Posted by 4WD on September 9, 2004, at 20:09:02
In reply to Cymbalta Journal, posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 15:58:30
Cymbalta Day 7 - 9-9-04
Whew. Last night was bad. The Zyprexa helped.
Thanks for all the support (Irene).
Today I feel much better. I've got a few days of a small dose Effexor back in me and will now taper properly.
Efficacy: I still have a lot more energy. I am more talkative, less withdrawn. I feel a little bit of motivation to use the energy only as of today. I have managed to get myself to the gym four times in the last week which definitely did not happen on Effexor.Side effects: The tone in my head is still very bothersome especially if I am somewhere quiet. I don't notice it as much with the AC, computer, refrigerator etc. running but if I am in a quiet place, it is really loud. My head feels like there is too much pressure inside it - this is part of the ear-ringing thing. I complained to my PCP today about it and I am having an MRI done on Monday since I also have another problem which could indicate a pituitary gland tumor. The ear-ringing could be related.
Don't know if the orgasm delay has gotten any better or worse - haven't tried to find out in the last couple days.
My anxiety level has gone back down in general since restarting a small dose of Effexor three days ago. I still have quite a bit of anxiety and have had a couple of bad spells but now that I know it's from the Effexor withdrawal I'm feeling better about it.
I'm still having some dry mouth.
Other than that, no side effects.
Small improvement in motivation.No improvement in anhedonia.
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