Posted by gadman on January 16, 2005, at 19:10:24
In reply to Re: Cymbalta vs Effexor, posted by Racer on January 16, 2005, at 14:22:09
I actually had a decent day today, so now I am really on the fence. I really am concerned about the sexual dysfuntion though... Can it really be worse than effexor? The same? Like I said, with effexor it was different, but still there... Are you COMPLETELY done with the decreased libido and anorgasmia? If so, that is encouraging...
Effexor really was pretty good to me, that is why I am having the indecision here. My biggest problems were weight gain, hypertension, and a bit of a spacey feeling... But overall not bad. My Doc just thought Cymbalta would be a better fit for my GAD.
> 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.)
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> 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.
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> Good luck.
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