Posted by jujube on October 19, 2004, at 15:46:02
In reply to Re: Cymbalta -sexual side effects?, posted by yznhymer on October 19, 2004, at 15:28:34
> > Those of you who are experiencing relief with Cymbalta...what about sexual side effects? Drowsiness?
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> I stopped taking Cymbalta 3 days ago because the side effects were so uncomfortable, particularly the increased anxiety, but also dry mouth, anorgasmia, hot flashes, some constipation, and sleepiness.
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> Granted, 2 weeks was not a fair trial. I was initally committed to trying it out for at least 6 weeks with the hopes the side effects would abate. But I couldn't stand the anxiety any longer and decided to take a break and possibly restart Cymbalta after a day or two.
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> Three days later, the anorgasmia is as intractable as ever, and I'm reluctant to reintroduce the physical and other symptoms of anxiety. The only welcome result of the med for me so far has been weight loss. I lost almost 10 pounds in two weeks. I'm even considering sticking it out one or two more week to lose a few more pounds but don't know if I can take it.
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> At this point I don't know what to do. I'm a little afraid to call my new pdoc and tell him I've given up after 2 weeks. I don't know what would be a good next step for me either. I have disability insurance issues that have me worried about making sure I have my treatment covered.Couldn't your pdoc give you something for the anxiety while you go through the start-up side effects and your body adjusts to the med? I don't thing two weeks really isn't enough time to say whether the med will work for you or not. But, it's obvious you need something to help you with the increased anxiety. Maybe you can give your pdoc a call and see what he/she says.
Tamara
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