what are the side effects of cymbalta? could an anxiety attack be a side effect?
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The "official" side effects of Cymbalta are nausea, Constipation, Decreased appetite, dizziness, Dry mouth, fatigue, increased sweating, Loss of strength or energy, sleepiness.\n\nYour pharmacist should have given you a listing of information you need to know about Cymbalta.\n\nNothing shows anxiety attacks as a side effect.  In fact, research is being done on Cymbalta FOR anxiety attacks.\n\nMy guess is that the anxiety attacks are part of the condition, rather than the result of the medication.\n\nObviously, though, the best bet is to talk to the doctor instead of relying on information here.  Regardless of what people may say, doctors DO know best when it comes to these things.
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I started taking Cymbalta about 3 weeks ago.  I too experienced nausea for about the first 8 days.  It started to get better and now only very minor.  I would stick it out if it seems to be helping you at all.  Also, I don't know about you, but I did not start feeling "better" until after 2 full weeks and then it was slow.  I felt kind of empty for the first 2 weeks.
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A potentially fatal drug interaction caused by combining drugs that raise the level of serotonin in the patient's nervous system to dangerously high levels. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include shivering, overreactive reflexes, nausea, low-grade fever, sweating, delirium, mental confusion, and coma. \ni have not heard of getting this while using cymbalta alone but that dosen't mean it can't happen. ask your dr.
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Drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever).\n\nA serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.\n\n\nPRECAUTIONS:\nBefore taking alprazolam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam); or if you have any other allergies.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, severe lung/breathing problems (e.g., COPD, sleep apnea), drug or alcohol abuse.\n\nThis drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.\n\nCaution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness.\n\nAlprazolam is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.\n\nThis drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.\n\n\nDRUG INTERACTIONS:\n\n\nYour healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.\n\nThis drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: certain azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), delavirdine, sodium oxybate.\n\nIf you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting alprazolam.\n\nBefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clozapine, digoxin, disulfiram, kava.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that affect the removal of alprazolam from your system (CYP 3A4 substrates, inhibitors and inducers) such as: other azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, voriconazole), certain anti-depressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone), certain anti-seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital), cimetidine, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), ritonavir, St John's wort.\n\nTell your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, tricyclic anti-depressants such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.\n\nCheck the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients which cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.\n\nCigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication (through liver enzyme induction). Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking because your dose may need to be adjusted.\n\nDo not start or stop any medicine wi
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Possible side effects include:\n\nheadache, agitation, depression, fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, dyphonia (Difficulty in speaking), horseness, throat infections, cataracts, nasal stuffiness/sinusitis, brochospasm, cough, wheezing, dry mouth, dyspepsia (Upper abdominal discomfort, often chronic or persistent, colloquially referred to as "indigestion." ), and nausea\n\nNo urinary hesitancy listed
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Common Side Effects: \nCheck with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\nincreased appetite \nindigestion \nnervousness or restlessness \n\nLess frequent or rare: \nCheck with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\ndarkening or lightening of skin color \ndizziness or lightheadedness \nflushing of face or cheeks \nhiccups \nincreased joint pain (after injection into a joint) \nincreased sweating \nsensation of spinning \n\nAlways Notify Doctor: \nLess common \n\nDecreased or blurred vision \nfrequent urination \nincreased thirst
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upset stomach.\nas with any pill that provides extra energy, some individuals will experience tremors, rapid heart rate, palpitations, and increased blood pressure. In addition, because the drug has caffeine in it, some users may also experience insomnia. \nsome people can begin to feel jittery and nervous. It is important to follow the recommended dose instructions to help prevent this from happening\nThis is what it said about leptoprin, and they said that lipovarian was the same...it's the discount version of leptoprin.
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I take cymbalta for depression and anxiety.  It works really well and I am happy with it.\n\nThe only side effects that I have had are no sex drive for about the first two weeks to a month of taking it, and I need to take the pill with food or it makes me sick to my stomach.\n\nOther than that I have no complaints, and the medication has made me feel alot better.
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rapid and/or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, sleeplessness, tremors, nausea, nervousness, tingling sensations, chest pain, noticeable changes in behavior, loss of consciousness, or other similar symptoms
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Prozac has many side effect.  Loss of sexual drive, weight gain, paranoia (rare).  Any pharmacist can give you a print out.  Likewise, the net offes many sites to help.  \n\nI've included one link below.
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking clonidine and seek emergency medical attention: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \na very slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute); or \nunusually high or low blood pressure (severe headache, redness of the face, neck, and chest, dizziness, and fainting). \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take clonidine and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following:\n\nunusual fatigue, dizziness, or tiredness; \nheadache; \nconstipation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; \ninsomnia; or \na dry mouth (sucking on ice chips or sugarless hard candy may relieve this side effect). \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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What are the possible side effects of paroxetine? \n\n If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking paroxetine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nan irregular heartbeat or pulse; \nlow blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); \nhigh blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); \nunusual bleeding or bruising; or \nfever or chills. \nLess serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take paroxetine and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\nheadache; \ntremor, nervousness, or anxiety; \nnausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight; \nsleepiness or insomnia; or \ndecreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.\n\n\nJust to let you know I took it and it wasnt that great for me. It caused more depresion than I had. Come to find out I had anxiety/panic and this wasnt a good treatment for me\n\n\nnormally they reduce the dose to take you off. thoughts of suicide happen as a result. If you feel this way go to you nearest emergency room for help.
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Hello:\nThis answer is in response to your question posted about anxiety, xanax and trazadone.\nTrazadone is an atypical anti-depressant, quite ancient in pscyhopharmacology. It was originally used strictly for depression, but the main side effect was sedation and drowsiness. Many doctors today now use it to help people suffering from insomnia, however it will give you a hangover effect the next day, some people worse than others. If you have been on trazadone for a while, more than a few weeks, you will want to taper off the medication. I dont know what dose you are on, usually somewhere between 50 and 150 mg at night. Taper from 150 to 100 for two weeks, then taper down from 100 to 50 for two weeks, then taper down from 50 and break the pills in half so you get 25 mg and take that for a week. That way you wont have the side effects of coming off the med too quickly.\nNow as far as xanax (alprazolam) this is in a group of sedatives called "benzodiazapines". They have been around a long time, and have been used for ages for anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia. The problem with this class of drugs are that they are controlled by the DEA which means they have potential for abuse, tolerance and addiction. Be careful with this class of drugs though, they really cause sedation. I dont know what dose you were given but as a physician I never start someone any higher than 0.25 mg one to three times per day depending on how bad their symptoms are. These will definately cause sedation, incoordination, dizziness, loss of balance and you absolutely cannot drive or operate any machinery until you know how your own body is going to be affected by them. They are wonderful drugs if used as prescribed and used appropriately. They are falling out of favor with new drugs like Effexor-XR, paxil, zoloft, cymbalta, all of which are used for depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and sometimes obsessive compulsive disorders. I would talk to your doctor about your symptoms and you both can make a decision together as to the appropriate therapy for your symptoms. A lot of physicians are becoming "scared" to prescribe the benzodiazepines because they are DEA controlled and the docs are afraid they will lose their licenses if they over prescribe them. My point of view on these drugs are that if a patient really needs them, then it is in the doctors oath to help the patient. The benzodiazepines include not only xanax (alprazolam) but valium (diazepam), ativan (lorazepam), halcion (strictly for sleep because it so incredibly sedating, dalamane (also for sleep but bad hangover effect the next day) and klonipin (clonazepam). They all act in the same fashion but some work very quickly some work very slowly on the body.\nWhen I do use one of these drugs for anxiety disorder or panic attacks, I usually use xanax very low dose or klonipin at a low dose to take ONLY AS NEEDED when you feel an attack coming on. The benifit of xanax is that is rapid acting (half an hour) as opposed to klonipin which takes an hour or so. The best thing is discuss this with a physcian you feel comfortable with and who is amenable to prescribing this class of drugs.\nI hope this helped answer your questions and alleviate some of your concerns.\nRegards,\nWarren Shaffer, M.D.
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Cymbalta is a SSNRI.  This is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.  It is used to control depression or pain.  Some of the side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, tremors, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, decreased appetite, sweating, blurred vision, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, abnormal orgasm.  It takes about 4 weeks to feel the effects of the drug.  Do not abrubtly discontinue taking it.  That is all I know about it.
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I only take Zoloft and Niravam, but my cousin was recently put on Cymbalta...she has had severe debilitating headaches and cannot go to work...She also says she has the desire to mutilate and kill herself and others.
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Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Lexapro. \n\nMore common side effects may include: \nConstipation, decreased appetite, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, impotence, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, runny nose, sinusitis, sleepiness, sweating\n\nLess common side effects may include: \nAbdominal pain, abnormal dreaming, allergic reactions, blurred vision, bronchitis, chest pain, coughing, earache, fever, gas, heartburn, high blood pressure, hot flushes, increased appetite, irritability, joint pain, lack of concentration, lack of energy, lack of orgasm, light-headedness, menstrual cramps, migraine, muscle pain, nasal congestion, neck and shoulder pain, pain in arms or legs, palpitations, rash, ringing in the ears, sinus congestion, sinus headache, stomachache, tingling, toothache, tremors, urinary problems, vertigo, vomiting, weight changes, yawning\n\nA variety of very rare side effects have also been reported. Check with your doctor if you develop any new or unusual symptoms.
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The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rash and dizziness. Nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention occur infrequently.