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Posted by shiz on October 25, 2004, at 15:34:50
In reply to Cymbalta, posted by earthgirl on October 11, 2004, at 13:53:31
i am scared of taking cymbalta only because i am scared of taking any kind of antidepressant, i had a bad reaction to wellbutrin, use to take zoloft and quit cold turkey after about six months and went to drinking, currently i am on buspar 7.5 twice a day but want to know more about cymbalta. i am suppose to be taking 60mg a day but have yet started any advise
Posted by invisiblemanpa on October 25, 2004, at 16:18:01
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by shiz on October 25, 2004, at 15:34:50
Buspar is worthless...I tried the drinking route too....it will only make your problem much much worse...especially if you are mixing it with meds....I to had horrible reactions to Paxil and Zoloft. I have am starting my third week on Cymbalta. I have had very very few side effects and have high hopes that I will soon feel the depression start to lift and some help with anxiety issues. So far I would say from what I have read and felt for myself, it is the safest. I started at 30 mg then went to 60 mg with no problems. You are wise to be concerned...but I think it is worth a try.....depending on your exact mental health issues.....good luck
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Posted by hope4best on October 25, 2004, at 18:43:29
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » intheclouds, posted by invisiblemanpa on October 25, 2004, at 9:14:52
Hi, how are you feeling? Hope the flu symptoms have subsided. I was reading your other posts, I just went off Remeron too. Gained about 30 pounds even though I was on the South Beach diet for most of the summer. I'm so glad to be off it.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 25, 2004, at 21:02:16
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by shiz on October 25, 2004, at 15:34:50
Oct 25 In response to shiz. I can understand your fears, I have them too. First, I advise you don't drink but I'm sure you know that already. As far as combining Buspar I dont know. Maybe ask your dr. if you can start Cymbalta and slowly drop the Buspar. Some meds work well together and others do not. Talk to your Dr. about your concern if he/she is good he/she will understand and guide you. I can recommend a good psychiatrist if you need that. Dr.John Rushton, 101 Chandler Terrace Cherry Hill, NJ. He accepts medicare and medicaid. Hope that helps you.
Posted by shiz on October 26, 2004, at 9:37:32
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by Hopeful79 on October 25, 2004, at 21:02:16
i still havent taken my cymbalta, i am at work right now, you think i should take it in the morning, i thhink my mind plays tricks on me as soon as i gulp down any kind of medicine
Posted by remar on October 26, 2004, at 11:14:18
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by shiz on October 26, 2004, at 9:37:32
i started mine on sunday just in case i had any side effects, that way i would be at home. i did have some nausea and jitters but i started on 60 mg. i'm on day 3 and the nausea is gone, still a little jittery.i'm not tired this morning.does anyone know if this drug effects your colesterol? the effexor did with mine and as soon as i started tapeing off of it it went down.
Posted by banga on October 26, 2004, at 11:25:04
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by remar on October 26, 2004, at 11:14:18
I'm beginning a switch from Lexapro to Cymbalta today--tapering the Lexapro as I up the Cymbalta over two weeks.
Has anyone swithed from Lex to Cymbalta? Any comparisons to sexual side effects? I hear people complaining it's an issue with Cymbalta, but I'm still hoping it will be less than with Lexapro and other SSRIs....
Posted by invisiblemanpa on October 26, 2004, at 12:28:43
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » invisiblemanpa, posted by hope4best on October 25, 2004, at 18:43:29
Still pretty yucky today..getting ready to go to bed...maybe by this time next week I will start to feel better! I am down to splitting the Remeron in half, then 1/4's, the zero......I to want to loose the wait gain from it and effexor.
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Posted by golfgirl74 on October 26, 2004, at 15:21:50
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by invisiblemanpa on October 26, 2004, at 12:28:43
I am in the middle of week 3. I stopped sleeping 15 hours a day, but I still go to bed really early, usually before 10. The nausea still pops in every once in awhile. My pupils are super dilated 24/7, so I'm no good for driving at night. BUT, my mood is a zillion times better, and my anxiety is completely gone.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 26, 2004, at 18:53:56
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by banga on October 26, 2004, at 11:25:04
Oct 26
Well I'm hoping to slowly decrease my Luvox as I up my Cymbalta but as far as sexual side effects I'm not sure. I too was on Lexapro which is basically a refined form of Celexa. It began to agitate me or it was because it wasn't working.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 26, 2004, at 18:59:08
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by invisiblemanpa on October 26, 2004, at 12:28:43
> Still pretty yucky today..getting ready to go to bed...maybe by this time next week I will start to feel better! I am down to splitting the Remeron in half, then 1/4's, the zero......I to want to loose the wait gain from it and effexor.
> eI'm really sorry to hear that. I've had too many yuck, actually ultra yuck days. I really hope things level out for you.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 26, 2004, at 19:12:07
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by golfgirl74 on October 26, 2004, at 15:21:50
Oct 26,2004 Wow 15 hours sleep a day and I'm sure you got up more exhausted and depressed. I know what that's like. It's great to hear your improving and you're at week 3. That gives me some hope I'm on Day 2 and I've sensed some improvement already. As far as your pupils, you may want to see an eye dr.(opthamologist)or your family dr. if you haven't already. You mentioned nausea, I've had nausea on and off even before Cymbalta, but I know something that will help. Try chewing some crystallized ginger slowly, it works. Drink some water though, it's a little tangy. You can buy it at the grocery store it's about $3-$4 a bag. Or you can go go to a health food store. Hope this helps, take care.
Posted by remar on October 26, 2004, at 21:58:11
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » golfgirl74, posted by Hopeful79 on October 26, 2004, at 19:12:07
did anyone have problems with anxiety the first few days? i started on 60mg and i think that might be to much.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 1:09:45
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by remar on October 26, 2004, at 21:58:11
Well Remar I really can't say except that this is my second day on Cymbalta 30mg and my anxieties have seemed to calm down a bit. But the starting dose is typically 30mg not 60mg, it may too much to start especially if you're sensitve. My doc started me on 30mg as I stated but said to increase to 60mg in a week, I'll only do that if needed, I'd like to save the bigger dose for a much later date, I'll see. Of course I'm also on Luvox too but at a lesser dose cause it didn't seem to be helping anymore.
Posted by invisiblemanpa on October 27, 2004, at 4:19:25
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by remar on October 26, 2004, at 21:58:11
That does seem a bit high, as the suggested beginning dosage is 30 mg, that is what I started on for 7 days. 60 mg is even what Lilly says is the highest recommended dosage on their site, as in their studies they saw no benefit in anyone taking a higher dose. Everyone handles it differently.
Posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 4:24:28
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » remar, posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 1:09:45
that's what i thought, i'm calling my dr. tomorrow to switch to 30mg. i can't understand why he started me on the higher dose. the side effects are pretty hard to deal with at this dose. i'm glad to hear that your anxiety is less, that's very promising. that's the main problem that i have so hopefully 30mg will help.good luck to you.
Posted by shiz on October 27, 2004, at 9:51:42
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 4:24:28
what are the side effects that are hard to deal with?
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 12:32:56
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 4:24:28
Oct 27
Well Remar thanks and I really hope that it works out for you.
Posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 12:56:40
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by shiz on October 27, 2004, at 9:51:42
shiz, the side effects are anxiety, not wanting to eat and not being able to sleep for long. but remeber i said my dr. started me off at 60mg which i'm sure must be to high for me, drugs effect people in different ways and that does'nt mean it will do the same to you. i plan to go to 30mg tomorrow and i will let you know how it goes.
Posted by shiz on October 27, 2004, at 13:44:15
In reply to side effects, posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 12:56:40
ok thank you
Posted by theo on October 27, 2004, at 13:45:54
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » remar, posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 1:09:45
Actually, I know a rep and Lilly is saying to start at 60mg, although if I were to try it I would probably start at 30mg just in case I had a negative reaction.
Posted by theo on October 27, 2004, at 13:48:02
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by remar on October 27, 2004, at 4:24:28
Your doctor is right. The Lilly reps are telling them to start patients at 60mg.
Posted by shiz on October 27, 2004, at 14:16:01
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » Hopeful79, posted by theo on October 27, 2004, at 13:45:54
i tried to get my doctor to lower my dose to 30 to start out with but he said that it would be like basically taking placebo
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 18:16:15
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by shiz on October 27, 2004, at 14:16:01
Wow I'm suprised at that but to each his own I guess. I just prefer to start lower then work up if I need to. That's also because I've been on Luvox 100mg 3X daily for the last 3 to 4 years and it stopped working. I didn't want to fast of a change but now I'm down to 100mg luvox along with the 30mg Cymbalta of couse. Today I didn't even take Cymbalta(which would be Day3)because I was up all night on my computer. But I did feel a little low so I'll take it tommorow. I wonder why it's not increased in 10mg increments after the 30mg starting dose.
Posted by shiz on October 28, 2004, at 17:43:51
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3? » shiz, posted by Hopeful79 on October 27, 2004, at 18:16:15
is anyone here that is on cymbalta sensitive to taking medicine? i think my problem is that after i take it i sit there and try to see if i have any side effects and dwell on it and that is why i am not wanting to take it, it took me over a week to start taking buspar after it was prescribed to me
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