Posted by Racer on January 16, 2005, at 14:22:09
In reply to Re: Cymbalta vs Effexor, posted by gadman on January 16, 2005, at 13:01:56
When I first started Cymbalta, I experienced a lot of adjustment phase effects which faded within a short time. Including decreased libido and anorgasmia -- both those are over and done with. (Of course, I'm also on Wellbutrin, which could contribute to that. But the libido changed before the Wellbutrin, and if I recall the anorgasmia passed, too, before starting the WB.)
If Effexor has significant side effects for you, I think it's worth giving the Cymbalta a fair shot. I'm still on it after several months, and no longer experience much of anything in the way of side effects -- despite a not entirely smooth start.
Good luck.
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