Posted by yznhymer on October 6, 2004, at 20:57:16
In reply to cymbalta dose?, posted by sedona on October 6, 2004, at 17:59:04
Hi folks...
I wasn't going to post anything till I was further into my experience with Cymbalta, but I'd forgotten how unsettling these drug trials can be and it helps to share the experience.
Like many of us, it is sometimes difficult sorting out what is a response, what is a side effect, what are residual withdrawal symptoms from other meds, etc.
Three days into Cymbalta on 30mg I feel wiped out. I've fallen asleep the last three days, though the first two I wasn't sure Cymbalta was the culprit. Today, I fell back asleep mid-morning, even before I could get on with my day. My anxiety has ratcheted up significantly. And I've had some waves of hot flashes and nausea, which passes after a few minutes. The thing about the anxiety ratcheting up is it seems to precipitate more intense feelings of ddepression.
Oh, and sexual side effects? The big O is becoming more elusive... I'd be surprised if it doesn't elude me altogether before long. My appetite has disappeard... a good thing. Hopefuly that will lead to some weight loss if I can stick this out.
I don't know where this is going to end up. I'm committed to giving this a good trial. And I know how things can change over time. Right now, however, I feel worse than on no meds at all.
Ciao for now,
Mark
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