anyone have info about a drug called Cymbalta?  Personal experiences or side effects?
467140
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.
153500
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.
627299
Don't do it.  I took the welbutrin for 1 week, I started hearing voices, I couldn't sleep, I had horrible stomach pains, vomiting and I only stopped smoking because my stomach hurt so bad.  Try cold-turkey it works the best.  If you do wind up taking the welbutrin stop taking it if you experience any side effects, it is a bad drug for some people.\n\nI don't want to scare you, but I think I should've asked before I took it-- so here, I found this post on line:\n\nI took Welbutrin for 12 days. I started having severe kidney pain with blood in my urine. After a few days I had severe/Exruciating pain in my whole body, Back, side, chest, Arms, It felt like every organ in my body was going to explode. I Also had some very disturbing sensations running through my whole body. Heart palpitations, shortness of breath. I can't begin to tell you how much pain and anxiety i was experiencing. I went to numerous different Emergency rooms and doctors in a 3 week period, and every one of them couldn't find anything wrong with me. Actually I believe they all thought I was crazy. They run all sorts of blood tests and xrays and found nothing. Finally a doc said it is possible that it was a toxic effect from the Welbutrin. I know that it has something to do with Welbutrin, I'm not sure what it was doing to me, but It almost killed me. Today, almost 5 weeks after stopping the drug, I am still not well. I still have pain in my back and arms and some weird and VERY disturbing sensations that come and go (I believe it is nerve damage) and suffer from constant dizziness and fatigue. I will see a neurologist in 2 weeks. I hope this is something that can be treated. If not my life is totally ruined! I have never been sick in my life, and have always been very active. Now I can't even work around my house without getting totally exhausted. PLEASE be careful taking this drug! It has altered my life in a way that you could never imagine! I wanted to quit smoking so bad that I ignored the side effects I experienced the very first time I took it. I will live to regret that for the rest of my life.
561684
Right now I'm on Cymbalta 60mg and Welbutrin 150mg for depression.  The Cymbalta makes it extremely difficult to have an orgasm, which REALLY, REALLY SUCKS.  But I can't live without it, and I've tried just about everything else.  The Welbutrin is good...it gives me energy.  I used to be on 300mg, and it made me jittery.  When I first start taking it, I have trouble sleeping for a few days, but that goes away.  If I take it at night, though, I have trouble sleeping.\n\nWhile I'm at it, I might as well tell you about the rest of what I've tried for depression.  Celesta, Paxil, and Prozac didn't really work for me...I don't remember any side effects.  Seroquel made me VERY sleepy...I had to come off of it for that reason.  Geodon (a mood stabilizer) also made me sleepy, and gave me terrible panic attacks.  Aderall (for supposed ADD) made me VERY hyper.  Zoloft worked great for my depression, but had the same sexual side effects as the Cymbalta I'm on now.  Cymbalta is supposed to have a much lower occurance of such side effect compared to Zoloft, I'm just unlucky.  Zoloft is terrible...I know guys who couldn't ejaculate while they were on it.\n\nI think that's it for psyche meds.  The only other thing I'm on is birth control, Ovcon50.  It's absolutely great!  I used to get really bad cramps and heavy periods that lasted 7-8 days...now I just get a dull ache if anything and my periods only last 4-5 days and are much lighter.  YAY!\n\nHope that was all helpful.  Oh, I'd just like to add that all the psych meds make you feel weird at first, kind of fuzzy-brained.  And Geodon and Welbutrin gave me heart palpatations.  The heart thing went away with Welbutrin, but I wan't on Geodon long enough to find out.\n\nOh, also, the sexual side effects are not quite as bad right before you take your next dose, because it's been 24 hours since you took it last...it's good to take it at night, just before you go to bed (if it doesn't affect your sleep), because that's typically when you'll be having sex (take it AFTER the sex).\n\nOne other thing...I've never been on Remeron, but I know for a fact that it causes weight gain.\n\nOk, that's it for me...tootles!
1020921
Most important is to get your DM controlled\n\ntreatments include:  \n- gabapentin (off-label, works for some not all, only way to know if it works for you is to give it a try.  Brand Name is Neurontin)\n- Lyrica: a new-ish controlled substance similar to gabapentin\n- Cymbalta, an SSRI with approval by the FDA for use for diabetic peripehreal neuropathic pain.  In my practice experience (in an endocrinology office) about 80% or more of the patients I have prescribed Cymbalta for have had some benefit, many significantly\n- amitriptyline, another old, off-label use.  usually given at bedtime to help relieve nighttime pain that interferes with sleep (drowsiness!)\n- percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), no experience with,  look it up\n- see a neurologist to determine if that is what the condition is; might be something else.  if it is DPN, neurologist can help with treatment.\n\nHope this helps!
1133700
I have Fibromyalgia.  My "General Practitioner" (primary care physician) diagnosed it, several years ago.  She prescribed low dose doxepin, and it worked well.  I am not "normal" but I can function better on it than without.  A few times, I have forgotten to take it; miss 3 days in a week, and I am absolutely ILL.  That reminds me of how it used to be, before I had the drug.\n\nThe drug did NOT cause the FM.  It reduces FM symptoms.  Amytryptiline has a similar effect, and similar side effects, I noted.\n\nFM is said to be similar to CFS.\n\nIt is very psychosomatic; I frequently notice increased physical pain about 15 - 30 minutes after a psychological setback.  Any infection, or insufficient rest and / or sleep, and I am bad, too; I will need analgesics, as well as the usual drug.\n\nIndeed! the body and mind interact.
881417
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.
580026
I believe it's cymbalta.
946442
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.
852140
(m)\n\nSide effects of antidepressant medications. Antidepressants may cause mild, and often temporary, side effects (sometimes referred to as adverse effects) in some people. Typically, these are not serious. However, any reactions or side effects that are unusual, annoying, or that interfere with functioning should be reported to the doctor immediately. The most common side effects of tricyclic antidepressants, and ways to deal with them, are as follows:\n\nDry mouth—it is helpful to drink sips of water; chew sugarless gum; brush teeth daily. \nConstipation—bran cereals, prunes, fruit, and vegetables should be in the diet. \nBladder problems—emptying the bladder completely may be difficult, and the urine stream may not be as strong as usual. Older men with enlarged prostate conditions may be at particular risk for this problem. The doctor should be notified if there is any pain. \nSexual problems—sexual functioning may be impaired; if this is worrisome, it should be discussed with the doctor. \nBlurred vision—this is usually temporary and will not necessitate new glasses. Glaucoma patients should report any change in vision to the doctor. \nDizziness—rising from the bed or chair slowly is helpful. \nDrowsiness as a daytime problem—this usually passes soon. A person who feels drowsy or sedated should not drive or operate heavy equipment. The more sedating antidepressants are generally taken at bedtime to help sleep and to minimize daytime drowsiness. \nIncreased heart rate—pulse rate is often elevated. Older patients should have an electrocardiogram (EKG) before beginning tricyclic treatment. \nThe newer antidepressants, including SSRIs, have different types of side effects, as follows:\n\nSexual problems—fairly common, but reversible, in both men and women. The doctor should be consulted if the problem is persistent or worrisome. \nHeadache—this will usually go away after a short time. \nNausea—may occur after a dose, but it will disappear quickly. \nNervousness and insomnia (trouble falling asleep or waking often during the night)—these may occur during the first few weeks; dosage reductions or time will usually resolve them. \nAgitation (feeling jittery)—if this happens for the first time after the drug is taken and is more than temporary, the doctor should be notified. \nAny of these side effects may be amplified when an SSRI is combined with other medications that affect serotonin. In the most extreme cases, such a combination of medications (e.g., an SSRI and an MAOI) may result in a potentially serious or even fatal "serotonin syndrome," characterized by fever, confusion, muscle rigidity, and cardiac, liver, or kidney problems. \nThe small number of people for whom MAOIs are the best treatment need to avoid taking decongestants and consuming certain foods that contain high levels of tyramine, such as many cheeses, wines, and pickles. The interaction of tyramine with MAOIs can bring on a sharp increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. The doctor should furnish a complete list of prohibited foods that the individual should carry at all times. Other forms of antidepressants require no food restrictions. MAOIs also should not be combined with other antidepressants, especially SSRIs, due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.\n\nMedications of any kind—prescribed, over-the-counter, or herbal supplements—should never be mixed without consulting the doctor; nor should medications ever be borrowed from another person. Other health professionals who may prescribe a drug—such as a dentist or other medical specialist—should be told that the person is taking a specific antidepressant and the dosage. Some drugs, although safe when taken alone, can cause severe and dangerous side effects if taken with other drugs. Alcohol (wine, beer, and hard liquor) or street drugs, may reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants and their use should be minimized or, preferably, avoided by anyone
835463
i took it a while back. i had no side effects but it didn't work well either.hopefully it will work better for you. good luck
434912
I've tried zoloft but I can't take that because I stay in bed all day and I naturally have a temper but have learned to control it. But when I take zoloft I stay grouchy and on the edge. I've also tried Wellbutrin-XL. And the Wellbutrin works for me. It doesn't make me sleep all day or grouchy. I'm always in a good mood and can deal with everyday life and problems. I'm not as stressed for no reason. I'm more sociable. One of my friends was taking paxil for years. And the last year he took the paxil it didn't help out any so his doctor switched him to Cymbalta. And I tell you what he's like a whole new person. Cymbalta is a antidepressant and pain killer combined. He says it works he's not depressed lately or grouchy he's more open minded to things again and it also got rid of his pain from being depressed. You might have to try 1 antidepressant or you might have to try 3 or 4 different kinds until you find the one that's rite for you.
335676
I haven't heard of any side effects. You could try Google?
937947
Honestly I was on Cymbalta about three months ago and the withdrawals are a piece of cake... there are much worse medications out there.  But, I was in the process of switching to another medication to replace the Cymbalta.  It's a good medication I think but if you're losing weight that quickly, that is not a good sign.  You should probably call your psychiatrist about that.  I never had side effects from it, so if you are...probably not the right medication for you, but I'm definitely no doctor.  I've just been on tons of different types of anti-depressants  :)  Hope that helped!
577049
I'm guessing you mean ephedrine?  \n\nI have tried it, but found I ended up with the jitters, a racing heart.  It is a stimulant...   I did lose weight but stopped using it.. the racing heart thing was making me quite uneasy.\n\nThis drug, although sold in health food stores can have quite serious side effects and permanent damage.  I'd consult a doctor before using it.  If you talk to someone at the health food store they are only going to promote it to you to make their sale.\n\nbe careful...
977870
risodone\nhttp://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-r05.html\nnexito\nNexito is the brand name of a medicine called escitalopram. It is used by psychiatrists in the treatment of major depression and panic disorders. It has a large number of side effects including sexual dysfunction, ejaculation (of semen) disorders, suicidal tendency, tendency to agitation, depersonalisation just to mention a few. Its usual dose is 10 mg.\nhttp://www.doctorndtv.com/faq/detailfaq.asp?id=8370
862371
I HATED being on cymbalta. I was on it for depression/anxiety. It made me a bad person. I was mad all the time. I wanted to cry but I couldn't. I couldn't sleep at night, I just stayed tired all the time but couldn't sleep. I felt like it made me crazy. I quit taking it after 6 months because I couldn't deal with how it made me feel.