| Key to ratings for cymbalta: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 1 | Fibromyalgia | Haven't 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. | F | 43 | 3 days | 11/19/2009 | 4 | fibromyalgia | inability to have an orgasm | I've 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. I've recently added Wellbutrin to try to counteract that part of it. | F | 54 | 1.5 years | 11/18/2009 | 1 | depression | 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 wasn't on it. Also feel like I'm in a cloud allthe time. Having vision problems. | DON'T TAKE IT!!!!!! | F | 36 | 6 days | 11/17/2009 | 1 | fibromyalgia | 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. | F | 63 | 7 months | 11/17/2009 | 4 | stress | mild constipation | M | 38 | 2 weeks | 11/16/2009 | 5 | major depression | No side effects. Now that I've just finished tapering off after 4 years of use, I'm experiencing some light-headedness/dizziness, fuzzy-thinking & nausea. | This medicine saved my life. | F | 28 | 4 years | 11/15/2009 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety | Nausea, Diarrhea, constipation- stomach issues. The first few months, I experienced headaches and fatigue. | 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, it's nausea everyday and diarrhea a couple days a week. Overall, it has definitely helped with anxiety. | F | 24 | 11 months | 11/15/2009 | 3 | Fibromyalgia pain & Depression | I've 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. | This has worked well for chronic pain.Unfortunately I can't 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. | F | 41 | 2 years | 11/15/2009 | 1 | chronic fibromyalgia pain | 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 adl's 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 | F | 57 | 90 days | 11/14/2009 | 2 | Depression | 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. | It seemed to have worked quite well at first and now it seems useless. Does anyone fill the same way? | F | 47 | 3 years | 11/12/2009 | 3 | migraine, mild depression | 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)) | It did help with my depression. I am only on 30 mgs. My body couldn't 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) | F | 25 | 1.5 years | 11/10/2009 | 5 | depression, hypothyroidism | 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. | 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. | F | 38 | 4 weeks | 11/9/2009 | 1 | depression, anxiety | Serious headaches. Neck and shoulder pain. Got to where I could hardly move my neck. | I switched from Lexapro to Cymbalta because Cymbalta isn't supposed to have a negative effect on your libido. I wanted my sex drive back. But this has been horrible. I've been in so much pain, I had to stop taking it. Going back to Lexapro immediately. | F | 36 | 10 days | 11/9/2009 | 1 | chronic fibromyalgia pain | 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. | F | 65 | 11/9/2009 | 1 | Fibromyalga, bipolar | 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 | 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) | F | 40 | 3 months | 11/9/2009 | 1 | anxiety/depression | 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. | I almost passed out while shopping for my daughter's 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. | F | 39 | 3 weeks | 11/9/2009 | 3 | Anxiety/Depression/Pain | Nausea, Dizziness, muscle spasms, decrease/increase in appetite, irritability,sleepiness, difficulty or inability to orgasm. Migraines, jaw-clenching. | 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 it's 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 didn't 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 can't enjoy it as much. I hope the side-effects will level out in time so I can fully enjoy life again! | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 11/7/2009 | 1 | ANXIETY | WEIGHT GAIN, BRAIN ZAPS, BRIEF THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE | THIS DRUG SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET AS IT DESTROYS THE LIVER! | M | 39 | 1 years | 11/7/2009 | 1 | pain from Parkinson's | Horrible nightmares, excessive and ongoing sweating, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate (felt like pounding in my throat), sleeping through whole days. Mental - didn't 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. | 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. | F | 65 | 3 months | 11/7/2009 | 1 | anxiety | weening from 60 nto 30 mg and then off it has been a week i am on 30 mg now and am so scared to go offf becsause I WANT TO DIE I 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. | WITHDRAWL HELL IF YOU START NEVER STOP I WOULD TAKE 2O ANXIETY ATTAKS RAATHER THAN GO THREW THIS WITHDRAWL AGAIN | F | 25 | 2 years | 11/7/2009 | 3 | Anxiety,depression | I have been on it for 3 days. I have tried lexapro got allergic reaction. Zoloft made me feel like I was in a dream world and very weird. I am scared of with draul but I spoke to my dr. And he said don't believe everything u hear. I'm sure this drug has helped lots of people they are just not posting because they now have a life. And for the people that say they gained weight should watch what they eat. It is a proven 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 hope I finally found something. I'm afraid of taking meds. | F | 26 | 3 days | 11/4/2009 | 1 | depression/ anxiety | Flu-Like Symptoms (Alternating between cold chills and hot sweats, sore throat, body fatigue), headaches, insomia. | 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 couldn't take it anymore. | M | 29 | 4 days | 11/3/2009 | 2 | depression anxiety | dry mouth, irritabilty, can't breathe! Haven't even thought of sex. Eating more. So tired I can't stay awake during the day. I am afraid I am dying sometimes I sleep so much and can't breathe! | F | 52 | 1 months | 11/1/2009 | 1 | Depression/anxiety | 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. | 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. | F | 54 | 6 days | 10/31/2009 | 1 | fibro pain and depression | 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. | I will NOT take a 2nd dose | F | 55 | 1 days | 10/30/2009 | 5 | Depression | 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. | 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. | F | 64 | 1 years | 10/29/2009 | 3 | Major Depression Disorder/GAD | 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. | 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. | F | 30 | 3 days | 10/29/2009 | 5 | Nerve pain after stroke, depression | dry mouth, loss of appetite | 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! | F | 44 | 9 days | 10/28/2009 | 5 | major depression | extreme ongoing and continual nausea, delayed orgasm, numb hands & feet | been on 120mg for 12 months, from being suicidal am now back at work full time, feeling normal again other than the side effects. | M | 38 | 12 months | 10/27/2009 | 2 | Fibromyalgia | 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? | 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. | F | 32 | 6 days | 10/27/2009 | 2 | anxiety, depression, & fibro | extreme nausea, headache, inability to concentrate, insomnia | The nausea could be for a week or two my doctor told me...but I don't know if I can take it. I'm 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. | F | 46 | 4 days | 10/25/2009 | 4 | Depression and anxiety | 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. | 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. | F | 36 | 3 days | 10/23/2009 | 3 | Depression, Fibro Pain, Anxiety | Only major side effect was inability to achieve orgasm which I personally found intolerable. | Really worked great on my general pain & depression. Had it not been for the one side effect, I'd likely have continued it indefinitely for Fibro Pain & Depression. | F | 37 | 3.5 weeks | 10/23/2009 | 1 | Depression/Anxiety/Nerve Pain | Imsomnia, fatigue, moodiness, no energy, no appetite | Severe Imsomnia; cannot sleep for more than one hour, feels like out of body experience when I'm sleeping. Vivid dreams, some disturbing. Very tired during the day, moody from lack of energy, no motivation. It's 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 hasn't 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 it's getting worse. This drug is not for me! | F | 40 | 7 days | 10/23/2009 | 4 | Major Depression/ Dysautonomia | Vivid dreams, waking up at night some times, will sweat a little more, loss of appetite | 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 | M | 41 | 20 days | 10/21/2009 | 3 | anxiety/depression | take naps mid noon at work, no orgasms, dizziness, nausea, | 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 it's ups and downs, like most meds. I wish it weren't 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. | M | 38 | 4 months | 10/19/2009 | 1 | depression, leg pain, migraines | 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. | F | 27 | 2 months | 10/19/2009 | 1 | depression related to chronic pain | extreme dizziness, diarrhea, extreme "brain zaps" trying to come off the drug | very difficult coming off the drug. Very expensive...$300.00 without insurance. | M | 51 | 1 years | 10/18/2009 | 1 | "anxious depression' | 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 doesn't affect your weight.? | On 60mg for 1 year, and over all felt better...until I tried coming off the drug. It's 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. | F | 42 | 1 years | 10/18/2009 | 2 | multiple sclerosis and depression | sweating, weight gain, increased compulsive behavior, felt flatlined, not emotional, stole most of my emotional pleasure, loss of libido | 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. | F | 55 | 2 years | 10/17/2009 | 3 | Depression, fibromyalisia | 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 hadn't been for the cold sweats I loved the results. | It took six years to figure out it was the cymbalta wasn't worth having the cold sweats which agrivated the fibromyalsia. I would rather be suicidal. | F | 46 | 6 years | 10/16/2009 | 5 | depresion | None so far, and I have been taking the same dose for almot 2 years. | M | 46 | 2 years | 10/15/2009 | 4 | Depression, Anxiety | aorgasmia, decreased libido, weight gain, concentration, focus, short term memory issues, mania | 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. | M | 48 | 2 years | 10/15/2009 | 1 | depression, severe menstrual pain | 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) | 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. | F | 31 | 1 days | 10/15/2009 | 3 | menopause/hotflashes | No side effects...yet. | I'm 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. | F | 47 | 1 days | 10/14/2009 | 4 | depression, neuropathy | hot sweats, regular powerful muscle aches, loss of sexual libdo, 40 lbs weight gain | I don't know if its worth it | M | 48 | 3 years | 10/13/2009 | 5 | depression anxiety,and possible FM | 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. | 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 don't 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 haven't had to try to get off of it yet. That might be a different story! | F | 31 | 1 months | 10/12/2009 | 5 | Depression / Fibro Pain | 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. | 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! | F | 39 | 2 months | 10/11/2009 | 3 | anxiety, mild depression | vivid nightmares, insomnia, very low sex drive, delayed orgasm | 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. | F | 27 | 18 days | 10/11/2009 | 1 | neuropathic pain post-chemo/depress | nausea, headache, excess sweating, insomnia | This SNRI is not for everyone, certainly not for me. Side effects are too marked to continue this. | F | 56 | 1 days | 10/11/2009 | 1 | depression/anxiety | 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 treatment's and devastating experience with failed IVF. | 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 didn't 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. | F | 38 | 2 days | 10/9/2009 | 5 | anxiety, mild depression | 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. | 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 don't 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. | M | 25 | 2 years | 10/7/2009 | 3 | Fibromyalgia/Depression | Nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, dry mouth, sleepiness | 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. | F | 38 | 4 days | 10/5/2009 | 1 | fibromyalgia | 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. | It's dangerous stuff. You can't 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! | F | 61 | 20 months | 10/4/2009 | 1 | Depression | I couldn't 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 don't 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. | Absolute HELL trying to get off this stuff! | F | 45 | 3 years | 10/3/2009 | 2 | Depression, peripheral Neuropathy | Tired. Always tired. The first 6 months on Cymbalta were crazy. The pain in my legs subsided but I couldn't achieve an orgasim for almost the whole 6 months. Now that I've been taking 60mg for about 2 years I'm emotionally flat. Easy to shrug off anything important. Pain in my legs came back a year ago worse than ever. | I ran out of pills on Tuesday. The mail order pharmacy was too slow to get the order out. Today's Friday. Started getting a headache Wednesday, didn't 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 wouldn't have known to describe them that way. It's 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 don't think I am going to take it anymore. | M | 50 | 2 years | 10/2/2009 | 1 | Depression, Anxiety | 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. | M | 54 | 30 days | 9/30/2009 | 3 | 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. | 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. | F | 47 | 2 years | 9/29/2009 | 3 | Depression & nerve pain (MS) | Drastic drop in libido, profuse sweating, decreased appetite | I really don't 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. | F | 33 | 2 months | 9/29/2009 | 3 | bi-polar/depression | dry mouth, constipation, irritable..more than usual, and sometimes mean, cramping in feet or legs, almost no sex drive (really bad), some nightmares. | 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...i'll have to call tomorrow and see if I should expect to feel bad. IE: headaches, and etc. | F | 40 | 5 months | 9/29/2009 | 5 | fibromyalgia & Depression | Dry mouth and Constipation | I have been on Cymbalta since Febuary 2009 and I love it... I haven't 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... | F | 41 | 7 months | 9/27/2009 | 5 | Anxiety | 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 = couldn't orgasm. Day 30+ = body twitches similar to those on Zyban. | 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. It's been fantastic for me. | F | 40 | 3 months | 9/22/2009 | 5 | bipolar | 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. | 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 it's worth it to get rid of the depression. | F | 27 | 14 months | 9/22/2009 | 3 | Depression and anxiety | 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. | have seen some improvement in mood, but still lack interest in things I use to love; lack motivation; still isolate/withdraw. | F | 40 | 2 months | 9/22/2009 | 3 | depression with fibromyalgia | Weight gain (30+ pounds without changing eating habits), uninterested in sex, have days where I cry for no reason, especially right before my period. | F | 44 | 8 months | 9/22/2009 | 1 | depression, fibromyalgia | unable to have orgasm, loss of all emotion, insomnia, forgetfulness, loss of appetite which I don't need. | not worth the loss of sex drive or ability to have an orgasm, ever! Did nothing for my fibromyalgia- Lyrica works so much better. | F | 39 | 4 days | 9/20/2009 | 1 | Depression | Nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, agitation, bad dry mouth, difficulty urinating. | 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. | F | 47 | 4 months | 9/19/2009 | 2 | depression/ anxiety | 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. | Honestly,I was blaming my problems on menopause,especially the sweats.As far as I know,men don't have menopause and I've noticed they have a lot of my same symptoms.I guess I've got to move on.If getting off Cymbalta is anything like getting off Paxil, I'm in BIG trouble. | F | 46 | 1 years | 9/18/2009 | 2 | Depression/anxiety | fatigue, diarrhea, severe night sweats, nausia | 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 I'm just getting off it. | F | 28 | 1 years | 9/17/2009 | 4 | fibromyalga (sp?) | some nausia at first, some constipation | I've 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 can't 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! | F | 40 | 3 months | 9/15/2009 | 4 | Severe Depression | Urine retention, vivid dreams, loss of appetite (which is a good thing), minor stomach problems | It seems to be working quite well for me. My mood has definitely been elevated since I've 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. | M | 64 | 2 weeks | 9/14/2009 | 1 | Depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, | Heightened anxiety, increased depression, listlessness, apathy, emotional numbing, increased physical pain! | 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 haven't 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, can't 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. | F | 42 | 3 months | 9/12/2009 | 1 | Intractable Depression | 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 / Don't 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 | 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. | M | 50 | 4 months | 9/12/2009 | 4 | fibro & depression | 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-d's for life after coming off effexor 1 yr ago, so was pretty happy with the amazing-no pain- result. | It has been pointed out to me i am 'flat', i feel very emotionless, both ways, don't 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. | F | 38 | 14 days | 9/8/2009 | 4 | Depression. Fybromalgia-neuro pain | 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. | 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. | F | 53 | 4 months | 9/6/2009 | 1 | Depression | 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 can't drive or walk. I now have to restart after 3 days and take 30mg and get off very slowly or I won't be able to work. The doctor had no knowlefdge of expected side effects the pharmacist helped. I hate this pill. | Hard to get off and awfull side effects pain , bad dreams and pain in my legs. | F | 59 | 3 months | 9/6/2009 | 2 | Depression | Low sex drive, stomach upset, occasional headache, emotional "flatness." | Stopped this drug b/c it wasn't 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 didn't). I would only recommend this medication as a last resort for depression if every other SSRI & SNRI have been tried. | F | 35 | 4 months | 9/3/2009 | 4 | Depression, pain, anxiety | 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. | F | 29 | 3 months | 9/1/2009 | 2 | Depression and Anxiety | 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. | It took 6 weeks to finally get some anti-anxiety results, and it's minimal. The depression has improved, but very mild. I get blue when I drive or an alone, but maybe that's 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 you're having issues. It helped me. | F | 32 | 7 weeks | 9/1/2009 | 4 | Depression | 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... | F | 49 | 1 years | 8/31/2009 | 3 | Depression | Strange thoughts, Nightmares | 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. | F | 28 | 1 years | 8/31/2009 | 2 | Depression/Anxiety | so tired that I can not function | 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 don't think that I can do it anymore. I think that it is definitely adding to my depression. | F | 27 | 34 days | 8/31/2009 | 4 | Anxiety, Fibromyalgia | Horrible initial nausea, then, over time, increased fatigue, short term memory problems, lack of focus. Long period of withdrawal symptoms when ended. | I was initially a devotee of cymbalta. For my anxiety and fibro, it was fantastic. I didn't 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. | M | 41 | 1 years | 8/30/2009 | 1 | back pain depression | Insomnia headaches nightmares | 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 can't sleep, I don't 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 hasn't helped my back pain at all | F | 22 | 2 months | 8/30/2009 | 1 | Bi-Polar | headache lasted for a month, insomnia, brain zaps for 2 weeks when discontinued the medication | 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. | F | 46 | 1 months | 8/29/2009 | 1 | FM | Huge weight gain, bloating, could not fall asleep for 1-2hrs every night,increased sweating. | Never go on this medication...aside from the side effects while taking it tapering off is worse. | F | 44 | 7 months | 8/29/2009 | 4 | Depression | Night sweats, loss of appetite, vivid dreams, shakiness, nerve-like pinching feelings in my extremities if I miss a dose. | I started taking Cymbalta in place of Zoloft because I had gotten so used to it that the largest does wasn't enough, so I had to change. I've 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. | F | 22 | 2 years | 8/28/2009 | 1 | Depression | Severe fatigue, problems staying asleep, slight nausea | 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. | F | 62 | 5 days | 8/28/2009 | 3 | Depression, Anger, SAD | I did not experience side effects, other than maybe a lower libido. Until.....weaning! | 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, it's been 6 months, slowly tapering. I am dizzy, very depressed and at time agitated and mean. | F | 50 | 4 years | 8/26/2009 | 1 | Depression | I have experience the following list of symptoms, thus am no longer taking Cymbalta. o Orthostatic hypotension o Fatigue o Vivid nightmares o Increased sweating o Decreased appetite o Blurred vision o Paresthesia o Disturbances of the gut, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion o Shakiness (tremors) o Anxiety, nervousness, agitation o Palpitations o Hot flashes o Taste disturbances o Difficulty passing urine o Cold hands or feet o Inflammation of the liver | 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. | 4 months | 8/24/2009 | 1 | depression, anxiety, body aches. | Huge fits of anger, mood swings, extreme fatigue, extreme depression, impossible to sleep, vertigo, stomach problems, unable to interact with people. | 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 aren't 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... | M | 39 | 6 months | 8/24/2009 | 2 | Depression | I have been on it only 3 weeks so this may be too early but wanted to look up other's 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. | M | 59 | 20 days | 8/23/2009 | 2 | CFIDS/Fibromyalgia | 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. | 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. | F | 60 | 3 days | 8/22/2009 | 5 | depression | 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. | I've been on it for two weeks now, so the full anti-depressive effects haven't kicked in yet. I'm pleased with the generally low side effects. | M | 43 | 13 days | 8/19/2009 | 3 | depression | 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. | 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? | M | 58 | 5 months | 8/19/2009 | 2 | depression/anxiety | worst diarrhea of my entire life, dilated pupils, insomnia, restlessness, exhaustion, nausea, zombie-like | i've 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 they're right. this is the worst part of every drug trip. i'm so so so tired but i can't sleep | F | 24 | 2 days | 8/18/2009 | 4 | Depression | 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 it's had on my outlook and interaction with family and friends. My daily dosage is 60mg. | M | 56 | 3 months | 8/13/2009 | 3 | Dysthymia/Fibromyalgia | 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. | 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. | F | 38 | 6 months | 8/13/2009 | 1 | generalized anxiety | 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, | Took two days but agree with the comment, I wonder if this is what chemotherapy is like. | F | 49 | 2 days | 8/13/2009 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | Little bit of nausea. | I've 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 I'd 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 don't think I feel anything. Just... normal. That's what I'm 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. | F | 47 | 7 days | 8/10/2009 |
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