Cymbalta

[Poodles 0]

Anyone have an opinion regarding Cymbalta? Any side effects to worry about (especially curious about sexual side effects).

Any experienced information would be helpful.

[jqpublic 1]

I' started taking CYMBALTA, four months ago for nerve pain due to my S I joint buldging disk's started to get depressed also. It sure helped with the Depression part. with no Side effect's.

[leatha_g 4]

I took Cymbalta about a year. I found myself with much more energy, a general feeling of well being and it definitely helped the depression. Didn't notice any significant sexual side effects, but I'm single.. :confused:

[Poodles 0]

Anyone notice dizziness? I get dizzy in the afternoon. Could be from lack of food, could be from the Cymbalta.

Thinking of taking it at night just in case... what do you guys/gals think?

[okiegirl 0]

I have taken Cymbalta for almost a year now and love it. I have had no side effects to speak of ( sexual or otherwise ) I do worry that after my banding as to how I will take it? Is there anyone who takes it thats been banded?

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okiegirl

band date: Sept 1st

Dr. Ortiz TJ

[Poodles 0]

My doc told me to open the capsule and mix it with yogurt or pudding to take it.

[soonersis 1]

Poodles,

I take mine at night for that very reason. I was just getting way too dizzy.

But let me tell you all, I've been on it for a year and I don't know that I would do if I ever had to stop taking it. To me, it's a miracle drug and if I had to I would pay out of pocket for it everytime.

[leatha_g 4]

I took my capsules with yogurt, cottage cheese or some other food to help lubricate it enough to go through. Most of the time, this was never a problem. I did become overfilled once, to the point I had to open capsules to take them. Someone else has mentioned allowing capsules to dissolve a bit in Water, before trying to take them.

[Happy2BMe 0]

I've been on and off of Cymbalta for the last 6 months and have found that I feel much better on than off. No side effects noticed to speak of, at best maybe a slightly decreased sex drive.

[kittylover 1]

I was on Cymbalta, I noticed I got headaches on it and it seemed to make my heart beat faster. Other then that it worked for me. Lexapro had a high chance of sexual side effects for me. I wanted nothing to do with it

[EndoCollector 0]

Poodles, why are you going to take the Cymbalta? I started out on Effexor XL for anxiety and when I changed doctors he put me on the Cymbalta because I was complaining of neuropathy in my feet, I'm diabetic. He said that it mirrors Effexor and is also FDA approved for the neuropathy,,, 2 meds for the price of 1.

As far as sexual side effects, I'm not a good judge of that, someone younger will have to advise you on that. But I do know it's good for anxiety and neuropathy.

Good Luck,

[Poodles 0]

I have been on Effexor for 6 months, and it caused problems in the bedroom...

I need to be on something for terrible PMS... I cry uncontrollably for two days straight unless I am on something.

[MelodyJ 0]

I prescribe it too many....including family. So far haven't had any complaints....seems like a fairly good, clean drug w/ minimal side effects. Night time is what I tell patients if they do have any drowsiness or other side effects.

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -74lbs :huggie:

[Poodles 0]

I have been doing rather well with the Cymbalta. The only side effect I notice is my blood pressure, but it evens out with my blood pressure meds.

My mood has been a little better. Can't wait for it to fully kick in.

I start my 60 mg dose on Monday. (My doc started me on 30 mg).

Thank you for all of the advice and experiences. I hope that it does not cause the same effects as the effexor in the long run...