CYMBALTA Reviews (DULOXETINE)Average Rating: 2.7 (2744 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CYMBALTA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CYMBALTA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Depression / Chronic Headaches | I have been on Cymbalta for about six weeks now and have experienced the following: dry mouth, slight tremors that have dissipated, and night sweats that are frequent and soak my bed so much that I have been forced to change sheets in the middle of the night - let alone impair my sleep greatly. If anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent the night sweats I would greatly appreciate it - thank you. | Mentally I have been a lot more relaxed and not feeling as overwhelmed or angry (seething anger). It has increased my desire to get out, which is great because after my auto accident over a year ago I have been | F | 38 | 6 weeks | 8/3/2005 | 3 | 6 months | very spaced out | found out I was really Bipolar instead of just depressed. Made my mania out of control and made me want to steal thinsg all the time. | F | 22 | 6 months | 7/30/2005 | 3 | 6 months | very spaced out | found out I was really Bipolar instead of just depressed. Made my mania out of control and made me want to steal thinsg all the time. | F | 22 | 6 months | 7/30/2005 | 4 | fibromylgia | sleepy, loss of appetite | taken about a month. Waiting to see how I do a little later on. | F | 53 | 1 months | 7/14/2005 | 5 | depression,fibromyalgia | first two weeks severe drowsiness around 2 pm & 6 pm; no decrease in libido, but inabilty to orgasm | I feel SO much better! I am alive again. Helped fibro pain as well. I decided that feeling this good is worth lack of orgasm. I switched from taking cymbalta in the morning to bedtime and that has helped the orgasm problem because the drug level is pretty low at bedtime, so the problem isn't as bad | F | 42 | 3 months | 7/8/2005 | 4 | Major depression, anxiety | So far nothing, I have a rash on my lower legs, but still not sure what it's from. I'm on a lot of other meds, so could be from one of them, or something I ate???? | I haven't felt this good in years! I've tried almost every antidepressant out there! I was to the point of not giving a crap about anything and sleeping almost all day. I'm now up early and going all day and feel like living again!! I love it!! | F | 46 | 1 months | 7/8/2005 | 5 | EXTREME HEALTH ANXIETY / DEPRESSION | THE ONLY SIDE EFFECTS I EXPERIENCED WAS PROBLEMS REACHING ORGASM. | I WAS HAVING CHEST PAINS, MY BREATHING WAS SO MESSED UP THAT I WAS HYPERVENTALATING ALL THE TIME NOT TO MENTION PANIC ATTACKS. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL I STARTED TAKING CYBALTA. TRIED TAKING EFFEXOR, BUSPAR, ZOLOFT, TRAZADONE, XANAX AND NONE OF THEM WORKED UNTIL I STARTED TAKING CYBALTA. WITHIN 4 DAYS IT STARTING WORKING. CHEST PAINS STARTED TO GO AWAY, MY BREATHING RETURNED TO NORMAL, WASNT CONSTANTLY WORRYING ABOUT MY HEALTH AND NOW AFTER 3 WEEKS OF TAKING IT I FEEL GREAT. | M | 29 | 3 weeks | 6/23/2005 | 1 | depression | extreme arrthmya | I thought I had a heart attack and I thought I was going to die. It didn't get better until my doctor took me off the medicine. I wouldn't reconmend anyone to go on this medicine especially if they have any type of heart condiitons. I had no heart condition but it still messed me up! | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 6/21/2005 | 4 | depression | fatigue, sleepiness, carb and sugar cravings and quesiness. Feel a bit bloated and gassy, may have put on a few pounds but afraid to get on the scale. | So, far after 7 weeks, I'm now up to 60mg for major depression. This is so much better than the Prozac/Wellbutrin cocktail I was on. Libido is coming back and am able to orgasm. I actually smile now and my sense of humor has come back. I am also able to read for awhile, something that I could not do before due to a lack of concentration. | F | 37 | 7 weeks | 6/20/2005 | 4 | Fibromyalgia | Hair loss (2 mo), very dry skin, several areas on face (like age spots), gained 20 pounds in 4 mos, cravings especially during the night. | I started taking it in October of 04 and within 2 weeks it did start to help with the pain of fibro. I was taking 60 mg up until 2 weeks ago, but it stopped working. I have had to gradually come off of it because the pain is intense while moving away from it, for me. I am now completely off and was worried the pain would increase. There has been pain weaning back and I am hoping to start something else, but the weight gain is getting out of hand. I have lost a pound and 1/2 over the past two weeks coming off. For the time I did take it, it did work very well for the pain and than slowly stopped. The problem is, over 60mg does not make a difference. | F | 48 | 7 months | 6/4/2005 | 5 | Anxiety and Depression | After taking Cymbalta for two months, I had a rash that was itchy for a short time, but it is gone now. I have an odd sensation that feels like hunger, along with flatulence. I also have been experiencing mild diarrhea on and off recently but I'm not sure it's because of this medication. I have maintained my usual weight. | I have been taking this medication for about 2 months and it has helped me so much. I felt good within just a few days of taking it. Now nothing bothers me and I sleep better. I feel great. | F | 60 | 2 months | 5/29/2005 | 2 | depression | Sweating and lots of it. Also loss of libido, inability to reach orgasm. | It did not relieve the depression. | F | 39 | 120 days | 5/28/2005 | 5 | depression | Major side efects were hair loss (which is a possible side effect of many antidepressants and ease of losing wieght. | other antidepressants which I have taken include Paxil, Zoloft, Imipramine and Lexapro. All of these were not effective. Cymbalta is so good that I am willing to put up with the hair loss. | F | 15 | 7 months | 5/11/2005 | 3 | anxiety/depression | At first I had indegestion really badly.So I went from 30 mgs nothing (was on for 6 days) then I saw another dr. and we decided to try a lower dose to I started back on 20 mgs, after 10 days I became very itchy all over.I didnt even think it could be from the med,(which is odd for me b/cI am usually med-a-phobic..Now Iam on day 16 and am so itchy now I am afraid it is from the med,(and if it is Iam so scared I willget worse reactions) MY dr just sent me for bloodwork, and told me not to take it tonight.. | I really hope this itchy is not from the med,b/c I was thinking it might be working.Even at such a low dose.anyone know how long it takes to be out of your system??feel free to e-mail any advice. thanks | F | 35 | 16 days | 5/11/2005 | 4 | Major Depression & Anxiety | I am now on my fifth month taking Cymbalta after trying Lexapro (didn't work). I have had trouble sleeping, though I guess it could still be related to the depression. I fall asleep but then wake up 3 or 4 times in the night with food cravings. THe depression has improved but my moods still are not where iwant them. | M | 41 | 5 months | 5/9/2005 | 1 | anxiety and depression | I felt physically ill during the first 3 weeks at 60 mg on this med. While that subsided, I then felt a progressive feeling of being in a general stupor. Lethargy, significant effects on short-term memory to the point it was affecting my ability to work efficiently. I finally took myself off and have been experiencing significant dizziness to the point of being concerned about driving. For a mild depression, I would not recommend. | M | 42 | 4 months | 5/5/2005 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | loss of short-term memory, difficulty concentrating | F | 33 | 4 months | 5/3/2005 | 3 | Nerve Pain | First week very tired in the late afternoon. Second week started to get some pain relief. Third week feeling more awake and energized. Some insomnia. Itching, tingling hands and feet. | Adjustment to medication seems to go along a specified path. Not at maximum dose yet so not sure if it will help with pain in the long run. | F | 51 | 3 weeks | 4/21/2005 | 2 | Neuropathy | Itching and tingling in feet and hands | Strange tingling in hands and feet started almost immediately. I thought it was starting to help with the pain, but couldn't tolerate the pins and needles in hands and feet. I was only on 20mg when this symptom started. | F | 45 | 8 days | 4/14/2005 | 5 | depression | nausea, decreased appetite, night sweats, constipation, difficulty with orgasm | I have dealt with depression for many years and have tried many medicines. I was on Remeron for several years, but gained 25 lbs. Cymbalta has changed my whole perspective on life - instead of just trying to get through the days, I am enjoying life, my family, friends, and hobbies so much more. The side effects for me have been gentler than with other antidepressants I've tried, and with time, most of them have disappeared or been greatly reduced. The only thing I continue to experience are the night sweats and although I often have to change during the night, it is worth it for the greatly increased quality of life. Also, I lost the 25 lbs that I gained on the Remeron without even thinking about it. | F | 42 | 4 months | 4/13/2005 |