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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
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 29, 2004, at 15:58:46
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Day 13 - Anyone else on Week 2/3?, posted by shiz on October 28, 2004, at 17:43:51
Oct 29
Yes I am shiz, I'm very sensitive. When I started Cymbalta on the 25th I was already on Luvox 100mg 3X a day which wasn't working very well anymore. Well when I took Cymbalta, I felt so much better that I on my own decreased my Luvox to 100mg once a day. That lasted two days,now I feel crappy again. So yesterday which was the 28th I upped my Luvox to 200mg day. Today I'll go back up to my full dose, I'm hoping that I'll feel better in the next couple of days. So I concern myself with all of it(side effects, effectiveness, and interactions with other meds.) I know where you're at. I can only tell you my experience and offer encouragement but I can't tell you what to do. Is anyone else out there currently on Luvox or other SSRI and starting Cymbalta?
Posted by shiz on October 30, 2004, at 16:26:01
In reply to Re: Cymbalta » jboud24, posted by earthgirl on October 16, 2004, at 11:39:09
how is your cymbalta still working for you
Posted by remar on October 30, 2004, at 17:37:45
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by shiz on October 30, 2004, at 16:26:01
this is remar, i was on cymbalta for only three days at 60mg and i could not take the side effects so i quit. i've been on alot of the antidepressants too and none of them have continued to work for me. i'm trying the natural way now with 5-htp, gaba, a high protein diet all through the day and of course vitamins and i've been feeling pretty good. there's a book called The Mood Cure that's great for people like us.it explains why your low on neurotranmiters and how you can fix it without medication. i'm going to give it my best shot because i'm so tired of the meds.
Posted by Hopeful79 on October 30, 2004, at 22:52:46
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by remar on October 30, 2004, at 17:37:45
Hey Remar, I don't blame you for wanting to go the natural way. It would be best to do it under the supervision of a naturopathic doctor, but you can do it on your own too. I've heard of the mood cure and I have a copy of it. I too am going natural thru a nutritionist and I'm on some good supplements, but she couldn't give me anything specifically for depression because I'm on an antidepressant but I read that you can add those natural things while cutting back your meds slowly, I'll have to talk to her more about that. Hope it works out. Now I know everyone is different but I'll just throw this out there. I tried 5-HTP on my own with my Luvox and become more agitated so I stopped it. I tried SAM-E by itself and that didn't seem to work. My nutrionist said you have to try to get a good quality product. GABA is one I've never tried, I'd like to though, it's calming in a 100mg dose I believe. Anyway I'm going on. Take care and hope it works for you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 31, 2004, at 9:55:03
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by remar on October 30, 2004, at 17:37:45
> there's a book called The Mood Cure that's great for people like us...
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Posted by remar on October 31, 2004, at 20:36:08
In reply to Re: Cymbalta » remar, posted by Hopeful79 on October 30, 2004, at 22:52:46
thank you hopeful, i'm glad to hear that your trying some of the natural things too. i'm not saying that i won't have to be on an antidepressant again at some point, maybe in the near future, but i really want to give this a chance because i've been taking meds for 20 years and i'm tired of it. your right about the 5-htp, it was making me a little nervous. let me know how things are going for you. remar
Posted by invisiblemanpa on November 1, 2004, at 6:37:31
In reply to Re: Cymbalta, posted by remar on October 31, 2004, at 20:36:08
Just a quick note to all out there following any posts on Cymbalta. I am on day 21 of Cymbalta after weaning of the dreaded Effexor, which for me was not a real problem except for sleep issues. I have had zero side effects from the Cymbalta and I do think that I am starting to feel
less depression symptons and some less anxiety, even before I take Klonopin. In my case, as in many others, I know there is no magic pill. I had numerous life crisis come crashing down at once which, I believe (and have be told) led to my depression and greatly increased my socail / GA anxiety that I have had most of my adult life. So anyway...I can't say, all my worries are gone and I am as happy as a clam (whatever that means). I think it is hard to judge the actual full effectiveness of AD when you are still struggling with many major serious life issues. I do know that when they don't work, they can make things much worse as did Effexor XR........so without rambling much more, I have had zero side effects and am able to look ahead a bit better and start to tackle the issues that I face. I am also sleeping much better. Sleep deprivation makes any situation seem much worse and much harder to deal with. I also have stopped taking Remeron which was added to supposedly help the Effexor work, maybe I can drop a few pounds now... So...at least I can say that this has been the easiest AD for me to start and I hope the benefits increase as the days go by.....Best of Luck!
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Posted by hope4best on November 1, 2004, at 6:44:33
In reply to Re: Cymbalta / Week 3, posted by invisiblemanpa on November 1, 2004, at 6:37:31
E,
So glad to hear that Cymbalta is going good for you so far. It's been about a month for me and I feel really good. Been very productive, my house is cleaner than ever and that's something I NEVER like to do. However, now I'm doing it cheerfully and planning to even clean out my basement--a huge task. I am entering my 4th week at 60 mg after starting at 30 for a little over a week. Sleeping problems have subsided completely, and I am able to sleep fine now after some initial insomnia. Overall I feel really good, and I wish you and everyone the best of luck.
Posted by banga on November 1, 2004, at 7:13:29
In reply to Re: Cymbalta / Week 3 » invisiblemanpa, posted by hope4best on November 1, 2004, at 6:44:33
Hi!
Glad to see people are getting some relief! So great for you! It reminds me to be patient..I've been on so many different meds, I'm only on day 6 of Cymbalta at 40mg, and find myself already assuming it won't work. I think it's because some people commented that the anxiolytic effects can be immediate, and they certainly haven''t been for me.
For people with anxiety, has it helped, and when did it start helping?
Posted by invisiblemanpa on November 1, 2004, at 7:38:51
In reply to Re: Cymbalta / Week 3, posted by banga on November 1, 2004, at 7:13:29
From past experiance, I would say day 6 is quite early to expect relief. For any of the AD that are also used for anxiety, it seems that it can take anywhere from 1 week to 8 plus. I have my doubts that any of the AD with supposed crossover benefits would completly control someones anxiety with severe socail or GA. I know so far in this on going struggle, as I have posted in the past, the only meds that truly have a dramatic benefit for anxiety are benzos........
e
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