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Re: Bill--How's the Cymbalta working - Lois

Posted by Bill LL on March 21, 2005, at 9:29:44

In reply to Re: Bill--How's the Cymbalta working for you? » Bill LL, posted by lois on March 19, 2005, at 9:08:08

Lois- Since I was previously on 60 mg Lexapro (higher than a starting dose), my doc started me on 60 mg Cymbalta. The transition was very smooth.

I was less tired almost right away after the switch. But when I was on Lexapro, I was also on Strattera (for ADD) which can make people tired. I also stopped the Strattera wnem I switched to Cymbalta since both drugs affect norepinephrine and help with my ADD symptoms.

Do you still have anxiety and/or depression? If so, you would probably need a higher dose than 60 (which is safe to take). If your problem is only tiredness, than you probably do not want to increase the dose.

I get relief from tiredness by drinking a lot of tea in the morning and walking around. If I am very tired at my desk, I walk around for a couple of minutes and feel much more energetic.

Otherwise, you may need to add a stimulant such as Ritalin. Or maybe Provigil.


> Bill,
> How long have you been on 60 of Cymbalta? How long did it take you to not be tired on Cymbalta?
> Were you less or more tired than on 30 mgs?
> I am on 60 and more alert, but just as tired as on Lexapro? I was wondering if I need more time, am on too much, or not enough? I have been on 60 for about 3 weeks.
> Thx,
> Lois


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