Cymbalta side effects

I've been on Cymbalta now for about 2 months to treat terrible PMS and aches and pains from Fibromayagia, I am on 60 now and I must say it has made a HUGE difference, I am feeling much better and not as sore or moody. I had the Mirena removed because of it's terrible side effects and found that my migraines have lessoned and with the help of Cymbalta, I feel soooo much better and more myself.

I just started Cymbalta yesterday...after having the Mirena in for two months, removed last week thankfully, I was then diagnosed with Fibromayagia. The Mirena made my migraines worse, I had terrible mood swings, irritated very easily, etc. I'm a 38 year old mom of 3 kids and I cannot keep living with mood swings and aches and pains constantly. I heard good things about Cymbalta and hope it works for me...last night I felt nausea and developed a bad headache, stayed up most of the night. Today, just very tired, feeling ok, a little calmer...I have NO appetite what so ever..I feel full actually. I am going to give it a fair shot and then write back...I know my system just needs to adjust..starting out at 30, after 2 weeks, moving up to 60. We'll take it one day at a time I guess. I find it amazing reading all of these blogs..everyone reactions are so alike and different at the same time! Good luck All!

I have been on Cymbalta for close to 2 years for the last several months I have been forgetting more and more.. more frequently! My doctor increased my dosage from 90mg to 120mg. Now, I have had a nervous breakdown/anxiety attack was admitted to the hospital's outpatient treatment program and have lowered it back to 60mg. It is very hard to ween off of. The hospital doctor has prescribed Lamictal and Trazadone and my gastroenternogist has put me on Amitryptiline. Gee I feel like a Pharmacist now. This sucks! All for Clinical Depression and Fibromyalgia and IBS, Does anyone else have memory problems while on Cymbalta??? email me ******to talk.

Cymbalta has been a lifesaver for me. There is one annoying thing though... constipation. It's probably due to my other meds. as well but it is well worth the "effort" to stay on it. I have tried virtually every anti-depressant out there. I've had allergic reactions to many medications that have left me with proximal muscle damage (muscles closest to your body) and during the 10 years I was on Lithium (the first and major cause),. then cholesterol meds. such as statins, I had to have several surgeries to fix what muscles were breaking down (total rotator tear from simple exercise). Anyway, all this to say I had severe depression, was officially un-diagnosed bipolar, got off the statins, Lithium and got somewhat better. Then three other meds. did this to me so my body really reacts strangely to meds. Cymbalta has really helped me to function and not want to just die. Stay on it if you can. There aren't many better choices out there.(I asked to be put on the highest dose 300 mg 1 per day to see if I'd get the muscle pains that start at the top of the thigh and shoulders)

I have been on Cymbalta for about 6 months now and I have had to learn to live with at least 7 days a month of yeast infection symptoms. I know this is a side effect of Cymbalta, as I advocate against using medication whenever possible. I have only had this condition since starting this med, and over the counter creams and suppositories don't affect it or help at all.

Has anyone else had this? My doctor does not believe there is a link but I know this to be my truth.

I am a 49 year old female I took Cymbalta for 3 days and on the 4th morning I woke up with severe blurred vision and roaring in my ears that was April 26,2008. My ears are still ringing. I clenched my teeth so hard in my sleep I traumatized one of my upper molars which resulted in a root canal and crown. I have been to a ENT to have my ears checked, he said I had minimal hearing loss and gave me lipo flavonoid to take for the ringing. I just went to a neurologist today who is requesting an MRI on my brain to rule out a tumor. I don't know if this is a coincidence or not ,I know the clenching caused the damage to my tooth. The neurologist said ringing in the ears is not a side effect of Cymbalta. My life has been a nightmare since I took it.

I had been on Effexor for about three years and could no longer stand the side effects so doc put me on Cymbalta. Wonder drug to start with. I felt happy, normal. After two weeks on 30mg per day the doc increased the dose to 60mg per day. SHEER HELL! It started with a mild pain in my left foot and after a week at 60mg both my feet were swollen with intense burning and incredible pain. Went off the meds and four weeks later I am still in intense pain and my feet feel permanently on fire. Anti-inflammatories only take the edge off the pain but not the burning

I took my first Cymbalta this am and it is like nightmare starting all over again. I took Wellbutrin for about 6 years and several times a week, when I tried to go to sleep, my hips, feet and legs would begin to hurt. Then every time about 3 seconds after I'd actually fall asleep I would have a severe myoclonic jerk and scream out. This showed up on a sleep study. The doctor showed me and my husband the video. He said it was the strangest thing he'd ever seen and planned to take the video to the next conference he went to. Everyone, pharmacists, doctors and neurologist said it couldn't be coming from medication. The sleep doctor put me on Ambien CR, but after almost pulling out in front of a car that I swear wasn't there a split second ago, no more ambien. Another doctor put me on Clonopin which has helped. After going on Lacmictal as a hormone/mood stabilizer and tapering off Wellbutrin, after almost instantly six the myoclonic jerks totally stopped. Was doing well until increased the dose of Lamictal from 100 to 200mg. Followed package increased as instructed. At 200mg felt like ants were crawling all over me. Immediately came back down to 100, then to 50 then to 25mg. No lunch. Stayed off of Lamicatal for about a month, and tried 50 mgs. Still itching almost as soon as I took it. Am doing pretty good on Clonopin for complex PTSD and Concerta for ADD but still have depression severe mood swings. My new Doctor insisted Cymbalta was exactly what I needed. After just one dose the myoclonic jerks started again. Had 5 in about 30 minutes, again, 3 to 4 seconds after I go sleep. And my feet, legs and hips hurt again, every time I lay down. Is there no end to this misery? It seems you just cannot win. I just need to vent and find another sympathetic soul who has been there. I think my husband has had about all he can take, and I can't say as I blame him. Thanks for letting me express my frustration.

While taking Cymbalta last year I developed ligament pain in my knee. It ended being quite severe. I went off the Cymbalta. I began again to take it a couple weeks ago thinking that maybe it was mistaken and that the med wasn't the cause. Now I have severe pain in my hip. I am sure now that my body does not do well although I feel much relief for my depression. It not a good trade off.

Anybody experience an allergic reaction. I have intense itching on feet. Eyes and throat itch as well. Been taking cymbalta for 2 weeks. First 20mg now 30mg while simultaneously tapering off paxil from 20mg now down to 10mg. The itchiness may be enough to cause me to stop cymbalta even though it is helping.

Jeff

For the sake of our wonderful world of insurance hmo's, I had to stop taking my Effexor. I've taken cymbalta 60mg for 3mo and no side effects at all. Moods stabilized, a bit irritable (but live in my world). Fibro pain gone, some fatigue and days end. Migraines, have not had one since I started. Talk with your doc about adding some concerta with it for energy and concentration. The combination work wonders for me. Age 52 raising a 4th grade grandson, with 5 other grandchildren that I have over 2 - 3 times a week and work from home, and volunteer when I can. So I still have a full life boys and girls. And you can too.

Cymbalta made me gain weight, 20 lbs in one year, in fact. I was on it for migraines. It was a shame because it worked.

I've been on Cymbalta for months now, 120 mg per day, and the only side effect I had when I started was drowsiness. I still get tired now if I take it in the morning, but since I've gone to taking it at night, the drowsiness has gotten much better

anyone get sexual side effects?

I am a 36 year old female who has been taking Cymbalta for almost a month now. I currently take 30 mg once per day, in the morning. Here's my story: For the past two years, I have been living with chronic pain, mostly in my back. I've also not slept well either. I could never get comfortable enough to fall asleep and if I did fall asleep, I'd wake up in pain. My Doctor has put me through numerous tests. I have finally got my thyroid medicine regulated and I've tested negative for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus. So, my Doctor wanted me to try Cymbalta. She said that it was originally an antidepressant, which we know I don't need, but she said it has been successful in helping patients with Fibromyalgia. I was very skeptical about taking it, especially after reading the blogs on ****** about it. I spoke with a coworker who is on it and she said it has helped her tremendously. She had severe migraines. Well, I tried it, and in only a few days I felt a lot of relief from my pain. It didn't make it go away 100%, but I would say it helps a good 80%. That is so much more manageable than without it. I've only been taking it for about 3 weeks. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor next week. I have a feeling that she will put me on it twice per day though. It helps a lot during the day, but I think it wears off before bedtime. However, I have been sleeping much better since I've been on it. I don't think it makes me any sleepier during the day. But, I've been living with fatigue for a while now!

how long does it take to gey off 60mg a day

ive been on cymbalta for about 4 months for anxiety/ mood disorder. it controls my severe mood swings VERY well and doesnt leave me feeling robotic. the only problem i have with the drug is that it makes me feel extremely sleepy throughout the day on occasion. this is extremely annoying being a new college student with exams and lectures to have to deal with.

I' m a 49 year old female. I took this nasty drug for just two days to try to control chronic pain of fibromyalgia. The first day I was ok. The second day I was on my way to work when I felt a severe attack of diarrhea. I didn't make it to work. I pulled into a parking lot and before I could get to a bathroom I lost complete control of my sphincter muscle and messed all over myself. In the meantime I was projectile vomiting. My heart was racing and I felt like I was going to die. The only thing that kept me from calling 911 on my cell phone was the embarrassment of having soiled myself! It was one of the most frightening and horrible experiences of my life!