/anxiety
by Reviewer40561
on August 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: ncreased sex drive, weight loss, delayed and intensified orgasm, increased sex drive.All these side effects are welcomed. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Ive tried a variety of SSRIs, and now Im wondering why my doc had me bother with them. I take 40mg a day in the morning.Cymbalta is far and away a much, much more effective drug than any other antidepressant. Its like the difference between a Model T and a Lexus.I dont have a down day ever. I dont feel in a haze, zombie-like. I have energy and motivation. I think more clearly. Im enjoying life like I havent before. Im constantly happy, getting along much better with friends, relatives, and coworkers. Yet Im not emotionally dead like with the other SSRIs - I can feel anger, and sadness, and all the other human emotions.I cant say enough about how great I think Cymbalta is. Im stunned and dumbfounded, especially after having experienced the other comparitively primitive drugs in its class on the market. Way to go, Eli Lilly!
60 MG
by Reviewer40562
on August 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I have gone from 30 to 60 mg in the last two weeks; I think it helps pain, depression and anxiety. My BIGGEST complaint, is overheating; sweating.l Will that get better! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review:
Anxiety, Depression
by Reviewer40563
on August 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Several sexual side effects (40 mg+) Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Completely ineffective anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication, I had to be tapered immediately down from 60 mg to about 30 mg, very soon thereafter to almost none. I do not intend on continuing taking cymbalta. Other than its complete lack of effectiveness, the sexual side effects (similar to ones experienced with Effexor XR, also a popular SSNRI) were absolutely severe and intolerable. Ive been on many SSRIs and other meds with a high chance of sexual side effects, and only, possibly, effexor, was worse than cymbalta in this area.
Depression
by Reviewer40564
on August 16, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: If I miss a dose I get dizzy. Sexual Side effect. Difficulty getting / keeping an erection. Dificlty obtaining orgasm.Worst symtom is hot flashes and night sweats. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Has helped me better than Wellbutrin, Paxil, or Lexapro.Sexual Side effects are tolerable but the hot flashes and night sweats are REALLY annoying! But I tolerate because it helps the most with depression.
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40565
on August 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Nausea, rash (may or may not be from medicine), loss of appetite, constipation, some dizziness, lack of sex drive; nausea and dizziness went away after 1.5 weeks on 20mg, came back for a few days when I moved up to 40mg. Still have everything else. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Its worked for me so far. Im willing to deal with itchy skin and not eat if it will get rid of the depression. I was on Paxil throughout high school, took a break from meds and then couldnt stand it anymore. On Cymbalta, Im more comfortable in social environments, not as anxious about everything, have more get up and go. I dont space out like I used to, its easier to pay attention to whats going on around me, I dont stay in bed all day anymore, I can do things like a normal person.After reading other comments, Id say its definately not for everyone, but no medicine is. Also, stopping a medication without consulting your doctor first is dangerous, not to mention dumb. I tried it with Paxil, and the first day I didnt take it I passed out during a volleyball game. It wasnt the drugs fault, it was mine.
vulvodynia
by Reviewer40566
on August 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: insomnia and tiredness, initially dieharea (sp?) and slight headache and wide eyes in the morning, lots of wild dreams instead of deep sleep Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: I was only on it maybe 6 -8 weeks and cannot say whether it would help long-term with vuvlodynia, but it did not combine well with Trazodone which I had to go off (sleep inducing, for FMS) - I switched to Lyrica for the vulvodynia and it is much easier to go on, plus it helps me sleep without the trazodone. I dont feel it is as much of a stress on my body as the Cymbalta was. Whew, it whacked me out at first and the sleep never improved!
Anxiety, Panic, Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40567
on August 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: My heart beat so hard and fast that I could actually hear it loudly all of the time and my ears pulsed on my pillow when I laid down. EXTREME nervousness, extremely tired & had terrible nausea for first seven hours after taking each morning. Sweating, panic attacks in middle of night, insomnia (though exhausted), very dry mouth, bruising, bleeding gums, out of it feeling and forgetful Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I was given 30 mg pills by doctor. I broke them open and counted 273 granules within one capsule, divided them out and re-capsuled three with 91 granules each. Then I took 81 granules in a capsule on the fourth day. By the fifth day (today)I decided to just not take this anymore because I am so freaked out- absolutely frightened, really. Even today my heart is still racing. Thank goodness I had Xanex and my husband or Id have surely gone to the ER of the hospital.I thought starting/stopping Effexor CR was bad- oh boy! Cymbalta made Effexor look like a cake walk- no joke.
Depression
by Reviewer40568
on August 13, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Feeling that my head would explode. Not connected to things. Unable to focus. Some feeling of panic (racing heart, nervousness). This was during first few weeks on Cymbalta, and a bit when I went from 30 to 60mg. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I stayed the course, and one day realized I was quite happy again and feeling very energetic. The side effects only lasted a while. I tried Webutrin, and that hadnt done anything. However, its now been a year, and suddenly, Im having weight gain, NO energy, no sex drive, and difficulty in reaching orgasm when my sex drive DOES appear. At the moment, under Dr.s advice, have reduced back to 30 mg while he also does other blood work looking for another reason (thyroid?), and also back in therapy. Not sure if Cymbalta has quit working or what, but while it was, I was back on top of the world.
Depression
by Reviewer40569
on August 13, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Mild constipation, profuse sweating especially during exercise. Reduced interest in sex with some difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Ive taken Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lexapro in the past. Id rate Cymbalta an improvement over the others. Side effects have been less severe with Cymbalta than the other drugs. It has helped keep my mood positive and almost eliminated the physical pain. For me, the benefit has far outweighed the cost of dealing with the side effects.
nerve pain
by Reviewer40570
on August 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: HORRIBLE! NO interest in anything, never before have I been depressed but this stuff is HORRIBLE! WEIRD skin rash, bruising, lack of energy, lack of interest in life, strange nerve tingling--pins and needles, racing heartbeat, high blood pressure, wierd dreams, sweats--lots of sweats and WEIGHT GAIN throughout the mid-section. BUT none of the side effects DURING the DRUG compare with going off! THE WITHDRAWAL IS HORRIFIC. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: THE WITHDRAWALS FROM THIS DRUG ARE HORRIFIC! GET READY, BE PREPARED IF YOU EVER STOP TAKING IT. THE DOCTOR NOR THE PHARMACY WARNED RE: A WEANING PROCESS. I quit cold-turkey and didnt know for days it was the drug withdrawals. I thought Id die. The worse is the BRAIN ZAPS, hundreds per day--felt like little seizures, one right after the other, dizziness, ringing in the ears, diarreha, vomiting, sweating, pain in extremities, pins and needles only worse than when on the drug. TWO months later and none of the 25 lbs is gone dispite every diet, still right here around my stomach. BRAIN ZAPS and dizziness still there but now only in the a.m. and evening. DANGEROUS DRUG--HOW IT EVER PASSED THE FDA IS BEYOND COMPREHENSION!!!
anxiety/mild depression
by Reviewer40571
on August 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I have been on Cymbalta for 8 months. I have been so fatigued that standing up is too exhausting. The more exhausted I become the more depressed I became. Depression has never truly been a problem with me before. To add to my problems my blood pressure shot up during my treatment. I had been on adderal for 3 years and that didnt raise my blood pressure. Time and time again I have asked my Dr. if Cymbalta could be the cause of my problems. It really upsets me that everytime a new drug comes out the medical community basically ignores the past meds and starts writing the new drug. I wanted my Dr. to give me Luvox which has worked great for me. Reading these posts I cant believe that they are letting this RX still be written. I have had the worst 8 months of my life. The sooner I get off this horrible drug the better. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review:
RSD/CPRS nerve pain
by Reviewer40572
on August 8, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Felt like I was extremly drunk and sick to my stomach. Headache lasted the whole time. Stiff neck and muscles. Had bad dreams and started to panic because of the way this drug made me feel. This drug needs to be studied more. Be careful when taking this drug. I called my pain mangament doctor who gave me this drug. He said he didnt know that this drug had that many side effects. Was told by Lilly that this drug had hardly any side effects and is the best on the market. So watch out. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: This did help me alot with my RSD but its not worth the side effects I had to go though.
depression and fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40573
on August 6, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: I experienced a completely spaced out feeling which was only worsened by the dizzying relentless nausea. I feel so tired I can barely function. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I have only been on this drug for eight days. Please; Could anyone tell me how long the nausea lasts?I am considering quitting although I was really hopeful about this one.
anxiety, depression
by Reviewer40574
on August 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: blurred vision, sweating, shaking, nausea, vomiting, brief paralysis, tingling in extremities, fainting, heart palpitations, insomnia, severe abdominal pain, auditory/visual hallucinations, dizziness Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I was prescribed Cymbalta as a possible alternative to Klonopin, which I have taken for over ten years. I took my first and ONLY dose of Cymbalta (60 mg) at 8:00 AM yesterday after breakfast. Almost immediately I started to sweat, began to feel very ill, and proceeded to throw up all morning and into the early afternoon. I could barely move or get out of bed. At one point I was certain that I was having heart failure, because my entire body seized up and I could not move or speak. It took me a day and a half to finally sleep, and I couldnt eat or drink anything until around 9:00 this evening (juice and some crackers). I still feel dizzy and nauseated, and my hands and feet are tingling. The only reason Im sitting up at all is so I can warn others NOT to use Cymbalta. This stuff is like rat poison!!! AVOID IT AT ANY COST!!!
mild depression/stress
by Reviewer40575
on August 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Very briefly-foggy headed, very mild nausea. Excessive sweating during first few days. Some insomnia at first, but switched to AM dosage and that relieved that. Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: I have to agree that once I got over feeling a bit weird for the first few days, and sweating a bit, I feel like the old me is back! Pre-stress ME! :)I have MUCH more patience with my children. I can focus better. I feel happy again. I feel no side effects at this point, 15 days into a 30mg dose daily.I hope not to be on it long, but am thankful for something to pull me through whatever it was I was going through.
Bipolar - Depression
by Reviewer40576
on August 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: This is my second rating here. I will repeat my side effects - involuntary muscle movements, major insomnia, extreme jaw pain and tooth pain, extreme headaches, flu-like symptoms, feeling of high blood pressure, induced depression, brain zaps. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO ANY SSRIS - DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Began my weaning plan yesterday. I expect the major withdrawals to happen any day now. Some slight effects of withdrawal are already happening. If anyone out there has any suggestions or advice.I am open to anything. Im very scared as to what is going to happen. It took me a year and a half to withdrawal from Peroxetene. My doc and I concluded that I am intolerant to SSRIs. If anyone has any advice on holistic measures, I would appreciate anything you can share. Im still on Lithium which is doing alright, and still on Xanax which seems to be the only thing I can outright handle without any side effects.
depressiona and anxiety
by Reviewer40577
on August 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: initial dizziness and nausea and inability to reach orgasm, weight loss Now- after three months still difficulty reaching orgasm but better, night sweats (soaking), and nightmares/vivid dreams. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have been happy with this medication so far. The side effects arent fun, but overall my quality of life and modivation for life has increased- which I think is worth it!
Osteoarthritis in hip, Depression
by Reviewer40578
on August 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: First few days, dizziness and nausea. Subsided by third day. Some insomnia but Im not sure its the drug or just the way Im made. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I havent been able to walk properly for two years because of my OA. Between exile from my sports and the chronic pain, added to a history of major depression, I spiraled down into a major depressive crisis. Doctor put me on Cymbalta about 10 days ago and the positive effects were almost instantaneous. Within three days I was able to think more clearly, control my behavior, concentrate on work and finish something, and I have been walking much, much better and in much less pain. Im on 60 mg and have actually never felt better in my life since Im usually more or less depressed (though with a basically good attitude). I plan to stay on it at least until after my hip surgery and perhaps longer. I can imagine for some people its not the right drug, but it has saved my life.
mild depression/chronic pain
by Reviewer40579
on August 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Occasional acid reflux. Mild insomnia but that subsides when I take it in the early AM. Inability to achieve orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 32 days Review: This medication has worked wonders for me. I dont have stress headaches anymore. Im finally loving life again and can cope with the chronic pain that I used to have.
fibromyalgia & mild depression
by Reviewer40580
on August 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: first week. On first day, burning down legs and feet so hot on bottom felt like fire. Nervous feeling in heart/chest area or upper stomach like getting ready for a navy jet launch. mood elevated. energy elevated. pain in gut on taking for an hour. i hope that pain is less, it seems so. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
Peripheral neuropathy; SCI
by Reviewer40581
on August 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting. Night sweats so bad I had to sleep with a towel. Insomnia - maybe due to waking up in puddles of sweat. Never felt well enough to think of sex - I hope everything still works. Quit cold turkey last week and am still experiencing withdrawal effects. This is BAD medicine. Time taken and dosage: 13 days Review: This dangerous drug needs to go back to the FDA for more study. Ive been bedridden for the last 2 weeks because of the severe flu-like symptoms it causes. Never noticed any reduction in my pain level. After reading this forum I wonder why Cymbalta should ever have been prescribed for pain.
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer40582
on August 1, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: First several months helped with the pain, then noticed, No energy, no feelings, no sex drive, panic, irregular heartbeat-very pronounced, high blood pressure, bloating, skin rash, weight gain throughout the midsection 25lbs in 4 months, feeling dead inside--no emotion. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: After NO warning from physician, or pharmacy on quitting this posion--the withdrawals are scary, high pitch ringing in ears, dizziness, crying spells for no reason, sweating, anxiety, restlessness, sick--throwing up violently, brain zaps, numbness in face, hands, feet, wrists--tingling and pain. THIS IS A SCARY DRUG.
fibromyalgia, depression, pain
by Reviewer40583
on July 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: increased blood pressure, initial bouts of insomnia/somnelence Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Took for one month and quit. I then tried it a few months later when I had time to deal with the sleep issues. Once it got in my system I was Ok. Most of my pain is gone thanks to Cymbalta. Hot flashes b/c of high blood pressure are still a bother. Paxil did nothing for my pain.
Anxiety, Mild Depression
by Reviewer40584
on July 30, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Decreased Libido, difficulty in achieving an orgasm. Other than those two, much better than any anti-anxiety/depression medication Ive tried in last 15 years. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Cymbalta is by far the best the best of the medications Ive tried, and Ive tried them all. Its also has the least amount of withdrawl symptoms when tapering off as suggested. Paxil is the worst for withdrawl and I had a very hard time getting off of it. With Cymbalta, I can taper down for two weeks and the only side-effect I have is mild dizziness and zaps, which all of these medications cause when discontinuing them. All in all, a very good medication.
Bipolar - Depression
by Reviewer40585
on July 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: At first weeks dose, it was great. Then was increased to theraputic level of 60 mg. Major insomnia. Instructed to take in morning instead of at night - was completely opposite. It made me very tired. Switched to taking at night again. Sweats, nausea, tightening of muscles for no reason, tooth grinding resulting in horrible jaw pain, the feeling of high blood pressure (hot headed, restless). I missed 4 doses in a row and began experiencing the zaps -- mini zap like feeling in the head, similar to my withdrawal from Peroxetene. So now I know this is something Ill have to wean myself off of once again. Im currently on lithium and alprazolam. Overall, this drug is beginning to scare me as the side effects seem to be getting worse rather than getting better. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
long term depression-over 10 years
by Reviewer40586
on July 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Terrible night sweating (I need a towel in the middle of the night) has caused loss of sleep problems for me and my spouse. Also, problems with acid reflux that sometimes feels like chest pain. No information on whether these side effects will go away. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This is the best antidepressant I have ever used--and I have used dozens alone and in combinations concurrent with psychotherapy. Currently, I take 40 mg Cymbalta plus 300mg Wellbutrin daily. Inability to orgasm on all other drugs is less of a problem on Cymbalta, although still usually happens. Unfortunately, I have not lost the 15 extra pounds from Lexapro!
CRPS
by Reviewer40587
on July 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Extremely tired, bloating, confusion, blurry eyes, depression worse than before taking. Terrible drug Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Made me more depressed after 4 day than before. Could not think straight. This drug should be taken off the market
depression and chronic pain
by Reviewer40588
on July 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: initially: sweating, tiredness, foggy thinking, lost 8 pounds, slow to orgasm; after two months, just slow to orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This is the SEVENTH antidepressant Ive tried in the last 16 years and the FIRST that has truly alleviated my depression and chronic pain. In a nutshell: Im much happier, far more productive, and a better wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. I want to live life rather than retreat from it. (Posted Summer 2006)
Review
by Reviewer40589
on July 26, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
gad, mild depression
by Reviewer40590
on July 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: nausea and fatigue the first week at 30mg, but went away during next week of 60mg. Nervous energy. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Worked great on depression. Waiting for it to kick in fully for anxiety.
post-partum anxiety
by Reviewer40591
on July 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: jittery, dry mouth, feels like a 24-hour steady rush of energy, wake up several times a night, yawning that causes a tightness in my throat and makes my ears need to pop. Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: after 1st baby had to take effexor, worked great, but husband didnt like me on it.i am not a worrisome person, very laid back, but the physical feelings of panic or weird feelings in my head/dizziness would make me worry.especially when driving. Now listening to attacking anxiety program, works great! Cymbalta is for short term, hope to be off of it by December!
mild depression
by Reviewer40592
on July 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I was a bit spacy my first few days, felt like I was walking on a cloud. Some constipation. Had insomnia the first week, but then started taking it in the morning and can now sleep fine. The mood lift is worth any of these slight effects. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I have lost seven pounds, (great for me) while i have been on this. I lost my desire to drink alcohol as much. Also, it has helped me tremendously with my urinary incontinence problem. All in all, a miracle drug. I felt myself being more patient with my kids and a lot happier.
Depression
by Reviewer40593
on July 21, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Horrible loss of libido. I find that keeping an extra pair of underwear in the car a benefit. Never take for granted that it's gas. I probably have 10 pit stops to the bathroom a day. Horrible diarrhea. My depression went away but my relationships and my laundry suffered. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review:
Chronic Back Pain/Mild Depression
by Reviewer40594
on July 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Extreme sweating, sleepiness, lack of appetite Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: It has helped considerably with my back pain, Im hoping with more time it will aleviate the majority of the pain in my back. My kids have told me Im not so grouchy. So, that is a good thing. Im just hoping this sweating will go away. Plus the 100+ temps. are killing me. I started taking it at nite and now I am having trouble sleeping at night. Hopefully it will taper off when I get use to the dosage. 60mg, just bumped up to that after starting on 30mg.
OCD, depression
by Reviewer40595
on July 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Sweating more than usual, light-headedness, lowered libido, inorgasmia, increased energy, cant sit still, decreased appetite, dizziness, unable to concentrate for long periods of time, waking up earlier, constipation, difficulty urinating Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: although ive enjoyed having more energy/ feeling less lethargic and depressed, it hasnt impressed me in terms of improving my ocd tendencies. in fact i think theyve gotten worse. the sexual side effects are MISERABLE. not sure that the good outweigh the bad. and the amount of comments ive read about the drug causing suicidal thoughts is a bit disconcerting.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40596
on July 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: yawning, major increase in sweating, and constantly hot, very difficult to achieve orgasm if at all; has helped anxiety, much more energy, hasnt effected my sleeping negatively, dont feel 100% better, but definitely better. Trying this after many other anxiety/dep meds. Id say its one of the best Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
PMDD
by Reviewer40597
on July 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Ive only been taking this medication for four days now. Ive had severe heartburn/acid reflux and mild insomnia. Other than that I feel pretty good.Im taking 30mg but will increase my dosage to 60mg in three days. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
depression
by Reviewer40598
on July 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: sleep all the time, paranoid, antisocial Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: just a matter of finding the right thing for right person but as a precaution this is not one you quit easily.I got empty gel caps from vitamin store and broke the 60s down into halves for about 2 weeks, then another 2 to 4 weeks broke (like in pour!) down into quarters, etc. until I seemed neutral.Still a little zappy but the upshot is that best thing is have doc help you taper off.I read somewhere that switching to prozac is helpful cause quitting prozac is easier due it lasting longer in the body.Good luck.
bipolar
by Reviewer40599
on July 13, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: yawning, yawning, yawning. Jaw seems to be sleepy, like I need to stretch my mouth and mandibles to awaken them. (?). Lots of energy. Nocturnal emission. I sweat easily now, before I did not. Tad of urinary incontinence: I go, and then seconds later couple drops more need to come out. Nocturnal emission, is not only nocturnal, but at any moment of the day after urinating. Orgasm: what is that? Erection is fine, but it is a marathon to reach the end (great calorie burner). Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have felt a change in my mood. I was on Lexapro and I was having severe mood swings. Cymbalta has stablized me. It is like there is this bottom floor and upper ceiling, that do not allow me to be either happy or go way down into depression. Not great to be on medication but I need it and I have felt a positive change. In control. There is a light at the end of the tunnel feeling.
Depression
by Reviewer40600
on July 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Headache, blurred vision, dilated pupils, weight gain, inorgasma, difficulty sleeping and concentrating Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I wouldnt recommend this medication to my worst enemy. More drug testing and analysis of side effects needs to be done before these drugs are made available to the public. In addition, this drug company is charging so much money for this drug!
Depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40601
on July 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: I lost all desire to eat for a short while and then I became really hungry. No specific side effects beyond that really. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I felt like I wasnt taking an antidepressant at all. I was back to mood swings, insomnia, inability to sleep when I should, but no problems sleeping when I shouldnt, I thought I was headed back to that freaking crazy depressive garbage that lead me to antidepressants in the first place. I usually feel positive effects immediately, but not with this one. I couldnt concentrate, couldnt motivate myself to do my job and chores, etc. Felt in a funk.back to depression.back to crying craziness and feeling like a psycho. Doc switched me to yet another one. Guess well see.
Neuropathy, Slight Depression
by Reviewer40602
on July 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Horrible Insomnia, Shakiness, Electric Shocks up spine, Bleeding in GI Tract Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: This was a horrible drug for me. The side effects were TERRIBLE. The Insomnia was so bad I would not sleep at all 3-4 nights of the week the remaining nights I would only be able to sleep a maximum of 2-4 hours total in a day. They tried to g ive me ambien even with ambien I could not sleep it was horrible. I also would shake uncontrollable with my hands and I am an artist full time and I Could not deal with this. When I would set down 3-4 sometimes 5 times a day I would feel this puls up my spine starting at the base that felt like strong very hard electric pulses almost like a buzzing electrical post. The most severe side effect I had starting a bout 3 weeks to 4 weeks in was bleeding intermittantly in my GI tract. I felt like a zombie most the time. The only thing this drug helped me with was road rage and aggitation towards coworkers. The only reason it helped was because i couldnt not focus enough on either task to care. Once I started weening myself off of this drug at about a m
Moderate depression
by Reviewer40603
on July 10, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: CYMBALTA PATIENTS: This is a serious medication. My side effects were sexual disfunction, including anorgasmia and partial loss of pleasurable sensation and stimulation of erect penis; jitters, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, and a sense of being slightly dazed. Having said that, I actually felt emotionally very well in the days immediatley following discontinuing this medication. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: My doc prescribed Cymbalta 30mg/day for moderate depression. Within two days of taking Cymbalta, I immediately noticed onset of sexual dysfunction, including anorgasmia and partial loss of pleasureable sensation and stimulation of erect penis. The sexual side effects alone were reason enough for me to immediately discontinue using Cymbalta. SSRIs and SSNRIs are known to cause long-term or permanent sexual dysfunction for some patients. Note: Not all patients have the same side effects profile with Cymbalta; I am merely speaking of my personal experience.
Fibromyalgia/Depression
by Reviewer40604
on July 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Very Sleepy throughout the day,nauseous,pain actually got worse,could not sleep good at night, WITHDRAWEL EFFECTS ONLY AFTER TAKING FOR 10 DAYS!!Please take heed,vomiting,muscle twitches,anxiety,bad thumping headache Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: PLEASE
clinical depression
by Reviewer40605
on July 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Extreme weight gain and constant yawning Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I believe this is the best anti depressant out there. The positives far outweigh the side effects. I would rather be heavy and in my right mind, than thin and suicidal. Cymbalta is AWESOME! I totally recommend this drug. __^.^__
anxiety, depression, MS pain
by Reviewer40606
on July 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Panic out of dead sleep, sudden nite sweat with drop in BP like I was going to faint, severe abdominal cramps/diarrhea with liteheadedness Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: mood is upgraded to medium and stable, works well for my pain, some muscle tightness, palpitaions--but nothing as bad as Effexor (seizure) or Paxil (unable to stand up). Ill stay on the 60 mgs for another week at a time. BTW--Taking Provigil helps with the sleepiness.
seizures, major depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40607
on July 1, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Extreme lethargy and brain freeze migraine headaches Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: This drug was HORRIBLE!! I was not able to awaken - slept for 18-22 hrs. daily for wks. SEVERE withdrawal migraine; vicodin didnt help relieve pain, injections of ativan and dilaudid @ ER helped. Finally, in desperation, tried accupuncture and got relief! Have always been a mainstream med person, but am becoming a bit more open to alternatives. At any rate, this med. is NOT for everyone! Subsequently was prescribed effexor; side effects have been different, but just as debilitating! However, have wonderful physician working with me and am hopeful!
Depression
by Reviewer40608
on June 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Insomnia at night, drowsiness during the day, difficult to orgasm Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Im taking 60mg and it has helped with my depression. It has also made it nearly impossible to orgasm, which really bothers my. I also have a big problem with insomnia on this medication, whether I take it at night or in the morning. I like that this med does not cause weight gain like Lexapro did for me, but I hope these side effects go away soon.
anti anxiety
by Reviewer40609
on June 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: nausea,diarrhea,moodiness Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
Major Depression
by Reviewer40610
on June 25, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Sexual side effects: some difficulty getting and keeping erection, significant difficulty achieving orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Ive tried a variety of anti-depressants, and Cymbalta has been by far the most effective for me. I feel happy and productive for the first time in several years. The sexual stuff is bothering me, though. I have a new girlfriend and want to be great in bed. Viagra solves the erection issue, but the no orgasm is really a drag. Not sure what to do about that.
depression
by Reviewer40611
on June 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: nonstop headache, constipation, racing thoughts, insomnia, annoying muscle twitches at night, and an all-around lack of well being. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Bad Drug!
Depression
by Reviewer40612
on June 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: insominia,increased sweating, vomiting, INABILITY TO DRIVE, decreased appetite, terrible thoughts Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I took this drug for maybe a week. I lost about 10 lbs due to decreased appetite and vomiting. I felt like a zombie. I could not remember what I had done 10 minutes ago. I was also unable to drive and I was thinking terrible thoughts. stuff i never thought of before. crazy. Be careful with this drug. I experienced withdrawl eeffects only after being on it a week!
Fibromyalgia, depression
by Reviewer40613
on June 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Brain buzz if even an hour late taking dosage, weight LOSS of 10 lbs, insomnia (I take Ambien for it), increased energy, decreased pain, Cymbalta brought on jaw grinding which I never had a problem with before, spasms in my feet and decreased libido. Pretty emotionally void. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I started on 60mg but I was wired so the Dr. decreased the dosage to 30mg, which has worked wonders for me. It particularly helps with my fibro pain and has given me my energy back. I would NOT recommend taking an opiate with Cymbalta; I took Darvocet and it quickly got less effective so I took more and more often-got addicted-NOT good! I am off Darvocet now, which I did cold turkey (thank GOD!) and I have much better days. After reading the ratings here, I hope I never have to go off Cymbalta-the withdrawal sounds like hell.
Depression
by Reviewer40614
on June 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Easy bruising, gums bleeding ALOT, teeth grinding, insomnia at first, vivid dreams. BUT WORTH ALL OF THIS! Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: This is an awesome drug. I have to say that I have been on it once before, and was very happy with it. I got off bc were trying to get pregnant. So I switched to Wellbut. XL and it gave me HORRIBLE headaches (common side effect). So decided that I will stop cym as soon I learn Im preg. This med has help so much with my anger/frustration and overall feeling about myself. BTW withdrawl is not as bad as others say! This is a wonderful med. I hope it helps others as much as it has me.
depression/anxiety/stress
by Reviewer40615
on June 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: nausea at the beginning, sleeplessness, now I am gaining a lot of weight Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: People around me have definetly noticed a positive improvement in my mood and I myself feel better (beats Paxil - do not EVER take that stuff!) I am concerned though that I have gained 19 pounds in the last three months (have been taking this for about 6). It all seems to be centered in my stomach area, which is getting bigger by the day, despite not changing anything about my regular diet/exercise habits.
depression
by Reviewer40616
on June 9, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: headaches and nausea almost gone now Time taken and dosage: 17 days Review: This is my second entry. I am coming off of effexor and and now down to 150 mg effexor and 40 mg of cymbalta. I notice my mood is ok, my thoughts are clear and most of all I am not as tired which is the main reason I wanted to get off effexor.
Anxiety & Depression
by Reviewer40617
on June 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Could not sleep the first week 30mg - it gave me an abudance of energy and lifted my mood. Lost 15lbs in two weeks which is always a good thing. I am much happier and the stress and anxiety is in control. This drug has been great for me as I have taken others and could not function from day to day as other anti-depressants made me sub-human or sleep 14hours of a 24hour day. Just find the one that is right for you Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review:
Depression, OCD
by Reviewer40618
on June 7, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: A few days after taking cymbalta I experiened a little bit of nausea. Side effects have gone away after 4 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Cymbalta is a great medication for depression. If you have not taken anything for depression, this drug can help you. It helped me and now I love life and I am living like I could never live before. I look back now and think, That was me I do not have obsession like I did from OCD and now I am happy and stress free all the time. I cant say enough positives about this drug, it is amazing. Cymbalta, you rock.
depression
by Reviewer40619
on June 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: As a psych.; amazing and immediate recovery from depression but I agree with many here that you sacrifice sleep and in my case, rapid weight gain. Once you are stabilized, its most important to get counseling. The most effective treatment is still cognitive behavioral. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review:
depression
by Reviewer40620
on June 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: I definatly get real nausious. I am having strong flu like symtoms but I am coming off of effexor and that has always been hardcore. Time taken and dosage: 11 days Review: I have been on effexor for 11 years and it has help me funtion and provide for my family, but I have been really tired and have to contantly fight weight gain. I have noticed that I have a little more energy and more mental clarity in the short time that I have been on Cymbalta. Im going to stick it out and give this new drug several months before making a decision. God bless
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40621
on June 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Violent vomiting, extreme headache, extreme worsening of RLS symptoms. That was after 1 30 mg dose. The vomiting lasted a day - I did not sleep for 2 days due to RLS and PLMD becoming severe. When I tried to sleep, I woke up with several bruises. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Id about rather just die than take this again. I think that severe RLS/PLMD sufferers should avoid this.
chronic facial pain Gesichtsschmerz
by Reviewer40622
on June 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: loss of concentration, irregular sleep, sweating in sleep, trembling fingers, hair loss, different sense of taste, less appetite, less intense feelings Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: The medicine didnt make the pain any better, though Im taking 120 mg/d for two month now. I think I will stop taking Cymbalta, as it affects my studies at university. Since Im on the high dosage I have severe problems thinking clearly and remembering things.I cantt say much about the effects of Cymbalta in treatment of depression, but I wouldnt recommend it for treatment of headache/facial pain.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40623
on June 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: insomnia, EXTREME nausea,sensations where it felt like someone was pinching or burning me, severe heart palpitations, sharp pains in my head, AND MANY MORE Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: My doctor told me this was a wonderful drug, so i thought i would give it a try, from the first day my symptoms started and only worstened or increased, Had to go to the emergency room because i felt like i was gonna die, this is a VERY SCARY drug and i suggest you do alot of research to see if it is right for you, honestly i dont suggest this drug to anyone, i threw 130 dollars worth of this medicine in the garbage because it made me feel that terrible.
fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40624
on June 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: NIGHTMARES! and some marked drowsiness. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I would NOT recommend this med to anyone. Too many side effects.
pelvic pain/vulvodynia
by Reviewer40625
on May 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Started off with a smaller dose then increased and had minimal side effects except for sweating at night, even when im cold. I noticed that if I forget to take the drug, even for one day, I will get very dizzy. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Seems to be helping; pain is less intense and I feel better about the prospect of it eventually going away.
Migraines
by Reviewer40626
on May 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: ConstipationRestless sleep Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Found no change in having migraines when taking this medication, but did have a weight gain.
severe leg pain from nerve damage
by Reviewer40627
on May 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Constipation. Within the first few days of taking this medication I felt like my heart was going to explode. I went and checked my blood pressure and it was the highest its ever been in my life and I have never had high blood pressure. I went into a state of panic that lasted nearly 15 hours. This is a scary scary drug, and it made me severly suicidal (never had depression or thoughts of suicide)! Watch out! Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: It completely took away my leg pain but the side effects are just unbareable. There is something wrong with this drug.
FMS, neck pain, fatigue
by Reviewer40628
on May 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Tired, dizzy, concentration problems, depression with suicidal idealation (all I did was think about ways to kill myself), feelings of worthlessness But on the plus side I didnt have to pee as often as normal. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Made the fatigue worse and because I was more tired than before I had a harder time dealing with the general FMS pain and neck pain. I dont think it made the pain worse, but it certainly didnt help it. I was so tired I kept thinking I was not doing anyone any good and I should just kill myself. So I stopped taking it (about 8 months ago) and Im, well, more alert than I was while I was on it. I cant remember the last time I cried and I cried almost daily while taking this medicine. I also almost cant even understand how or why I wanted to kill myself while on this medicine. I guess it did affect my brain chemicals, but in a rellly BAD way. I would say NOT to take this for any reason other than you are ALREADY depressed!
Depresion and anxiety
by Reviewer40629
on May 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Jitters, exessive sweating, horrible headaches, irrational thoughts of committing suicide. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It instantly relieved the physical pain in my shoulders and back caused by anxiety for the first 3 months, but the side effects were too much to handle.
depression
by Reviewer40630
on May 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: constipation Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40631
on May 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Mild dizziness first 3 days. Very minimal side effects. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Worked very quickly with minimal side effects. Really nice!
Depression, Anxiety
by Reviewer40632
on May 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Nothing that stands out! It did not increase my appetite or make me sick to my stomach. Fortunately, I have not experienced side effects on this medicine. This is rare, for Im usually very sensitive. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I love this medicine! In the past, I have tried prozac, zoloft, and wellbutrin sr. I have mild depression that had gotten worse since I had an abortion and relationship problems earlier this year. Well, I now feel better than I have in a looooooonnnnnnnngggggg time. Wow! This medicine is not a cure-all, but it definitely helped me get back on track and feel better! Im my usual goofball self again!
IBS
by Reviewer40633
on May 24, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Felt really strange when starting Cymbaltia. Had major withdrawal when I stopped. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: Took for a year and it seemed to cure my IBS.
Major Depressive Disorder
by Reviewer40634
on May 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Flu-like symptoms, dizziness, headaches, stomach problems that lasted on week before going away. Loss of apetite, occassional blurred vision, sweaty hands. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have been on medication for ten years, and Cymbalta is the first one to work. I finally have the chance to be myself without depression again! My advice is to try to stick out the side effects if you can. The majority of mine have gone away. I wouldnt give up this medication for anything. I went from suicidal to outgoing and cheerful within a matter of months. It really has saved my life.
Fibromyalga and depression
by Reviewer40635
on May 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Night Sweats, lack of concentration and spacy feeling-living up to the dumb blonde sterotype Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Since starting it 2 years ago I have left my husband of 20 years. I definitley have an I dont care attitude and things that used to be important to me simply dont matter anymore. Im scared to go off of it because it helps my muscle pain so much-I dont want to go back to lying in bed all day.
Depression
by Reviewer40636
on May 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Wonderful Weight Loss 25kg in a year I cannot miss a dose as I get a tingling feeling in my head. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: It is great I have tried many over the last few years. The last one was Efexor and I put on a huge amount of weight. With Cymbalta I easily returned to my normal weight. I have energy and confidence that I did not have before. I take 120mg
Depression
by Reviewer40637
on May 18, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: Since I was taking other medication before so no side effects were obvious. Time taken and dosage: 24 months Review: I have been taking cymbalta for a few years. Previously I had taken lexapro, welbutrin and klonopin. My doctor has prescribed different dosages of cymbalta and the present 60mg has seemed to be the best. I had lost the abililty to concentrate and was actually afraid to even drive. Now I have much more confidence and enjoy things I had given up on. I am now able to read an instruction manuel with no problem and operate my computer and camera with ease. This medicine is a real blessing to me. emails are welcome.
Depression, anxiety/OCD
by Reviewer40638
on May 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Bloating, constipation, slight weight gain, even though my appetite is decreased and I have begun to exercise. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months Review: The Good News-- it helped my depression. By the time I had been on 30mg for a month and went up to 60mg, I had more energy and was noticeably more cheerful. I was finally getting out of bed every day, cooking sometimes, even doing the dishes, watering the lawn. I even started exercising every other day. The Bad News-- I experience very severe bloating, especially premenstrually. However, having crohns disease, I could not yet be certain that it was from the Cymbalta. But then we raised the dose to 60mg and the bloating has gotten even worse-- before when I got bloated, at some point my belly would finally go back down to its normal size. Now it never does. This is making me feel more depressed and anxious. Some of my depression and anxiety is due to the effects the crohns has on my body-- I feel ugly and hopeless, dont want to leave the house, and obsess about it. So being bloated is very bad news for my emotions. I am tempted to go off of it, but I have already been on
PN + dep
by Reviewer40639
on May 18, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: IMPORTANT MSG to F 44 email adr withheld taking Cymbalta 5 days with ongoing GI problem: I feel your pain !! PLEASE TRY ORAL ALOE VERA (Herbalife) 1 tsp in glass of juice once per day. should clear your problem within days but continue treatment for 2 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I experienced severe GI, digestive, upper stomach pain for 3 months after initiating Elavil (amitryptline for only 5 days). Prilosec et al inneffective. Rating 1 ONLY to gain attention / Help offered to F 44 if you know her Plse fwd. I started Cymbalta 5/17/6 for PN pain + dep. with no perceived +or- affect. Dale. Torrance, CA
Scizo-Effective Disorder
by Reviewer40640
on May 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: This Is My Second Day On Cymbalta, But Yesterday I Could Not Go To Work Because I Was So Tired And Sick. I Have Not Had Any Mood-Swings, Depression, Or Stress Though. I Would Reccomend It Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
chronic depression
by Reviewer40641
on May 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Im new to it (2 weeks) but am already experiencing clarity and weight loss (app. 5 lbs). I switched from 225 mgs Effexor to 60 mgs Cymbalta, and the difference is striking. Feel much more upbeat and motivated. Some difficulty with orgasm and dryness, but very minor. Very happy about the weight loss -- still trying to lose the 15 pounds I gained with Celexa 3 years ago. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Very hopeful this will work. Ive tried Prozac, Celexa, and Effexor -- all with happy initial results but eventual dissatisfaction.
Sciatica, nerve pain
by Reviewer40642
on May 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: EXTREME sleepiness, weakness, fatigue. Some balance loss and dizzy. Craved sweests. Most times, not enough energy to pick up the phone while in bed. Itchy on chest, back, underarms, back of knees. Time taken and dosage: Review: Went from 30-60-90mg/day w/ long/equal trials of each dose. Took w/ food and at bedtime (when possible ie, at 30mg and tried w/ 60mg instead of 30 twice a day also tried 30 twice a day). Did Work WONDERS for 1-2 mths - more energy, less nerve and back pain. Once increased it went downhill - cannot get that same good result at the lower dose. Might try going off completely, wait, then go back on just at 30. More than that and youre sleeping for life. Not sure how long good parts will last at 30 though. well see. (Total took for 5 mths about). I think Neurontin might be better. (had similar reaction to Lyrica as Cymbalta - but much sleepier w/ cymbalta than w/ Lyrica).
FIBROMYALGIA AND DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40643
on May 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I LOVE IT!! I do get dry mouth and some insomnia but my overall mood is so much nicer. I dont hurt near as bad and dont mind the insomia. I had insommia anyway. I have some great nights of sleep and others I am awake but in a peaceful state that doesnt seem to bother me. I dont feel drugged just better with more energy like I felt at 30 years old. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Depression Muscle Pain
by Reviewer40644
on May 15, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Dry mouth and weightloss. I feel full much sooner when eating than I used to. Much less pain, a little headache now and then.Im more upbeat and can think more clearly. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: A GODSEND.
DEPRESSION AND MENTAL FOG
by Reviewer40645
on May 15, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Weightloss, dry mouth, some insomnia but a peaceful insomnia.I feel calm and worry less. I have more energy and can think straight in the afternoons which I couldnt do before. CYMBALTA GIVES ME MENTAL CLARITY NO MORE THINKING THROUGH A FOG. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: My neurotransmitters function the way they are supposed to when my stomach is full, my brain gets the message and I feel full!!!
Review
by Reviewer40646
on May 15, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Weightloss, dry mouth, some insomnia but a peaceful insomnia.I feel calm and worry less. I have more energy and can think straight in the afternoons which I couldnt do before. CYMBALTA GIVES ME MENTAL CLARITY NO MORE THINKING THROUGH A FOG. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: My neurotransmitters function the way they are supposed to when my stomach is full, my brain gets the message and I feel full!!!
FIBROMYALGIA AND DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40647
on May 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I LOVE IT!! I do get dry mouth and some insomnia but my overall mood is so much nicer. I dont hurt near as bad and dont mind the insomia. I had insommia anyway. I have some great nights of sleep and others I am awake but in a peaceful state that doesnt seem to bother me. I dont feel drugged just better with more energy like I felt at 30 years old. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Depression AND FIBROMYALGIA
by Reviewer40648
on May 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I have fibromyalgia and it has helped some with the muscles in my back and neck. Dont eat near as much and in a better mood.Some insomnia but I had that problem anyway. CYMBALTA IS A GODSEND!!! Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: A little upset stomach sometimes but not if I eat first.Dry mouth.
Depression and Muscle Pain
by Reviewer40649
on May 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Works like a charm. Occasional nausea if I dont eat before taking it in the morning. A little insomnia but in a pleasant relaxed way. Less appetite, more energy. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Nothing had worked before. Tried Zoloft and many other meds. I still have some muscle pain but it has improved along with my overall attitude while using Cymbalta. I worry less and it gives me a little energy boost all day long which I did not have before.
Chronic Severe Depression, PTSD
by Reviewer40650
on May 15, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, nausea, flatulance, feeling of pressure inside my head, extreme lethargy, loss of interest in sex, diahrea, my limbs feel like theyre made of lead. All I want to do is sleep. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Oddly, despite the side effects, my mood seems to be very stable, my anxiety is down, my back pain is down. I would not, however, say that my mood has lifted, just that the mood swings are less severe. After reading other peoples experiences on here, Im going to stick it out and see if the side effects go away.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40651
on May 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: The first day I took the drug I had insomnia, and couldnt sleep due to brain activity taking place and body adjustment. Experienced some pressure in head, nausea, butterflies in stomach feeling, and headache. Side effects are going away second day. Think this drug is great for low side effects Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Great drug for depression, anxiety and OCD. The first day I took the drug I was amazed at how fast it started working. I was suddenly happy about everything and smiling all day. It was almost difficult to be sad about anything. This drug works wonders. For those who dont know about cymbalta, it is a great anti-depressant with low side effects, at least for me. I recommend this drug to anyone suffering from depression. THANKS CYMBALTA!
Depression
by Reviewer40652
on May 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Mild dizziness and diarrhea the first few days. Vivid dreams. Oddly warm hands. Sometimes I get a cool, menthol feeling up my spine and down my arms. Inability to reach orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: Has reduced my depression a great deal. Ive tried many medications over the past 10 years or so and never gotten this much relief. Im not all the way where Id like to be, but for the first time I feel that Im better and making progress. I can tell a big difference from the drug.
Depression
by Reviewer40653
on May 9, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Severe sweating;Severely sleepy at 30-mg, which improved slightly at 60-mg; Vivid and realistic hallucinations and dreams; I will wake up smelling things from dreams; its weird; as cerrebryl as LSD, but not as flashy. Sex drive is in the high want to category, but my tool has been chemically castrated by this stuff. I am tired all the time, and pass out on the job, then have weird dreams. Time taken and dosage: 43 days Review: For me to benefit from Cymbalta, I would need some dextroamphetamine to keep me from falling asleep at work, and I would need viagra or that 36-hour pill to have sex, cause Cymbolta cheets you out of your sensitive tissue nerve endings. May as well take depro provera to get the same result.
muscle pain / depression
by Reviewer40654
on May 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: at first had some anxiety and still have insomnia, usually after sleeping only 4 hrs. in the past two months have had three severe colds that start with flu-like symptoms and then have severe congestion lasting a couple of weeks. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Cymbalta has definately helped me with nerve/muscle pain and with depression. Concerned about the colds (3 in 2 month) and severe congestion. I have rarely gotten any colds in the past and having 3 this Spring (06) is alarming. Please contact me if you also have cold symptoms and you think its from the cymbalta. Thanks.
osteoarthritis pain in hips
by Reviewer40655
on May 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: A little nausea, some insomnia, inability to orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Cymbalta worked on my hip pain almost immediately. I felt great. The only thing that i didnt like was my inability to orgasm. Im going to do like one suggested, take it at night and every other night. Hopefully this will help the orgasm issue. I hope so as this drug was great in relieving my hip pain.
anxiety, obsessive thoughts, panic
by Reviewer40656
on May 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: on 30 mgs: dry mouth, sweating, decreased sex drive, but better, longer and more intense orgasms; on 60mg: in addition to beforementioned symptoms, sleepiness during the day (2:00pm, intense dreams (positive/neutral), sometimes not able to climax at all and no sex drive Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: I have been on Cymbalta since 4/7/05 and at first the drug was as some have said a god send. Obsessive thoughts/worries about health and wellbeing of loved ones and myself subsided. Panic attacks are under control, which means I recognize when they come on, and what they are and try to difuse them through rationalization. I had been feeling great (except for really no sex drive) so I tried to ween myself and cut my dose back to 30mg 4 months ago. Sadly, I have been feeling increasingly lost, without a drive, worn-out, depressed for the past 3 months, so I have a choice to make that I need to discuss with my doc. Feel free to email me.
Depression
by Reviewer40657
on May 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: After 10 months, Ive gained about 20 lbs and am feeling emotionally flat and unmotivated. I dont feel extremely depressed but dont feel particularly happy about anything, either. I dont think its related, but I started having blood pressure problems (for the first time in my life) a few months after starting. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Ive been on antidepressants for years and cant seem to find something that will remain effective for more than a few years. I feel a little jealous of all of the responders who have had more success with the medication. Id be interested in hearing from anyone who has had similar experiences.
situation stress and anxiety
by Reviewer40658
on May 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: headaches, drowsiness during the day, insomnia at night, loss of appetite but also stomach pain that prevented me from eating, night sweats, heart racing at night, more edgy and irritable, emotions up and down Time taken and dosage: 11 days Review: I was prescribed Cymbalta because of on going stress in my life that was giving me higher blood pressure and causing me to have a lot of anxiety. I had tried Lexapro, which made me go off the wall, Dr. said it had not worked because I was not depressed so seritonin was not my problem but Cymbalta should work for me. I was told I had to give it some time to work but after almost 2 weeks, I could not handle it anymore. I was an emotional wreck, very depressed and upset and had not been really at all before. I was more nervous and edgy than before starting it too. I could hardly eat my stomach hurt so bad; I lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks time. Good thing but we need to eat more than next to nothing. I could not sleep, and really just became more stressed than before I was taking it. It costs too much money and my insurance is not that great, so I could not afford the money or what it was doing to me.Dont get me wrong, for people who are taking Cymbalta and it has helped them out, I
OCD/Depression/Back pain/
by Reviewer40659
on May 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: I am experiencing severe lethargy, dry mouth, occassional abnormal heart beats, severe muscle spasms(driving me nuts!),increased appetite, and weight gain. I also have a harder time reaching an orgasm. When I first started this medication, I heard voices while half awake(they were way too clear). Voices???? This was something I had NEVER experienced before! It really scared me. I told my doctor, and was told it could be me adjusting to the medicine. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I was on Paxil, and I did not have as many side effects. I think I will be switching back to Paxil very soon. My symptoms have just gotten worse over the time, while taking Cymbalta. Its just not doing what I expected. I feel that this may be good for some, and not for others. I definitely dont think it is good for me anymore! I will be speaking with my doctor about another medicine I can take, during my upcoming visit.
Depression
by Reviewer40660
on May 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: 30 mg, 1 day: Stupor, disturbed sleep, night sweats, day sweating, dizziness, confusion, mild nausea. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Ive tried lots of antidepressants over the years. I usually feel the side effects first, and then never do feel the benefits. Cymbalta gave me the worst side effects Ive ever expereienced. I stopped after one day, but the side effects lasted for a full week.
Recurrent Depression
by Reviewer40661
on April 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: 120mg - Sleepless, shaky hands & feet, more energy, decrease in appetite Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
major depressive disorder
by Reviewer40662
on April 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: None. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: In the past 10 yrs., I have been on a multitude of different antidepressants with poor to fair results. This is the first one that has me interested in life again (am taking 60 mg). For me, it has been a godsend.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40663
on April 24, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: slight dizzyness/nausea at first, then jittery/agitation continuously, occasional sweating. As far as sex goes, im not sure whats wrong with everyone here, but Ive had so much energy and sex drive has easly gone up 10x. Orgasm is delayed, which my wife prefers anyway, and when I finally do finish, the orgasm feels twice as powerful as it normally did before taking this medicine. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Lovin it. Especially, if u smoke marijuana. Lots more energy now, require less sleep, less tired in the morning, dont worry about things I cant change. Overall, Im much happier. It takes awhile to adjust to the side effects, but they subside.
anxiety/ depression
by Reviewer40664
on April 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: dry mouth(first couple days), tremors(spasms), sleeping more, loss of energy, sweating, lost interest in sex because had trouble climaxing Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: overall this medicine worked. noticed change in a day or two. i took 60mg for four maybe five months but have gone off cold turkey. been six days so far. only problem so far is vertigo. feels like my brain is riding a wave every once in a while
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40665
on April 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: 60 mg - 25 pounds quick weight gain, decreased fine motor in hands/finger with numbness in hands and feet worst of. DEPRESSION new for me. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I understand why this medication is prescribed, but perhaps there are better medications with fewer side-effects out there.
depression, nerve pain
by Reviewer40666
on April 20, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: night sweats, nausea, increasing apathy, short-term memory loss. Sleep disturbances. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Because it is a relatively new drug I did not want to take it at all. My luck with anti-depressants has been poor. However, my doctor (a very young family practice M.D.) swore by it and I accepted his recommendation. Started @ 30 mg. and had sleep problems immediately. Either too much or too little. After almost5 months on the drug (the last 4 @60mg.) I now want OFF of it. I have progressed from mood swings to to ONE mood --the basically I dont care mood and want to sleep all the time. My pain level is worse because of spending so much time in bed, but I feel exhausted all the time. I feel as if I am living under a blanket with no real feelings. I would NOT recommend this drug to anyone. I do not think there is enough study on it to do so, and with my own experience being more negative, I just could not do so in good conscience. Not even in the try it maybe it will be good for you category.
Major chemical depression, Parkinso
by Reviewer40667
on April 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: nsons disease, Fibromyalgia, Addisons disease.I became a night owl but sleep well when I do turn in at 12-1AM,very hard to reach orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: This drug has given me a new lease on life.Before Cymbalta I was on Lexapro and did not look or feel depressed. But I couldnt seem to get going until about 3PM. I would become more energetic and alert as the day wore on. Now I can be efficient in the morning as well. I take 120mg in the AM Cheryl
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40668
on April 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Tired at first and a little nauseated. Always eat something first before taking Cymbalta. Some dizziness at first. Started on 30mg. Have lost 16 lbs. since February which I really needed to lose after being on Neurontin, Lamectal and Ponstel since December. I will never go on Neurontin and Lamectal again. Im abit more spunky than I used to be. The Dr. increased me to 60mg. a day after about 3 weeks. That seemed to help me alot. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Noticed after about 2 weeks that not only the pain and burning in my legs disappeared but also the pain I had been having with Cervical Spondylosis has subsided too. Ive been suffering with that since 1996. Its nice not to get up in pain every day. All I have to do now is find a job that Im happy with again as my boss has been a first class pain in the butt since all this started in October 2005.
neuropathic pain - low back
by Reviewer40669
on April 14, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I am a doctor and I can tell you.BE VERY VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS DANGEROUS DRUG!!! Began on 30 mg and had insomnia, nervousness and anxiety. Went to the therapeutic dose of 60 mg to help my back pain AND I HAD A PSYCHOTIC EPISODE THAT ALMOST PUT ME IN THE ER. By now Im sure you know a college girl killed herself during the drug trials. It can happen. This is not just an SSRI. It alters THREE neurotransmitters and for some - thats a serious problem. I flushed $120 worth down the toilet after one horrible night. This is a SCARY drug and should be re-examined by the FDA. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: See if your Doc knows the details of this drug before you take it. Sure, it may help some, but it is dangerous with others. Question is, how do you find this out? Are you willing to be test subject? This drug should be pulled and re-studied to be safe. When you start, have a friend or spouse alerted to potential bizzarr behavior and perhaps the ability to get to a hospital.
Anxiety - Depression
by Reviewer40670
on April 13, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Whoever coined the term Brain Zaps - PERFECT NAME, as that is exactly what it feels like. I have been weaning myself off 60MG to 30 to 20, very quickly. Over a week and 1/2 - All was generaly OK until I stopped taking the 20MG - BRAIN ZAP City. Dizzyness, etc. I am somewhat afraid to drive. Also, VERY difficult to wake up in the morning - I feel like have been hit by a truck. I am hopeful the zaps will subside soon - I am going to take suggestions of water, fish oil and vitamins to see if they help. As for the male sterility - I went to a new GP as I recently moved from Atlanta to Houston - I am 36 and my wife is a very healthy, very fit 26 years of age. We have a beautiful 26 month old daughter and have been trying for almost a year to get pregnant again - Although I have read about the sexual sde affects.suffice it to say my new GP indicated he has heard about Cymbalta causing issues for men when trying to get their wives pregnant - I am not sure if it truly lowers Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Mood swings, headache, fatigue
by Reviewer40671
on April 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Severe abdominal cramping, nausea, raise in headache, rash, lack of energy/motivation, depression, loss of apitite,loose stools, burping, acid indigestion Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I only took Cymbalta for 5 days. It was an awful experience. I was MUCH worse on it than I was before. The withdrawal symptoms were stronger than those from taking the medication. After 10 days of being off Cymbalta I am still having serious problems with my GI tract. After eating the pain gets much worse. I am shocked that a medication can cause symptoms for so long after discontinuing it. Cymbalta is in my opinion a very harmful drug that shouldnt be taken lightly.
depression
by Reviewer40672
on April 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I had a HORRIFYING experience with Cymbalta! Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: This drug is worse than any medication I have ever heard of. It is horrible to try and go off of. Do a search for Cymbalta withdrawal and see what you find! It should NEVER be given out to ANY patient!! If you want to email me for more in fo, please do. We have a class action lawsuit in the works. There are 100s of us already that may never be the same again due to Ely Lilys incompetence.
depression
by Reviewer40673
on April 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: weight gain (15 lbs first 3 mos), no emotional feeling at all, either happy or sad, insomnia, vision problems (could no longer read the newspaper)hot flashes, vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I decided to quit this drug because it didnt seem to be doing much for me and was actually making me feel worse. GETTING OFF THIS MESS: Dizziness to the point of being non-functional (for 2 wks) left arm/hand went numb several times per day (still happening 1 mo later) electrical shocks (brain zaps) in the head,stress urinary incontinence (they prescribe cymbalta for this-I never had it until I quit taking cymbalta-go figure) nightmares, crying spells that lasted for hours, earache, flu like symptoms lasting 2 wks, unbelievable body and muscle aches, to name a few. It truly felt as if I was losing my mind and my physical body as well. It was a horror I will never subject myself to again. I am happy to have this out of my system, for the most part, and will be happier when all of the withdrawal symptoms go away. I hope they go away.
IBS
by Reviewer40674
on April 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Some slight constipation, but thats better than what I was having before! Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Helped my IBS sooo much! I take the lowest dose once a day (before bed) and can eat so many things that I couldnt before taking this. The lowest dose is not strong enough to help depression, but that wasnt my problem. The norepinephrine that is in Cymbalta slows down the digestive tract, but the serotonin that is in it keeps it from slowing down too much and causing severe constipation. VERY HAPPY with Cymbalta.
severe chronic depression
by Reviewer40675
on April 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: inability to orgasm, dry mouth, vivid dreams, extreme night sweats Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This med stopped the harrowing bout of depression and suicidal obsessions. I take 90mg, which is an ungodly high dose and is probably eating my liver. Sex isnt much fun without being able to orgasm, but at least the night sweats keep any prospective partners away
depression
by Reviewer40676
on April 8, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I felt alot better righ away!!! However after about 4 to 5 days of taking it I started to notice that i could not reach an orgasm and when I finally did I did not cum this was a problem for me so i stopped taking it. still 4 days after stopping this medication I can now have an orgasm but still do not cum Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review:
Anxiety
by Reviewer40677
on April 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Insomnia,nausea,headache,hot flashes,loss of appetite,loose stool Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: First few days felt hyper during the day even though not sleeping much at night. Symptoms seem to be increasing. Dont know if due to current stress level or drug reactions. Taking for anxiety and am noticing more anxiety.
depression
by Reviewer40678
on April 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: withdrawal Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: should be warned before
depression
by Reviewer40679
on April 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: My 15 year old daughter was on this for 4 days and it threw her into the worst mental state Ive seen outside a mental hospital. She has depression and has tried many meds. None have helped for long but none have hurt her before. Be careful. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40680
on March 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: The first week on 30 mg.I experienced terrible nausea,flu-like symptoms,chills,lightheadness,extreme fatigue and insomnia.My doctor says that this usually goes away after the 2nd week and that many give up on it because of the symptoms. I can tell emotionally that I am feeling a little brighter. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review:
depression
by Reviewer40681
on March 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: decreased appetite, nausea (went away after a few days), some sudden dizzy spells (last a few seconds to a minute or two), constipation, gas Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: it helps w/the depression but I still feel pretty lousy - just bounce back a little easier
major depression/ chronic fatigue
by Reviewer40682
on March 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: extreme sudden hairloss, (headache,eye twitches) Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: after about 5 weeks on cymbalta I had sudden rapid all over loss of about half of my head of hair. To this date it has not stopped yet. My Doctor told me to stop cymbalta cold turkey and get in immiediately to see him. I suppose he will start another SSRI or Effexor ASAP. I am hoping Effexor will calm the hair loss and not comtinue it.headache in the neck wich did become severe(migrane-like?)and eye twitching were also bothersome but the fantastic improvement in my depression and fatigue over the initial 5 months pushed me to continue on the Med.The hairloss is extreme and will most likely and sadly lead to total baldness in my case and I am hoping to warn all who see this.feel free to contact me for info.
Recurrent depression
by Reviewer40683
on March 21, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: slight hypomania, which is fun but a bit impractical, increased libido and other than that no sexual side effects, a nice feature of the drug for me Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Cymbalta fooled me. I almost gave up on it and after a full month it hit over a few days and it IS pleasant, especially compared to the depressive life style. I get a little too high on it and get too full of myself, as my wife puts it. I may ask my MD to add a little Abilify to smooth that out. I dont know how long this will last, but its great so far. My depression was getting dangerously close to costing me my job, and Cymbalta pulled that out of the fire. Go Lilly!
depression, migraines
by Reviewer40684
on March 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: dry mouth, increased sweating, initial loss of appetite (which subsided) Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: I like what this medication has done for me. My moods are more stable. I feel dizzy if I miss a dose, so I wouldnt recommend going off this cold turkey. I lost weight initially, which helped with the depression, but that side effect goes away after a while. I still feel like myself, just more level-headed. I continue to feel the entire range of emotions, but Im more able to reign in the extremes.
depression
by Reviewer40685
on March 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: weight gain (added to the depression, fatigue, constipation, lack of concentration, irritability, vivid (horrible) dreams, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: started at 30mg, went to 45mg, to 60mg, then tried 90mg things only got worse
Depression
by Reviewer40686
on March 9, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Did nothing for my depression. Extreme dry mouth (had to constantly drink fluids or use AquaFresh drops (which were great, but now discontinued) Lethargy - exhausted constantly, no interest in anythingTotal lack of appetite - fine for me, as I was happy to drop a few pounds, but could be a problem for thin or elderly users. I also lost entire taste for sweets and chocolate (no great loss) Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Took 90mg daily. Didnt work for me on its own, but recently had a crossover with lamictil (an off-label drug. Its an anti-seizure med used for depression. I found that at 60 mg of cymbalta and 75 of lamictil, I felt better than in years. Once I stopped the cymbalta, the lamictil was useless. Dr. has me trying both again and hope it works as before.
depression
by Reviewer40687
on March 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: non Time taken and dosage: 150 days Review: non
depression, anxiety, pain
by Reviewer40688
on March 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: night sweats, dry mouth, better bladder control, harder to orgasm Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: been on cymbalta 60 mg for almost one year. all of a sudden i started losing control of my bladder, which was a problem before the cymbalta. upping my dosage to 80 mg has made it much better. also, since upping my dosage 1 month ago, the night sweats have gotten much worse. also, if i miss a dose, my head starts to tingle. however, the neuropathic pain i used to have has completely disappeared, and i havent felt ANY anxiety since day 1 of the drug. cymbalta saved my life and is a miracle drug.
fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer40689
on March 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: sleepiness in afternoon, bad taste in mouth, nausea if not taken with food Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Starting feeling differences about 2 weeks into the full dosage. While not pain free, I am feeling much better. I take 60mg in the morning as well as Nortriptylene at night - they work well in the pair.
DEPRESSION MUSCLE PAIN
by Reviewer40690
on February 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: WHAT A NIGHTMARE! I WAS UP ALL NIGHT AND MY HEART WAS RACING LIKE A FRIEGHT TRAIN! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I WILL NEVER TAKE THIS AGAIN!
Severe depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40691
on February 23, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: First day (30mg) sent my anxiety through the roof, had my first and only panic attack. That tapered off over 2 weeks, then has improved for the most part since then. Still having trouble sleeping well through the night (early wakening, vivid strange or scary dreams). First couple weeks I was sleeping 3-4 hours, but usually had plenty of energy through the day. Occassional dry mouth. Trouble reaching orgasm, somewhat painful orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Has helped the depression, though Im down the last few days. Its not the cure-all, I definitely need to be more careful with lifestyle, over-doing it, and keeping on my psychotherapy. First drug Ive taken. Cant decide if I will really get over depression.
Depression
by Reviewer40692
on February 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Wieght Gain, some flatness of emotions, normal dose not enough, double dose was too much! Went cold turkey on meds for three days due to pharmacy/doctor/insurance mistake and I developed very, very harsh with drawal symptoms. I began stuttering, couldnt complete sentences, and I was dizzy. Then I began to twitch. My head rolled, my leg kicked out, my sholder twiched, my arm would fling out - all uncontrolable. They got so bad I ended up getting hurt from hitting things. Finally went to Doctors office and got samples. I was back to normal in two hours. Dont stop cold turkey! Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Got back some of my libido. I was previously on Lexapro which worked wonderfully on my depression, but absolutely killed my sex life.
Depression
by Reviewer40693
on February 20, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Sexual side effects, severe lack of motivation, headaches. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Seemed to work great initially, then in a few months I was depressed but dismissed it because it had seemed to work so well.
Bipolar
by Reviewer40694
on February 19, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Weight loss, depression if I stop taking it within hours. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review: I dont know if it is me or the drug that has the suicidal ideations, but it seems my PMS has gotten worse since I have been taking it. I think I am one of the first to start taking it, so I am wondering if anyone else, at about 8 months, started to feel like you werent happy anymore.
ADHD, Aspergers, Depression
by Reviewer40695
on February 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: None, but I switched to this from Strattera which is like the SNRI found in Cymbalta, and there was a lot of agitation the first six weeks on that. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Cymbalta is the very first anti-depressant to help me, and Ive been through most of them, including the MAOIs. I wish this drug had been around 20 years ago !
Review
by Reviewer40696
on February 17, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer40697
on February 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Loss of appetite and weight (5 lbs. in a month). I didnt really have any negative side effects, or if I did, they were very mild (slight loosening of the stools, which was good because I tend to be, uh, constipated all the time.a little sleepy in the afternoon in the first few weeks.dry mouth in the first week). I consider the appetite supression/weight loss and anti-constipating effect to be *good* side effects! Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Cymbalta helped my life. I went from having explosive mood swings, to being more easygoing and stable. The Cymbalta is also taking care of more personal and specific issues that I feel a little embarrassed writing about. I feel less needy and fearful of abandonment.
depression, fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40698
on February 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Racing heartbeat, inability to get a deep breath much of the time, headaches, weight gain of 4 lbs. in 4 wks., sleeplessness if taken at night. No reduction in fibromyalgia pain or elevation in mood, although I was taking only 30 mg/day. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review:
Major Depression , PTSD
by Reviewer40699
on February 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: This med is a godsend. As a positive side effect, it has greatly decreased the back pain from a back injury I experienced 4 years ago. Ive had some horrible things happen to me in my life that manifested in depression and PTSD. I dont feel like giving up anymore and even though i come close to bottom some days, I am able to pick myself up and get things done that need to get done. I sufferered horribly from sex harr and gender discrimination in a male dominated field that I loved (and still do). I filed and won a Federal EEOC charge but the process took the life out of me.Ive been trying to talk myself into believing that its not worth it.I should forget about re-entering the field because of my prior bouts of depression and PTSD.I am not as strong mentally as I feel. My psychiatrist tells me that I shouldnt stress myself anymore as I could go off the deep end again. :( Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: A person shouldnt continue to suffer . get help. help is out there. Cymbalta is helping me. Good luck to everybody!!!!!
anxiety
by Reviewer40700
on February 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I started on 30mg and that was the difficult stage - many side effects including major sweating, fatigue, headache, nausea. I also felt that I could hear every beat of my heart and I could not sleep at night. Then started on 60mg and things began to change, less sweating, nausea went away but was still having difficulty sleeping. My doctor advised me to take meds in the am to help and it definitely has even though I have tossing and turning nights every once in a while. All other side effects mentioned have gone away. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I had taken Prozac for about 2 years for anxiety and felt that it was time for a change because I couldnt feel it helping my situation. My doctor recommended Cymbalta and even though the transition was extremely difficult, I hung in there for 6-8 weeks and now I feel wonderful. It is a great drug for me because it has given me self-confidence and my anxiety level is at an all time low. I also have not noticed a significant weight gain which was important to me. I understand Cymbalta doesnt work for some but if you are willing to give it a try it could really be the one for you.
depression, neuropathy
by Reviewer40701
on February 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: For the first two weeks I was very nauseous. After the two weeks the neuropathy pain subsided and had a loss of appetite which was a good thing for me. I continue to lose weight right now I have lost thirty pounds in about 8 months. My mood is better I now get excited about things that are good. I do have sleeplessness but, I am willing to deal with that in exchange for the pain, weightlose and the feeling of happiness. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: In the past I have taken zoloft which I could not tell that it helped with the depression. My Doctor which me to cymbalta because of the neuropathy pain I was having. I feel this drug has been a great help to me.
depression, neuropathy
by Reviewer40702
on February 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: For the first two weeks I was very nauseous. After the two weeks the neuropathy pain subsided and had a loss of appetite which was a good thing for me. I continue to lose weight right now I have lost thirty pounds in about 8 months. My mood is better I now get excited about things that are good. I do have sleeplessness but, I am willing to deal with that in exchange for the pain, weightlose and the feeling of happiness. Time taken and dosage: Review: 8 months
anxiety
by Reviewer40703
on February 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Increased heart rate and blood pressure. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
Depression
by Reviewer40704
on February 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Crying spells, sluggishnish in the mornings when before I got up no problem and no appetitie. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Weakness in legs.
depression, migrains, ptsd,anxiety,
by Reviewer40705
on January 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: first night no sleep, second night same thing, but with a headache, ibuprofrin worked to rid the headache. not sure what i feel yet. dry mouth. bloated , no apatite.gas. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: i feel ok one moment then not another, just need time to see. i am afraid of weight gain and hair loss, loss of libido etc.clonzapam helps the anxiety and trazadone helps me sleep. i almost feel as if i need to take this drug in the morning rather than at night, as i get tired in the afternoon and awake all darn night.,
Bi-polar depression
by Reviewer40706
on January 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Weight gain, fatigue, lack of libido, significant short-term memory loss and overall flakiness - wore my bedroom slippers to work one day. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: This drug seemed to work for quite a while and the short term memory loss seemed to increase over time. Now I can hardly function without taking copious notes about everything - I just cant remember.
depression
by Reviewer40707
on January 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 82.0 Side effects: loss of appetite,major nauseua,dizziness,memory loss,fuzzy brain, heart arrhythmia Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: This drug should not be prescribed for elderly patients because the withdrawel is quite severe from what Ive read for any age but going through it myself has been hell. Wouldnt recommend it to my worst enemy except for my psychiatrist who should take it to experience the symptoms before she recommends such a drug!!!!!
Pre PMS
by Reviewer40708
on January 28, 2006
Sex:
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Well I was on it for about 2 months . the only thing I got from this drug was uncuntrolable urges for sweets. I have gained 10# so far. The first time I took the drug I did feel something(heart paplatations.) but not want I needed. Still had the feelings of emptyness and cry very easelie. Felt like people were laughing and talking about me. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I felt more from the drug comeing of it. On days I dont work I can sleep till 3:00pm. And the days I do work I come home around 4:00pm and sleep till 6:00pm just to get up to make supper for hubby. Dont go anywhere no desire. Brain sizzle sensations. Hard to explain. Foggy thinking. On my 7th day of detoxg from it. 6 days and up took every other day now on the every 3 days. I have 4 pills left I am gog to try and open caps and split the littles balls in them to taper down even slower.
chronic pain (vulvodynia)
by Reviewer40709
on January 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Severe stomach pain for the first 5-7 days at 30mg. Slight stomach pain for the first 3-5 days at 60mg. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: At first, I couldnt tell if it was working; it took a couple of months to be completely effective. Since I began taking Cymbalta, I have had an 80% reduction in the amountof time I am in pain, and when I do have pain, it is much less severe. I was also able to stop taking my migraine preventative (Topamax) and am experiencing less anxiety.
depression and neuropathy
by Reviewer40710
on January 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: extreme nausea, migraines, lethargy, loss of libido, flu-like symptoms Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Im going to go cold turkey today. I hate this drug.
DEPRESSION/IMPATIENCE
by Reviewer40711
on January 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: ANORGASMIA; NO SEX DRIVE; APATHY Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: NAUSEA AND EXTREME FATIGUE WHEN WITHDRAWING
depression
by Reviewer40712
on January 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I was prescribed lithium and cytomel in addition to Cymbalta 60 mg. I experienced increased induced depression. My physician took me off the lithium and cytomel thinking that was the problem. Wrong! I have lived with depression for over 40 years, but its the lethargy, feeling lazy, not motivated decreased concentration, and oh yes weight gain that I am experiencing from Cymbalta. Theres nothing like weight gain to make me depressed. 25 lbs. I told my dr. about constipation and he just dismissed my complaint. I getting to be an expert with soap suds enemas because I am such a zombie I cant remember when my last BM was. When I have my own familiar worst depression, I have never gone three days without showering, and then it took me until 9 p.m. to psych myself to take the shower. I dont remember when the last time I washed my hair. I stop answering the phone. My daughter who lives out of state called police, my circle of friends, my son (who lives in the same city I do) to c Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I do not go out of the house and although my suicidal thoughts have decreased a little, if I had the energy I think I would be buried by now.
Depression, Fibromyalgia, PMS
by Reviewer40713
on January 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, bad taste in mouth, anorgasmia, shakiness, sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, weight loss, mild constipation, increased sweating, drowsiness. All except for the change in appetite, weight loss and sleep disturbance stopped after the first 2 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: The very second day I took this I felt so comfortable. My fibro pain has gone and only seems to surface quite mildly when my hormones cycle one way or another. By the third day I noticed that my mood, despite the side effects, had evened off to a relaxed medium! What a relief, there are no words (except maybe rebirth) to adequately describe what Cymbalta is doing for me. I FEEL YOUNG AGAIN. I had intense endometriosis pain with every cycle, and experienced 2 cycles on Cymbalta with no abnormal pain-- quite like when I was a teenager. My relationships have started to glow again (my husband is so happy, and I love being a mother again) and I feel more social than ever and more realistic and accepting of deep-seeded childhood trauma. The only downsides have been decreased interest in sex and the sleep disturbances. My neurotransmitters function the way they are supposed to-- when my stomach is full, my brain actually gets the message! Also, my Primary RAYNAUDS disease, a chronic condition for 9 years, has almost completely disappeared. I lost 2 years to fibro and depression. I now have my life back.
depression with pain (migraines)
by Reviewer40714
on January 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: shaky, weak, felt like I was going to faint if I stood at all. Cold sweat, flu-like symptoms Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: 30mg. Wasnt taking anything else. My pdoc was pretty shocked with these side effects.
dep 2* chronic pain
by Reviewer40715
on January 10, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I get dozens of sudden dizzy spells that last a minute or two each if I stop taking it for more than 48hrs. They last for about two weeks but other than that there doesnt seem to be any other withdrawal effects for me (I went cold turkey to see what would happen because of all the horror stories I had heard about going off of Cymbalta). Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: Fluoxetine (Prozac) was the only anti-depressant I had been able to tolerate until I took Cymbalta (it doesnt mess with my norepinephrine levels like Effexor does which Cymbalta is chemically related to). It ups my mood and I actually have a libido again, and unlike the fluoxetine it doesnt cause me horrible dry mouth (my teeth are in bad shape from 10 years of fluoxetine). I have tried everything out there from tricyclics to SSRIs to MAOs to trazadone for depression with disasterous results (dysphoria, priapism, increased depression, paranoia, psychosis, etc.) I cant even take cyclobenzaprine (flexiril) because it is too closely related to the tricyclic anti-depressants. So Cymbalta has been a Wonderful thing for me.
Mild Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40716
on January 10, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Nausea, brief hot flashes, pressure in head, diarhhea, increased feelings of worthlessness/suicidal thoughts, insomnia, extreme fatigue in the afternoon, delayed orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: Cymbalta seems to have alot of side effects that work opposite to its claims. I felt these almost immediately. Decided to stop. Although I did feel a tad better emotionally.Im not sure if thats just because I was preoccupied by its side effects.
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40717
on January 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Difficulty in reaching orgasm, a wierd sensation like that feeling you get just before you hit the top part of the first hill of roller coaster, sleeplessness, major decrease in appetite. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Ive been on a lot of different medications, and I was diagnosed with depression at a very early age. I took Cymbalta some time ago and it scared me because of the wierd feeling. But Im going to try again. I guess maybe the wierd feeling is what most people feel normally. Im not sure because Ive never really been not depressed or anxious before. Well see how it goes this time.
depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40718
on January 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: consipation, weight gain 20#, delayed orgasm, daytime sleepiness, vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 16 months Review: helps with depression well but am worried about withdrawal if and when I stop it. When will wt gain stop?
depression anxiety
by Reviewer40719
on January 1, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: tired sometimes , minor weight gain ,night sweats , vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: i tried cymbalta to replace effexor and have found that effexor was much more effective for both anxiety and depression. Has anyone else experienced this ? im willin to deal with the effexor side effects to replace cymbalta.
peripheral neuropathy
by Reviewer40720
on December 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: initial insomnia, restless leg, severe nausea, constipation, and increased sweating, bloating stomach and gas. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: This drug was hard going on, but helped my pain a lot. I was happy for the pain relief so remained on it for 10 months. But the side effects continued to increase. I decided Cymbalta was the cause of my deteriorating health, including severe back pain, muscle weakness, and muscle and tissue inflammation in groin which has led to four MRIs 5 series of back injections for pain, and 2 CT scans. Going off of Cymbalta is a nightmare. Be prepared to have a rough road - I had dizziness, severe headaches, inner ear pain, flu like symptoms, stomach pain, nightmares - of which have subsided now but not completely. I still get the flu feeling which comes on suddenly and remains for hours, and still have some nightmares, and some headaches. The ear pain is gone and the dizziness. I hate this drug. For all the pain relief it provided, it was not worth the side effects and withdrawal suffering. I just had the CT Scan of my groin and do not yet have the results, but I do believe witho
Panic Attacks/Depression
by Reviewer40721
on December 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: The first few days insomina, after that I felt very tired all the time. Long Delay before orgasm. Loss of Libido Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have been on 150 mg of Effexor for about 8 months. Was experiencing loss of sexual function, delayed orgasm. In the past many years ago I tried Zoloft & Prozac and had the same effect. My shrink felt maybe by switching to Cymbalta my libido would come back. Its too early to tell I have only been on it for one week at 30 mgs along with 37.5 & 75 Effexor. He is weening me from Effexor to Cymbalta. I really havent had any different side effect other than the fact I feel a bit more tired, maybe it will ease up as time goes on. I also take 0.05 klonopin for anxiety. When I go for my next visit I am sure he will adjust by taking more of the Effexor away not sure if he will increase the Cymbalta. I feel like I have gained so much weight with all theses anti-depressants, but I guess it beats having panic attacks and not wanting to go out of the house and enjoy life. I do have alot of extra added stress in my life right now. I am a student, mother, wife, and work part-tim
mood swings, lack of energy
by Reviewer40722
on December 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Fasciculation (muscle twitching) and vivid dreams Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Everything was absolutly great with this medication except for the muscle twitching and spasms. I had great energy and felt happy, but the spasms would keep me from falling alseep and would wake me up at night.
Severe Depression, Cronic Pain
by Reviewer40723
on December 25, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Headaches, sweating, weight gain, severe insomnia, constipation, no libido, loss of hair, and tingling in hands and feet. Isnt that enough? Time taken and dosage: 2.5 weeks Review: I wouldnt give this to my worst enemy. Im glad its winter, if I had this sweating and night sweats in the summer, it would be unbearable. I never noticed any pain relief or extra energy. My doctor wanted me to stay on it, but after reading things here, no way! Im going back to Effexor and Wellbutrin! By the way, in the physian section at the website, it says its only effective up to 60 mg, makes no difference over that and it isnt recommended for Bi-Polar either. Good Luck, hope you find what will work for you.
depression, pain
by Reviewer40724
on December 18, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: sweating, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, weight up, able to breathe better, pain way down, mood up, sex terrible Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: 3+ months. to alleviate the sex side effects, have tried viagra, holidays, many others . not much help
depression, anxiety, panic
by Reviewer40725
on December 11, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Loss of libido, ringing/twitching in ears Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I felt very good, like myself again. No worrying all the time. Dr. took me off of it because of the side effects. Bad headache for two days after stopping it.
depression/bi-polar
by Reviewer40726
on December 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: This is the worse. Increased my blood pressure to unacceptable levels, also caused anemia and severe gastritis. I can bearly function some days. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
depression/bi-polar disorder
by Reviewer40727
on December 5, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: 60 mg: extreme fatigue, weight gain (15 lbs) Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I kept waiting for the fatigue to go away but I have felt fatigued for the past 4 months! Plus, I do nothing except sit on the couch and cry all day now - I dont even feel the bipolar mania high anymore in which I clean the house all day - lol, my house is a mess!
Neuropathic Pain
by Reviewer40728
on December 3, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: This drug caused me to have feelings of worthlessness. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: This drug did not help my Neuropathic pain. On a 1-5 scale, I give Cymbalta a 1.
depression & lack of energy
by Reviewer40729
on December 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Slight nausea at first - but went away after a few days. Extreme sleepiness in the evenings during the first week - no problem now. Still have a night or two during the week when I cant sleep or wake up @ 2 a.m. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I feel better than I have in a very long time! I have so much energy during the day and find myself laughing again. My moods are more even and I am alot nicer to be around. I dont explode when something stressful happens . For example: my 8-year-old spilled a whole glass of coke in my car and my reaction was Oh well, lets clean it up. Before I would have had a STROKE! I love this drug, but how long is it safe to take it? Does anyone know?
Depression
by Reviewer40730
on November 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Insomnia, waking at 3-4 am and cant go back to sleep, lack of libido, unable to orgasm, no motivation at all, tremor in my jaw, constant yawning, increased appitite Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Only been taking Cymbalta for 2 weeks and think i am going to switch back to Wellbutrin. I switched to Cymbalta because Wellbutrin seemed to stop working but after taking this i feel it may have been helping me after all. The lack of sleep and lack of ability to enjoy sex with my husband is just making me feel more worthless than ever. I cant get the motivation to get anything done, i would rather lay on the sofa and try to get the sleep i lost during th night. Would only recommend this drug if you have exhausted all other avenues.
depression
by Reviewer40731
on November 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: stuffy feeling head (more in the begining) night sweats, more vivid dreams (not really a bad thing)I do drink wine often. and should have my liver checked for I know I should not be mixing the two :( Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months Review: I feel more in control of my feelings, less pms(y). the week before my period I dont go around changing my whole life because Im feeling like things are lacking or kicking people out of my life because of my imagained beleifs of what they are thinking.
Fibromyalgia, mild depression
by Reviewer40732
on November 24, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Headache, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, MANIA, vivid weird dreams. Problems with memory. Weight Gain. Stopped cold after one month of use. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I should have followed my instincts about taking this very new drug. My doctors talked about this drug for a year trying to get me on it. After coming into a flare, I tried it. SCARY drug. I am hoping I do not have lasting memory and weight gain problems. I would like to WARN everyone to NOT take this drug.
depression
by Reviewer40733
on November 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: I was so nauseous I couldnt eat for two weeks and it made me severly dehydrated no matter how much I drank, damaged my liver and kidneys, increased my anxiety.and I dont really remember much else because I was preoccupied with the distinct urge to off myself. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I thought depression was bad, until I took Cybalta. Cymbalta is much worse.
Multiple Sclerosis pain and fatigue
by Reviewer40734
on November 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Insomnia subsiding slowlyhot flashes - sweating - I dont sweat much and now I sweat easily, even when it is cold - but it is subsiding.NAsty taste in mouth first two weeksGOOD NEWS - appetite decrease - I felt constantly hungry before starting Cymbalta (may have been Skelaxin side effect) Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I LOVE THIS DRUG. This drug has been a new lease on life for me. I was about to apply for disability. I had intense spasticity (stiffness), hurt all over - joints and muscles - and had a few spots of INTENSE pain and any movement was like walking thru knee deep mud. Within days, the spots of intense pain were GONE (after months) and after 10 days the other muscle pain subsided substantially and after 3 weeks, I almost felt normal. Was taking two Skelaxin twice a day just to move - now I am taking none. I had been on Zoloft twice before (it has been a couple of years) but nothing has worked like this.
nerve pain
by Reviewer40735
on November 18, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Hair loss, constipation, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I noticed almost immediate relief from pain but this subsided and the doctor upped the dose from 30 to 60 mg. Then, it did not work at all. I consider this a worthless drug. Beware. Getting off this is absolutely horrendous. Dizziness. Headache. Trembling. Nausea. I think the drug companies dont care at all what they are shoving on us.
DepressionOCD
by Reviewer40736
on November 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Headaches. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Cymbalta stopped working for me after I had taken 60mg for approximately 5 months. I am withdrawing cold turkey from the drug at this point, and the withdrawl symptoms are awful. Brain zaps, diahreah, headaches, dizziness and numbness are common still, 8 days after going off the drug.
depression, possible fibro
by Reviewer40737
on November 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I changed from effexor, which solved my depression and anxiety, because I started sleeping all of the time after being on it for about 10 months. Cymbalta did not solve my sleepiness and just added many uncomfortable side effects. I have intense sweating, sleep disturbances, feeling spacey and dizzy, sleeping 2-3 hours during the day because of brain fuzz. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Getting off of Cymbalta has been very difficult. I have been tapering from 60 mg. per day, to 40, and now to 20. I feel dizzy whether I take it or not. I read that taking benadryl or clariton helps with the withdrawal - and it really does.
Depression
by Reviewer40738
on November 10, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: At 90mg, increased depression, impotence, exhaustion. At 30mg, no effect. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Waste of time and money. Manufacturers claims are false. MDs who prescribe this medication dont know what theyre doing.
Nurrapathy/depression
by Reviewer40739
on November 5, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Dry Mouth, trouble sleeping, first days were drowsy Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I have to say this med is a godsent. I wake each day ready to take it on with a happy feel. I nejoy my coffee again. Before I wanted to hide under the cover all day. My moods are cheery, I enjoy people and the results only took about 2-3 weeks. Plus, nuralgia is improved however the nereve damage is there and I can hardly manuver without a cane support system. This is the best med I have taken and sends a message of hope to one who felt helpless. I live near the beach and instead of cursing it, I tend to enjoy it now. Odd how a med can make one feel real again
major depression/anxiety
by Reviewer40740
on November 4, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: headaches (which have gone away), bruxism (teeth grinding/jaw clenching), loss of appitite, weight loss, heartburn Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: started taking 30mg about 3 weeks ago after being on wellbutrin for close to a year. wellbutrin was great at first, but i noticed a decline in it effectiveness even with an increase in doseage. in addition, i gained more than 25 lbs while on it. since taking cymbalta, i actually feel normal again, despite the few side effects, which are going away. some days i have heartburn (which ive never had before!), dry mouth, diarhea or constipation on a daily basis, gas, and had terrible headaches the first 2 weeks. the side effect that has been by far the worse has been grinding my teeth at night and clenching my jaw during the day. i did not have this problem prior to taking this. in my third week now, the headaches are gone or at least more manageable when i have them, my teeth grinding/jaw clenching is getting better, i actually HAVE energy to do things again (!!), im not as irritable, dont get angry or panic over the small stuff, and best yet, i am losing the weight i gained on wellbu
Review
by Reviewer40741
on November 4, 2005
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
PTSD, insomnia
by Reviewer40742
on November 1, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: While on the drug: 25lb weight gain, insomnia, sleep myoclonus, akathisia, RLS, anxiety, mania (inability to concentrate, racing thoughts), painful muscle spasms (paricularly in piriformis, causing severe sciatica), paresthesia, constant diarrhea, pounding heart. After slowly taping off drug over 6 weeks - SEVERE DRUG WITHDRAWAL. Intermittent but severe brain shivers, vivid horrific nightmares, severe muscle spasms and cramps (some causing excrutiating sciatica), worse akathisia, worse paresthesia, hypermania. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Was switched to Cymbalta from Zoloft which had same side effects but worse. All the manic side effects had to be countered with an anti-anxiety medication (Xanax). While taking Cymbalta, Ambien no longer worked for insomnia, had to be switched to Seroquel which helped insomnia but then I was a zombie 24/7. Have found out that I may have permanent brain damage from taking Cymbalta (inability to make any serotonin). Would reserve this drug for only my worst enemies.
depression,couldt make decisions
by Reviewer40743
on October 27, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: in the beginning headaches may have been worse but they went away. I do have hot flashes but I had them before the drug that I attributedto menopausal symptoms, the only bothersome one is 2weight gain and increased appetite. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Ive never felt better. I have very little explosive mood swings and pms behaviors,I can function as a productive human being even while im on my period and the week before. I was sleeping for a week during pms, since cymbalta I have a life even though I am disgusted with my body and I exercise reguarly
Depression/Interstitial Cystitis
by Reviewer40744
on October 25, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Im having headaches almost every day and some nausea (not sure if its from the CYmbalta or the Elmiron). My head feels a little funny once in a while. Sometimes my legs and arms feel funny, not tingly, but hard to get them moving sometimes is the only way to describe it. Someone mentioned weird surges like sticking your finger in a light socket, thats what Lexapro did for me, I was so scared to shut my eyes for days until I figured out thats what it was from. However Cymbalta doesnt do that to me. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
bipolar
by Reviewer40745
on October 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: none just yet, took first dose this evening. however, slight pressurized feeling in the head Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: cant rate this drug just yet so stay tuned. took my first dose this evening. slight pressure in head tonight is all i feel. im hoping this will help with my depression and fibro issues. i took lexapro 2years ago and stopped because of the side effects and crappy health insurance.im glad i ran across this sight as ive become aware of what i may experience. ive suffered insomnia for years due to my depression so i did get a script for ambien which has helped greatly in the past except by nature im a vivid dreamer and ambien hinders that a bit but for more rest i cant complain. so im hoping the insomnia due to this drug will be combatted with the ambien. i will keep zantac close by and the advil for headaches. im so tired of laying around not living my life. ive considered suicide when the rainbow is NEVER enough. i have a son and i dont want to leave him here alone on this planet but suicidal thoughts are hoovering hence the visit to the doc for some relief. for the first
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Reviewer40746
on October 20, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Hair loss Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: At first, Cymbalta was a dream. I got motivated to get in shape, was getting more done, and felt better than I had in my life. Last week, however, I noticed my hairline receding and general thinness in my hair. I am going to see an internalist, but I do not have much family history of hair loss (and none at my young age at all). Also, Ive plateaued with the medicine and even the increased motivation and good moods have dropped off noticeably. Also, I was sleeping better than I ever had, and Im starting to regain my insomnia. It seems like my body has adjusted and its lost its effectiveness while causing me to lose my hair.
bipolar and borderline personality
by Reviewer40747
on October 18, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: the first SE i noticed was substential sleep difficulty, then weight gain and recently an alarming hair loss, although this may also be due to Dekapote which i also take. Time taken and dosage: 10 weeks Review: ive been on Cymbalta for 10 weeks now, and am very very pleased with its anti-depressant effect; this, after failure of almost all existing anti-depressants and ECT treatment to grant relief from severe depression and very poor functioning.
Bipolar/Fibromyalgia/anxiety
by Reviewer40748
on October 17, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, weight gain, complete loss of interest in sex and inability to achieve orgasm Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Initially I was taking 20 mg in the morning (eventually increased to 60 mg) for pain and bipolar disorder and 150 mg of Topomax in the evening to promote weight loss (which did not work) and the bpd as well. I was so tired from the Cymbalta I could not even function. I switched to taking it in the evening, then couldnt sleep (go figure!). I found that taking the pill with a small amount of caffinated soda allowed me to sleep for about 4-5 hours a night. Ive gained almost 25lbs which has added to my depression. However, the pain is almost completely gone. Im not sure how I feel about stopping the med after reading horror stories of withdrawal and for fear of the pain returning, but the weight gain is ruining my life. Im so depressed that Ive considered suicide. I have an appt with a new Psych so hopefully he will be able to find something comparable w/o these terrible side effects.
depression/bi-polar disorder
by Reviewer40749
on October 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: After 2 days on 30mg Cymbalta once each morning, made me rather drowsy the first day, then had a pretty bad headache the 2nd day on it but I took two ibuprofen which knocked that out quickly. Seems to provide a VERY noticeable energy boost, even on this 2nd day.almost a speedy feeling but not overly jittery or shaky.quite tolerable when I consider that before starting Cymbalta, I had absolutely NO energy and felt no motivation whatsoever to move from the couch. I am told the headaches should subside within a week but Im keeping my Ibuprofen close at hand for the time being to counteract that. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: All in all, pretty good so far. As Ive said, this is only my 2nd day on 30 mg per day of Cymbalta and I feel immeasurably better already, though it remains to be seen how I will fare on it as the days go by. Ill post again after being on it awhile longer.
depression
by Reviewer40750
on October 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Serious weight gain (30 lbs in less than a year) and horrible withdrawal (if I missed a day or two, I would start getting flu-like symtoms) Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review:
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer40751
on October 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: ACCELERATED weight gain, initial night sweats, initial sleepiness Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: After trying all others, this drug has given me a sense of calm and feeling of contentedness that I never knew others lived with. Unfortunately, I also experienced drastic wieght gain of 25 lbs. within 6 months and it is still going. I am naturally very thin and this part is driving me crazy!! The dr. says losing all that nervous energy has slowed my metabolism(?). He has given me a prescription for Topomax to counter effects. I would hate to stop the cymbalta but have gone up 3 pant sizes!!
mild depression, anxiety, pain
by Reviewer40752
on October 10, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: some brief spells of nausea, restless legs and vivid dreaming at first and when upping dose, low sex drive increased energy apathy Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Love it/hate it! Definately reduces fibro pain.energizing at first then decreases. Im more patient, less negative, calmer but my give a darn is broken and I cant even imagine why folks would want to have sex. Makes me a bit withdrawn.
Depression
by Reviewer40753
on October 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Severe constipation, lack of appetite, bloating, difficulty concentrating, felt very spacey Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: This drug caused terrible side effects for me. I had severe constipation and though I lacked my appetite, I actually gained some weight on the drug. I also felt like a space cadet the entire time I was taking the drug. I could not concentrate at all. I really felt pretty doped up.
depression
by Reviewer40754
on October 4, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Weight gain is the only side effect Ive experienced. Im thin so the extra weight hasnt been as issue for me. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I am so happy I finally decided to follow my doctors recommendation to take Cymbalta. Ive never felt better physically or mentally in my life.
Depression
by Reviewer40755
on October 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Early morning wakening ( 3.30am)Decreased appetite/weight lossDizziness from time to time Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I started on 30 mg which made no diffrence to me, a few weeks after switching to 60mg, my mood was more stable and I felt more like my old self, the sleeplessness isnt great but I feel so much better that Ill persevere.
Major depression, bulimia
by Reviewer40756
on October 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: First 2-3 weeks it was very hard to sleep, occational hot flashes, first 3 weeks no orgasms. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Cymbalta has changed my entire life with the help of my doctor. I was so entirely self hating and depressed I wouldnt step outside my house but once a week and would sleep all day. I couldnt figure out why everyone hadnt forgotten about me yet. I would cry nonstop in the shower, really it was pretty bad and I feel like Ive been literally given my life back. My orgasms have come back now as well. I cant thank my doctor enough for helping me and if I have to take this drug for the rest of my life Im more than happy to. My whole family is grateful for the second chance Ive been given.
anxiety/depression/pain
by Reviewer40757
on September 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: My doctor warned me that for the first week I will have nausea, but she told me to take zantac 150 ,1/2 hour before I eat,than take the cymbalta. Guess what I wasnt nauseous at all. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Im not depressed no more, my pain went away, and I lost my appetite which is a good thing, because I lost the weight that I needed to lose.
anxiety/chronic fatigue
by Reviewer40758
on September 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: After two weeks on this med, I have extreme itchy hives on my legs,arms,hands,and back. I am taking benedryl and the itching just will not stop. The hives keep spreading after I stopped the med two days ago. I always have insomnia trouble and this med did nothing to help that. However, the biggest plus is I was dropping weight a couple pounds a day. The weight I was losing was extra pounds due to my fatigue, so it was a blessing to lose some weight. However two days off the med, Im gaining my weight back a pound a day so far. Time taken and dosage: 17 days Review: I have chronic pain. The first day I took this med my chronic neck and back pain disappeared. It was amazing!! If it wasnt for the hives, I would have stayed on this medicine. Didnt notice much help with the mood swings.
bipolar depression
by Reviewer40759
on September 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Ive had severe and persistent constipation; insomnia, with very vivid dreams when I did sleep; depression and increased suicidal feelings; brain zaps (I cant really think of a good way to describe them, except I feel like Ive stuck my finger in a socket) Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This drug turned me into a zombie. My depression worsened as I went up in dose and finally my doctor took me off of it, when I was at the point where I couldnt function. Going off the drug has been the worst part.I have been soooooo sick. Nausea, vomiting, headaches and stomach aches--and this for weeks after the drug has been out of my system. The brain zaps havent stopped either and Im really hoping I start feeling better soon.
Depression/Anxiety ADHD
by Reviewer40760
on September 17, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: When taking at night, Cymbalta caused insomnia something awful. I would have heart palpitations and awake 3-4X a night. My doctor switched my dosage time to morning and I noticed a world of change. My only symptom now is sweating (clammy feeling). My mood is a serious one with some laughter. I wonder if anyone has figured out how to find the return of the fun” and carefree side of themselves? Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Great drug! Initially I felt as if I was awakened. This seemed to subside. Dont know if I am used to it or it is no longer effective?
Depression
by Reviewer40761
on September 12, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Worked pretty good. Made me rather irritable but when i combined it with tryptophan, my irritability went away. Only SSRI that didnt give me sexual side effects. (20-30 mg)After about 2 months on it though, i started developing this weird feeling in my head. Like a pressurized feeling. Anybody else have this side effect? Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I was pretty satisfied with its effectiveness and side effect profile. It also seems to work excellenty when combined with Tryptophan.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer40762
on September 12, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Dry Mouth, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Dry Skin Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: It took some time for my body to adjust to the medication. I wish that my physician would had warned me of what the effects and the initial phases of the medication would be because it would have been easier to adapt. Now, my body is adjusting, and like any other anti-depressant it is working. I think I am losing weight with this though and I feel a bit less spacy.
ptsd/depression
by Reviewer40763
on September 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: The main side effect I have is weight gain of 25lbs. and hair loss. Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: Since I am sensitive to meds I started on 20mg per day,then 30,40 and 50, giving each a week, so that I could see how my body would react to cymbalta. I am fortunate that I did not experience what others have-except for the wt. and hair loss and lost libido. I suppose that is enough. I am going work on losing the wt. Libido will wait.:-( It is the hair thinning with which I am concerned. Does this stop before I become bald!!!!!??????
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer40764
on September 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Side effects initially were loss of appetite, increased heart rate and some nausea. After a week I felt great. Long term side effects were inability to orgasm and constipation and some inabilility to sleep, sweating more than usual Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Despite the side effects, I havent felt so grounded and deeply satisfied with life until taking Cymbalta. I am much kinder and dont have dramatic moods and uncontrollable emotions. I have been taking life with more control and consciousness.- Be careful when discontinuing- or decreasing doses- I went cold turkey at first and thought I was going to have a stroke- I had severe vertigo, mood swings sharpened and a pounding headache.
anxiety
by Reviewer40765
on August 27, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: jittery, rigors, loss of appetite, dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
Diabetic Neuropathy/Pain Management
by Reviewer40766
on August 25, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Hair Loss and Dry Skin Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: After taking about 2 months it was the greatest help Ive had.
Depression / Anxiety
by Reviewer40767
on August 21, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Flat affect, drowsey, sweating often through the day and loss of libido. Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: I have been depressed for many years and only recently looked for help. I have been on just about every med since trying to deal with it. I am now on 90 mg of Cybalta, 300 mg Welbutrin, and Zanax prn. They tell me the welbutrin helps with the lidido and it seems to. I do laugh more and have more fun. I still have no interest in socializing. It has been less than 2 months, so I will wait a couple months to see how it works.
depression
by Reviewer40768
on August 21, 2005
Sex:
Age: 56.0 Side effects: I have been taking Cymbalta for approximately 5 months and have not noticed any real differences from the Prozac, regarding my mood. However, the differences in side effects has been very pronounced. Since taking the Cymbalta, I have experienced significant insomnia, INTENSE sweating, especially during the daytime, constant diarrhea, dizziness, and arrhythmia. I am going to reconsider going back on Prozac. I only discontinued it because it did not seem to be as effective as it had once been. I had been on it for many years and thought a change in meds might be warranted. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
Depression/Periphial Neuropathy
by Reviewer40769
on August 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I didnt really have any side effects like headaches, or feeling sick to your stomach etc. The only thing about this medication is I never knew I was taking anything for depression. It didnt help at all. In fact it made me feel lazy, more depressed, not motivated, and gave me a horrible attitude.And worse of all, it made me feel suicidal. I have Periphal Neuropathy in my feet where they are numb with tingling etc. It didnt even help that and they claim it helps with that. I take Neurontin for my neuropathy and it is a life saver. I would NOT take Cymbalta ever again. For me Effexor 37.5mg and Wellbutrin 300mg. each morning, has been the best I have ever tried for depression, anxiety, and a lack of motivation where you just lose interest in everything. I have tried just about all the SSRIs and the SSNIs etc, they did not help, but the Effexor/Wellbutrin combination is a life saver for me !!!! They say such horrible things about the withdrawl on Effexor and most of the SSRIs but I think its like anything else, you have to weigh the pros and the cons to some extent. A lot of things might be habit forming and have withdrawl symptoms, such as coffee, soda, cigarettes etc., so if there is withdrawl symptoms, Id rather stay on my medication combination and live a happy, motivated, highly functional life taking what helps me, rather than TRY to get off of something that works so well. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Not a drug that worked well for me at all.Will never take it again!!!! But for those of you who take it and it works, Im happy that it does help you!
depression/ anxiety
by Reviewer40770
on August 12, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Very tired in the afternoon, loss of appetite/weight, waking up at 7:30 am every morning Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: also on klonopin, but the drug has brought me back, i didnt even realize how much i was missing out on until like a week and a half into taking it, it is amazing
depression partly due to thyroid
by Reviewer40771
on August 9, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Continuing fatigue; I wake up yawning. I feel groggy and stupid; I cant seem to get simple things done that must be done. Inability to reach orgasm, very frustrating. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Started with 20 mg and felt great for about 2 days; then lousy. Dr. indicated the mfr. recommends the increased dose regardless, but at 40 mg for 2 months now and feeling very fatigued and (?) depressed, cant do things that need doing. Have tried other anti-depressants in the past and this doesnt seem any better. Feeling very discouraged about it all; I was diagnosed with a non-functioning thyroid 6 months ago and after the medications brought my thyroid levels back to normal I still felt tired and lousy so the endocrinologist said the only choice was an antidepressant. I wonder if I will ever feel like myself again. Does anyone out there think that sticking with this another month will change things? Thanks.
depression, nerve damage pain
by Reviewer40772
on August 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Intense sleepiness, food cravings and weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: In spite of the side effects, which I still have after 2 months, this drug has really helped my low back pain and alsomy depression. Dont like having cravings for sweets.
peripherial neuropathy
by Reviewer40773
on August 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Severe insomnia, dizzy, joint pain in neck and fingers. Not sure if joint pain is related. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: Started at 30 mg and could not sleep for 3 weeks, went off for 6 months and started again at 20 mg. Sleep is intermitten now but not good. Has helped relieve some foot pain (burning sensory neuropathy) so am willing to keep trying. Helps food cravings and am able to lose weight.
Depression
by Reviewer40774
on August 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Constipation! Weight gain. Severe stomach aches to the point of vomiting even when taken with food. Fatigued halfway through the day. Re: Depression.felt too bad physically to notice a change in my mood. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I started on 30mg and then increased to 60mg. Be careful with discontinuing this med. I attempted and felt as if I had been run over by a truck!
depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40775
on August 3, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: initial weight loss has stabilized. I have very vivid (and remembered)dreams. But its fun! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I first tried Lexapro and it made me CRAZY and was gaining 2-3 lbs a week and deliberately not eating! I would cry trying to make simple decisions like what to wear. Cymbalta has been great. Even when Im realistically worried about things, they kind of take a back burner in my brain and are resolved more normally than obsessively. My husband says Im a new and better person!
Depression / Chronic Headaches
by Reviewer40776
on August 3, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I have been on Cymbalta for about six weeks now and have experienced the following: dry mouth, slight tremors that have dissipated, and night sweats that are frequent and soak my bed so much that I have been forced to change sheets in the middle of the night - let alone impair my sleep greatly. If anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent the night sweats I would greatly appreciate it - thank you. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Mentally I have been a lot more relaxed and not feeling as overwhelmed or angry (seething anger). It has increased my desire to get out, which is great because after my auto accident over a year ago I have been
6 months
by Reviewer40777
on July 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: very spaced out Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: found out I was really Bipolar instead of just depressed. Made my mania out of control and made me want to steal thinsg all the time.
fibromylgia
by Reviewer40778
on July 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: sleepy, loss of appetite Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: taken about a month. Waiting to see how I do a little later on.
depression,fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40779
on July 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: first two weeks severe drowsiness around 2 pm & 6 pm; no decrease in libido, but inabilty to orgasm Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I feel SO much better! I am alive again. Helped fibro pain as well. I decided that feeling this good is worth lack of orgasm. I switched from taking cymbalta in the morning to bedtime and that has helped the orgasm problem because the drug level is pretty low at bedtime, so the problem isnt as bad
Major depression, anxiety
by Reviewer40780
on July 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: So far nothing, I have a rash on my lower legs, but still not sure what its from. Im on a lot of other meds, so could be from one of them, or something I ate???? Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I havent felt this good in years! Ive tried almost every antidepressant out there! I was to the point of not giving a crap about anything and sleeping almost all day. Im now up early and going all day and feel like living again!! I love it!!
EXTREME HEALTH ANXIETY / DEPRESSION
by Reviewer40781
on June 23, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: THE ONLY SIDE EFFECTS I EXPERIENCED WAS PROBLEMS REACHING ORGASM. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I WAS HAVING CHEST PAINS, MY BREATHING WAS SO MESSED UP THAT I WAS HYPERVENTALATING ALL THE TIME NOT TO MENTION PANIC ATTACKS. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL I STARTED TAKING CYBALTA. TRIED TAKING EFFEXOR, BUSPAR, ZOLOFT, TRAZADONE, XANAX AND NONE OF THEM WORKED UNTIL I STARTED TAKING CYBALTA. WITHIN 4 DAYS IT STARTING WORKING. CHEST PAINS STARTED TO GO AWAY, MY BREATHING RETURNED TO NORMAL, WASNT CONSTANTLY WORRYING ABOUT MY HEALTH AND NOW AFTER 3 WEEKS OF TAKING IT I FEEL GREAT.
depression
by Reviewer40782
on June 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: extreme arrthmya Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I thought I had a heart attack and I thought I was going to die. It didnt get better until my doctor took me off the medicine. I wouldnt reconmend anyone to go on this medicine especially if they have any type of heart condiitons. I had no heart condition but it still messed me up!
depression
by Reviewer40783
on June 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: fatigue, sleepiness, carb and sugar cravings and quesiness. Feel a bit bloated and gassy, may have put on a few pounds but afraid to get on the scale. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: So, far after 7 weeks, Im now up to 60mg for major depression. This is so much better than the Prozac/Wellbutrin cocktail I was on. Libido is coming back and am able to orgasm. I actually smile now and my sense of humor has come back. I am also able to read for awhile, something that I could not do before due to a lack of concentration.
Fibromyalgia
by Reviewer40784
on June 4, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Hair loss (2 mo), very dry skin, several areas on face (like age spots), gained 20 pounds in 4 mos, cravings especially during the night. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I started taking it in October of 04 and within 2 weeks it did start to help with the pain of fibro. I was taking 60 mg up until 2 weeks ago, but it stopped working. I have had to gradually come off of it because the pain is intense while moving away from it, for me. I am now completely off and was worried the pain would increase. There has been pain weaning back and I am hoping to start something else, but the weight gain is getting out of hand. I have lost a pound and 1/2 over the past two weeks coming off. For the time I did take it, it did work very well for the pain and than slowly stopped. The problem is, over 60mg does not make a difference.
Anxiety and Depression
by Reviewer40785
on May 29, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: After taking Cymbalta for two months, I had a rash that was itchy for a short time, but it is gone now. I have an odd sensation that feels like hunger, along with flatulence. I also have been experiencing mild diarrhea on and off recently but Im not sure its because of this medication. I have maintained my usual weight. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been taking this medication for about 2 months and it has helped me so much. I felt good within just a few days of taking it. Now nothing bothers me and I sleep better. I feel great.
depression
by Reviewer40786
on May 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Sweating and lots of it. Also loss of libido, inability to reach orgasm. Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: It did not relieve the depression.
depression
by Reviewer40787
on May 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 15.0 Side effects: Major side efects were hair loss (which is a possible side effect of many antidepressants and ease of losing wieght. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: other antidepressants which I have taken include Paxil, Zoloft, Imipramine and Lexapro. All of these were not effective. Cymbalta is so good that I am willing to put up with the hair loss.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer40788
on May 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: At first I had indegestion really badly.So I went from 30 mgs nothing (was on for 6 days) then I saw another dr. and we decided to try a lower dose to I started back on 20 mgs, after 10 days I became very itchy all over.I didnt even think it could be from the med,(which is odd for me b/cI am usually med-a-phobic.Now Iam on day 16 and am so itchy now I am afraid it is from the med,(and if it is Iam so scared I willget worse reactions) MY dr just sent me for bloodwork, and told me not to take it tonight. Time taken and dosage: 16 days Review: I really hope this itchy is not from the med,b/c I was thinking it might be working.Even at such a low dose.anyone know how long it takes to be out of your system??feel free to e-mail any advice. thanks
Major Depression & Anxiety
by Reviewer40789
on May 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I am now on my fifth month taking Cymbalta after trying Lexapro (didnt work). I have had trouble sleeping, though I guess it could still be related to the depression. I fall asleep but then wake up 3 or 4 times in the night with food cravings. THe depression has improved but my moods still are not where iwant them. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
anxiety and depression
by Reviewer40790
on May 5, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I felt physically ill during the first 3 weeks at 60 mg on this med. While that subsided, I then felt a progressive feeling of being in a general stupor. Lethargy, significant effects on short-term memory to the point it was affecting my ability to work efficiently. I finally took myself off and have been experiencing significant dizziness to the point of being concerned about driving. For a mild depression, I would not recommend. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer40791
on May 3, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: loss of short-term memory, difficulty concentrating Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
Nerve Pain
by Reviewer40792
on April 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: First week very tired in the late afternoon. Second week started to get some pain relief. Third week feeling more awake and energized. Some insomnia. Itching, tingling hands and feet. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Adjustment to medication seems to go along a specified path. Not at maximum dose yet so not sure if it will help with pain in the long run.
Neuropathy
by Reviewer40793
on April 14, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Itching and tingling in feet and hands Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: Strange tingling in hands and feet started almost immediately. I thought it was starting to help with the pain, but couldnt tolerate the pins and needles in hands and feet. I was only on 20mg when this symptom started.
depression
by Reviewer40794
on April 13, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: nausea, decreased appetite, night sweats, constipation, difficulty with orgasm Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I have dealt with depression for many years and have tried many medicines. I was on Remeron for several years, but gained 25 lbs. Cymbalta has changed my whole perspective on life - instead of just trying to get through the days, I am enjoying life, my family, friends, and hobbies so much more. The side effects for me have been gentler than with other antidepressants Ive tried, and with time, most of them have disappeared or been greatly reduced. The only thing I continue to experience are the night sweats and although I often have to change during the night, it is worth it for the greatly increased quality of life. Also, I lost the 25 lbs that I gained on the Remeron without even thinking about it.
Depression
by Reviewer40795
on April 5, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Very tired for the first month, night sweats, detached, weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This medicine helped my mood swings and uncontrollable crying. now people can actually tolerate me!
depression from bipolar
by Reviewer40796
on April 5, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: extremely SLEEPY until about mid-afternoon, dry mouth/thirsty all day, a little nausea & loss of appetite, difficulty climaxing during sex, possible constipation. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Im not sure I can tell a difference yet, I had to stop taking my mood stabilizer and havent gotten on a different one yet so its hard to say. I have taken prozac & celexa in the past and my side effects are much more tolerable with this med. I havent had much trouble sleeping which I did with the others.
Anx/Dep
by Reviewer40797
on April 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: no side effects just sweating. On 60 mg now. It worked great for a while then kind of stopped. Increased to 90 now & waiting to see what happens. Also on Klonapn as needed. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: No side effects very mild med.
fibromyalgia; depression; fatigue;
by Reviewer40798
on April 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: The first day I was as sick as could be, but I called my Dr. and he said to give it a try, and he prescribed phenegran and said to take the med in the evening with dinner. So, the next day, I did, and didnt get sick. I have been taking it two weeks now, and I think it is helping me with energy and mood. My doctor says some patients with FM are reporting that it helps with the chronic muscle and joint pain, too. I am not sure yet, but maybe. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: No other side effects after first day of naseau and near vomiting
Neck and Shoulder Pain/Depression
by Reviewer39117
on November 30, -0001
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: This is a comment for Dr. Abby @ http://www.justanswer.com/questions/2f5t9-can-cymbalta-cause-increased-ast-and-alt-i-have-been-on-60-mg. Your not a very good Dr. The effect of all medicines that are to be taken for a lengthy period should measured. I didnt have elevated liver enzymes until I took Cymbalta and my liver enzymes sky rocketed and then I had a world record tieing gallstone. After stopping and having surgery my enzymes went back down. Started it again to see what would happen because I suspected my Dr. was as ignorant as your are. Guess what, the liver enzymes sky rocketed and I even ended up in the hospital with rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and chest pain. Anyways, you need to get a clue and stop working for Drug companies pushing drugs that cause health problems. Dr.s like you should be sued. You are negligent. Next, youll say that I shouldnt drink. Guess what ignorant Dr. I dont drink. Cymbalta sucks and so do you as a Dr. In addition, bad Dr.s like t Time taken and dosage: 1 years60 1X D Review:
Depression
by Reviewer39157
on November 30, -0001
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: As I posted before, when I first began taking it, i loved it. It immediately helped (I even began keeping a journal of my experience with it), and after reading some of the posts here, I attributed that to a placebo effect. It even helped me sleep better and I actually enjoyed the vivid dreams. In any case, after about a week and a half, I didnt feel all that great anymore. Still okay, but not great. Weird, because this is about the time when these types of pills are supposed to START to work. Anyway, it is the only pill of this type that I have stuck with, because I actually felt better with it (at first). By the time I visited my doc on the 7th of this month, I just felt eeeengh (oh, and I had gained weight). He has now placed me on 60mg, and when I asked him for something for weight loss, said that these pills actually help lose weight. So, I have been on 60MG for almost a week, and feel just okay - nothing like when I first started taking it. Will stick with it a wh Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks60MG 1X D Review: Will continue to give it a chance.
Migraines
by Reviewer39217
on November 30, -0001
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Nausea, heartburn, dizziness, feeling as though a switch has been turned off in my head and has stopped my headaches, slight drowsiness during the day and jittery at night with insomnia Time taken and dosage: 30 MG 1X D Review: Since starting Cymbalta 7 days ago I have had only 1 severe migraine due to a virus and it lasted only a few hours otherwise I have felt great. I was having 28-30 migraines a month, rebound in nature. My nurse practioner also ordered a muscle relaxant to help me rest at night and it made me jittery instead of helping me sleep. She has also taken me off of all my other migraine meds. I am hoping I can achieve a happy medium here tonight and get some much needed sleep. I feel great during the day. I eat something in the morning before taking my capsule and that avoids the nausea I first had with Cymbalta. Can someone explain the brain zap I keep reading about? I hope others have the success I feel I am having because right now I feel great!
depression and fibromyalgia pain
by Reviewer39221
on November 30, -0001
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I have not experienced any major side effects. It has decreased my appetite some and that is a good thing. Time taken and dosage: 30 mg 1X D Review: This medicine has been a life saver to me. I was in really bad shape a week ago and it has already started to help me in just a weeks time. I am so happy my Doctor recommended it! I was having deep depression and chronic pain and had lost my joy in life and didnt know what to do. I pray this continues to help me to improve. I was so scared to take this medicine due to all of the bad reviews I had read about it. I am feeling so much better day by day!
depression
by Reviewer39223
on November 30, -0001
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Begining: helped immediately with my depression symptoms but felt a weird/ relaxed/ buzzed/ kind of numb yet not sad sort of feeling. During: weight gain and very extreme loss of libido. Getting off cymbalta: headaches, mood swings, severe dizzy spells. Time taken and dosage: 8 months60 MG 1X D Review: It definitely helped my depression. No question. I was started on the 30 MG then after two weeks went up to the 60 MG. It gave me a weird/ relaxed/ slight drunk/ numb yet happy feeling when I began taking them, but my body adjusted rather quickly and those feelings didnt last too long. I have now been on cymbalta for 8 months and do not feel like I need them anymore, so I stopped taking them. Also, I have put on a significant amount of weight but I do not know if I can fully contribute the weight gain to Cymbalta. I tend to not be able to eat much if I am servery anxious or mentally unstable, like during this depression I experienced. My life has drastically changed (for the better) within the last few months and I feel that I am eating more stable. Plus, I changed my birth control around the same time as I got on cymbalta therefore I feel like my weight gain might be a number of contributing factors. My weight has always fluctuated my entire life. Going off cymbalta, I have experienced awful headaches, sever mood swings but those have seem to pass. I am now experiencing random dizzy spells, some relatively severe. I run and workout and it makes me slightly concerned to continue with these dizzy spells. |
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