CYMBALTA Reviews (DULOXETINE)

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CYMBALTA  (DULOXETINE):  Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 2004-08-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR CYMBALTACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 4  bipolar depression Night sweats severe, and perhaps more anxiety than with other SSRI's This is the first anti-depressant (other than Wellbutrin, which didn't work) that has minimal sexual side effects. What a welcome relief, after 16 years of anti-depressants which totally killed my sex drive. I feel more fully human on this medication. F 44 2 years
12/21/2006
 1  Depression/Axiety Fainting, nervousness, nausea, insomnia, sweating I was prescribed this medicine to help with depression and anxiety, but the side effects are awful. I don't see how I can possibly function because of the side effects and I certainly don't see how I could continue on this medication any more. F 29 1 days
12/20/2006
 1  Mild Depression/Anxiety This is a very difficult drug to discontinue. The withdrawl is awful. I have been off of Cymbalta for seven days and feel foggy, irritable, and most frustrating the internal zapping feeling in your head...It is much better than the first few days post drug but still difficult. I regret beginning Cymbalta. I started with 60mg daily, dropped to 30mg, the weaned off and STILL have had a difficult time. BEWARE!!! Beware. This medication is addictive. You will have withdrawl like symptoms. F 33 6 months
12/19/2006
 3  Depression I experienced erectile dysfunction, delayed urination, and an increase in yawning. M 34 4 weeks
12/18/2006
 5  major depression/DID night wakening, decreased appetite, lower leg cramps, a bit foggy headed/confused and decreased sex drive. Since I began taking Cymbalta I have experienced great improvement in my overall depression. Although I have had problems with insomnia, lower leg cramps and decreased sex drive. Overall the relief from my depression is worth the side effects. I just wish they could come up with a drug that helped without all the side effects. You have to pick which side effects your willing to live with when deciding on a medication. F 48 6 months
12/17/2006
 4  severe depression I can't tell what the side effects are because I take other meds. It helped me to know the benefits can ware off after a while because that happened to me. You know how depression is, I wondered if it was in my head. Thank you When I started I felt great. I was so excited because I han't felt well for years (had a major set back 3-4 yrs ago.) Not only felt good it gave me hope. Then after 9 mos. it stopped working. I just thought I was going through a lull in depression. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. F 39 1.3 years
12/16/2006
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 1  depression, pain, bCFS, Fibro. HELL,YES, IT CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN!!! I've only taken it for less two weeks, 10 mg. a day, and I'm binging, can't stop eating!!! Grazing like a cow...CARBS, CARBS, CARBS!!![/b] I don't care how depressed I am, I'm not staying on it! I've denied myself and killed myself trying to keep the weight off, after a 70 lb. paxil gain! Even falling of the food wagon, I didn't gain more than one or two, and it came off right away, and I cared about it! Now...so discouraged!! The biggest indicator about this is the number of people who have posted: I AM AFRAID TO WEIGH MYSELF!! Sorry, Doc...if you think depression makes you suicidal, try being someone who's fought weight gain all her life, and has maintained a 90 pound loss for six years. In two weeks, I've gotten too fat for my clothes!!! And, it's FLAB! For six years I followed a modified all protein diet, or Lindora, or WW...! I WAS a guerilla fighter in the war on fat, and now I can't stay away from food! My Doc SAYS it's not F 52 13 days
12/16/2006
 5  depression possibly worse migraines (its so hard to tell for sure), increased sex drive I've had a lifelong battle with severe depression, and I have been quite happy with cymbalta. Literally! F 47 8 months
12/14/2006
 4  Anxiety/Depression Jaw Clenching at night which caused ear pain, NO sex drive, difficulty reaching orgasm, emotionally void Weight loss (helped with anxious eating), decreased appetite, decreased anxiety Overall, I am pleased with the results I have had with Cymbalta. It has definitely decreased my appetite and need to munch on any food available. I had taken Effexor XR previously and it made me miserable and angry, but I have not had these problems with Cymbalta. I don't know if "emotionally void" is a valid assessment; perhaps I was always so emotional that what I am feeling now is "normal". I am just not used to not being on an emotional rollercoaster, make sense?? F 33 6 weeks
12/13/2006
 4  Depression/Anxiety Initially some mild headaches and vision blurring. Now I get mild headaches, head buzzing or light headedness if I miss a dose. Some stomach discomfort occasionally for a few minutes right after taking it. Often can't stop yawning about 3:30 PM daily for about an hour. This really kicked me out of the doldrums quite quickly. I lost weight and felt great. After 7 months I do not feel any depression or anxiety but am not sure if I even need it anymore either. Have gained back all of the weight I lost and have a big appetite. I would recommend this medication - Wellbutrin didn't do a thing for me. F 50 7 days
12/12/2006
 3  Neuropathic pain Sleepiness during the day (I will fall asleep easily if I sit down during the day), yawning all the time, very vivid dreams, leg jerks, dry mouth/ bad taste during night, upset stomach (bloating/flatulance/bouts of diarrhea), difficulty reaching orgasm, but *much* more intense and longer lasting than previously when it happens. Am in two minds whethenr or not to continue - it really helps my pain a lot, but the side effects are quite severe. Worst is the constant sleepiness - keep nodding off all the time. I do sleep much better at night now - even though I keep waking, I used to sleep really poorly so this is an improvement (but I always wake with a horrible taste in my mouth). For the first month couldn't get an orgasm at all but after 4 weeks could manage it with a lot of effort. Now its easier and, after the effort, it lasts much longer than before and is an all over body feeling. Feels a bit tantric actually. My partner enjoys the extra length of time it takes too - though can be pretty exhausting after an hour so sex happens less then before since it needs plenty of time. Would actually really miss this now. Did stop briefly taking it because of the sleepiness but the pain came back big time. Am just hoping the side-effects will lessen in time. If not, will have to decide if the good outweighs the bad. M 46 3 months
12/12/2006
 1  depression/anxiety vomiting, dry heves, sweating horrible, bad stomach pains. The first day I took it by midnight I was vomiting and having serious stomach pains. Lasted almost 24 hours. Decided it must have been a stomach flu and took another dose. First thing next morning same symptoms. Thank goodness only lasted six hours this time. After reading these comments have decieded to not take it. I'll go back to old school prozac if have too. These side effects are dibilitating, F 32 2 days
12/9/2006
 1  Chronic pain I have been on Cymbalta, 60 mg, for over 2 years. My doctor has switched to doing his prescriptions electronically, and has failed to fill my prescription. I've known this is a very dangerous drug since I tried to quite 6 months ago and almost committed suicide, making my family "babysit" me until I got back on the medication. This took 5 days. After that experience, I took this medication religously, because I feared what I would do to myself. However, my negligent doctor has put me in the same situation again. I am on day 4 of being off and again am suicidal and can't function. I can only lay in bed and cry- my vision is blurred and I am dizzy when standing and have an undescribable mental fog. I don't know if I'll make it through the weekend until I can hopefully get back on on Monday. I started Cymbalta for chronic pain reasons only. I was not depressed. I was 21 years old and happy except for the neck pain I'd had from a 5 year old car wreck. Since being on it, I've had F 23 2 years
12/8/2006
 5  depression/anxiety at 30 mg - sleepiness and dry mouth; at 60 mg insomnia, low sex drive, constipation Cymbalta has really helped me a lot. The only negative is the insomnia and constipation, but I have found that as time goes by, the insomnia is not as severe and I am waking up less and less in the night (going to sleep is not a problem, the problem was that I kept waking up). For constipation, I have solved that problem by eating a high fiber diet: high fiber cereal for breakfast (Fiber 1 Honey Clusters is fantastic!); peanut butter or beans and multi-grain bread for lunch; and beans and brown rice for dinner, or a whole baked potato with skin, lots of veggies and fruit and high fiber snack bars and nuts. My sex drive has decreased, and it's harder to orgasm, but when I do orgasm it is unbelievable, definitely not like before. One thing about Cymbalta is that I no longer like the taste of alcohol so I don't drink anymore whereas before I started taking it I was drinking about 2-3 drinks per night. So if I took Cymbalta for no other reason it would be because of that. However, I F 42 45 days
12/6/2006
 4  Depression; anxiety 7 pound weight loss in a week! I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me how long is it before the drug kicks in? I wasn't sure if it is the normal 2 week span or not. I like the weight loss effect but my mood hasn't changed. F 34 6 days
12/5/2006
 3  depression/anxiety After being on Lexapro for about 6 months, am now taking Cymbalta. Have noticed significant weight gains, 30 pounds in about 3 months but eating habits have not changed and working out twice as much as I used to due to increased energy. About ready to get off of Cymbalta if weight stays on. Anyone else have this problem? M 42 4 days
12/5/2006
 2  depression fatigue sleepiness wanted to go to bed very early dry eyes anxiety with adrenalin rushes i did not notice enough difference on cymbalta my deprsssion was somewhat better but not worth the side effects it did nothing for my aches and joint pain unless it made it worse it has made me feel lethargic and sleepy a lot F 58 4 days
12/5/2006
 2  depression on my fifth day lethargic, foggy feeling, diconnected, hard to focus. I am not sure what to do about this-I was sick 2.5 days last week, and thought I had the flu, but now I am wondering if it is the is not this cymbalta..... F 39 5 days
12/4/2006
 2  depression on my fifth day lethargic, foggy feeling, diconnected, hard to focus,my eyes feel like they have a film over them I am not sure what to do about this-I was sick 2.5 days last week, and thought I had the flu, but now I am wondering if it is the is not this cymbalta..... F 39 5 days
12/4/2006
 5  anziety , depression, back pain inogasmia In response to the person whose comment was "a godsend" - I agree. In response to the person who is having trouble getting Bluecross to pay for the drug - I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO administered by PersCare in California. They paid for the drug and I had a very small co-pay. Keep attempting to get the drug covered. You may have to request to correspond to a supervisor or may have to write some letters to your insurance provider. Keep trying - wear them down; it;s worth it. F 43 25 days
12/3/2006

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