| 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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| 5 | bipolar/anxiety/depression | 60 mg at bedtime. Thankfully no sexual side effects, no weight gain, some teeth grinding which I wouldn't have even mentioned or thought was from this med, but saw someone else listed it too. | 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. | F | 41 | 9 months | 7/5/2008 | 5 | back pain and depression | Sweating,night sweats and crazy dreams | I feel that this medication helped me tremendously as I have had depression for 50 years, I am a new and happy lady. | F | 65 | 15 months | 6/22/2008 | 5 | Migraines, mild anxiety, | 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) | 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 I'm 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. | F | 30 | 7 weeks | 6/19/2008 | 5 | depression anxiety | sweating, constipation | F | 46 | 3 days | 5/21/2008 | 5 | anxiety and depression | gas, nausea, libido slightly down, climax difficult | 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. | M | 38 | 3 months | 5/10/2008 | 5 | Anxiety and Depression | 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). | 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 I'm off the daily Ativan doses I was taking. The first two weeks of side effects were annoying but definitely worth it. | M | 34 | 4 weeks | 4/26/2008 | 5 | anxiety, migraines, depression | happiness | 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! | F | 18 | 1 years | 4/25/2008 | 5 | chronic depression | Mood swings....maybe once a week on average. | Since I've 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! | F | 36 | 5 months | 4/19/2008 | 5 | Severe depression | Extremely gassy, drowsy, vivid/violent dreams, awake while asleep. | I've 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 don't 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, I'd 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 it's own, Cymbalta causes me to be awake when I'm 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. It's really the only one that has worked for me. The first I was on (can't remember the name), gave me bad nightmares. Zoloft, didn't really work, but I also couldn't go past the initial starting dosage without going manic. The 10 mg of Prozac didn't do much for me, but when I was upped to 20, I went | F | 20 | 6 months | 4/18/2008 | 5 | depression | Hard to say becasue I take quite a bit of medication. | 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 | F | 31 | 3 years | 4/14/2008 | 5 | ocd, anxiety, mild depression | First three days nausea, mild trembling feeling, no appetite. After about five days all of these completely disappeared. | 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! | F | 36 | 6 weeks | 3/28/2008 | 5 | Intractible Depression | Dry mouth | Was finally prescribed this after many years of depression. In that time I had been prescribed: Seroxat, Efexor, Prosac, Prothiadin, and another whose's 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. | M | 36 | 3 years | 3/25/2008 | 5 | Peripheral Neuropathy | 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! | This med is the only med that relieves the pain & numbness of neuropathy for me. I've tried Trileptal, Elavil, Lyrica, Neurontin & a couple others which never helped me at all. It's 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. I'm sorry to hear so many folks have such a problem with this med....it's been a Godsend to me! | F | 60 | 4 months | 3/25/2008 | 5 | Depression | Less appetite, but unfortunately that side effect subsided after about 1 year. | 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 wasn't so expensive...can't wait for a generic to come out. | F | 35 | 2 years | 3/21/2008 | 5 | depression | 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 didn't 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 haven't been able to change is the sexual side effect. Orgasms just don't happen. The desire is there but no physical arrousal. There doesn't seem to be any engorgement of my clitoris and it doesn't care to be touched. It's 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 | 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 don't 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. | M | 40 | 3 years | 3/20/2008 | 5 | depression | 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 | F | 40 | 3 days | 3/15/2008 | 5 | MDD/depression due to chronic pain | flatulence, loose stools, and a really good reaction in evey day life. | 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. | M | 36 | 10 weeks | 3/15/2008 | 5 | depression anxiety | minor headaches, extreme horniness, weight loss, happiness , clear thoughts, motivation. | helping me tremendously. I recommend trying it and staying on it. | F | 37 | 90 days | 3/14/2008 | 5 | depression. ADD. OCD | none | 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 | F | 59 | 3 years | 3/10/2008 | 5 | anxiety | I have had night sweats horribly, but I have read on alot of sites that they subside!!!! | 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. | M | 25 | 4 weeks | 3/3/2008 | 5 | Depression and pain | 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. | 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. | F | 61 | 3 months | 2/29/2008 | 5 | FIBROMYALGIA | 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. | 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. | F | 42 | 1.5 days | 2/28/2008 | 5 | Depression, Fybromyalgia | 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. | 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 don't think I'll 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.....don't be | F | 34 | 6 weeks | 2/28/2008 | 5 | Depression | 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. | Fantastic. It has been a great medicine for me. Only problem has been weaning off it as the abstinence effects are quite uncomfortable. I've been on a reduction mode for about 18 months. Currently take 30mg 3 times a week down from 60mg daily. | M | 35 | 2.5 years | 2/27/2008 | 5 | depression | none | I have been taking Cymbalta for almost four and a half years. It has saved my life. | M | 38 | 4.5 years | 2/27/2008 | 5 | Depression, anxiety, panic | Very vivid dreams, if I miss a dose I have these weird sparks in my brain, dry mouth sometimes. | 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! | F | 29 | 4 months | 2/21/2008 | 5 | Neuropathy | Diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite | 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 haven't felt this good in a long time. It has helped me tremendously and all side effects have gone. | F | 61 | 30 days | 2/12/2008 | 5 | Not of any significants. | I you are having problems with insomnia have your Dr. prescribe some Trazadone. It's available on the $4.00 prescription plan at most pharmacies. | M | 58 | 3 months | 2/12/2008 | 5 | Depression/GAD | Sad all the time. No interest in anything no motivation | 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 won't 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 it's going. | M | 32 | 7 days | 2/11/2008 | 5 | Depression | A little tiredness at first but went away eventually. | 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 "Don't 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. It's one medication that I actually could tell it was working correctly. | M | 34 | 2 months | 2/2/2008 | 5 | depression | was on this before and had weight loss | i was on cymbalta a couple of years ago and thought i could live without it boy was i wrong. my moods changed i didn't 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 don't need anything and lexapro didn't 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 don't 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 | F | 43 | 2 days | 2/1/2008 | 5 | severe depression | Dizziness/disorientation when I missed a dose. | It helped me a great deal along with a number of lifestyle changes, and I (thankfully) had very few or no side effects. I'm glad I took it. | M | 21 | 13 months | 1/27/2008 | 5 | Bi-Polar rapid cycling; Severe Depr | Upper ab cramps; weight gain; wake up 3 times per night | I am a psychologist. I started taking anti-Depressants in the 1980's. 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 | F | 48 | 8 months | 1/23/2008 | 5 | muscle/joint pain/fibromyalgia | Lightheadedness for the first few days. Moved from 30 to 60 mg after one week. On 60 mg for 1+ months now | 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 I've felt--MUCH less pain--than I have for years. I thought it was a godsend until reading the withdrawal symptoms. Now I'm worried. | F | 49 | 1 months | 1/16/2008 | 5 | Moderate Depression | 1st week major insomnia, nausea and vertigo, since then night sweats, vivid dreams, trouble waking up, loss of appetite | 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 don't buy much in the way of fresh produce because each day is up in the air as to whether or not you'l want to eat. | F | 20 | 3 months | 1/15/2008 | 5 | anxiety/depression/lower back pain | dry mouth, some jitteriness | 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..... | F | 29 | 7 days | 1/15/2008 | 5 | Anxiety | 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 | 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. I'm 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 | F | 30 | 3 months | 1/15/2008 | 5 | back pain, minor depression | Urination difficult: weak flow, frequent stops. Often quite cold on one side of my body. (Only I can feel it.) | After taking this drug for over one year, it continues to be extremely helpful for both chronic pain and minor depression. | M | 62 | 1 years | 1/14/2008 | 5 | Depression, anxiety, self harm | For first two weeks dry mouth, restless legs, yawning that I couldn't 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 isn't so easy but I'm ok. | This has helped all of my symptoms lots, I've found myself feeling clearer headed despite being a bit sedated, and in a way I'm 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 don't have an overarching sense of misery. | F | 27 | 26 days | 1/13/2008 | 5 | Unexplained pain and anxiety | 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 :) | 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. | F | 35 | 2 years | 1/10/2008 | 5 | Severe depression | mild nausea, insomnia, lack of concentration. | 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. | F | 42 | 2 months | 1/2/2008 | 5 | Pain/Anxiety/Depression | Excessive Yawning & Sleeplessness (at 1st) - Weight Loss - Constipation/Diarrhea - Vivid Dreams - Food doesn't have much taste | AMAZING!!! I didn't 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. I'm 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 - i'm 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 | F | 35 | 10 weeks | 1/2/2008 | 5 | pain and depression because of it | constipation taken care of with proper diet sleep disorders | I have tken numerus medications and therapies before but none has helped me this much | F | 50 | 4 months | 12/29/2007 | 5 | Bipolar Dissorder | Good concertation | You have to take them every 4 hours. | M | 24 | 4 months | 12/28/2007 | 5 | Depression ,Anxiety,ADD | None | I've 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 haven't had an real side effects to speak of. I'll update this post in the future if their are any changes. | M | 59 | 8 days | 12/5/2007 | 5 | Severe, Recurrent Depression | Weight Gain | Switched to Cymbalta from Effexor XR & now I have energy, spirit, and just feel GOOD. I also take Wellbutrin & Adderall to supplement. | F | 26 | 2 years | 12/2/2007 | 5 | at the end, although i'm 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. | M | 20 | 9 months | 11/27/2007 | 5 | GAD and depression | none | M | 57 | 30 days | 11/23/2007 | 5 | Depression & anxiety | Tummy hurt for the first day but none since then. | 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 haven't 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 I've changed, I'm never shy to say, "Thanks Cymbalta!" It's great to be happy and l | F | 37 | 7 months | 11/22/2007 | 5 | Depression and hypomania. Bi-polar | Tired, wich could come from my depression. | 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. | F | 43 | 7 days | 11/14/2007 | 5 | anxiety | 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. | F | 45 | 64 days | 11/9/2007 | 5 | anxiety/depression | weight loss, insomnia (all went away after two weeks) | I have tried about fiver other anit-depressants and they all made me CRAZY. I couldn't 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 I'm cosnidering. I haven't 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. | F | 43 | 2 months | 11/9/2007 | 5 | Chronic Depression, OCD, Anxiety | The first week I had flu-like symptoms and felt somewhat detached from myself. Symptoms improved each day. | I have tried them all. This medicine is a blessing for me. It's 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! I'm ok with that since I feel so good. | F | 39 | 2 years | 11/8/2007 | 5 | leg pain, insomnia, depression | mild nausea, loss of appetite, rare occasions of slight dizziness, clenching of teeth & related headaches, sleeplessness at first | I LOVE Cymbalta! Within an hour of taking the very first pill, I felt 1000 times better! Since then I've started dieting and exercising which I'd never cared to do before - resulting in weight loss of 10 lbs so far. I'm much more able to deal with my emotions, and can communicate more effectively. I'm able to put things into perspective better, and have really seen a difference in myself lately. I don't know how I ever lived without this drug - it's amazing! | F | 28 | 6 weeks | 11/7/2007 | 5 | PTSD, Major Depression, Anxiety | Moderate to severe dry mouth and dry eyes, occasional constipation or gastric symptoms. No longer to enjoy the occasional glass of wine or champagne (can't tolerate any alcohol since starting Cymbalta) b/c it makes me too drowsy. | 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. I'd 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). I'm skeptical of some online reviews of withdrawal & SE's. 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 don't like it. But overall, I'm so happy with Cymbalta, that I simply treat those SE's and deal with it. Every so often I get a bout of consti | F | 39 | 2.5 years | 11/2/2007 | 5 | depression and anxiety | 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. | If you can get through the first week on it, it is worth it. | F | 52 | 8 weeks | 11/2/2007 | 5 | Major Depression, Anxiety | Dry mouth (at my optimal dosage). | 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. It's amazing that just a few milligrams can make such a difference, but it does for me. I'm very happy with Cymbalta. | M | 49 | 8 months | 10/23/2007 | 5 | RA and CHRONIC myofacial pain | I took 30 mg first day, felt wierd and didn't sleep much. Now take 15 mg (sprinkled over applesauce)in morning. Doing great. Pain is minimal, mood is great!! Fatigue is gone!! | 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!! | M | 40 | 2 weeks | 10/18/2007 | 5 | Anxiety, Depression, OCD | none. | I switched from another anti depressant to this one and it was wonderful from the very beginning. i felt more like myself. | F | 17 | 1 years | 10/10/2007 | 5 | Major depression, anxiety, and BPD | I didn't 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 couldn't speak as well and I had HORRIBLE brain zaps. I am now back on the medicine. | 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! | F | 23 | 3 years | 10/4/2007 | 5 | depression | I have not noticed any. | 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 don't want to waste any more time being depressed. I am going to try increasing to a higher dosage. Thank you! | F | 55 | 20 days | 9/27/2007 | 5 | Depression | None worth mentioning | I had tried multiple ADs with no benefit... this one has been a lifesaver. | F | 43 | 3 years | 9/22/2007 | 5 | Severe depression-anxiety-stress | 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. | 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 can't afford to get it refilled, let them know and they would be glad to pay for it. They don't like me when I don't have my Cymbalta. (My HAPPY PILL) This is a wonder drug for me. It hasn't solved all my problems, but it has helped me tremendously!! | F | 41 | 2.5 years | 9/20/2007 | 5 | Major depression and anxiety | Dry mouth, night sweats, nausea, waking up in the middle of the night and having trouble falling back asleep. | 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. | F | 33 | 3 weeks | 9/20/2007 | 5 | Anxity | weight loss, loss of appitite,& increased sweating | overall I feel much better and do not let things bother me as much. | F | 38 | 6 months | 9/17/2007 | 5 | Moderate to Severe Depression | 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 dizziness 4)Reduced sex drive | 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 | 25 | 2.5 years | 9/11/2007 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety | First week - Nausea, dizziness, no appetite. First month - sleeplessness. After that, just teeth grinding. I take a low dose of klonapin for that. Sexually, I'm stronger then ever. | I know there are a lot of nay sayers out there. I work with my doctor and trust him very much. I've 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 didn't mention them. | M | 24 | 1 years | 9/6/2007 | 5 | moderate depression & anxiety | the first 2 weeks I was fatigued & constipated. | Less sexual side effects than effexor or zoloft and I feel great! Less mood swings. | F | 49 | 30 days | 9/4/2007 | 5 | Depression, GAD | nausea, diarrhea, constipation, agitation, sexual side effects (only the first 3 weeks) | 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. That's 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. | M | 30 | 30 days | 9/2/2007 | 5 | Depression, Panic, Fibromyalgia | small amount of nausea, sweating, weight loss, loss of appetite | 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! | F | 37 | 4 months | 8/29/2007 | 5 | Depression | Absolutely None!! But I am loosing weight.. | The first night that I took the 30mg I was very sick...but I had to do something. I didn't 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!! | F | 37 | 2 months | 8/26/2007 | 5 | Fibro | Constipation, but since I have IBS, better than the alternative! Brain Zaps if I forget to take it | 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 | F | 38 | 2 years | 8/25/2007 | 5 | arthritis pain, mild depression | Nauesa, headache, weight loss, sleepiness | I've decided I love this drug. I've been getting very depressed because I have been struggling to lose weight and nothing worked. For 8 months I've dieted, exercise and been obsessed about it. Felt like I was anorexic without losing the weight. Before I started this drug I couldn't use the elliptical at the gym becuase of my arthritis in knees and ankles. I'm now up to 45-60 minutes where before I was lucky to do 30 seconds. I'm also losing weight finally. Have lost 8 pounds in a month. | F | 47 | 4 weeks | 8/15/2007 | 5 | Severe depression | At first I had dry mouth real bad. increased sweating, vivid dreams,lack of appetite and fatigue. | 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. | F | 41 | 3 months | 8/13/2007 | 5 | Anxiety/mild depression | Night sweats on higher dose, takes somewhat longer to orgasm. | 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. | F | 26 | 12 months | 8/10/2007 | 5 | Moderate Depression | 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 it's hard to say that it's from the Cymbalta, EXCEPT that when I wake up during the night, I'm WIDE AWAKE. | 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 I'm so much happier! I haven't 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..I'd get choked up at the simplest things. Anything sentimental..forget it. I still have the same *feelings* just without the physical effects. I'm very happy. I am going to see if I can take something to counteract the sexual side effect and report back. | F | 26 | 1 weeks | 8/7/2007 | 5 | Severe Panic Disorder/Attacks MDD | 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 I"m finally sleeping), I have had some slights tremors, slight constipation. I don't want to cry all the time anymore, I don't want to kill myself anymore and my heart isn't 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 can't wait to see the results after 4 weeks | F | 25 | 10 days | 8/1/2007 | 5 | Drug resistant depression / anxiety | 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. | 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 I've ever tried, with fewer side effects. | M | 25 | 3 years | 8/1/2007 | 5 | DEPRESSION & IBS | NAUSEA, MILD VOMITING, SWEATING, DIZZINESS, FATIGUE, WEIGHT-GAIN, INSOMNIA ALL THESE WENT AWAY AFTER 3-4 DAYS | 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 | M | 35 | 32 days | 7/29/2007 | 5 | headaches | 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 it's all for the woman...you have to test it to see what your level is | presribed as a remedy for headaches.... i don't know if depression caused the headaches or vice-versa but no more headaches and i'm much happier, not as gripey, don't hang on to things like i used to....i let things go.....this stuff is a real life saver...i didn't realize how i let things bother me...you just have to force yourself to get through the side effects.....it's worth it...... | 57 | 7 months | 7/26/2007 | 5 | Severe Depression | absolutely none | 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. It's 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. I'm a believer! | F | 48 | 6 months | 7/25/2007 | 5 | Chronic pain | Slight nausea for the first week or two and ongoing night sweats. | 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. | F | 57 | 6 weeks | 7/4/2007 | 5 | depression and anxiety | Hot flashes and restless sleep for the first 4 weeks. Decreased appetite (which is a plus to me), increased libido | I have had positive comments from family and co-workers about my overall improvement in attitude, patience, moods etc.... | F | 35 | 60 days | 7/3/2007 | 5 | Depression, GAD | 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. | Its a powerful medication. You'll 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. They'll 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 doesn't turn me into an emotional zombie, and I can perform my job right up to par. I'm a Mensa member, and I don't feel like this drug diminishes my intellectual capacity whatsoever. After 8 months of using this drug, I'm very happy with it. I'll check in later after another 6 months or so of using this powerful drug. | M | 25 | 8 months | 6/28/2007 | 5 | depression | I can't be sure since I am on many RX's but I think weight gain other than that nothing. | Saved both myself and my daughter from deep depression pretty quickly. | F | 50 | 6 months | 6/27/2007 | 5 | depression | F | 36 | 4 months | 6/20/2007 | 5 | depression and OCD | VERy very slight twtch in my hand or arm sometimes. Does not happen much and is not noticable. | 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. | F | 44 | 1 years | 6/19/2007 | 5 | depression, anxiety, pain | mild nausea and stomach upset, mild headache | 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. I'm like a new person. Thank God for Cymbalta! | F | 55 | 14 days | 6/12/2007 | 5 | for fibromyalgia | none | has helped me immemsely with pain | F | 62 | 18 months | 6/12/2007 | 5 | Drop Foot,chronic back and leg pain | none | 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. | M | 49 | 1.5 years | 6/7/2007 | 5 | Anxiety/Depression/Bi-polar | - None - | I have been on Cymbalta for two day's 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 didn't 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 day's ago I was reading all of your comments aboout the side effect to Cymbalata and I was really scared and almost didn't 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 don't. | F | 28 | 2 days | 6/5/2007 | 5 | depression/anxiety | Dry mouth...sleepy...and those arent to bad. Took a while to work | i have been on alot of different ssri's 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 | M | 21 | 2 months | 6/3/2007 | 5 | Depression | None | 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 don't feel so spacy and numb. It gives me hope that one day I can get off these drugs all together. | F | 55 | 8 months | 6/1/2007 | 5 | Fibromyalgia | 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 | 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. :-) | F | 50 | 3 months | 5/29/2007 | 5 | pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis | headaches, drowsiness, vivid dreams, dry mouth and eyes | This drug really helped me with my pain. A positive side effect is that my family says I'm 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 I'm so glad I did. I don't 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 I'm very glad I persisted thru the tough times. This drug is amazing. | F | 51 | 9 months | 5/25/2007 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | A little bit of sleeplessness. Up early. At first, dry mouth, drink alot of water now(which is a good thing!), I've noticed perspiration, but have to wonder if that isn't 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 | 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 don't hurt. My body feels better and I can actually move around and do things. Want to do things. I've 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 I'm on 90 mgs. That's 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. | F | 40 | 2 months | 5/23/2007 | 5 | anxiety/depression | 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 don't eat and then exercise - that was never the case before! I have not lost my appetite, which is good as I don't eat when I am anxious/depressed. | 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! | F | 36 | 4 months | 5/17/2007 | 5 | Anxiety / Bi-Polar disorder | I experience night sweats , but that could be because I take it before bed. If I don't take it right before bed I tend to get nausiated. Decreased sex drive | 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 didn't like the fact that my sex drive decreased but everything came back and nothing else I've 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! | F | 25 | 2 years | 5/16/2007 | 5 | Depression | 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, there's nothing wrong with that. | Cymbalta has changed my life, as my doctor and my counselor would agree, and my best friend tells me. I'm 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 Master's degree. I've read some negative comments about coming off of it, but with the overwhelmingly positive changes it's 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 won't be as bad. I'm not worried about it. I hardly worry about anything anymore. ;-) My life is going just great now, the way it was always supposed to. | M | 49 | 3 months | 5/9/2007 | 5 | fibromyalgia and depression | nausea about 4 hours after taking the med lasting rest of the day,sweating in the face, severe constipation | 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! | F | 34 | 5 days | 5/8/2007 |
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