Posted by Racer on January 14, 2006, at 12:49:55
In reply to Re: Cymbalta and Wellbutrin » Racer, posted by Sarah T. on January 14, 2006, at 0:52:23
I was on Cymbalta for nearly a year and a half -- August 2004 to December 2005. The dosage varied -- mostly 60mg, but we tried up to 90mg, and I tried lowering it to 40mg, then 20mg. No dose made the benefits outweigh the adverse effects for me. The only reason I kept taking it, really, is that my doctor wanted me to. That's why I have a new doctor now.
Is it like Effexor? Yes. And no. It's got a similar mechanism of action, but it's a different feeling. I found both somewhat sedating, Cymbalta much more so. Effexor was much more effective for me, although not enough to push me into remission. Cymbalta really only made a slight dent in my mood, and improved pain for me. The problem with both for me was that the good effects did not last.
Hope that helps.
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