Does anyone out there have any experience with Cymbalta?

Answer:
This drug is too new for anyone to have much experience with the side-effects or how to get off of it. It is comparable to Effexor as it is a SSNRI and works on norepinephrine as well as serotonin.

I was prescribed this for depression and anxiety. It seemed to help at first; but it made me very tired and lethargic. I also have experienced rapid weight gain, mood swings, nervousness, insomnia and headaches.

Quitting it has been almost impossible because of horrible withdrawals (headaches, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms). The lowest dosage is 20mg, and it only comes in a delayed-release capsule so it cannot be split or compounded.

There seems to be no recommended discontinuation plan. My doctor suggested taking it every other day; which caused horrible withdrawal symptoms.

Either be ready to take this forever or brace yourself for the sickness of a discontinuation syndrome that is as bad or worse as that of Paxil.

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No, sorry.

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Yes, my Mom seems to be helped. She's not as irritable and has begun to laugh and generally be optimistic. 60 mg for about 6 months-I'd say it took a few months for full effect for her.

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