Who takes this drug and if you do, have you gotten any of the side-effects???? What dose did you start with??? TIA "If Travis was here, he would tell you I didn't kill him" - jodi arias to Det. Flores
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I started taking Cymbalta 30mg once in the AM and the same in the PM. I started it about six weeks ago. I take it for nerve pain, not for depression and so far, no side effects at all. Jeanne R1306468436.1934788 PostsRegistered 7/5/2010 i am looking to find if there is no side effect 
 On 5/26/2011 erniesdaughter said: I started taking Cymbalta 30mg once in the AM and the same in the PM. I started it about six weeks ago. I take it for nerve pain, not for depression and so far, no side effects at all. I have taken the same daily dosage since 2008 - but for fibromyalgia pain - and there's been little to no side effects. It's one of the "easier" meds. to handle.
dgluvr1306476836.0974954 PostsRegistered 5/12/2008 On 5/26/2011 Jeanne R said: i am looking to find if there is no side effect
I'm sure there are side effects- they list them on the tv commercial- the fact that some posters don't have any doesn't mean you will or won't for whatever reason you take it just like any other meds or supplements or treatments. You can find out on the website WebMD.com Last edited on 5/27/2011 I tried to take it for a while, but never got up to more than 30mg once per day. I actually had to dump out half the capsule and then two thirds of the capsule, because the side effects for me were quite noticeable at any dose, no matter how small. My main side effect was turning into a lump on my couch. I think my problems with the med resemble a problem with clearance out of my body in a timely manner. It almost seemed like the drug kept building up in my system. Perhaps you will have better luck. I was thinking of asking my doc to write a script to a compounding pharmacy for Cymbalta so they will make me 5mg capsules to use when my nerve pain in my back gets too bad to handle. winamac11306486693.26723741 PostsRegistered 12/29/2010Indiana I haven't taken any of these drugs, but I sell in the antidepressant market. Cymbalta is a good product and it's not one I promote. It works well on depression and fibromyalgia. There aren't a ton of side effects with it--start low--go slow. "Friends don't let friends...drink white zinfandel" Thanks for all the replies. My husband has peripheral neuropathy and his Neurologist just prescribed it for him. His first appt. was on Tuesday. He had a thorough exam. Then, he ordered an MRI, a battery of blood work including 2 hr. glucose tolerance test. He called the Cymbalta in on Tuesday but told him not to start until all these tests were finished. I think he's starting on 30 mg. QD, then gradually to 60 and then 90 but we don't have it here yet and he's not home so I'm not sure of the exact dosage..... His next appt. is for early July, unless something happens before then.... By then, he will have taken the drug for over a month. He has done a ton of research on this drug and is well aware of side effects. Our son is a doctor and is married to a hospital Pharmacologist. I just wanted to get some feedback from people who actually take it and what side effects, if any, they experienced.... Thanks again for all the replies... "If Travis was here, he would tell you I didn't kill him" - jodi arias to Det. Flores Hi, I take it for fibro and love it. Everyone is different. I started out at 30 and I just went up to 90 a few months ago. Was on 30 for about three months, then my regular dose was 60. Was at that level for about six years. I think I had to go up due to weight gain and the 60 wasn't enough. I take it at night; I think it makes me a little sleepy. No side effects except if I missed a dose; then you feel lousy. It's one of the drugs that after taking for so long, you have to taper off if you decide to quit. My doctor does bloodwork every three to six months (was six months until we increased the dosage)to check my liver functions. It can affect it, but after being on it all this time, liver has been normal. For me, the morning after I took Cymbalta, I felt someone had turned off the pain switch. I felt like doing things. Still get fatigued, but pain management is not much an issue now. I hope your husband has a positive outcome. Please keep up posted. Sassenach11306504631.713886 PostsRegistered 12/3/2005 On 5/27/2011 SophiaMarie said: Thanks for all the replies. My husband has peripheral neuropathy and his Neurologist just prescribed it for him. His first appt. was on Tuesday. He had a thorough exam. Then, he ordered an MRI, a battery of blood work including 2 hr. glucose tolerance test. He called the Cymbalta in on Tuesday but told him not to start until all these tests were finished. I think he's starting on 30 mg. QD, then gradually to 60 and then 90 but we don't have it here yet and he's not home so I'm not sure of the exact dosage..... His next appt. is for early July, unless something happens before then.... By then, he will have taken the drug for over a month. He has done a ton of research on this drug and is well aware of side effects. Our son is a doctor and is married to a hospital Pharmacologist. I just wanted to get some feedback from people who actually take it and what side effects, if any, they experienced.... Thanks again for all the replies... Hi SophiaMarie, I have taken it over a year. The only side effect I experienced was constipation. Other than that, I have tolerated it with no issues. I hope this helps. Sassenach Hi again everyone: He just came home with the meds. He has to take 20 mg. with breakfast for one week. He just took the first one. Then, 30 mg. every day for a month. So, he got 7 pills of the 20 mg. and a month supply of the 30 mg. The doctor said to see how they work and gradually he will bring him up to 90 mg. My husband is the most positive, least depressed person I have ever met. He has never had a side effect to any medication that he has ever taken. I'm just curious myself and wouldn't tell him about any adverse effects I read here anyway but I will observe him . He does have PTSD/Anxiety/Panic Disorder but he manages that very well. He has learned how to control an oncoming attack with mental exercises and Xanax. So, maybe the Cymbalta will help with those things too.... Again, thanks for the replies and keep them coming. They all sound so positive and I'm glad it's helping so many of you.... "If Travis was here, he would tell you I didn't kill him" - jodi arias to Det. Flores shoprgurl1306509635.1957 PostsRegistered 1/31/2006 I take this medication for depression, brought on by the beginning of menopause. I have only been on it for a month as I have switched medications. I began at 60 mg a day and now am at 90 mg a day. I have noticed I sweat more which my doctor says is a common side effect. I usually notice this at night, but not a true female hot flash. It can also cause dizziness, which I noticed a few times, but my doctor says that usually subsides once you are used to the medication, but it is something to watch for. I know it is prescribed for various reasons and I hope your husband sees improvement with it! I am thrilled with the improvement I have had with it. violann1306520073.439199 PostsRegistered 12/12/2004 I think the worst part of taking this type of med is that you can "lose interest". I found that more depressing than what I was depressed about. "Interest" does return when you stop taking the medication though. Subject1306520292.9311269 PostsRegistered 2/24/2007 Can you tell me if you have a little wooden doll that follows you wherever you go- one you wind up?????? .
SpaGal1306520313.9172916 PostsRegistered 6/5/2010 worked OK for me but the going off almost had me institutionalized...no joke! I almost was fired from my job and would strongly advise against anyone taking this pill. Gabby11306522072.1196 PostsRegistered 10/6/2004Sun City, AZ I've been taking Cymbalta for almost a month now for my osteo arthritis. The only side effect I've had is some weight loss which I don't mind because I gained 10 pounds on Lyrica. "All we are is dust in the wind". MandaKay00211306522443.9631351 PostsRegistered 12/9/2010Knoxville, Tn I had one side effect that webbie thought was not appropriate to leave up... it has to do with a decreased drive of some sort  . It was decreased to almost nothing. That was my only side effect. Withdrawl was horrible for me though! I was on it for about 2 years. I'd take it again without hesitation though if I needed it. I was on 30 mgs. SophiaMarie1306540607.2936403 PostsRegistered 3/17/2010 On 5/27/2011 Gabby1 said: I've been taking Cymbalta for almost a month now for my osteo arthritis. The only side effect I've had is some weight loss which I don't mind because I gained 10 pounds on Lyrica. Interesting. He was given Lyrica in 2007 and it made his symptoms worse. He could stand to lose about 10 lbs. That's another thing. He exercises every day but I noticed he hasn't for about a week so I really don't think he's feeling very good. He doesn't complain much so it's hard to tell... He does walk every evening. I hope your osteo gets better with this medication..... "If Travis was here, he would tell you I didn't kill him" - jodi arias to Det. Flores thalmy1306541271.012274 PostsRegistered 8/31/2009 On 5/27/2011 SophiaMarie said: Hi again everyone: He just came home with the meds. He has to take 20 mg. with breakfast for one week. He just took the first one. Then, 30 mg. every day for a month. So, he got 7 pills of the 20 mg. and a month supply of the 30 mg. The doctor said to see how they work and gradually he will bring him up to 90 mg. My husband is the most positive, least depressed person I have ever met. He has never had a side effect to any medication that he has ever taken. I'm just curious myself and wouldn't tell him about any adverse effects I read here anyway but I will observe him . He does have PTSD/Anxiety/Panic Disorder but he manages that very well. He has learned how to control an oncoming attack with mental exercises and Xanax. So, maybe the Cymbalta will help with those things too.... Again, thanks for the replies and keep them coming. They all sound so positive and I'm glad it's helping so many of you.... I don't mean any ill but when I read this, it sent up red flags for me. I suspect the Xanax is doing more than the mental exercises. I had an aunt who took Xanax. It's highly addictive and she admitted she couldn't function without it. She ended up in assisted living and the doctor felt the Xanax brought on chemically induced dementia. It was irreversible and she slowly slipped away from us. Please, be careful with this drug and find out all you can about it. Thom
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dteachr1306545556.09334 PostsRegistered 12/3/2010 I took Cymbalta for a few months. It didn't seem to be helping my depression so I stopped it. My doctor had not warned me of the side effects of just stopping. I thought I would die! Severe headaches, little shocks in my head, spacy-ness. Google side effects of Cymbalta and you can read a lot of horror stories. I advise everyone to know what they might be getting into. winamac11306580000.30323741 PostsRegistered 12/29/2010Indiana On 5/27/2011 newport said: Can you tell me if you have a little wooden doll that follows you wherever you go- one you wind up?????? That's Pristiq not Cymbalta. ETA: I may be wrong, but I thought the ad campaign was for Pristiq--similar class of drug. Last edited on 5/28/2011 "Friends don't let friends...drink white zinfandel" MandaKay00211306580690.0631351 PostsRegistered 12/9/2010Knoxville, Tn On 5/27/2011 dteachr said: I took Cymbalta for a few months. It didn't seem to be helping my depression so I stopped it. My doctor had not warned me of the side effects of just stopping. I thought I would die! Severe headaches, little shocks in my head, spacy-ness. Google side effects of Cymbalta and you can read a lot of horror stories. I advise everyone to know what they might be getting into. Yeah, the withdrawl when you come off of it is unbelievably bad!!! I was miserable for about a month and I had only been on 30 mgs (but for 1-2 years). Anyone taking it should google the side effects when coming off it. I'd still take it again though if needed b/c it worked so well for me on such a small dose. violann1306585782.9139199 PostsRegistered 12/12/2004 I had NO withdrawal issues at all, but I was only taking 30 mgs before I stopped taking it. Different strokes for different folks! Brinklii1306624618.0238263 PostsRegistered 10/6/2004Northern WI I take this for fibromyalgia and never did experience any side effects. It kicked in very quickly. I think I started at 30 mg and now take 60 mg. “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
SophiaMarie1306632219.0076403 PostsRegistered 3/17/2010 On 5/27/2011 thalmy said: On 5/27/2011 SophiaMarie said: Hi again everyone: He just came home with the meds. He has to take 20 mg. with breakfast for one week. He just took the first one. Then, 30 mg. every day for a month. So, he got 7 pills of the 20 mg. and a month supply of the 30 mg. The doctor said to see how they work and gradually he will bring him up to 90 mg. My husband is the most positive, least depressed person I have ever met. He has never had a side effect to any medication that he has ever taken. I'm just curious myself and wouldn't tell him about any adverse effects I read here anyway but I will observe him . He does have PTSD/Anxiety/Panic Disorder but he manages that very well. He has learned how to control an oncoming attack with mental exercises and Xanax. So, maybe the Cymbalta will help with those things too.... Again, thanks for the replies and keep them coming. They all sound so positive and I'm glad it's helping so many of you.... I don't mean any ill but when I read this, it sent up red flags for me. I suspect the Xanax is doing more than the mental exercises. I had an aunt who took Xanax. It's highly addictive and she admitted she couldn't function without it. She ended up in assisted living and the doctor felt the Xanax brought on chemically induced dementia. It was irreversible and she slowly slipped away from us. Please, be careful with this drug and find out all you can about it. Thalmy: I'm afraid I may have misled you when I stated that my husband "...learned how to control an oncoming attack with mental exercises and Xanax." I didn't mean that he used them together. When he feels an attack coming on, he uses the mental exercises in place of the Xanax and has been very successful with it. Not in all cases, though, and he still takes Xanax when needed, and then he will break a .5 mg. in HALF, so he's really only taking 2.5 mg. It's really hard, if not impossible to explain a "true" panic attack to people who have never had one. I have heard people say "just talk yourself out of it", etc... Not so easy... With each one, you think that this is "THE ONE that is going to take you down", even though you tell yourself that you always came through all the others.. He has a Ph.D and teaches patients how to get through them with mental exercise.... After re-reading my post, I can see where it might be mis-interpreted, because I barely understood it myself.  "If Travis was here, he would tell you I didn't kill him" - jodi arias to Det. Flores jellyBEAN1306632755.213398 PostsRegistered 6/6/2009 I was prescribed this years ago for chronic pain and depression. As I recall, it made my heart race and I felt like I was full of anxiety. I am not a pill popper and I don't really believe in taking pills to treat problems in the body that doctors don't understand what causes in the first place. I stopped taking them. They wanted to put me on something else, but I just thought I could live with the symptoms on my own.
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