Posted by BobS, on September 27, 2004, at 19:28:05
jr,
In a thread above you say "I am very med-sensitive, especially in terms of the agitation side effect.The good news is that I have noticed very little agitation on cymbalta when comparing it to effexor. But for someone just starting it, you will notice quite a bit of start-up effects. Stick with it, most [if not all] will dissipate in the coming weeks."
I too am very med sensitive and desperately looking for help. One possibility is Cymbalta. Can you tell me your dx and total med history.
I am supposedly "harm avoidant OCD and atypical depression" that is now aggravated with major depression. I was on Paxil for years then quit for a couple and felt wonderful. Then my world crashed around me. I tried Zoloft and thought I would die from akathisia, etc. Then Remeron which pooped out. Now I'm back on Paxil which does not seem to working, so it is being augmented with Cytomel, which also does not seem to be working.
In any event I need an AD that will not cause me to jump out of my skin. Hopefully, you can shed some light on my prospects for Cymbalta by giving me some of your history and dx for comparison, especially the agitation and med sensitive part.
Kindest Regards,
BobS.
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