Posted by yxibow on January 26, 2006, at 12:52:18
In reply to Cymbalta, posted by Berberis on January 25, 2006, at 14:10:31
> Pdoc has suggested I try Cymbalta to replace Wellbutrin. He CLAIMS there's a low side effect profile and no weight gain issue. How is it different from SSRI's (of which I've taken plenty)? If you've taken it, would you share with me your experience?
Not to break semantics but it is an SSNRI. For some, I sympathise, but I have a hard time believing the side effect profiles I see here. I believe them though because I trust how people feel. People are splitting capsules (please dont chew the enteric pulsules in the capsules, you'll get immediate release!) from even 20s.
I have had no weight gain, and few side effects except perhaps some serotonergic zaps when I'm excercising. It is less effective than Luvox for my OCD but more effective for my secondary depression. In fact at 90 mgs now, it may be doing even more. Some studies show no difference at 120 than 60, and this may be statistically true but I see a subtle difference.
It takes a while to really take effect... its one of those you have to hold on for a while. If you couldn't stand Effexor, I'd try Cymbalta. Its a heck of a lot subtler in the background than the prior. For me. Some need the stimulation from Effexor paradoxically for social anxiety disorder, though this seems odd to me, but it works.
As for switching from Wellbutrin -- if you're one who is more depressed than anxious, you'll probably get miles from Cymbalta. If you're more anxious than depressed, and you felt on fire from Wellbutrin, Cymbalta may be more gentler, but you might feel some side effects. Depends.
Hope that helps
Cheers
Jay
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